Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Every 1st & 3rd Sunday we have a pot luck dinner with all of the missionaries. It is a lot of fun.
We have a get together on the 4th Saturday of the month. On that day we eat and then play games. This last Saturday we had Dutch Oven dinner and then played some very fun games. First game was wrapping two people in your district with toilet tissue. I was the one that was wrapped by the ladies in the district. The next game was hitting a ping pong ball with a carrot that was hanging from a rope. You would swing the carrot between your legs and try to hit the ball until it crossed the floor to its finish line. Dad & I were the couple that played the Rudolf game which was to put Vaseline on our nose and pick up red cotton balls with our nose run to the other end of the table and shake them off into a bowl. There was a ton a laughter going on in the room.
On Friday last week we were invited to dinner at a place called Timber Lake Moose Lodge. It is a big lodge that has 13 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms. It can sleep 64 people. They supplied the meat and we brought salads, potatoes & desserts. Then the kids gave us a tour of the lodge. Very beautiful.
Everyday we get the privilege of seeing Gods creations. Between the animals and the scenery it is so awesome.
This last week was our first time of having campers that we were in charge of. We enjoyed them, but it was hard to get them to were they needed to be on TIME. Dad said it was like herding cats! They were to be at the lake at 2:45 PM so they could be on the water from 3:00 - 4:00 PM. However they were all finally there at 3:50 PM. Luckly the lake wasn't busy so they let them stay out for their hour. Normally that will not happen. That is one thing that the camp has to stick to following a schedule. So if you are late you will miss your time at the activity.
Bye for now. We love you all tons. Mom
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
The time has flew by and I haven't taken the time to update the blog. We are leaving in 20 minutes so I will give you a brief update. For weeks we have been going to meetings and cleaning the camp. We have made some awesome friends.
May 16th was a open house for the stake camp leaders to come and check out the sites. In the morning we went to the Welcome Center and had our flag ceremony. The wind was blowing. It was icy cold with some snow falling. I got so choked up when the Young women's colors were let down. It was so spiritual. Then we went to our camps and awaited the arrival of the leaders. We had at least 100 (could have been 200) leader come to our camp. We showed them around and answered questions from 12:00 - 4:50 PM in the freezing cold weather and wind. But that got us excited for the arrival of the campers. Dad and I went to dinner with 6 couples from the camp.
Sunday was awesome. Dad taught the High Priest and I heard from tons of high priest that he did a fantastic job. He of course thought that he did OK, but all of the others felt the spirit and came away feeling uplifted.
Monday we had a wonderful meeting about how to do the orientation for families, because the Webb's and dad & I will be doing our first orientation on Thursday and the Balls who are the only ones who know what they are doing in camp will be on their P-day. Cross your fingers that we do ok.
While driving around after the meeting we saw 3 moose, and around 20 deer. I just love seeing all of the animals.
Love you all tons. Miss all of you. Mom
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Weight Tracking 5/12/2015
I missed a couple weeks so I'll give a quick run down.
Week of 4/27/2015 I was down to 369.2
Week of 5/5/2015 I was up to 371.0
Week of 5/12/2015 down to 368.4
So a little bit of a set back last week but back down today. All told in the last 5 months I am down 33 pounds. My Fitness Pal is only listing it as 16.6 pounds since I didn't track any weight at all last year and 387.8 is the last weight I had entered at some point 2 years ago(or more). I still haven't started any kind of exercise regimen it has all been diet. I do find I am getting hungry a lot lately. Maybe I need to start exercising and increasing my caloric intake. I was hoping to get down to about 350 before I started exercising in earnest but I will have to look at it as time goes on.
Week of 4/27/2015 I was down to 369.2
Week of 5/5/2015 I was up to 371.0
Week of 5/12/2015 down to 368.4
So a little bit of a set back last week but back down today. All told in the last 5 months I am down 33 pounds. My Fitness Pal is only listing it as 16.6 pounds since I didn't track any weight at all last year and 387.8 is the last weight I had entered at some point 2 years ago(or more). I still haven't started any kind of exercise regimen it has all been diet. I do find I am getting hungry a lot lately. Maybe I need to start exercising and increasing my caloric intake. I was hoping to get down to about 350 before I started exercising in earnest but I will have to look at it as time goes on.
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Mom & Dad's Mission Log: May 5, 2015
We had to come home once again so I could post for the last week at camp. The week started off good. We went to the SL Temple as a mission, then to eat at Joseph Smith Bldg. It was good, great!!!!!
Thursday we started cleaning and meeting with our other camp hosts. Friday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Saturday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Sunday we had 3 wonderful meetings at church. The spirit was so strong. I cooked a pork roast, potatoes, carrots & onion in the crock pot. Boy was it good! I also made cinn. rolls and took them around to some of the missionaries close to our trailer.
This is the story of last Sunday which was "terrible" (see last week's post): We ran out of propane so dad ran to Walmart and purchased a bottle of propane and a couple of electric heaters. He hooked up the propane, came in plugged in the heater and sat down and put his feet up. The propane sensor started blaring over and over and over, so dad went out and shut the propane off. We thought that would stop the blaring, but it didn't. Dad had also turned the hot water heater switch to electricity. Then the breaker flipped and we had no power in the trailer. Dad's recliner was up so I helped him climb out and he went back out side and flipped the breaker. The sensor was still blaring and we were shocked. What could we do. We couldn't sleep through that noise. Dad had a smart! thought. He had also bought an electric heater and plugged it in to help heat up the trailer. It was the fumes from burning off what they put on the heater bars that were causing the sensor to go crazy. When dad sat down in his chair he put the foot stool part down and broke his computer. Needless to say Sunday night was not good.
Monday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Tuesday we went to a meeting and cleaned some more cabins. Then we got ready and left for P-day. On the way out of the camp we stopped in at the office and picked up dad's new computer. We stopped and bought a new printer on the way home. Tomorrow will be fun getting dad's new toys up and working. I will be doing the wash and shopping for food to last the next week. I love you all. Thank you for being the best family ever. Mom
Thursday we started cleaning and meeting with our other camp hosts. Friday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Saturday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Sunday we had 3 wonderful meetings at church. The spirit was so strong. I cooked a pork roast, potatoes, carrots & onion in the crock pot. Boy was it good! I also made cinn. rolls and took them around to some of the missionaries close to our trailer.
This is the story of last Sunday which was "terrible" (see last week's post): We ran out of propane so dad ran to Walmart and purchased a bottle of propane and a couple of electric heaters. He hooked up the propane, came in plugged in the heater and sat down and put his feet up. The propane sensor started blaring over and over and over, so dad went out and shut the propane off. We thought that would stop the blaring, but it didn't. Dad had also turned the hot water heater switch to electricity. Then the breaker flipped and we had no power in the trailer. Dad's recliner was up so I helped him climb out and he went back out side and flipped the breaker. The sensor was still blaring and we were shocked. What could we do. We couldn't sleep through that noise. Dad had a smart! thought. He had also bought an electric heater and plugged it in to help heat up the trailer. It was the fumes from burning off what they put on the heater bars that were causing the sensor to go crazy. When dad sat down in his chair he put the foot stool part down and broke his computer. Needless to say Sunday night was not good.
Monday we cleaned some more cabins and had more meetings. Tuesday we went to a meeting and cleaned some more cabins. Then we got ready and left for P-day. On the way out of the camp we stopped in at the office and picked up dad's new computer. We stopped and bought a new printer on the way home. Tomorrow will be fun getting dad's new toys up and working. I will be doing the wash and shopping for food to last the next week. I love you all. Thank you for being the best family ever. Mom
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Mom & Dad's Mission Log April 29, 2015
We have had a wonderful time so far on our mission. Here are a few highlights of the week of training.
Tuesday the 21st: First speaker was the stake president. He told us to remember the 3 L's Listen to the spirit, Log it (write it down) and Live it (go forth and do what the Lord ask you to do). Offer your whole sole to the Lord. Come to the mountain to be healed (teach, preach, testify & heal).
Next speaker was Sister Greenouch. Heavenly Father is guiding someone to camp for you to touch. Crank it up a notch- to make a difference..
Next speaker was Bro. Whimpy. Who am I, & How did I get here? Life goes by fast. He told how Zion's camp was to help the Lord test and prove His chosen apostles. 9 of the 12 men chosen to be apostles were in Zions Camp. He showed a video how Brigham Young was converted by a simple testimony being born.
Next was Bro. Riddle spoke on Listen, log & live as the Holy Ghost teaches you. When thou art converted strengthen thy brother. You will succeed as you learn to receive by the spirit. Divine aid can be ours everyday.
Pres. Brown asked are you Sheep herders or shepherds? He told a story about a bully who was 5 yrs old who stood in front of the steps to go up a slide and wouldn't let anyone go up them. while everyone was afraid of the boy who was large for his age his 3 yr old went up to him and HUGGED him. The bully's heart melted and allowed the other kids to use the slide. Then he told a story about him and his son being in a car driving when his wife speed past them. He was shocked and started to try to catch up to her and their green Cambry. His son told his dad "That isn't mom" But he was certain it was. And decided to teach his son a lesson on humility and prove that he was right. He started to drive recklessly in order to catch up. After a long time he finally caught up to the green Cambry and to his surprise his son was right. He asked "How did you know that wasn't your mom?" His son's reply was, "Because we are in the Green Cambry".
Next was Bro. Randall of the 70. Teach with the Spirit. Make this a full time mission and a branch. D&C 56:17 There is a pattern in all things. Rather than Quarenteen them Immunize. them so they know what to do. He old a story about a little girl who was in a plane crash whose name was Sailor. Everyone on board was killed but her. She was hurt and it was starting to get cold and dark, so she started to walk. She got to the top of a hill and saw a light in the distance. That gave her hope and she walked to the light. She was saved and her family and the others were found because of her courage and faith. Help others to begin to believe. We need to focusing on the lost, less active etc. It is easier to keep them active than to reactivate. teach to deepen testimonies. by 1. How to keep Sabbath holy at church. 2. How to keep Sabbath holy at home.
Wed. 22nd Carry pink cards always. Young Women's theme & Mission of the camp. Then we separated into learning about the different positions (callings) at the camp. Because of weather problems the schedule was being changed.
Thursday 23rd more classes on positions up at camp. At 3:00 pm we all went into the chapel and were told where we would be serving. Elder & Sister Holliday are camp host at the Reeder camp. then we along with all of the other camp host were moved to the mountain.
Friday 24th Elder Holliday left at 7:30 AM to help move other missionaries to the mountain. Then he worked on getting everyone hooked up to the sewer, water and electricity. Hooray! we have water and sewer! Elder Holliday and I covered our 50' hose with insalation. It snowed on us 3 times today. I hung the family picture. Hooray!
Saturday 25th It snowed all day. Elder Holliday was gone most of the day helping hook up the last of the missionaries.
Sunday 26st Church was wonderful. The rest of the day was terrible.
Monday 27th We went to meetings all day for Camp Host only. Being trained on our duties as camp host. Elder Holliday is converted to being a camp host. We are watchmen. Be the handle on the door, not the lock. Be open - listen to other's ideas and work together. D&C 88:119 organize yourselves. Get expandable folders, get to know your camp. P-day started at 5:00 PM so we headed home. Spent the evening with Rich, Kari and kids, Den, and Jared, Holly & kids. It was so much fun.
Tuesday 28th. Elder Holliday and I did some shopping for things we need for camp host. We packed the truck so we can leave early tomorrow morning for the Salt Lake Temple. All of the missionaries are going to the temple tomorrow, then to lunch at the Joseph Smith memorial building, then back to camp.
I want you all to know that I love you all very much. Be Happy :) be healthy :) and remember that you are loved. It is late and I need to go for now. Love Mom Holliday
Tuesday the 21st: First speaker was the stake president. He told us to remember the 3 L's Listen to the spirit, Log it (write it down) and Live it (go forth and do what the Lord ask you to do). Offer your whole sole to the Lord. Come to the mountain to be healed (teach, preach, testify & heal).
Next speaker was Sister Greenouch. Heavenly Father is guiding someone to camp for you to touch. Crank it up a notch- to make a difference..
Next speaker was Bro. Whimpy. Who am I, & How did I get here? Life goes by fast. He told how Zion's camp was to help the Lord test and prove His chosen apostles. 9 of the 12 men chosen to be apostles were in Zions Camp. He showed a video how Brigham Young was converted by a simple testimony being born.
Next was Bro. Riddle spoke on Listen, log & live as the Holy Ghost teaches you. When thou art converted strengthen thy brother. You will succeed as you learn to receive by the spirit. Divine aid can be ours everyday.
Pres. Brown asked are you Sheep herders or shepherds? He told a story about a bully who was 5 yrs old who stood in front of the steps to go up a slide and wouldn't let anyone go up them. while everyone was afraid of the boy who was large for his age his 3 yr old went up to him and HUGGED him. The bully's heart melted and allowed the other kids to use the slide. Then he told a story about him and his son being in a car driving when his wife speed past them. He was shocked and started to try to catch up to her and their green Cambry. His son told his dad "That isn't mom" But he was certain it was. And decided to teach his son a lesson on humility and prove that he was right. He started to drive recklessly in order to catch up. After a long time he finally caught up to the green Cambry and to his surprise his son was right. He asked "How did you know that wasn't your mom?" His son's reply was, "Because we are in the Green Cambry".
Next was Bro. Randall of the 70. Teach with the Spirit. Make this a full time mission and a branch. D&C 56:17 There is a pattern in all things. Rather than Quarenteen them Immunize. them so they know what to do. He old a story about a little girl who was in a plane crash whose name was Sailor. Everyone on board was killed but her. She was hurt and it was starting to get cold and dark, so she started to walk. She got to the top of a hill and saw a light in the distance. That gave her hope and she walked to the light. She was saved and her family and the others were found because of her courage and faith. Help others to begin to believe. We need to focusing on the lost, less active etc. It is easier to keep them active than to reactivate. teach to deepen testimonies. by 1. How to keep Sabbath holy at church. 2. How to keep Sabbath holy at home.
Wed. 22nd Carry pink cards always. Young Women's theme & Mission of the camp. Then we separated into learning about the different positions (callings) at the camp. Because of weather problems the schedule was being changed.
Thursday 23rd more classes on positions up at camp. At 3:00 pm we all went into the chapel and were told where we would be serving. Elder & Sister Holliday are camp host at the Reeder camp. then we along with all of the other camp host were moved to the mountain.
Friday 24th Elder Holliday left at 7:30 AM to help move other missionaries to the mountain. Then he worked on getting everyone hooked up to the sewer, water and electricity. Hooray! we have water and sewer! Elder Holliday and I covered our 50' hose with insalation. It snowed on us 3 times today. I hung the family picture. Hooray!
Saturday 25th It snowed all day. Elder Holliday was gone most of the day helping hook up the last of the missionaries.
Sunday 26st Church was wonderful. The rest of the day was terrible.
Monday 27th We went to meetings all day for Camp Host only. Being trained on our duties as camp host. Elder Holliday is converted to being a camp host. We are watchmen. Be the handle on the door, not the lock. Be open - listen to other's ideas and work together. D&C 88:119 organize yourselves. Get expandable folders, get to know your camp. P-day started at 5:00 PM so we headed home. Spent the evening with Rich, Kari and kids, Den, and Jared, Holly & kids. It was so much fun.
Tuesday 28th. Elder Holliday and I did some shopping for things we need for camp host. We packed the truck so we can leave early tomorrow morning for the Salt Lake Temple. All of the missionaries are going to the temple tomorrow, then to lunch at the Joseph Smith memorial building, then back to camp.
I want you all to know that I love you all very much. Be Happy :) be healthy :) and remember that you are loved. It is late and I need to go for now. Love Mom Holliday
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Spencer Holliday Announces His Candidacy for President of the United States
This is actually Sean, not Heather. Apparently I am not allowed to post to the family blog, but I have my ways...
A couple of months ago, Spencer was asked to give a speech at the annual (?) Franklin Covey Leader in Me symposium. The Leader in Me program is a Franklin Covey initiative to teach leadership in schools. The kids' school (Ogden Preparatory Academy) got involved with the program last year and is having very positive results. The symposium was meant to showcase the program and share experiences to a collection of teachers, school administrators, and public officials from around the country/western states. Of course we got this information from Spencer, so we were never 100% sure what the event was or which topic exactly he was supposed to address. We decided to go generic and prepare a speech on leadership. Spencer provided the content and Heather and I helped him put it into words.
That was Monday evening. On Wednesday, we went to the symposium. Spencer was one of 12 (?) kids (ranging from 3rd to 9th grade) to address the conference and then participate in a panel discussion. After the the panel discussion, all the kids except Spencer left the stage. Spencer was had been stopped by a lady who wanted a copy of his speech so she could quote him, and who---we later found out---was Justice Nancy Saitta of the Nevada supreme court.
A few weeks later, Ogden Prep hosted a similar event for local officials (city, county, and state) where they had students speak, toured classrooms and had a panel discussion. As the student body president, Spencer was the MC. He also gave his speech on leadership again.
Based on that event, he was invited to speak at today's county commissioner meeting.
Here is a link to the video. They refer to Spencer occasionally throughout the meeting, but unless you're really interested in county government I'd just watch the introduction, speech, and follow-up which run from minute 16 to minute 23.
Enjoy!
A couple of months ago, Spencer was asked to give a speech at the annual (?) Franklin Covey Leader in Me symposium. The Leader in Me program is a Franklin Covey initiative to teach leadership in schools. The kids' school (Ogden Preparatory Academy) got involved with the program last year and is having very positive results. The symposium was meant to showcase the program and share experiences to a collection of teachers, school administrators, and public officials from around the country/western states. Of course we got this information from Spencer, so we were never 100% sure what the event was or which topic exactly he was supposed to address. We decided to go generic and prepare a speech on leadership. Spencer provided the content and Heather and I helped him put it into words.
That was Monday evening. On Wednesday, we went to the symposium. Spencer was one of 12 (?) kids (ranging from 3rd to 9th grade) to address the conference and then participate in a panel discussion. After the the panel discussion, all the kids except Spencer left the stage. Spencer was had been stopped by a lady who wanted a copy of his speech so she could quote him, and who---we later found out---was Justice Nancy Saitta of the Nevada supreme court.
A few weeks later, Ogden Prep hosted a similar event for local officials (city, county, and state) where they had students speak, toured classrooms and had a panel discussion. As the student body president, Spencer was the MC. He also gave his speech on leadership again.
Based on that event, he was invited to speak at today's county commissioner meeting.
Here is a link to the video. They refer to Spencer occasionally throughout the meeting, but unless you're really interested in county government I'd just watch the introduction, speech, and follow-up which run from minute 16 to minute 23.
Enjoy!
Weight tracking(4/21/2015) and fun
Well not much to report on the weight loss front. I weighed in at 370.8 this morning.
The fun is that the Barry Manilow concert last night was amazing.
The fun is that the Barry Manilow concert last night was amazing.
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