Wednesday, May 21, 2008

BYU Womens Conference...

Our sweet prophet Thomas S. Monson. We were fortunate enough to get great seats in the closing session of Womens Conference. I have never felt the spirit so strong when the prophet walked in the Marriot Center and we all stood in silence (the place was packed with women from all over the world).  All of a sudden someone started singing "We thank thee oh god for a prophet" so we all joined in and soon the whole congregation was singing accapella. It was a very special experience not a dry eye in the house. I was so grateful to be able to go to Utah and be with my mom and sister and hear all of the wonderful speakers. We are definately making this a tradition we decided.                                               "The full house...lots of estrogen!...."                                                             Mom, Alyssa. & me (alyssa and I decided that we wanted to produce a movie called "Sisters in Zion" and have it be about women at womens conference. We have never seen so many funny situations in our lives. From ladies running like crazy to make it in to the next class of their choice, because there were not enough seats..to waiting in three different lines for lunch because they were out of Costa Azul(just like Cafe Rio for you non Utahns) salads every time we made it to the front. Funny memories, can't wait until next year. My mother-in-law Kip was also there and I went with her to Laurel Lawrence's class. She is a friend in Fresno and teaches the most amazing classes. She has so much knowledge about the church and the scriptures. She taught a lesson on how to "Simplify and Unclutter our Lives".
This is Jamie (Laurels daughter in law). It was fun seeing her there and hanging out for a little bit. 

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Thanksgiving Day...

Thanksgiving has come and gone, and so has my family. We were so blessed to be able to have them come out from Utah to join us (even if it was for 3 short days). We had so much fun just being together and hanging out. Steve made the turkey which was really impressive and the rest of us all pitched in to make the meal a delight. Bette's yams are always one of the favorites of the meal.We also got more aquainted with the WII, especially Sky's g-pa. He was so fun to watch at tennis.. We did miss Kip & Katie who were in Utah and my bro. Robby (who is now devoting his life to delivering christmas packages for Fed Ex..who knows he may just drop something by at your house! I love the holidays and I am so grateful to be able to share it with those I love most!