In the midst of dinner chaos: deciding what to fix while trying to please everyone (a formula for failure), Chester decided he couldn’t hold it in any longer and had to show us what he got into today.
After a quick inventory of the pantry, and judging by the color of the deposit at the back door, it has been official determined that Chester ate approximately 15 or so corn tortillas.
I love the crisp mornings.
I love the warm afternoons.
I love the layered wardrobe.
I love the colorful mountains.
Today, while the rest of the family went to football games and parties, Chester and I went for a drive…
Evan left this morning for a quick day trip to Las Vegas. A lunch meeting and another meeting after that, both with potential clients. (Yes, there are a few companies out there that are still in business.)
You have heard the saying “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”? It so true on so many levels. I just received a call from Evan. He is stuck. Many of the flights that are due in today have been delayed significantly.
So for now, Evan stays in Vegas.
We do expect him home sometime tonight. He says it will be late. He gets to enjoy the lovely Vegas Airport for several hours in the meantime.
was the first Sunday since my calling as Primary President, that I was able to keep key board members through the program. My first year, I lost my first counselor, my pianist and my music leader with less than two weeks until the program. Last year, I lost another music leader with only a week or two.
This year was fully staffed and what a difference it made. My stress level was almost non existent. I am not sure if the same is true for Jane. (My current first counselor.) She did an amazing job. My only worry was for her well-being.
As always, the primary children did a great job. As nerve wracking as the practices were, one would think we were doomed. But without fail, they pull it off when it counted. I am so proud of them. I hope I am around long enough to be a part of next years program. Call me crazy, but I have it in me to stick around…. My great counselors and secretary make this job so easy! I hope they have it in them too.
This week was the Primary election. A dear family friend, Steve Clark, gained enough votes to advanced to the General Election for Provo Mayor. We wish him well in November!!
Today, we held our final practice for the Primary Program which will be held in our ward this Sunday. The numbers were down (thanks to soccer) but the practice was the best one yet! I am looking forward to tomorrow for 2 reasons.
This is the first year that I have not lost key members of my Primary Board just weeks before the program. That alone, has made a tremendous difference!
I cannot express is words how proud I am of my husband and children. They are such great examples to me. They are not afraid of humility. They are quick to forgive.
They have strong testimonies of our Savior and my testimony grows everyday because of them.
They love me in spite of my faults. They make me feel important and needed.
I have been blessed.
were my mothers parents. My fathers parents both passed away before I was born.
One of my favorite pictures of my Grandpa and Grandma Smith is this one taken on a visit to Denver when they traveled to see their oldest son, my Uncle David and his wife Kathy and their family (Tavian, Jared & Braniff). I am not sure on the year this was taken and would appreciate comments with additional details.
1. As a neighbor (and parent), you have fund-raiser purchases to make - this year Taylor will be heading to California with her choir group. Fund raising has started and we are hoping to keep our costs down as she also has a trip at the end of the school year with her private voice instructor. I am hoping to be able to tag along as a chaperon for choir and the whole family is planning on joining the voice group. Looks like 2010 will be filled with a few fun trips.
2. As a dad, you have school fees and club dues to pay – the checkbook has not closed since registration. Locker rental, book fees, year book, PTA, parking permit, choir dues, ACT… the list seems endless. Free education is expensive.
3. As a mom, you have homework again – but with a college student and an Honors/AP student – it won’t be long before the material is over my head and I become useless. I am also just realizing that is has been over 20 years since my brain was in the “study” mode. Fortunately, I have been able to google the help that we need so, as long as I can google it, I can still be helpful.
I am looking forward to watching the growth in my daughters this year and hope that they will have many positive experiences.
My previous post indicated that I was not going anywhere exciting or exotic. I was wrong…
After an uneventful plane ride with a layover in Las Vegas, we landed safely at LAX. We proceeded to baggage claim and waited for our luggage while I was on the phone with my office – solving a minor issue. We claimed our bags and waited for the shuttle for the car rental. I am certain that Thrifty has only 1 van for every 15 of their competitors. We finally made it to the checkout counter and listened to the attempts to sell up. After declining it all, we selected our car, double checked our route on the map and started our adventure. (Or has it already started?)
I had been looking forward to shopping at the Fashion District in downtown L.A. all week. But when we finally arrived, after a brave battle with California rush hour traffic (exciting), most of the shops were closed for the day and what remained opened reminded us of shopping in Mexico (exotic). We promptly retraced our steps and headed back to the battle ground on the freeway and headed south to Anaheim – our final destination. A quick google for an address to a Cheesecake Factory and we were all happy again.
A good mood to be in for the happiest place on earth.
For the first time in nearly 22 years of marriage, EVAN (not I) gets to stay home while I (not Evan) get to take a GIRLS (not boys) trip. My companions… best girlfriends: Kylee and Taylor.
Our destination is not as exciting and exotic as those visited by other world traveling family members (winks to Jen and Brodie), but we will be at the happiest place on earth.
