Taking Soil Samples

My thoughts are full of my youngest girl and my heart  has a constant prayer…

And I have been pondering on my reading today. I can see the wisdom in the Lord focusing on the soil in the parable of the sower. Sometimes we have to follow Alma’s advice and test the seed, but the variable of the soil makes all the difference in how true that test is. They compliment each other really. In this case we know the seed is good, so we get  a chance to evaluate the soil. I know from personal experience that good soil takes some effort. It is hard work to sift out the rocks and takes constant vigilance to  keep the thorns, or weeds, away.  And there is timing.  You can’t wait till the last minute to prepare the soil. What if the time comes to plant but there is no time, or no way, to prepare the soil because a storm is raging?

It brings to mind pictures of my garden-one week looked like this…

and the next week-it looked like this!

It was helpful for me to read and evaluate the status of my soil. I am probably most guilty of letting those cares of the world, those nasty thorns, start to choke out things like hope.

Digi Fun

First up, an adoption announcement I made recently

Then some layouts from an online class

Conversations

Have you heard of this? I hadn’t until just recently. If there is anyone else like me who didn’t know, I am spreading the word. This is a great resource, and so uplifting! There are so many programs on this site I can’t wait to check out but “Conversations” is the only one I have listened to so far.

http://radio.lds.org/eng/programs/conversations

February Photo Review

Here is our month in review—in no particular order or importance!

1. Tucson winter storm; sweet valentine treats from my hubby; ice sculptures; start on a new, next step in backyard project; lemons from the tree

2. Clearing pipes; turquoise side of the tent at the gem show; craft with our young women; calling out the big guns; fossil coral-beads side of the gem show tent…that I worked at…full-time…for 2 weeks…and 3 weekends…that left me completely behind in all areas of my life! I am so spoiled and I like it—I know when I got a good thing going! AND I appreciate it so much, I tell my hubby thanks all the time.

3. Flag retiring at eagle court of honor; our garden…in snow!; more pre-cancer removal; and a new eagle scout

It was a busy month and I have to do some catching up to keep my history complete. There are some blog worthy events, that we didn’t have pictures for…like a baptism, Marana rodeo, regional music concert in Sahaurita, Kelsey’s visit, and and even some new lessons learned and recipes to share. But now it is time to get some dinner on the table!

Ooh, I almost forgot my favorite day—spent with my sweetheart at the golf tourney!

February Photo Review

Here is our month in review—in no particular order or importance!

1. Tucson winter storm; sweet valentine treats from my hubby; ice sculptures; start on a new, next step in background project; lemons from the tree

2. Clearing pipes; turquoise side of the tent at the gem show; craft with our young women; calling out the big guns; fossil coral-beads side of the gem show tent…that I worked at…full-time…for 2 weeks…and 3 weekends…that left me completely behind in all areas of my life! I am so spoiled and I like it—I know when I got a good thing going! AND I appreciate it so much, I tell my hubby thanks all the time.

3. Flag retiring at eagle court of honor; our garden…in snow!; more pre-cancer removal; and a new eagle scout

It was a busy month and I have to do some catching up to keep my history complete. There are some blog worthy events, that we didn’t have pictures for…like a baptism, marana rodeo, regional music concert in Sahaurita, Kelsey’s visit, and and even some new lessons learned and recipes to share. But now it is time to get some dinner on the table!

Fun times!

Good Morning Hillman family!

Rise and Shine!

There is some "unwanted" water in your tubs and overflowing from your shower onto your wood floor!

I actually went to the Chevron to use their restroom(!), bought some breakfast at Micky D's and then fixed myself up best as I could without letting water go down any drain leaving Kelly to,..well...

And ps, no he was not very happy I was snapping a picture!

I am soo happy, happy and thankful, he made it home from Yuma last night.

Tucson Weather

In just one week, we have gone from ice sculptures to this...

Flip flops? Come on!

I want at least one more flip flop...in the weather. Bring those temps down, I am not ready to say goodbye to winter yet.