Sunday, September 11, 2011

We will never forget






Alan Jackson - "Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?" 
A song in remembrance of the terrorist attacks against the 
United States of America on September 11, 2001.


Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?

[Chorus:]

I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
You the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?

Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?

[Chorus x2]

And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

An Ensign to the Nations by Jeffrey R. Holland



Want to listen to what prophets of God are saying in our day? Just watch the latest  General Conference.

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Mom's Zucchini Bread





















adapted from allrecipes.com
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (you can do 1/2 whole wheat)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter 
  • 1/2 cup of light olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups of brown sugar
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated zucchini (do not drain)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

  1. Grease and flour 4 - 5 x 3 inch pans. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Mix flour, salt, baking powder, soda, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  3. Beat eggs, oil, butter, vanilla, and sugars together in a large bowl. Add mixed ingredients to the creamed mixture, and beat well. Stir in zucchini and nuts until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  4. Bake for 40 mins,or until tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack for 10 minutes. Remove bread from pan, and completely cool.

Sunday, August 7, 2011

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Les Miserables

May, 26, 2011

Les Miserables is on the 25th anniversary production on a US tour, with glorious new staging and re-imagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo. We took TRAX to Salt Lake City, enjoyed the amazing show, with it's inspiring music and story of redemption. Then walked to temple square, It was a great day!!

Friday, April 15, 2011

How Do I Say Thank you


I don't even know where to start. With my long recovery and Donny gone working out of town. I was in need, and my family and ward offered so much service. Extended need for meals, sisters who came and scrubbed my house and for the brotheren who mowed my lawns.


I don't even know how to say Thank you and is Thank you enough. I can only ask the Lord to bless you. 

Sunday, April 10, 2011

The Last Concert

So many years our life has been full of ballroom dance. As Alissa is finishing up at BYU she is saying goodbye to being on the Tour Team. So much has come to her through this experience. Dance has paid for school, she has made life long friends, traveled the world and most important she meet and married Trevor. 










Alissa and her hubby Trevor