Family Trivia Question of the Week

Who got hit on the head by a rock while coming out of the outhouse?

Can you recognize these kids?

Christmas Tree

What two things made the Strong's Christmas trees different than others at the time?

Rehearsals

Anyone had a "Christmas Morning Rehearsal" yet?

Christmas Kitchen

What did Mom hang on the kitchen door for a few years to announce the Christmas Season?

STARTING NOW!

"The next person that talks will be HAD, starting now!"

Pickles

What is the significance of Greek Pickles?

Scripture for the Week

Matthew 2:1-2

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who climbed in Paul May's van in their PJ's? It was Kendell.

This week's question: Who dropped a jack on their toe and what was the story that Dad and Dean made up to explain it?

Can you find...?

Can you find one of Mom and Dad's grandchildren in this picture?

Christmas Quote

What Christmas movie is this quote from, and who said it: "Me? Not a thing, I just came in to get warm."

A Christmas Past

Hymn for the Week

DID YOU THINK TO PRAY?

Ere you left your room this morning, Did you think to pray?
In the name of Christ, our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor As a sheild today?

CHORUS:
Oh, how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day.
So when life gets dark and dreary, Don't forget to pray.

When your heart was filled with anger, Did you think to pray?
Did you plead for grace, my brother, That you might forgive another Who had crossed your way?

REPEAT CHORUS

When sore trials came upon you, Did you think to pray?
When your soul was full of sorrow, Balm of Gilead did you borrow At the gates of day?

REPEAT CHORUS.

A Christmas Past

Scripture for the Week

Alma 13:27-29. I love this scripture. It tells what we need to do to be "lifted up at the last day."

Favorite Christmas Vacation

What was one of the best Christmas vacations that we had? I have one in mind that really stood out in my mind.

Family Trivia Queston of the Week

(Dean already answered last week's question for me.)

This week's question: Who climbed in Paul May's van in their PJ's?

OUTFIT

What is the Old Alpine definition of an Outfit?

Question

What is the story behind the saying "Oh, it's all done with mirrors"?

Rock Garden

What do you all remember about the rock garden?

Question

Does the word "Kanab" have any remembrances for anybody?

A story?

Anyone know a story about Jack Anory?

Wayne's Project

What did Wayne build in the area where Dad now has his garden?

Can you find...?

Can you find one of Ronald & Lorrain's children in this picture?

I'll give you a hint: it's not me.

Scripture for the Week

Ether 12:27.

A Christmas Past

JAG

What is a Jag?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: What did we use when we had no straws? Long dandelions.

This week's question: What used to be Dean's favorite cartoon?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

(Same hint as before)

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

"Anointed, indeed, with the oil of gladness above His fellows, He struggled with and overcame the powers of men and devils, of earth and hell combined; and aided by this superior power of the Godhead, He vanquished death, hell and the grave, and arose triumphant as the Son of God, the very eternal Father, the Messiah, the Prince of peace, the Redeemer, the Savior of the world; having finished and completed the work pertaining to the atonement, which His Father had given Him to do as the Son of God and the Son of man." ---President John Taylor

Answer to Bonus Question

That was a baby picture of Brenda. Congratulations to the ones who guessed Brenda!

Nicknames

Here are a few nicknames from the past. Can anyone tell us who they are? You are also free to add to the list.
Lord Puffingfeathers
Sills Bills
Hoot and Smiley
Heamer
The Distress Signal

Hymn for the Week

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

I need thee every hour, Most gracious Lord.
No tender voice like thine Can peace afford.

CHORUS:
I need thee, oh, I need thee; Every hour I need thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Savior; I come to thee!

I need thee every hour, Stay thou nearby.
Temptations lose their pow'r When thou art nigh.

REPEAT CHORUS

I need thee every hour, In joy or pain.
Come quickly and abide, Or life is vain.

REPEAT CHORUS

I need thee every hour, Most holy One.
Oh, make me thine indeed, Thou blessed Son!

REPEAT CHORUS

Scripture for the Week

Moroni 10:4-5. Don't you just love the Book of Mormon promise?

GeeDo Pumpity Pants

What is the origin of GeeDo Pumpity Pants. I think I know, but I want to know if my recollection is the same as Kendell and Dean.

Need I Say More?

Mom's Question

When they were in grade school, who sang "Frosty the Snowman" in a program while someone else sang, "Suzy Snowflake"?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who pulled a tooth to make money? Wayne did.

This week's question: What did we use when we had no straws?

"I don't understand" ! ?

" I don't understand! I don't understand! Don't tell ME I don't understand"!
Anyone like to tell this story ?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Quote for the Week

"The object of Christ's mission to the earth was to offer himself as a sacrifice to redeem mankind from eternal death . . . . He acted strictly in obedience to his Father's will in all things from the beginning, and drank of the bitter cup given him. Herein is brought to light, glory, honour, immortality, and eternal life, with that charity which is greater than faith or hope, for the Lamb of God has hereby performed that for man which [man] could not accomplish himself. . . . There is no being that has power to save the souls of men and give them eternal life, except the Lord Jesus Christ, under the command of His Father." -----President Wilford Woodruff

Answer to Bonus Question

That was a picture of Merlynne. Good luck on this coming week's picture!

Hymn of the Week

SOFTLY NOW THE LIGHT OF DAY

Softly now the light of day Fades upon my sight away.
Free from care, from labor free, Lord, I would commune with thee.

Ribbons

Who used to sell ribbons?

The "Pitchfork"....

In answer to Brenda's question..... Here is how I remember the story.

Once upon a time,there was a little 5 year old boy, that had a fiery redheaded temper. also there was an older, teenage sister, that was given the job of baby sitting 3 younger brothers, under the age of 8, while the parents where away for the day. (Most likely at the "oldest" sisters wedding.)

 The fiery tempered 5 year old must not have liked something that he was asked to do , because it turned into a match of wills between the teenage sister, (the one in charge) and the fiery tempered 5 year old. (the one not in charge). The fiery tempered 5 year old decided in a fit of anger to stack the odds in his favor, and picked up a near-by pitchfork, and proceeded to chase the teenage sister, with intent of doing bodily harm. As the teenage sister was running away, (it must be noted hear that the 5 year old was a fairly fast runner), the thought occurred to her that "this is silly, I am bigger than him. " so she turned around and took the pitchfork away from him . 

Summer Sports

What was our favorite summer sport growing up?

Scripture for the Week

Mosiah 28:3. The sons of Mosiah sure had the true missionary spirit. What marvels me the most about them is that they were so wicked. They did go about willfully rebelling against God and the Church. Then, after they repented, they were some of the best missionaries the Church has ever known.

In a Can

It now comes in a can..... approved for office use ..... How convenient

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who broke their collar bone while riding their bike to the store? Wayne did.

This week's question: Who pulled a tooth to make money?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck!

Quote for the Week

"That Being who dwelt in Heaven, who reigned there before the world was, who created the earth, and who, in the meridian of time, came down to perfect and save that which He had created, has appeared to men in this age. . . . We testify to the whole world that we know, by divine revelation, even through the manifestations of the Holy Ghost, that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and that he revealed himself to Joseph Smith as personally as he did to his apostles anciently, after he arose from the tomb, and that he made known unto him [the] heavenly truths by which alone mankind can be saved." ---President Lorenzo Snow

Need I Say More?

" The Challenge"

After reading comments  9 & 10 on the Buick Baa Horn Post..... We will see if we can rise to the challenge

Answer to Bonus Question

It was a picture of me. Looks like everybody guessed right. Good for you! Good luck on the upcoming picture.

Thanksgiving

Anyone care to share a Thanksgiving memory? You could even share your favorite Thanksgiving food(s), from childhood or the present...Nothing like making each other hungry!

Tarzan Swing?

What other Tarzan Swing did we have as kids?

Tarzan Swing

Who said, "Mama said you will have to take down the Tarzan swing", and Why?

Couldn't Stop

Who went for a walk and ended up hiking Mt. Timpanogos?

Hymn for the Week

COME, COME YE SAINTS

Come, come ye Saints, no toil nor labor fear; But with joy wend your way.
Though hard to you this journey may appear, Grace shall be as your day.
'Tis better far for us to strive Our useless cares from us to drive;
Do this and joy your hearts will swell -- All is well! All is well!

Why should we mourn or think our lot is hard? 'Tis not so; all is right.
Why should we think to earn a great reward If we now shun the fight?
Gird up your loins; fresh courage take. Our God will never us forsake;
And soon we'll have this tale to tell -- All is well! All is well!

We'll find the place which God for us prepared, Far away in the West,
Where none shall come to hurt or make afraid; There the Saints will be blessed.
We'll make the air with music ring, Shout praises to our God and King;
Above the rest these words we'll tell -- All is well! All is well!

And should we die before our journey's through, Happy day! All is well!
We then are free from toil and sorrow too; With the just we shall dwell!
But if our lives are spared again To see the Saints their rest obtain,
Oh, how we'll make this chorus swell -- All is well! All is well!

What is a Buick Baa Horn?

Alias

Who has the Alias of "Siren".....and where did it come from ... ?

Nick Name

What was Dad's nick name as a kid...? (Other than B-Cat #1)

Scripture for the Week

Mosiah 5:15. I just love the thought that if we are steadfast & immovable in God's works, Christ the Lord will seal us His! That is our ultimate goal, isn't it?

Mom's Question

When they were little, who's favorite story was "The Skinny Kitty"?

Dad's Bad Back

What did Dad do to help his bad back feel better? (Hint: I saw Barney Fife use one on an episode of Andy Griffith once, but he used it for a different reason.)

Dad's Gang

What was the name of the ""gang" that Dad belonged to?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Brenda had a mask that had the face of a lady smoking a cigarette with brown hair. What did Dad call it? THE MAN.

This week's question: Who broke their collar bone while riding their bike to the store?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald and Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you.

Quote for the Week

"The Holy Spirit of God has spoken to me---not through the ear, not through the eye, but to my spirit, to my living and eternal part,---and has revealed unto me that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. I testify to you that I know that my Redeemer lives. Furthermore, I know that I shall see Him on this earth, and that I shall see Him as He is . . . The Lord has revealed this to me. He has filled my whole spirit with this testimony, until there is no room for doubt." ---President Joseph F. Smith

"Good as it Ever Was !"

"As Good as it Ever was !"

Who...?

What...?

How often...?

Answer to Bonus Question

You were all right. That is a picture of Wayne. Good job! Now we will see if you can do as well on the next one.

Trivia Question

On what supermarket aisle would one find Vacugnas?

New Arrivals

We had 2 new arrivals to our family on Nov. 14!
Carrie had a baby girl. They are naming her Nora Medford.
Holly had a baby boy. They are naming him Bennett Strong.
I'm sure you can keep an eye on their posts for upcoming pictures of the babies.

Hymn for the Week

THE LORD IS MY LIGHT

The Lord is my light; then why should I fear?
By day and by night his presence is near.
He is my salvation from sorrow and sin;
This blessed assurance the Spirit doth bring.

CHORUS:
The Lord is my light; He is my joy and my song.
By day and by night he leads, he leads me along.

The Lord is my light; tho clouds may arise,
Faith stronger than sight, looks up thru the skies
Where Jesus forever in glory doth reign.
Then how can I ever in darkness remain?

REPEAT CHORUS

The Lord is my light; the Lord is my strength.
I know in his might I'll conquer at length.
My weakness in mercy he covers with pow'r,
And walking by faith, I am blest ev'ry hour.

REPEAT CHORUS

The Lord is my light; my all and in all.
There is in his sight no darkness at all.
He is my Redeemer, my Savior, and King.
With Saints and with angels his praises I'll sing.

REPEAT CHORUS

Who's Got the Car...?

Who's got the car that can't be beat, go Verdi go.

Who's got the car that's really sweet, go Verdi go.
Go-oh Verdi, go Verdi go. Go-oh Verdi, go Verdi go.

Scripture for the Week

Jacob 4:6-8. I am grateful that the Father gave us weaknesses so that we can learn and grow.

Question

What was behind the locked door to Grandpa Whitby's grainery?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: (A) What kind of flowers did Ron Hoggan have that he threw in the air? Pee-the-beds. (B) What kind did he think they were? Pansies.

This week's question: Brenda had a mask that had the face of a lady smoking a cigarette with brown hair. What did Dad call it?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: it is one of Ronald and Lorraine's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Quote for the Week

"To members of the Church throughout the world, and to peace-lovers everywhere, we say, behold in this Man of Galilee not merely a great Teacher, not merely a peerless Leader, but the Prince of Peace, the Author of Salvation, here and now, literally and truly the Savior of the World! Jesus is the Redeemer of the world, the Savior of mankind, who came to the earth with a divinely appointed mission to die for the redemption of mankind. Jesus Christ is literally the Son of God, the Only Begotten in the flesh. He is our Redeemer, and we worship him." ---President Heber J. Grant

Do, dee do, ........

"Do, dee do, do wha wha wha. Dodley do dee do do wha wha wha."

Can anyone translate....?

Answer to Bonus Question

Everyone that made a comment was right; it is a picture of Dean.
Let's see if you do as well on the next picture.

Hymn for the Week

BE STILL, MY SOUL

Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side;
With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.

Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: The waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.

Be still, my soul: The hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: When change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.

New Addition to Ronald Strong Family

Here is a picture of the latest addition to the Ronald Strong Family. Amanda (age 8), Kara, baby Landon, and Dale Holdaway. Congratulations!

Check on Me.....?

Anyone know the story of "Check on me"...?

Scripture for the Week

Jacob 1:8. I wish that everyone could enjoy the blessings of the gospel. The world would be a much better place if they would.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who won a $50 Savings Bond? Deanna did.

This week's question: (A) What kind of flowers did Ron Hoggan have that he threw in the air?
(B) What kind did he think they were?

Bonus Question

For 26 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald and Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Quote for the Week

"The Savior died that we might live. He overcame death and the grave and holds out to all who obey His teachings the hope of a glorious resurrection. I have found many in the world who have not known that we believe in the divine mission of our Lord, and I have been let to say upon more than one occasion that there are no people in the world who so well understand the divine mission of Jesus Christ, who so thoroughly believe him to have been the Son of God, who are so confident that at the present time he is enthroned in glory at the right hand of his Father, as the Latter-day Saints." ---President George Albert Smith

Answer to Bonus Question

It is a picture of Glen.

We'll see how many of you can guess the correct answer on the picture I will post on Sunday night!

Hymn for the Week

MORE HOLINESS GIVE ME

More holiness give me, More strivings within,
More patience in suff'ring, More sorrow for sin,
More faith in my Savior, More sense of his care,
More joy in his service, More purpose in prayer.

More gratitude give me, More trust in the Lord,
More pride in his glory, More hope in his word,
More tears for his sorrows, More pain at his grief,
More meekness in trial, More praise for relief.

More purity give me, More strength to o'er-come,
More freedom from earth stains, More longing for home.
More fit for the kingdom, More used would I be,
More blessed and holy - More Savior, like thee.

Excuse Me!

What did Dad usually say when he burped?

Aunt Belva's Shed

Would anyone like to take a try at the story of a winters night and Aunt Belva's Shed....?

Beauty Queen

Mom just got a perm on Tuesday and now Dad has to find the widowers off with a whip and a chair.

Scripture for the Week

3 Nephi 12:2. What a glorious promise!

ODGI

Can anyone discribe an ODGI....?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who used to say that "Baker Benny", an Old Maid card, lived in Brenda's drawer? Yours truly.

This week's question: Who won a $50 Savings Bond?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: it is one of Ronald and Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you.

Quote for the Week

"How can we know the way?" asked Thomas, as he sat with his fellow apostles and their Lord at the table after the supper on the memorable night of betrayal; and Christ's divine answer was: "I am the way, the truth, and the life . . ." (John 14:5-6). And so he is! He is the source of our comfort, the inspiration of our life, the author of our salvation. If we want to know our relationship to God, we go to Jesus Christ. If we would know the truth of the immortality of the soul, we have it exemplified in the Savior's resurrection. . . . He is the one Perfect Being who ever walked the earth; the sublimest example of nobility; Godlike in nature; perfect in his love; our Redeemer; our Savior; the immaculate Son of our Eternal Father; the Light, the Life, the Way." ---President David O. McKay

Answer to Bonus Question

This was a picture of Gordon when he was a little boy. Those of you who said Brenda need to get some bifocals I think.

Hymn for the Week

BE THOU HUMBLE

Be thou humble in thy weakness, and the Lord thy God shall lead thee,
Shall lead thee by the hand and give thee answer to thy prayers.
Be thou humble in thy pleading, and the Lord thy God shall bless thee,
Shall bless thee with a sweet and calm assurance that he cares.

Be thou humble in thy calling, and the Lord thy God shall teach thee
To serve his children gladly with a pure and gentle love.
Be thou humble in thy longing, and the Lord thy God shall take thee,
Shall take thee home at last to ever dwell with him above.

Flu shots

We finally got our flu shots. We tried to get our shots at the clinic held in the mall, but we were too young and too healthy. I called the Doctor's office and made an appointment for the shot. The Doctor we go to is a little old man from India. He comes in with a very long needle. He made Kent turn his head. He didn't put any antiseptic on are arms, just jabbed us with the needle. I told Kent when we got out that we had better hurry home and pray! Seriously, we are enjoying our mission. Two of our YSA members just got their mission calls this week. Nofa is going to Romania Bucharest and Ben is going to Argentina Nequen. They will be great missionaries.

Scripture for the Week

Moroni 10:32-33. I just love this scripture, don't you?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: What musical group did Kendell rock Natalie to sleep with when she was little? I always thought it was 3 Dog Night, but Kendell seems to think it was Black Dog. Maybe I am wrong and he is right. He was older than I was at the time.

This week's question: Who used to say that "Baker Benny", an Old Maid card, lived in Brenda's drawer?

Bonus Question

For 30 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you!

Quote for the Week

"Salvation is in Christ. It comes because of the infinite and eternal atonement which he wrought by the shedding of his blood. He is the Son of God, and he came into the world to ransom men from the temporal and spiritual death that came because of what we call the fall. Through his goodness and grace all men will come forth from the grave, to be judged according to the deeds done in the flesh . . . I know that he lives, that he rules in the heavens above and in the earth beneath, and that his purposes shall prevail. He is our Lord and our God. As he himself said to Joseph Smith: 'The Lord is God, and beside him there is no Savior' (D&C 76:1)." ---President Joseph Fielding Smith

Answer to Bonus Question

That is a picture of Janene. Deanna & Brenda, you were both right on. Let's see if you do as well with the picture I post on Sunday evening.

Hymn for the Week

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings; name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Cout your blessings; name them one by one.
Count your blessings see what God hath done.
Count your blessings, name them one by one.
Count your many blessings see what God hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings; every doubt will fly,
And you will be singing as the days go by.

REPEAT CHORUS

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you his wealth untold.
Count your many blessings; money cannot buy
Your reward in heaven nor your home on high.

REPEAT CHORUS

So amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be discouraged God is over all.
Count your many blessings; angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.

REPEAT CHORUS

Scripture for the Week

Ephesians 4:31-32. This is such a good scripture. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who took the taps off the bathtub? Kendell did. Are you surprised?

This week's question: What musical group did Kendell rock Natalie to sleep with when she was little?

Merry Christmas!

This is what our back yard looked like when I woke up Sunday morning. What happened to fall?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck!

Quote for the Week

"After a long night of searching and days of spiritual preparation that followed, I came to know as a witness more powerful than sight, until I could testify with a surety that defied all doubt, that I knew with every fiber of my soul that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, that He lived, He died, He was resurrected, and today He presides in the heavens, directing the affairs of this church, which bears His name because it preaches His doctrine. I bear that testimony humbly and leave you my witness." ---President Harold B. Lee

Craig & Cadee get hitched!

Craig and Cadee's marriage and reception was wonderful. Here is a picture I took of them at their reception.

Answer to Bonus Question

For those of you who said Yvonne, you are right. For those of you who said Wayne, I think you are up in the night.

Missing Jeep

Where did Dad find the "Missing Jeep".....And how did it get there...?

Scripture for the Week

2 Nephi 25:26. How can people say that we aren't Christians?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: (A) What song did Kent sing on the CB on the way to Nauvoo? "Old Man River. (B) Who did they think sung it? Dad

This week's question: Who took the taps off the bathtub?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of?

Hint: It is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Good luck, and may the force be with you.

Quote for the Week

"Living according to the basic gospel principles will bring power, strength, and spiritual self-reliance into the lives of all Latter-day Saints." ---President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

Answer to Bonus Question

It is a baby picture of Kendell. All 4 of you who commented guessed right. Good job! Tomorrow evening I will do another bonus question. We'll see how many get this one right.

Hymn for the Week

I BELIEVE IN CHRIST

I believe in Christ; he is my King! With all my heart to him I'll sing;
I'll raise my voice in praise and joy, In grand amens my tongue employ.
I believe in Christ; he is God's Son. On earth to dwell his soul did come.
He healed the sick, the dead he raised. Good works were his; his name be praised.

I believe in Christ; oh, blessed name! As Mary's Son he came to reign
'Mid mortal men, his earthly kin, To save them from the woes of sin.
I believe in Christ, who marked the path, Who did gain all his Father hath,
Who said to men: "Come follow me, That ye, my friends, with God may be."

I believe in Christ--my Lord, my God! My feet he plants on gospel sod.
I'll worship him with all my might; He is the source of truth and light.
I believei n Christ; he ransoms me. From Satan's grasp he sets me free,
And I shall live with joy and love In his eternal courts above.

I believe in Christ; he stands supreme! From him I'll gain my fondest dream;
And while I strive through grief and pain, His voice is heard: "Ye shall obtain."
I believe in Christ; so come what may, With him I'll stand in that great day
When on this earth he comes again To rule among the sons of men.

Scripture for the Week

"But before ye seek for riches, see ye for the kingdom of God." (Jacob 2:18)

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question? Who took care of Deanna's mosquito bites and rubbed her stomach at night? Yvonne did.

This week's question has 2 parts to it: (A) What song did Kent sing on the CB on the way to Nauvoo? (B) Who did they think sang it?

Bonus Question

For 25 points, who is this a picture of? I will give you a hint, it is one of Ronald & Lorraine Strong's children.

Quote for the Week

"We place [Jesus Christ] on a pedestal as no other group I know of. To us he is not only the Son of God, he is also a God and we are subject to him. . . . No matter how much we say of him, it is still too little. He is not only the Carpenter, the Nazarene, the Galilean, but Jesus Christ, the God of this earth, the Son of God, but most importantly, our Savior and Redeemer . . . . I add my own testimony, I know that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that he was crucified for the sins of the world. He is my friend, my Savior, my Lord, my God." ---President Spencer W. Kimball

The Girdle & the 56 Olds

This weeks bonus question, for 52 extra points, would be ..... What is the story of "The Girdle and the 56 Olds"....?

Hymn for the Week

WHERE CAN I TURN FOR PEACE

Where can I turn for peace? Where is my solace
When other sources cease to make me whole?
When with a wounded heart, anger, or malice,
I draw myself apart, Searching my soul?

Where, when my aching grows, Where, when I languish,
Where, in my need to know, where can I run?
Where is the quiet hand to calm my anguish?
Who, who can understand? He, only One.

He answers privately, Reaches my reaching
In my Gethsemane, Savior and Friend.
Gentle the peace he finds for my beseeching.
Constant he is and kind, Love without end.

Fun @ Grandma's

Scripture for the Week

Mormon 9:22-24. I hope you enjoy this scripture as much as I do.

Here is another picture of the door.

Stephanie and Dave and their 2 kids have been staying with us for a few days. While they were here, Dave fixed our cellar door. It wouldn't stay closed and when Dad tried to hammer it with Mom helping him, the door came right off of the hinges. I took some pictures of the finished product and thought I might share them with you.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who sang "I'm Getting Married in the Morning" in his sleep the night before he got married? Gordon did.

This week's question: Who took care of Deanna's mosquito bites and rubbed her stomach at night?

Quote for the Week

"The question is sometimes asked, 'Are Mormons Christians?' We declare the divinity of Jesus Christ. We look to Him as the only source of our salvation. We strive to live His teachings, and we look forward to the time that He shall come again on this earth to rule and reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. In the words of a Book of Mormon prophet, we say to men today, 'There [is] no other name given nor any other way nor means whereby salvation can come unto the children of men, only in and through the name of Christ, the Lord Omnipotent' (Mosiah 3:17)." ---President Ezra Taft Benson

Hymn for the Week

Most people just sing the hymns, they never really ponder and think about the words. I am going to start a "Hymn for the Week" so we can ponder the words to different hymns. This week's hymn is my all-time favorite hymn. The words to it describe my testimony.
I KNOW THAT MY REDEEMER LIVES (Hymns, page 136)
I know that my Redeemer lives, what comfort this sweet sentence gives.
He lives, He lives who once was dead, He lives my ever-living Head.
He lives to bless me with His love, He lives to plead for me above.
He lives my hungry soul to feed, He lives to bless in time of need.

He lives to grant me rich supply, He lives to guide me with his eye.
He lives to comfort me when faint, He lives to hear my soul's complaint.
He lives to silence all my fears, He lives to wipe away my tears.
He lives to calm my troubled heart, He lives all blessings to impart.

He lives my kind, wise, heavenly Friend, He lives and loves me to the end.
He lives and while He lives I'll sing, He lives, my Prophet, Priest, and King.
He lives and grants me daily breath, He lives and I shall conquer death.
He lives my mansion to prepare, He lives to bring me safely there.

He lives all glory to His name, He lives my Savior still the same.
Oh sweet, the joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives.
He lives all glory to His name, He lives my Savior still the same.
Oh sweet, the joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives.

Bonus Question

.....and now for 50 extra points...! Who can give the history, lyrics , and orignal tune name to "The Cadaver Song" !

Scripture for the Week

"And whoso receiveth you, there will I be also, for I will go before your face. I will be on your right hand and on your left, and my Spirit shall be in your hearts, and mine angels round about you, to bear you up." (D&C 84:88)

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who "started" the potatoes? It was Glen.

This week's question: Who sang "I'm Getting Married in the Morning," in his sleep the night before he got married?

Quote for the Week

"I am grateful . . . for my affiliation with a people who have a firm conviction that God lives, that Jesus is the Christ; and I bear witness to you that the story of the babe born in a manger at Bethlehem is not a myth of the past, but that Jesus, the Son of God was born of Mary into mortality; that he lived among men; that he died upon the cross and was resurrected; that he actually and truly lives today; and that he is a personal being and is the Savior of the world."
---President Howard W. Hunter

Scripture for the Week

Alma 56:47-48. This is one of my favorite scriptures. Don't you just love the stripling warriors?

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who were we talking to when we said, "You're going to smile."? Kendell. Whenever he would get mad, all you had to do was say, "You're going to smile," and he usually would.

This week's question: Who "started" the potatoes?

Quote for the Week

"I know that I am not the head of this Church. The Lord Jesus Christ is its head. My mission, my chief responsibility, my greatest honor comes in bearing solemn testimony of His living reality. Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who condescended to come into this world of misery, struggle, and pain, to touch men's hearts for good, to teach the way of eternal life, and to give Himself as a sacrifice for the sins of all mankind. He is 'King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and He shall reign forever and ever' (Handel's Messiah) . . . I bear solemn witness that He lives and stands on the right hand of His Father." ---President Gordon B. Hinckley

Scripture for the Week

"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." ---John 14:27

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who rode a pig and why? Brenda - to show Grandpa Whitby that she wasn't afraid.

This week's question: Who were we talking to when we said, "You're going to smile"?

Quote for the Week

"I testify that you will remove barriers to happiness and find greater peace as you make your first allegiance your membership in the Church of Jesus Christ, and His teachings the foundation of your life. Where family or national traditions or customs conflict with the teachings of God, set them aside. Where traditions and customs are in harmony with His teachings, they should be cherished and followed to preserve your culture and heritage. There is one heritage that you need never change. It is that heritage that comes from your being a daughter or son of Father in Heaven." ---Elder Richard G. Scott

Scripture for the Week

Alma 31:34-35. I have this one on my bathroom mirror.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: What did Dean say to Deanna as he pinched her on the way to California? "Chiggers."

This week's question: Who rode a pig and why?

Quote for the Week

"Prayer is a privilege and the soul's sincere desire. We can move beyond routine and "checklist" prayers and engage in meaningful prayer as we appropriately ask in faith and act, as we patiently persevere through the trial of our faith, and as we humbly acknowledge and accept "not my will, but Thine, be done." ---Elder David A. Bednar

New Callings

Dean and Gordon have recently been made the 1st counselor in their bishoprics! Dean was made about 2 weeks ago and Gordon will get sustained this Sunday. Congratulations to you both.

Scripture for the Week

Helaman 5:12 is one of my all-time favorite scriptures. I hope you enjoy it as well.

We are having Zone Conference tomorrow. We get a General Authority (one of the Seventies). I am really excited. Saturday we spent all day with our YSA Ward working on a house for Habitat for Humanities. We have a great group of young people. Seems like we either work with the young, or the old, nothing in between.

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: On our trip to Nauvoo, what city did we get lost in? Casper, Wyoming.

This week's question: What did Dean say to Deanna as he pinched her on the way to California?

Quote for the Week

"When doubts arise, when tragedies strike, the quiet voice of faith is heard in the stillness of the night as certain and reassuring as the polar star in the heavens above." ---President Gordon B. Hinckley

Kiersti has had her baby!

Kiersti also had a baby girl on Aug. 14. She weighed 7 lbs. 1 oz. She was 19 in. long. They are going to name her Mya Lorraine Kinyon. (I guess these babies were avoiding the "national holiday".)

Juile had her baby!!!

Yvonne's daughter, Julie, had her baby on Thursday afternoon (Aug. 14) at 1:00. She had a baby girl that weighed 7lbs. 5 oz. They are going to name her Whitney.

Whitby's Mission Call

Whitby received his mission call today. He is going to the Australia, Brisbane Mission and he enters the MTC on December 31st. He is very excited!

We Caught a Raccoon!!

When we woke up this morning, Mom noticed something in the trap, so Dad went out and looked and it was a raccoon! That is raccoon #1 for this year. I don't know if we will catch any more, but only time will tell.

Scripture for the Week

Alma 48:11-17. This is one of my favorite scriptures, probably because Captain Moroni is one of my all-time favorite Book of Mormon heroes.

Ron and Lorraine Today

Missionary News

Allison has arrived in Taiwan safely. Her mission president called Leisa to let her know that they met Allison at the airport and brought her to the mission home where she met her companion and had an 8-course lunch. She is sleeping now because it is 2 AM there.

Elko Strongs Camping

We have a Nephew Who is Engaged!!

Big news! Yvonne's son, Craig, is engaged! Her name is Cadee. I don't know what her last name is. They officially got engaged on July 26. They are planning on getting married on Oct. 10 in the Provo Temple. Congratulations to Craig and Cadee!!

Family Trivia Question of the Week

Last week's question: Who stuck a tricycle up in the tree? It was Kendell.

This week's question: On our trip to Nauvoo, what city did we get lost in?

How it all started.......

Quote for the Week

"The most important of the Lord's work you will ever do will be within the walls of your own homes." --President Harold B. Lee