Don't Water the Weeds

This represents my parenting philosophy.  I always said it a different way: "Accentuate the positive; eliminate the negative."  But the meaning is the same.  As parents or teachers, if we, for the most part, ignore negative behavior and praise and appreciate positive behavior the negative will gradually disappear.  It takes longer than if we scream at them or punish, but the effects are more lasting and it is a much more positive environment.  Don't water the weeds!

Book Hoarder?

 

Redeeming Love

 

Christian Fiction  Physical Book

This is a hard book to rate.  It is rough.  It immerses the reader in a world that you don’t want to be in.  But it is powerful and, well, redeeming.  It is a most memorable story that teaches about judgment and Christ-like love.  Am I glad I read it?  Not yet.  But the longer it goes since I finished it, I forget the atrocities and evil and remember the lessons and the love.  Do I recommend it?  Not yet.  Maybe.  In time.  Maybe.

Packets of Light

 Elder Richard G. Scott said this in 1995.  I love the imagery of packets of light.  I find them in the scriptures, in other people, in sermons, and in conference talks.  I feel His love in those little packets.

The Book of Mormon

 

Non Fiction Religious   Physical Book

July, 2026 I just finished reading this most important book on the earth - again. I love this book. I know it is the word of God. As soon as I finish reading it (I read from it every day) I start again. I am always reading the Book of Mormon. It is truth!

Hinton Family Reunion 2026- Friday

 Friday morning at 8 am, Kristen does a Refit class at their church.  Kristen, Shonna, and Michelle went to participate and Ken and I went to watch.  It was fun to see what she does.

Morning hair.  This kid has great hair!

Kristen has an amazing thing going.  She has three different teachers, including herself.  The gym is darkened, but there are colorful lights and the stage is lit.  The leader dances on the stage.  The gym is full of women dancing.  She has a playlist and the teachers know when their turn is next and go up to lead.  There is such a happy atmosphere.

She sent a video to her sisters beforehand, and they learned a dance to help lead it.

After the dancing they all sit in a circle and share.  We were surprised when she honored us.

After breakfast, we gathered for devotional.

And of course, put on 4th of July sparkles.

We made a picnic then headed to a beautiful local park.  for several hours.  There were many lawn games.

Corn hole

This was so fun.

Hannah

Gabe

Jared amd Brielle

Jaron

Badminton

Michelle and Gabbi

William

Caleb and Shonna

Kristen

These three walked around for hours playing some creative game.  Gabe, Kenny, and Samuel

After a delicious dinner, the kids watched a movie and played games while the adults went back to the Rexburg temple to do sealings.  It was such a sweet experience.

The flowers at the temple were beautiful.

That evening at the temple was certainly a highlight.