Foothill Park

My buddy, Johnny, and JC looking at the "Bambi" deer

Persist In Prayer

Ponder deeply and diligently in the scriptures and in the words of living prophets. Persist in prayer for the Holy Ghost to reveal to you the nature of God the Father and His Beloved Son. Plead that the Spirit will show you what the Lord wants you to do. Plan to do it. Promise Him to obey. Act with determination until you have done what He asked. And then pray to give thanks for the opportunity to serve and to know what you might do next.

Henry B. Eyring, “Act in All Diligence,” Ensign, May 2010, 63

Our True Identity

BBQ Season Is In Full Swing

What is BBQ season you might ask?

Well here is California it is the season where you no longer eat at home or alone but rather you find an excuse to have a BBQ with any theme. For all you southerner that read this blog let me explain that when we say BBQ what we really mean is grilling or having dinner outdoors. Within the last two weeks I've attended seven BBQs. All have been delicious. All have been entertaining. All have provided me an opportunity to eat red meat. All have let me see some* of my favorite people back to back at said BBQs.

What are common BBQ themes?

There is the "beginning of the summer" classic BBQ, there is the celebrating [insert great accomplishment] of someone BBQ, the holiday themed BBQ, the birthday BBQ, the poolside BBQ, the lawn-side BBQ (for those throwing the BBQ that don't have a pool), the [insert sporting event/viewing of sporting event] BBQ, and my favorite the "because we haven't had a BBQ this week" BBQ.

What is served at your typical BBQ?

Well first let me say this is usually the only time of year where I see mass quantities of meat served in California. Meats of all types...it is as close to Idaho as one can get while still in California. This is followed by fresh fruit, salad, desserts, and since there are those who are lazy in bringing something creative there is a large supply of chips at every BBQ (Yes I've been that lazy person on occasion).

What else is present at your typical BBQ?

Beyond food other activities include but are not limited to: awkward social interactions, flirting for those in the singles circuit, swimming, sports, people watching/key observing blocks of time, and for me a DP (even if I have to bring my own). ;)

I heart BBQ season, my stomach heart BBQ season, and my little heart is excited for the next BBQ!

HAPPY 5TH! The Yankees Come To Town!

This game proved to provide me with a "first" in my Yankee fanship. Can you believe that I've never ever watched Marino Rivera close LIVE before? Believe it. Sad? Yes. Even Pathetic? Yes. This night was glorious in that he closed and he closed beautifully. I know he's a slight to behold when pitching but seeing it LIVE was unbelievably amazing! He has such grace on the mound. My heart skipped a beat, Jack Berry would have loved it!

I'm probably too serious of a fan sometimes. I will say this, it is important to respect someone's passion for the game when their team comes to town. I'll leave it at that.

No. 2 in My Heart!!!

KW and SJ with the Jeter jersey...

I already miss SJ!

At In N Out post-game with SJ and E.Lund (photo for SJ...needing to document her Stanford years)

I only include this photo because everyone needs one bad photo of themselves on their blog per year.

Patience Is A Virtue

Patience—the ability to put our desires on hold for a time—is a precious and rare virtue. We want what we want, and we want it now. Therefore, the very idea of patience may seem unpleasant and, at times, bitter. “Nevertheless, without patience, we cannot please God; we cannot become perfect. Indeed, patience is a purifying process that refines understanding, deepens happiness, focuses action, and offers hope for peace.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “Continue in Patience,” Ensign, May 2010, 56

Fathers and Sons

Very heartfelt message!

Motherhood: An Eternal Partnership with God

Definitely for Mama Berry and Granny E. ;)

Mostly For Mama Berry

***My parents could pay for medical insurance...in fact over the years I've put myself in situations where I bet they are glad they could pay and also probably wished they had never taught me how to play sports, hehe...I won't mention too loudly that I took another softball to the chin (it was a soft hop, not to worry).

Should Be The Desire Of Us All