2010

Sunday, January 27

"We thank thee O' God for a Prophet"

Willow Tree hand-carved sculptures speak in quiet ways to heal, comfort, protect and inspire. Susan Lordi identifies emotions so important for us to convey, and renders them in simple, pure gestures." About Willow Tree, Susan says, “I try to keep the interpretation of Willow Tree open. I hope this makes it more personal, and allows the viewer to decide its meaning.”

These sculptures are so beautiful and this one expresses what I feel today. I am sure there are countless prayers being given today for our Beloved Prophet Gordon B Hinckley.

Friday, January 25

Friday night - Date night

We are a part of a group where we take turns watching a total of 8 kids once every four weeks. It has been AWESOME to go out with my hubby every Friday night.

What are some fun dates you have been on lately? Any new discoveries?

Cold Stone Creamery - Cheesecake flavor ice-cream with graham cracker crust and raspberries is fantabulous! Highly recommend ;)

We enjoy going to borders and discovering new music together ie. We found our favorite song 'Better Together' by Jack Johnson

Last Friday we discovered a Christian bookstore. They had some live guitar music while we lounged in some comfy chairs next to a fire place, sipped some hot cocoa, had a brownie with fudge frosting and played checkers. My husband wins every time:) I let him win ;)

My husband said to me tonight as we were driving home from the temple "anything for you sugar, sugar" I was wanting some ice-cream with chunks of Reese's cups. O' he is so sweet!

My thought for the day: Take time to enjoy the SWEET things in your life

Thursday, January 24

I am a runaway Mom

I never thought the day would come that I would jog more than 1 mile. Deep down I have always wanted to be a runner but never thought I could do it. Well, a few months ago I started running with a group at 5 am in the morning. The invitation to join a running group was an answered prayer and has been a great blessing to help keep me healthy. I needed to get myself moving and nothing interferes with getting up that early except maybe my lack of not going to bed early enough. I am now trying to follow the counsel of 'early to bed, early to rise.' I runaway in the mornings and give my body a good workout and some time for myself and I always come back more energized, and ready to conquer the day. I have set the goal to run a 1/2 marathon in May. Yikes! If I can run anyone can! :) It makes a huge difference to have a group! I have enjoyed running with Cindy, Candee, Deana, D.J, Rachel, and Amanda. Once you start you can't quit!

I love Cookie Monster

I must confess! Some Days I feel like the Cookie Monster :) What did I eat for lunch today? Well, a good friend Wendy D. taught me how to make Brigadoros a couple years ago and I have been addicted to eating sweetened condensed milk since then. You heat the s.c.milk to a taffy consistency and let it cool and roll it into balls etc. If you would like more info. on this I can send you the recipe. Yummy to my tummy. So, I should have nutritional things to report on for what I had for lunch but I don't :) I enjoyed a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk. It was good! Good thing I don't have any more cans in the pantry.

P.S When is the last time you watched Sesame Street? I do not recall watching it as a child. I have seen a few :) episodes within the past couple of years and the cookie monster makes me laugh. I think I can relate to him, more than I would like to admit!

Family and Friends

The reason for this blog: I want to know my family and friends better! So, what did you have for lunch today? Some people don't care to know, but I would love to find out! :) Have you had a good or bad day? What makes you happy? My hopes are that thru this blog we can stay connected better by viewing and responding to my posts. I have wanted to do something like this for a long time. I will journal some of my thoughts and I would love for one and all to contribute. Thanks!

Have a Blessed Day! This saying I learned from my inner city experience in St. Louis Missouri

Penny Dyann Rocha

O' the sweetness of our children! When you tell Penny "I love you" she is not able to say "I love you" back so instead she says "I'm Happy Mommy I'm Happy." I love it when she says that because it's truly something to ponder on.... I am happy too Penny.

Here is a quote from our Prophet: How much more beautiful would be the world and the society in which we live if every father looked upon his children as the most precious of his assets, if he led them by the power of his example in kindness and love, and if in times of stress he blessed them by the authority of the holy priesthood; and if every mother regarded her children as the jewels of her life, as gifts from the God of heaven, who is their Eternal Father, and brought them up with true affection in the wisdom and admonition of the Lord. (Gordon B. Hinckley, “These, Our Little Ones,” Ensign, Dec 2007)

'I thank thee O' God for a Prophet' President Hinckley loves us and Guides us with beautiful words of inspiration! Last night I had the opportunity to go with the Sister Missionaries and teach a lesson on the Restoration. I have not done that for a long time, being with the missionaries brought back some sweet memories. I know that God continues to speak to us today through a living Prophet and I am grateful for the Prophets of Old and that we can continually study from the scriptures and learn from there examples.

Friday, October 12

New Blog

The Rocha Family has a new blog @ therocky44.blogspot.com

Mom and Dad do you want to take over the Penhallegon blog?

Love, The roCHA's

Sunday, September 2

Labor Day Weekend:Camping,Hiking,Fishin',Biking

Penny's nickname for the camp out was "Chunky Mosquito." She was playing outside the tent and she kept on trying to bite us. She was full of sugar and giggles!