mothers day

Mother's day weekend (you know it should be the whole weekend, not just Sunday) started out great! Luke and Kate both had programs at school. They did an awesome job, I am so proud of them. I could tell they were just so proud to be up there performing.


On Saturday I was able to start my first garden. It was fun to pick plants with the kids and we are keeping our fingers crossed for something to grow. Sunday was great. Brent got up with Zach (he has been getting up at 6 everyday--ready to go) so I slept in until 8 and then the kids brought me breakfast in bed. I also did not have to do one dish--truly relaxing. They made me fun cards and I got a basket for my bike and a sewing encyclopedia--yes I planted those gifts in every one's mind for about a month. It was funny though, Brent knew what I wanted, but he still said "sorry to ask, but where do I find this book that you want." Men are so funny! I guess he didn't want to go on a wild goose chase if he didn't have to!

humanitarian project

Last week I had the opportunity to be a part of the New Born Kits at Women's Conference. I have never attended Women's Conference but this year my friend Heather was a part of getting it all together (the new born kits) and I asked if I could help. It is amazing all of the "behind the scenes" things that go on (and I just did a very small portion of it). First we took a tour of the Humanitarian Center. That was so interesting and inspiring. I hope to take my kids some time. Then on Wednesday I helped my station supervisor (Shelly, Heather's Sister) set up our station. We had blankets, cloth diapers, a baby gown, safety pins, socks, a hat and soap. Enough to make about 1200 + kits. It was crazy--and that was just my station. The next day was when the Conference participants could come and assemble the kits. We had one group of ladies that stayed the whole time (about 2 1/2 hours??--I lost track of time) and then we had some that came and went. It was a really neat experience. I am thankful that I could be a part of it. I hope next year I will be able to attend some of the classes.


Shelly, Heather and Me! Thanks ladies for making it so fun!

the only thing wind is good for

Austin's Funny's

We were sitting at church the other day and Austin leans over to me and asks, "When am I going to get the "organic" priesthood?". Funny what our environment does to us!