Eating Crow

So I have to be honest, I have been a bit mocking of all the TV overload about this wedding. Everything from Kate's dress to what shoes the horses will wear. But I do have to eat a little humble pie and take my hat off to William and Katherine for building a relationship before getting married, for making sure they knew what they were getting into before getting into it (although I don't think you ever fully know).

It is also nice to see that marriage between a man and a woman, under God, is still highly valued. I hope they continue on a positive path!

H&M is coming!

H&M will open first Utah store at Fashion Place Mall - ksl.com

A Deacon, A Fear, and A Hunt...

A Deacon:

Last Sunday, April 17th, Caleb was set apart at a Deacon. I can't believe it, these kids are growing up way to fast. I am very proud of him.Of course we had to take a goofy picture.A Fear:

On Easter Sunday the family got together for dinner. Deah was holding Claire and she freaked out every time her binky fell out. This picture says it all.Thankfully Malia saved the day! Claire and Afton are two cute girls.A Hunt:

We had the traditional Easter hunt and candy line up...but this year Kris passed the responsibility of lining everything up to Keena. But he was quick to let her know he would take notes and critique her work. Needless to say she passed, I think Kris just wanted to get out of his job.HAPPY EASTER!

Moments to Remember

I can't believe it, but today I completed my last day of classes. I still have finals and some papers to complete, not to mention the Bar Exam, but I feel this is a monumental moment and I am thrilled to enjoy the moment!

The Great Salt Lake

I have been working in the environmental clinic as part of my law school experience. I was given the chance to ride air boats on the Great Salt Lake at the Bear River Bird Refuge.It was a great experience and as you can see I got to wear a cool orange suit. One of my law school friends, Ariel, and I went on the boats together. I gained a great deal of appreciation for the Great Salt Lake. It is a beautiful place!

Sharpay's Locker

The Hortons enjoyed spring break this week. On Wednesday they came up to Salt Lake to spend a day. I had a few hours so I joined then for an inside tour of East High School, and you guessed it, we found Sharpay's locker.The Hortons have wanted to tour the High School Musical School ever since they found out I live just blocks away. I hope it was everything they dreamed. Either way I had a lot of fun with them!

Afton Gillespie

Spencer and Angie blessed new baby Afton on Sunday. She is a beautiful little girl and we enjoyed a very nice lunch with them after her blessing. Thanks Spencer and Angie!

The Value of Non-Profit Organizations

James Naismith invented basketball as a physical education teacher for the YMCA in 1891. Basketball is now second only to soccer as most popular sport in the world.

There is something to be said for non-profit and charitable organizations. A lack of funds often creates very innovative ideas.

As March Madness comes to an end I have a greater appreciation for the YMCA.

Tender Mercies, Mechanics Edition

I was driving home from work today and all of the sudden my car started humming really loud. Then I felt something dragging under the car.

I knew Jiffy Lube was only a block away so I loudly pulled in and said I have no idea what is wrong but it is loud. The mechanic looked under my car and my exhaust pipe had split in two and was dragging on the ground.

Jiffy Lube does not do this kind of work but they put the pieces back together temporarily and gave me the directions to the closest mechanic at a Goodyear shop. They did not even charge me for the time.

The mechanic at the Goodyear store looked and listened to my car. He gave me two honest repair options and had the car fixed within an hour, without breaking the bank.

Talk about tender mercies, my car broke down in the city and not on the freeway or in an unfamiliar location. Then the mechanics I worked with were all very helpful and got me on my way as soon as possible without huge costs. Heavenly Father really watched over me today!

Everyone Needs to Take a Break Sometime

This week was crazy busy but I had made plans to go to Moab and run the 5 mile run. The Lecheminants agreed to come over from Colorado and spend the weekend. The first night there we ate at my favorite Mexican place and explored the rock store, which Kaden and Trey loved!
Deah and I had both signed up for the race but we decided on the drive down not to run. Instead we spent the day in Arches with the Lecheminants and had so much fun.

It was not really cold, but the wind started blowing and it got cold fast.

Kaden did not like the sand in his eyes.

Trey was telling us all where to go, as you can see.

Julie got very cold, so she tried carrying Avrey in her sweatshirt. This picture is so cute, I love Avrey's face.

The boys loved the sand and wanted to play in it or put it in their pockets. They claimed it was pixie dust.

As you can see we wore Kaden right out.

We went to Sand Dune Arch. It is perfect for kids. Lots of sand to play in and rock walls on both sides so the kids can't get out. They had a ball.

Once again we wore Kaden right out.

I think this is a great picture of Trey and,

I am not sure what to say about this picture of Kaden. He is such a funny kid.

When we got back to the hotel the boys said their feet hurt. No wonder, their shoes were full of sand.

After a lot of fun hiking and exploring, we "bathed" in the pool (I put bathed in for you Deah).

Avrey is such a sweetheart, but she is growing up way to fast!

The sand from the shoes was dumped in the tub. It is true what they say, you never seem to get rid of it.

Trey in his cool googles!

We decided to be brave an hike to Delicate Arch. I was so impressed with how well Kaden and Trey did. Kaden decided at one point that he was going to crawl there, that didn't last.

The wind at Delicate was strong but we made it and had a lot of fun a long the way. I am so glad I took a break and enjoyed family and friends!

GREEN

Do you remember this famous St. Patrick's Parade!


Don't forget to wear your green tomorrow!

Ode to the Library

In the 1980s I remember going to to the Provo City Library on 100 East in Provo. As I went down the stairs to the children's section there were black shoe prints leading the way. I always made sure I stepped on every footprint and I loved to check out 2-3 books.

Flash forward to 2011 and my love for the Salt Lake Library has increased more than I can express in a blog. My siblings are well aware that I get everything at the library, books, DVDs, and books on CD. Others talk about there Netflix queue and I talk about my library queue, but mine is free even though it takes longer sometimes.
The library has a book sale in the spring and fall where I have found such treasures as the Christy Minstrels records and Old School Sesame Street books.

If you have not been to your local library lately, I highly recommend it. There is no better free thing that I know of. Just follow the footprints and let the adventure begin!

Long Eyes

When I was little I use to tell my family that I had long eyes that could see all the way to Disneyland!

One day, my mom asked how I got long eyes. I told her it was easy I just poured gas and water in my eyes.

I know you are thinking it is amazing that I am still alive today.

I Bet You Didn't Know...

That Easter candy is the best holiday candy on earth!

I Bet You Didn't Know...

It looks like this outside my house right now!