Student of the Month

So I know that we aren't suppose to be "proud," so here is a moment Lover Boy and I are very pleased with...

Speed was chosen as Student of the Month for April. He asked his teacher what he needed to do to earn it and as a result of his hard work he got it. Woooohoooo!

Speed has come a long way and his fans couldn't happier!

What is Real

I'll thank my husband for e-mailing me this CES address by Elder David Bednar. It has been in my e-mail box for a while and today I finally listened to it. I am so glad I did. I highly recommend listening to it. I really appreciate Elder Bednar's message and delivery. I can feel the adversary working hard to distract me and I've got to work harder and employ the spirit more. Pay special attention to when he says apostolic warning. This message powerfully reminds us to discern between truth and error. He pleads for us to look to and enjoy what is real, rather than what is fabricated. I won't say any more, just listen to it!



(Just click on his picture)

Miss you

Today's post is dedicated to Papa. 3 years ago today he passed away. I remember I hadn't spoken to him since March and didn't want to since I couldn't face his suffering. Nana said he didn't ever suffer, but I still didn't know what to say or how to deal with it. The night before Nana made me talk to him over the phone and assure him that he could be at peace, that I was taken care of and he could let go. That was the hardest thing I ever had to do . I hated every minute of it and was so mad that I had to do it. Of course the next morning he died. I was getting my nails done when Nana called and left a message. I sat at the dinner table and cried, but I could feel him right there with me.
I've felt him around since then and I know he's part of a great work on the otherside. I still miss him though. I miss his rants on politics, his silly jokes, his Swiss accent, his beautiful singing voice, his love of art and classical music, his laugh, his scary driving, his half finished books on his bedside, body slamming him, watching him read his scriptures, his amazing lessons, his infinite knowledge of everything and most of all his hands. Dad had strong tender hands, I loved to hold them. I'll always think of you dad and I can't wait to see you again.

It's About Time!!!

I won't write a lot, here are some pictures of spring break in California (don't worry, all of the girls have their tops still on) and some other stuff we've been up to.

Repelling in Battlecreek Canyon

Only an 90 ft drop, yikes


2nd place!

At the beach

Hot mamas!

Lovin the sand, can you believe, Little E didn't eat it at all


Out on the Lake at my Uncle's house

Don't hate her because she's beautiful

Sunset with Speed

Trying to escape