Together Forever Mary

Family Date Night

2010-07-16T21:27:00.000-07:00

Mom's friend got tickets to a concert, then could not go. She said, " I never win anything and I won these and cannot go." She gave mom the four tickets and parking pass. Tonight was our family date night. Dad picked up grandma and brought her back to join us for a chicken stir fry dinner before heading north on our date night. Mom read aloud from Anne of Green Gables on the way to Salt Lake. Dad, mom, my 90 year old grandma, and I went to the concert. It was the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Pioneer Day Commemorative Concert, commemorating 100 years of recording. We had awesome seats in the second section back to the left of center. I sat next to mom. The concert was a blast-- beautiful music, colorful stage, and I got to listen to the prophet.

Dad got the car, as mom and I walked grandma from the Conference Center and down to West Temple to meet him. On the way home, mom read aloud from Anne of Green Gables and the two of us played our favorite car games- A as in Draper.... and I am A... and I am from A... and I like A...When we got home, we were hungry and had cold stir fry.

Jon Schmidt Afganhistan Orphange Benefit Concert

2010-06-24T19:51:00.000-07:00

On March 12th my sister Jennifer called and asked if I would like to go with her to the Jon Schmidt concert. Her husband was sick and could not go with her. I had never actually been to a Jon Schmidt concert and really wanted to. I was hoping there was some how, some way I could go. Then she called.

Jennifer had two of his CD and loved the music. I loved it too. I was glad she called and sad her husband had to be sick.

At the concert I thought they would get right to the music, it would be short, but fun. However, apparently it was a benefit concert for an Afganhistan Orphange, sponsored by TJEd Academy in Lehi. So, we watched a movie about the poor little orphans, with no soes. It was kind of sad. but they had to show it so people would be more aware and help the kids.

When Jon Schmidt got up, before he played music he told us that there was a guy that said that if they raised $500, or was it $5000 (?) the guy would match it. I was happy to hear of the donations and promise to match, but sad about the poor little kids.

I enjoyed the beautiful music from Jon Schmidt and Steven Sharp Nelson (on cello). During the concert Jon Schmidt stopped playing music and tossed small glow in the dark bouncy balls out into the crowd. One went to the back and I got it. I offered it to my niece, but her mother, my sister, declined thinking it might be made of something not safe for a toddler. So, I got to keep it.
After the concert he came into the outer hall and I saw Steven Sharp Nelson and I said to my sister, "That is Steven Sharp Nelson." Then she said, "Turn around." I did and there Jon Schmidt was. I got them both to sign their autographs on my ball. That is the story of the bouncy ball...

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T04:44:00.000-08:00

It is Christmas! Yeah! Yeah! Yeah, cough, cough, cough. Sick for Christmas :(

Sunday Prep

2009-08-15T23:47:00.000-07:00

I washed my hair and mom showed me how to press, starch, and mend my Sunday dress. Goodnight!

Back to the Hope Chest Journey

2009-08-11T23:29:00.000-07:00

I am very sorry I have not blogged in a while. That ends now. I am working on my Hope Chest Journey with my mom. It is very late so I will make it quick. Ten year old children should be in bed! I am working on learning how to babysit, two toddler boys 18 months and 2.5 years old.

So far on the Hope Chest Journey I have learned to:
* grow spouts
* mend
* babysit
* prepare talks
* present in front of adults
and more...

Good Night!

My Hope Chest Journey with Mom

2009-08-05T01:02:00.000-07:00

I am so excited. Mom and I are on a Hope Chest Journey together. More about it later.

Our Primary Program.

2008-11-14T22:08:00.000-08:00

Dear Blogger Friends,

Me, myself, and I forgot to write a blog on Sunday. I did very good in my primary program even though I was scared. One of my friends, Brigham, did a solo, it was the best solo I ever heard and he is nine. He sang the second verse of If the Savior Stood Beside Me. That may be an exaggeration but he really was good. My friend, Emmalee and her older sister Mariah played a violin duet, it was great. Emmalee is three weeks younger than me. The played We thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet. My other friend, Katie, performed a flute solo. They all did an inspiring job!

That is all, goodnight!

Sete Aula`i 's Baptism

2008-07-13T09:39:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I went to Provo to see the baptism of Sete Aula`i. He was the only one being baptized. Sete is the nephew of our close friends the Salimas. The stake center where Sete was baptized, was full into the overflow. In the baptism room, the women sat on chairs, the children sat on the floor in front of the font, and the men had to stand around the edge of the room. Sete was a BYU football player and many of his old team mates and coaches came. It was neat to see all of those men standing around the outer edge of the room, almost like protectors of the women and children.

Sete was baptized by his uncle and the baptism prayer was given in Samoan.

There were many beautiful songs sung in the chapel. Most were in English, but four girls sang I am A Child of God in Samoan.

It was a beautiful baptism day! I am happy for Sete!

I Got a New Brother-in-Law

2008-03-09T20:49:00.000-07:00

My sister Jennifer was sealed Alan Arthur Walton on 22 February 2008, in the Mt. Timpanogas Temple. His grandpa Ivey sealed them. I tired to talk them into staying here after the wedding. Mom told me that they were supposed to go on a honeymoon that God intended it that way. They are on their honeymoon right now. They are on their way back.

Her new initials are J.E.W. actually, J.E.G.W.

I miss her soooooo much. Sometimes I cry because I miss her. Some times it is hard to breathe. I know it is right that she and Alan are married. Mom said it is by Divine Design. They are meant for each other.

I announced on the way home from the wedding that I may be the next Goff girl to marry, and that did not make my oldest sister Julia too happy.

I love my sisters so much.

Good Morning

2007-12-01T23:23:00.000-08:00

Good morning my fellow bloggers! I am up too early or up too late.

I had a good time today playing in the winter breeze. It snowed 4 inches today.

Snow, Snow, Snow!!! Giant snowballs. I did not get to snow angels today. I tried to build a snow fort with my best friend. We did not end up finishing it. Instead, we made a snow mountain. the snow was wet, heavy and cold.

I did community service today, by helping someone who needed my help, shovel their walk and driveway. He had pneumonia. He was shoveling with a shovel that was about 25 years old. He had no hat, gloves, or coat on, and he was wearing a t-shirt.

I went shopping with mom and Julia at Pier 1. Mom bought me these neat 3D clear glass star candle holders that have points in all directions. Mom has ones like them made of crystal. I saw the glass ones and asked her for one, and she got me two.

My brother and his best friend were trying to peg me with snowballs and ended up pegging someone else's house instead.

I got to go sledding today, it was the best day ever! We made a train hooking all the sleds together. It was fun.

My gloves got soaked all the way through and I could not make anymore snow creations. I came home wet and cold and dad made me a hot bowl of soup.

We started our 24 Days of Christmas Devotional, it will end on Christmas Eve.

Whew! What a day, that is all for tonight!

17 October 2007

2007-10-17T11:44:00.016-07:00

We have 99 quarts of apple pie slices. I helped my parents with canning. I put the Jonathan apples on the apple peeler and cranked it to peeled the apples.

Happy Birthday to Me

2007-10-17T11:33:00.005-07:00

I am now officially nine years old. My birthday was 11 October. My sister came home from college for my birthday. Daddy used a blow torch to light my candles because we were out of matches. Mommy made a chocolate cake with white butter cream frosting and Julia decorated it with gummy bears.

9 September 2007 AKA Sunday

2007-09-09T12:36:00.000-07:00

I gave a talk in Primary today. This is my talk. I made the talk and mom typed it. I gave the talk all by myself. Mom did not even need to stand next to me. She stood at the back of the room and smiled.

My Faith in Jesus Christ Grows When I Serve Others

When I serve others I know it makes my Savior happy and I feel good in my heart. When they are happy, I am happy too.

When I serve others I serve the Lord and it makes the Lord happy to see I am helping other people.

My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I am kind and serve others. You should feel the spirit too, when you serve.

My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I when I am nice to everyone.

My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I help my family.

My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I help around the house.

My faith in Jesus Christ grows when I pray for others, and when I read my scriptures and go to church.