Dad's Favorite sayings and phrases

Since the anniversary of Dad's death is coming up next month, I thought I would compile a list of some of Dad's sayings:

"If that's so much fun, get someone to do it to you!"
"ornery cuss" "potlicker"
"There's no way known to man..."
"Tip the table this way."
"This isn't for dumb kids."
"There's a reward out for my.....[insert name of lost item]"
"Heeeaaaa-ven Sake!"
"I have a little money for my own personal use."
"Kids, we have got to stop spending money."
"Your mom is a gourmet cook."
"How's the world's greatest [insert name or title here]"
"kiss hug"
"If I'd known you were coming, I'd have baked a cake."

Sister Thomas with her companion, Sister Flake

This is Mom with her first companion. Her name is Sister Flake. She is also a mother of 10 children. Mom and Dad knew one of her sons in Nauvoo on their mission when he was a youth performing missionary there at the same time. Isn't it a small world?! Mom sure looks pretty in this photo.

Mom enters the MTC!

Thelma Thomas entered the Missionary Training Center today. Here are some pictures from the event!




Here she is ready to "Go forth and serve!"





Here we all are-- notice Karen is the one with her eyes closed!





There was a really nice young man who helped her take her things to her room in this golf cart.






Here she is saying goodbye before she goes in!






Auntie Arlene and Mom with the balloons she brought for her.






There are a lot of cute messages on the balloons. My personal favorite is "Watch out for the buffalo!"