Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!

The flowers in my garden are blooming! I thought I'd share a few photos.

Jacob Was On The News!

It was really hot on Monday, so Jacob went to Coldstone Creamery with a friend. KCAL 9 was filming at the shopping center and took some video footage. He was on the news for a very brief second. He called home and told me to record it. It is not too often that Jacob expresses that kind of excitement to me, so I acted! I recorded the 4:00 news with my son!

National Honor Society Induction

David was inducted into the National Honor Society last week. He's worked so hard to maintain good grades, particularly this year. He has a very tough schedule, yet he's maintained a high enough GPA to be accepted into the National Honor Society. We are so proud of him!

David's Animating!

David is taking a class called "Tech Foundations" and is learning flash animation. Here are two animations he's created.

An Easter Message

I enjoyed this video and thought it set a wonderful tone for Easter. I am so grateful for my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I know He atoned for my sins and for the sins of all God's children. I am especially mindful of His sacrifice during the Easter season. I hope this video helps enhance your Easter Holiday.

Ward Easter Party

Today we had a ward Easter Party put on by the Primary. I got there early with Michael and A.J. to set up. Michael and AJ were great! They helped hide eggs and did anything I asked. Here are some photos of the event.

Instruction time: Don't trample the little kids!

The Hunt!

The Haul

Trading Candy After the Hunt.

Playing on the Play Structure After the Party

Our Trip to Utah, Part 6: Temple Square

I took the boys to Temple Square in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. We went to both the North and South Visitor Centers (although we spent less time in the South Visitor Center, because the boys were getting tired and hungry) and the Tabernacle where the Mormon Tabernacle Choir practices and performs.

We also walked around the Church Office Building and enjoyed the beautiful garden and statues outside. The weather was gorgeous that day, and we had a great time. If you would like to find out more about the Visitor Center, or to find one near you, please visit http://www.lds.org/. If you would like to know more about our Savior Jesus Christ, please visit JesusChrist.lds.org or http://www.mormon.org/.

Outside Temple Square and the Church Office Building

The Salt Lake Temple (where John and I were sealed).

Inside the Tabernacle

Inside the Visitor Center

I had not seen the Temple Square Visitor Centers since they had been remodelled years ago. I was quite impressed by the emphasis on humanitarian service.

A statue depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.

The Christus: a Statue of our Savior, Jesus Christ

To learn more, please visit JesusChrist.lds.org.

Whenever my family visited the Temple Square Visitor Center, we would take a picture of the family in front of the Christus. Unfortunately, my boys would not cooperate and stand together in front of the statue, but I was able to get them separately.