Preparation Day Too

A daughter expressed an interest in seeing some details of our life in the mission field.  Today, being Monday, is a good time to start ... a stroll through preparation day.

An early p-day workout at our favorite fitness gym helped prepare us for the rigorous remainder of our mission.  Sister Cannon is the motivator here.

Shopping on the way home was preparation for MDM senior missionaries’ dinner tonight and ward activity tomorrow night. 

Healthy oatmeal raisin cookies (energy food) for me. 

Few people to meet on this holiday morning.

I see mostly convenience (fast) foods. 

“Create a family favorite.” (Knorr flavored rice)

— no, I’m thinkin’ Kay's yam apple casserole!

Here in Michigan it’s Coney Island Hot Dog

— unique, but not a family favorite of mine.

Wish I could hear classical vs. Walmart’s pop vocal, but an iPod would not help me talk to everyone.
Walking in a store feels more productive than walking on a treadmill.  As I’ve said before, I get a lot out of just looking at good food!

Now there’s personal business and laundry to do. 

Prepare ye!

We endured the long drive west to Novi and enjoyed dinner at the mission home with senior missionaries — 
I was in heaven (not just for the great food).  A smoother drive home was an OK way to end the day in the rain.
Oh, and add the final couples' skating – so inspiring and romantic!

National Coney Island – popular, high-profile restaurant
27027 Gratiot (pron. Grashut) Ave, Roseville MI 48066

shopping at the Franklin Cider Mill 4 November 2017
"family-friendly, one-of-a-kind living piece of history"
7450 Franklin Rd, Bloomfield Hills MI 48301

“Very Intentional”

A phrase I have heard several times lately: “very intentional”
– seems to be catching on.  Meaning ...
(Still a work in progress.)

grandson paying attention at Memory Grove, SLC

at RootsTech family history conference, SLC

MDM – a happy place – intentionally!

“No other work transcends that of righteous, intentional parenting!”
— President Russell M. Nelson, "The Sabbath Is a Delight”

family leaving Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve
– a favorite site of very intentional conservancy –