So Whats UP?

 Well, this week has gone really fast, which is a good thing.   

My favorite Bishop was released and he has been super busy preparing for a trial that start next Wednesday.  He was in court 3 mornings this week and had to leave  way early and then work late.  I guess it is a good thing so he wouldn't be missing the Bishop job.

For my big birthday I wanted a family picture. I think it turned out great and I finally got it ordered this week. Look at the cute Schofield family. I am super happy with the picture and I think Cetrone Studio did a great job.  We were done from start to finish in 27 minutes.

 

Sunday the 22nd was Grandpa's 87th birthday.

Happy Birthday Percy!

Dawn and Wimp flew up from AZ just in time for a ham birthday dinner.  

Christmas time Aaron had his remote helicopters here and Gpa was having fun flying them so we got him his very own for the big day.

Way back in October I ordered these beautiful comfortable red leather chairs from Crate and Barrel, which just arrived.  Just 2 weeks ago I ordered this awesome table and it is finally all put together.                                         I love it and the table can be huge.

 Ash introduced me to homemade color crayons. 

I think they turned out darling

now I am all set for Valentines Day for my Primary class, which I love.

This is some of the fabric that my friends gave me for my birthday. 

I have been working on a table runner.

cool huh? thanks friends

 Pile of 2 1/2" by 45 DARLING "Hoot" by Mo Mo jelly roll. 

I am making this jelly roll quilt.

I am excited to get back to it,

maybe next weeks update will 

have the finished project.

ps
Bad dog Stella ate my new Bose ear buds.  I showed her I didn't talk to her for a whole day and night but wanted to kick her butt.
pss
I bought Dane his own ipad so he can have all the latest church apps for Sunday,
 (keep him entertained) and because he is cute.
psss
I am working on my last years blog book
It keeps crashing  grrrr
At this rate it is going to take me all year do the edits

Released

Today Dane was released of being the Bishop of the Alkali Creek Ward.  It was bitter sweet.  He has loved this calling.  It has been the fasted 5 years of our lives.  As we walked this morning we recalled taking this same walk and Dane saying "are they really going to call me to be the Bishop?"  and now he has completed this assignment.  

It has been a wonderful calling for both of us.  We have been so impressed with the reverence that our ward members have had for the office of Bishop. 

 We are grateful for all of their support as well as the support that our family have has given him. Thank you!

We are grateful for the prayers that have been offered in his behalf.

Thank you!

Dane has loved the kids.  He loved going to Girls Camp and getting to be part of the Trec.  He loves basketball and one of his last calling he called himself to be the boys basketball coach, I think so he can be with the boys.

  I know that some of his last thought of the day were for our Ward members as he had a great concern and love for all of them.  We have enjoyed getting to visit all of the new people as they move into our ward. 

Dane doesn't really complain and I think I only heard one complaint from him and that was about a Saturday meeting, once.  The only thing that I think he didn't like about his calling was saying good bye to dear friends at funerals.  He has loved this calling and the Ward members. 

Thanks Darlin for the great job.  

ps you will be fine

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5 years and done. Dane was released today as Bishop. Good job Darlin.

· January 22 at 7:31pm near Billings

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    Mari Aldinger Fritz I bet he wears a very brightly colored shirt to church next week!!! Thanks Dane for all your service, dedication and good work. We'll miss you!

    January 22 at 7:36pm ·
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    Cortnee N Steve Gertsch Sad day:(. He really is the BEST Bishop and has the coolest wife ever.... You two are simply the BEST!!!

    January 22 at 7:39pm · 
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    Rebecca Hall Despain I bet you are glad to have him back!

    January 22 at 7:39pm · 
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    Erin Bennion Amato So what is Dane going to do with all of his new-found free time?

    January 22 at 7:44pm · 
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    Annmaree Coombs Chaffin so exciting, i am so happy for you guys!!

    January 22 at 7:59pm · 
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    Colett Ostler Yarro I showed my dad this picture and he said he could tell that you have been released because your halo is gone.

    January 22 at 8:13pm ·
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    Kaycee Maureen McKee Who was put in as the new one?

    January 22 at 8:28pm · 
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    Daniel Thomas Sacrament Meeting will never be funny again :(

    January 22 at 8:58pm · ·
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    Paul Havig Seriously, is that a lavender tie? I wish we could have stayed in Billings if nothing else to be witnesses to Dane's tenure as bishop. Now you can come and go to Rocky Point with us.

    January 22 at 9:02pm · ·
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    Laura Lyman Debenham Spencer's favorite bishop ever!

    January 22 at 10:11pm ·
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    Anita Lee Allred Rawlinson Congrats, Jody & Dane! Enjoy some well-deserved time together!!!

    January 22 at 10:43pm ·
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    Daniel Thomas You did a great job bishop!

    January 22 at 11:17pm ·
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    Eva Davis Thanks for taking such great care of my mom, especially after my dad passed. You two are an amazing team.

    January 22 at 11:32pm · 
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    Jody Chisum Schofield Thanks for all your kind remarks. It was a great experience for us both. I think Dane will miss being with the kids the most. Maybe because he is a kid at heart. Thanks for loving him

    January 22 at 11:40pm · 
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    Diane Titensor I was so glad that he was our bishop while there. I needed a good laugh every once in awhile and he always seemed to fill that niche!! The transition isn't always smooth sailin" so plan a trip somewhere and take the edge off:)) Thanks for all the help while we were in Billings, even this last go round. Boy you never know when you'll need a notary:)

    January 23 at 5:54am · 
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    Sarah Cannon Roe He was the best and his sense of humor from the pulpit will be missed GREATLY! Thanks for all the time and service you both gave to the ward! We love you guys!

    January 23 at 6:25am · ·
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    Cindy Mayes Ellis I was sitting in the foyer listening and both of your testimonies were very moving....now you are onto another adventure! Like sitting together in Sacrament

    January 23 at 8:28am
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    Willie Rahlf The World will never be the same.

    January 23 at 8:29am ·
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    Rosalie Hein Thank you for all the service the two of you have done the past 5 years.

    January 23 at 12:30pm · 
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    Keith Christie Now maybe Jody's turn to be Bishop?

    January 23 at 1:09pm ·
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    Myrna Smith Hammer Way to go, Schofields! You both did a great job! Now to find out who the new bishopric is. I haven't heard a peep!

    January 23 at 4:05pm · 
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    Paige Vincent Chesnut I feel jipped (sp?) that we moved in so near the end of his time. I wish we could have enjoyed it longer ;-)

    January 23 at 5:54pm · 
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HAPPY 39TH

Happy Anniversary Darlin!

I have the best life!

I am happy!

I love you!

ps thank you

Great Friends

Friday the 13th wasn't my birthday. 

My girl friends had invited me to lunch to celebrate my birthday from December 26th.  I told only my friend Kim that I was going to be old this year.  I'm not sure she told my other girl friends but she planned a day full of surprises for me.  

*  When we went out at 6:30 am to walk our dogs we had been "heart attacked," with a "Happy Birthday" sign.  Pretty cute huh?

* About 8 AM my friend Sarah dropped off 2 giant cinnamon rolls with a little sign that said "Happy Birthday- we love you- from your friends"

* At 10 my friend Teresa showed up with a bouquet of balloons.

* Noon Delicious lunch at "Julianos" with Kim, Julie, Sarah, Teresa, and Courtney.  They brought me wonderful cute fabric for a quilt and a table runner from my favorite fabric store.

*  Tulips from Julie
* Caramel chocolate apple from Jeannie

*  Celebration not over yet-  That evening Kim was throwing a birthday party, at the Church  for her son Aaron who was turning 16 and we went over for cake.  When we walked in all the kids about 30 of them sang Happy Birthday to me.  

Wow what a day! 

What great friends I have. 

Thank You 

You girls are the Best!

 

A New Year

A while back I read an article called Three Great Reasons to Be Grateful

Reason #1: Being Grateful Makes You Happier and Healthier

Reason #2: Being Grateful Helps You See More Blessings

Reason #3: There Are Sad Consequences of Ingratitude

Great blessings are promised to those who are grateful. The Lord said, “He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more” (D&C 78:19)

The article suggests that you take a Gratitude Challenge.  Write a list of 100 things that you are thankful for.  It was really easy and only took a few minutes when you broke it all down.  

Go... try it!

I took this picture this morning.  I took a picture of the full moon.  It just looked like a white spot on a black piece of paper, hope you got to see it, it was beautiful

• Write 10 living people u r grateful for. Dane, the kids and grandkids, extended family and friends
  
• Write 10 people who have died u r grateful for. Jesus, Joseph Smith, President Hinkley my Mother, my Dad, Vince, my Grandma Chisum, Uncle Mark, Aunt Coye, Aunt Margaret
  
• Write 10 physical abilities u r grateful for.walk, see, swim, hearing, healthy body, taste, good teeth, sleep, feet are better, strong
  
• Write 10 material possessions u r grateful for. house, car, lawn mower, bike, ipad, clothes, jewelry, good bed, uggs, tv
  
• Write 10 things about nature u r grateful for.clouds, sun, grass, ocean, mountains, sandy beach, snow, trees, sunset, animals
  
• Write 10 things about today u r grateful for. good health, Mexican food, full moon, beautiful sunrise, warm clothes, cute new vans, friends, family, strong body, warm home
  
• Write 10 places on earth u r grateful for. USA, Billings, Temples, my home, Hawaii, Greece. Africa, Scotland, Prague, Paris
  
• Write 10 modern-day inventions u r grateful for. airplanes, zippers, computers, Skype, medicine, TV, air conditioning, ipad, gas fireplace, cars
  
• Write 10 foods u r grateful for. Mexican food, diet Dr. Pepper, Ice cream, beef, oranges, candy, pumpkin, pasta, peanut butter cookies, donuts
  
• Write 10 things about the gospel u r grateful for. Temple covenants, eternal families, modern day prophets, scriptures, sisterhood, chance to serve, since of belonging, primary, priesthood, guidelines for living.
• I need to add a few things that I am thankful for: cashmere, hot chocolate, laughing, traveling, good books, love, peace, etc etc
  

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