Grandma’s Update

Lots of things going on with the Done kids:
Andrew has been busy with school work and orchestra.  He’s also been working hard on his Boy Scout Merit Badges.  Timo got his new camera a few weeks ago!  He’s been taking lots of pictures.  He especially enjoys building legos and taking pictures of them.  He wants [...]

Twilight Saga Books

I’d been hearing about how good Twilight movie was for awhile.  So two weeks ago, I decided to get it from Redbox and see why there’s so much noise about it.  I didn’t have expectations, nor did I have a clue about the story.  Well, I enjoyed the movie!  It was a cute love story [...]

Picture Picture

I have enjoyed taking pictures lately.  Spring is such a beautiful time of the year. The rhododendron on the side of our house has started to blossom.   I have noticed the blossoms more this year.  I think the bud as it starts to open is the most beautiful stage of the flower!  The color is [...]

Provident Living

Today, I read Elder Robert D. Hales’ talk on Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually. He said,  “Our world is fraught with feelings of entitlement.  Some of us feel embarrassed, ashamed, less worthwhile if our family does not have everything the neighbors have.  As a result, we go into debt to buy ourselves things we [...]