So last week she and I flew to Utah (poor Chris stayed home)
And met up with grandmas:
at the amazing Conference Center!
When President Monson walked in, we could all feel the Spirit so strong testifying that he is the true Prophet of God. It was very humbling.
Before we left for Utah , Elle's friend said, "You're going to be breathing the same air as the Prophet!"
A sweet, innocent beehive said a simple, humble prayer and I had tears in my eyes. The tears didn't stop for the whole meeting! We all agreed that we didn't have nearly enough tissues. I kept marveling how wonderful it was that we were there!
Just when it seemed as if the Spirit couldn't get any stronger, they invited all the 8 year olds to stand and sing "Teach Me to Walk in the Light"
I am so grateful that I was able to attend with the three women I most admire.
(Mom, Mother-in-law, and Elle)
It was spring there!
This is the apricot tree with popcorn popping on it at my parents' house
We usually go in the summer and Elle climbs the big walnut trees.
As in the summer, she climbed without shoes--even though it wasn't summer weather.
We had a fun whirlwind of a dinner Sunday with some of my family.
On Monday we had the opportunity to view the "Sacred Gifts" exhibit at the BYU museum of art:
Again, it was very humbling to see the original masterpieces of the pictures I've been using my whole life to teach in Primary and family night.
Then went to lunch with Chris's parents and sister at Jo Vera's for banditos and delicious chips.
When we were done we walked to the Provo City Center Temple construction and, guess who we saw!
Moroni! He didn't go up until 4, so we decided not to stay and watch.
You can see it here:
Grandma and Elle remembered April Fool's day and planned accordingly.
Very silly table setting, rotten strawberries, then blueberry muffins that were actually green or blue or black!
(I guess I didn't take a picture)
Heres a picture of our delicious strawberry scones for FHE though.
We did a few other things too:
Cabela's for some wildlife fun.
(I love how Elle is so happy in front of the dramatic scene in back of her)
The Peppermint place candy store
She saw a bunch of fluffy bunnies and we pretended they were "Tribbles"
(I used the 1970's filter from Instagram for this pic. I thought it was fitting)
Then home again!
Last night while Chris was at the Priesthood session (then at 5 Guys for dinner), Elle and I made crepes for dinner. (Vegetarian then dessert)
Unfortunately, they were so good and so perfect from the very first one that we ate too many!
Then semi-annual conference breakfast today!
I feel so blessed to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints!
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