the family

We had another weekend filled with some of the same but also with some fun mixed in. Saturday morning was spent at the temple as usual. Saturday evening we met the Perschons in Kaysville for dinner and fun at Boondocks. We take turns planning a family event each month with Jake's siblings and parents so it gives us a chance to see each other. It's a lot of fun and it was so nice of Jake's family to meet us half way in Kaysville.

Jake and his sister Ashlee of course we need one shot of us actually bowling:

Have you heard the song "Party in my Head"? It's fun and also funny at the same time.  But I can relate because it happens to me all the time. Especially when I'm lying in bed trying to fall asleep and I can't stop thinking about everything I need to do and I keep promising to myself that I will wake up early tomorrow so I can get a good start on it and the party just keeps on going until much later than I wanted and then I eventually fall asleep. The only problem is that since the party in my head went on for so long I'm exhausted in the morning and I don't end up getting early...

hopefully if you have a party in your head it's more fun than mine :)

But I did have a fun, actual "party" last night when I hosted book club. Most of the ladies in the club don't know me very well since I was just invited by my neighbor to join. However, they were all very kind and it was a good opportunity to invite them into our home since they all live nearby.  I made some fruit pizzas and also tried this recipe. It was very yummy.
 I guess having two different parties in one night is a good thing. Just as long as I don't have a party in my head tonight. Waking up at 3am doesn't go well with a late night. :)

It was on clearance for $11.99, which means that after my coupon and tax it was $2 and change.  I have no idea if I will use it often, but I will definitely be giving it a try.  I've heard that the cake pop version is great and makes perfectly round cake balls, but I haven't talked to anyone who has tried the pie pop one. I'm not even a big pie person.  But for $2, I figured it may be worth a try.

1. a picture of all of our paint (that I mentioned on Monday) 2. spending time at the office 3. a visit from an insurance company 4. my quote book 5. some reading 6. job hunting 7. typing up our goal list
8. playing with the new percolator app (of my bathroom with new shower curtain) 9. listening to pandora 10. running to the store for some bananas 11. our garden starters 12. going through some old pictures and dreaming of being skinny again :)

We had a wonderful weekend, as it sounds like most of you did. Friday night we had date night with some wonderful neighbor friends. We played games, talked and had dessert. It was great.

 Saturday we worked in the temple and, although it was extra crazy, we loved it as always. We came home, took a nap and then organized the garage. I also painted a few more items.

Jake made shelves for his workbench in the garage and in the process told me that I can't buy anymore paint until all of it is used. I'm not worried, because I'm pretty sure I'm done with paint for a few years.

We went to bed exhausted on Saturday night and looking forward to Easter morning.  Easter was a wonderful day- filled with the spirit and a great day of reflection.  I'm glad we didn't have to lead and play the music- that always makes my day less stressful.

Easter morning I listened to this wonderful talk on the Resurrection of our Savior.


These words bring me comfort and peace.

While in Idaho Falls last week, I spent quite a while at a doctor's office with Grandma and Mom.  While there, I flipped through some magazines and found some new recipes I wanted to try in Taste of Home.  Saturday, we tried cheese and pepperoni dip. It was very good, we used breadsticks for the dip and it was fun to try it.

I would recommend it.

This weekend we relaxed and enjoyed General Conference. It was amazing, as always and my spirit was nurtured by eternal truth.  We were also able to spend Saturday night with some great friends.  I finally got some baby gifts ready for 3 of my friends who recently have had or who are ready to have babies- all boys!

We also had some yummy popcorn- my new favorite treat.


Friday night we drove down to Salt Lake for a mission reunion in the Salt Lake City temple. It was wonderful and great to see such wonderful people.

Wednesday-Friday I was in Idaho Falls hanging out with my mom and Grandma. I was also able to see a brother and 2 nephews so it made for a great week.


I am excited for a new month, along with new goals and warmer weather.