Doran & Jody

Anyway we started off at 6 am. We made it 3.6 miles doing the "new" walk 3, run 3. There are a couple of times we ran longer when we were on the downhill towards home. Woot! We made it! And it was a whoppin' 57 degrees so I only wore a short sleeve T-shirt. Well I wore pants too. Wonderful weather once we got out of the wind.

We missed Ward Temple Night in March because Doran ended up working late that night. We wanted to get to the temple at least once a month this year, so we decided to go Tuesday. We decided to do Initiatory this night. I have my grandma's name and my great-grandfather's sisters work to do. So this is what I did along with 3 more other names. I don't think I have ever felt the spirit so strong while doing Initiatories. I did family first and I actually sobbed. I felt silly but then realized that this was probably not the first time the worker's have seen someone like this. One of the patrons was in "training" but there was something about her that I thought she could have been my Aunt. She pronounced my Spanish names wonderful! She was also of this origin. I don't know if I was suppose to, but I gave her a hug and told her she reminded me of my aunt. Well she could have been an aunt and then......I gave her a hug and told her Thank You. Another one of the patrons told me that when we cry like I did that the veil is very thin and that those that have gone on before are so very close. It was a joyous experience! I have had so much stress and heartache these past few months, I needed to feel this joy! I know grandma and great-grandpa's sister were there and accepting. I can't wait to do the rest of their temple work as well as more family and especially my dad's.

I LOVE Spanish. No I cannot carry on a conversation in Spanish but if you talk slow enough I can probably figure out what you are TRYING to say. My family and friends think I am a dork when I "speak" Spanish. Don't get me wrong....I am NOT making fun of the language. I absolutely LOVE it and wish my dad would have made it a priority to learn in our house while I was growing up. Yes, I did take Spanish in school. Two years in Jr. High and then a trip to Mexico with our class. Then another year in High School.....well that is another story. Anyway, my el braino can not remember past yesterday so to say that I retained what I learned in school is a big el NOT. When Audrey told me she found a song that she liked, she thought of ME!! And this is it. LOL..LOL

Enjoy!! We decided we are going to learn this song so we can sing it while we run.

This month I decided to have a drawing. Bananie put every ones name in a bowl and we drew for a couple of prizes. Grandpa Doran won these socks but let Bananie have them. I thought he would have looked just 'dawling' in them. (Oh and everyone decided that you had to be in attendance to win.)
My little goof girl
Sarah and Ben Jammin'

Ben Jammin' won the St. Patrick's badge. I wonder if I go see him at work on Wednesday if he will be wearing this? If not......pinches galore.

See where my granddaughters get their goof from....I mean, here is Chelsea and Cookie.

Goof #2

I even made green cupcakes. I am NOT a dessert maker. Not that I don't like to eat it. I just can't cook. Kelli would be so proud of me. And I didn't even eat ONE!! (I ate two)

Cookie won a pair of socks too.

This kid LOVES holiday socks. She wears them all the time, when she is not wearing socks so tight you can breath in.

And of course a GREEN salad to go on our Taco Salads.

and GREEN grapes

and GREEN jello

My favorite was the Lime Sherbet Frappe in our green cups. Seconds, thirds, anyone?Scooter got her frappe in this cute little green cup.

So there my friends. Are you GREEN with envy?

What are your plans for St. Patrick's Day?

I thought it was fun. I can't wait for the family to see what I have in store for next Family Dinner. (It falls on Easter)