Pack 'em up! Backpacking w/ Ray.

I was finally able to get some pictures to post on the blog. For some reason, it kept telling me "error" the past few times I've tried to post pictures. So, I decided to try and only post two at a time instead of five and see if the system can handle that better.
So, you can see in the pictures, Ray loves his wood pile. What you see in the photo is only part of it. Now, that wood pile (located under Stephen's fort) is full of wood. It is so great to be prepared for the winter months. I love fires. We are actually having one outside in the firepit tonight for date night. Yes, you need to keep the 'fire' burning in your marriage. : ) For those of you that attended Relief Society last week, your lesson should have been on an Honorable, Happy, Successful Marriage
Does anyone remember the 4 key ingredients to a never-failing formula from Pres. Kimball? Test yourself and see if you do.

Ok, here they are: 1. Proper approach and hard work 2. GREAT unselfishness 3. Continued courting (affection, kindness) 4. COMPLETE living of the Lord's commandments
So, there you go. Isn't that so comforting to know there is a formula for success in marriage? I think it was interesting that COMPLETE living of the Lord's commandments is required, not just partially or when you feel like it....all the time is necessary for the desired outcome. It can be done. Mom and Dad are setting a good example for us. So, keep it up!

Well, I'm off to eat dinner. It's "nacho night" and Ray is in charge! Yummy!

don't forget to mix all the right ingredients together in your marriage (by the way, it takes two) It will succeed if both of you commit to being obedient to the prophet's counsel. It's so worth the work!

hugs,
Kary