What's In This Blog

I created this blog for my journal. I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this blog I keep many of the things I come across as a member of the church. I also share my experiences on the ACE Train and getting to work, my experiences in Manteca where we have lived for three years, and other things I think are noticeable.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Christmas Decorations at Lauritzen Garden, Poinsettias, Trains, Luminarias, etc.

 There are lots of neat Christmas decorations at Lauritzen Garden.  There are several different types of poisettias, on poinsettia trees.  There are scrap wood trees, trains, trolls and yule goats.  

















Charity's Kids Christmas Concert

 Charity's daughters play Viola and violin, and her son provided vocals with his grade.  







To the Orpheum Theater: The Notebook

 We ventured downtown Omaha on a windy night to attend the "The Notebook" at the Orpheum Theater.  Our first adventure to downtown at night.








Thursday, December 11, 2025

Henry Doorley Zoo November 2025

 Not many pictures.  We did see the zoo movie about the desert elephants.  At one point they had to dig down to th underwater aquaphor.  We went in the night exhibit underneath the desert.  It wasn't good agt all for pictures but we saw alligators and bats and an aardvark.  The zoo was decorated for Christmas.





  

Visiting Santa Clause 2025: Field Club Branch

 







Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Manger Scene in the Field Club Branch

 I visited the Field Club Christmas Branch party.  It was very nice with decorations, and 3-D printed toys.  Charity made cinnamon rolls which are always nice.  There was all kinds of fruit and breakfast casseroles.  The highlight was the kids presented the nativity.  Even Riley got into the act.










Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Our Birthday Girl

 We celebrated a one-year-old birthday this past week.  This girl is walking and even starting to talk.