Last Wednesday night we took the Young Women to a place called White Elegance...They sell temple dresses. First of all they spoke to them about the Temple and got them thinking a little bit about why we really go to the Temple. They went around and asked each one of the Girls what they were doing to prepare to go through the temple. I thought a leaders response was wonderful.....she said......surround yourself with good friends that will uplift you.....so that it will be easier to live the gospel. I thought that was a very good suggestion. Also there are some great books and pamphlets that the church puts out that explains why we have temples and how important the endowment is. Anyway, we had a wonderful night and the girls loved trying on the dresses. Everyone is in white in the temple and no one is above the other. We are all equal in the eyes of the Lord...... Aren't they beautiful?

Well, Rob and I finally took a break and went to California to visit my Dad who currently lives in Lake Elsinore. They have a nice home in a communtiy down there that has 2 nice swimming pools. Rob and I took advantage of the situation and spent a few relaxing moments by the pool. It was nice to visit with my Dad and Gina. Ok, so we go up to the pool and what do you think was in there? Yup......two mallard ducks that flew in from who knows where! I guess they think this is their new home. I'm afraid if they spend too much time there they just might wind up dead from someone shooting them. They kept getting in and out of the pool and laying under the tree. It was actually kind of fun to watch! Also had a little time to do some shopping at one of the outlet malls there. That is always fun...well for me....not for Rob. But I did pick up on some good deals...

Dads house has several lakes around it...This is a private Lake and only the people who live around it have access to it. It is called Canyon Lake. It is really beautiful!

This is a picture of my Dad's home in Lake Elsinor. We ate like kings and queens when we were there. His son-in-law, Dan, is living with them right now and he is a gourmet cook! He fixed us a nice dinner every day. Gina, my stepmom is recovering from having kidney cancer surgery. She is doing very well and they got it in time... We are very grateful.

DAN IN THE KITCHEN! NOTICE THE BEAUTIFUL

LAYOUT OF THE PLATES!

It's that fun day tomorrow called Easter! I was at Walmart today and saw Adam's friend...Blake. He stopped and talked to me and asked me why we dye Easter Eggs...

I said, "I don't know"......we do it because our Moms did it! Does anyone know why we dye eggs? I know the egg stands for new life and is symbolic of the Resurrection.

Anyway, another fun tradition at our house is the bunny cake.....I had fun making this one today and I always miss the kids being little when I make it!! I am looking forward to the grandkids getting excited about it though. Happy Easter Everyone!!!

May we all be sooooo grateful for the atonement and sacrifice of the Savior for without it there would be no hope in this world!

SO......THIS IS WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU ARE THE YOUNG WOMEN'S PRESIDENT! FREE TOILET PAPER!! HOW GREAT...LIFE DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS.........(SAVANNAH AND SIERRA RIGHT?)

So.....I am coming home from Walmart and I see two of my Young Women walking down the street toward my house with baseball mitts on. Sierra and Savannah. I stop and talk to them and give them some Cadbury Carmel eggs and ask them where they are going................They say ,"We are going to your house to play catch!" Oh, ok, Well come on down....I feel privileged to have you play in my front yard. So they did..........

I decided that I would fix them a Jamba Juice and invite them in because they looked pretty thirsty and tired..So I did!

We had the nicest visit and shared some secrets too!(you know what I mean Sierra and Savannah!) They were even brave enough to try my new recipe for Macaroni and Cheese I made! How lucky am I to have such cool girls! They are awesome!!!!!

My Brother Greg and His Wife Joann

Just called to be in the Quorum of the 70

We are all very Happy for Greg and Joann. Today he was called to be a member of the 2nd Quorum of the Seventy. How Exciting! It really isn't a suprise to us however. My children have always said that someday Uncle Greg would be called to be a General Authority. What a good example he and his wife and family have been to all of us. Truly christlike and devoted to the Lord. We wish Greg and Joann the very best and where ever the Lord calls him to serve, we know that he will do a great job with a very supportive loving wife behind him. We are proud of you and love you very much Greg and Joann!