Martin Luther King Jr.

Today April 4th, 40 years ago~ the day Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated here at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. We were at the motel (Civil Rights Museum) just a few days ago touring with family. Those of you who have visited this memorial know how real and sobering it is.

This is a picture of my kids standing in front of his car and the wreath that marks the spot of his death.

U2 lyrics~In the Name of Love

Early morning, April 4

Shot rings out in the Memphis sky

Free at last, they took your life

They could not take your pride.....

In the name of love,

what more in the name of love!

ELVIS

After driving past Graceland yesterday and watching Priscilla dance on "Dancing With The Stars" I've decided Memphis has turned me into an ELVIS fan. I'm getting to where I really like his music and have become really interested in his biography. He did have his flaws but just look at that face......what a handsome man he was.

Lee and Stacey stop in for a visit

My cousin Lee, his wife Stacey, and their daughter Paige stopped in for a visit on their way to their new home in Washington D.C. It was great to hang out, give them a Memphis tour, watch some Idol, and reminisce. Lee flies helicopters with the Army and after a few tours he now gets to be stationed in D.C. where hopefully he'll get to stay stateside for a while.

The girl's at the jukebox in downtown Memphis with

"their feet 10 feet off of Beale."
Lee, Stacey, and Paige in front of the Civil Rights Museum.

Cara and Ryleigh decided to teach Paige the rules of "dress up", but wait.....where's Paige????

Oh there she is!

Allergies

HELP.....I can't take it any longer. Does anyone have a good allergy medication that they recommend? I'm a Mom so non-drowsy of course. I'm willing to try anything. Having the history that I do, I should have stayed clear away from Memphis- Capital of Allergies. This is the honest truth too. The pollen floats south down the Mississippi River and stops here in good old Memphis. Ahhhhh.......Choo!!! sniff, sniff, wipe, wipe.

2008 YW General Conference

The General YW's conference was perfect. Each speaker did a wonderful job. These were some of my favorite quotes-

Sister Tanner: "They were also armed with with blessings that came from obedience to God's commandments."

Sister Dalton:" Your foundation of faith must be fully centered on Jesus Christ."

Sister Cook: "Decide now what you will and will not do and act on that plan."

Henry B. Eyring: "It is by faith that you can lay hold upon every good thing."

Easter picture 2008

We've been having some computer issues so I'm getting my kids Easter picture up a little late, but wouldn't you say those are some darn good looking kids???? I was very impressed with their pictures. This was their first sitting and first take and it turned out perfect. Thanks Mom for the cute Easter dresses and purses. Those purses go everywhere with us.

Missing my computer....

I never realized how much I NEED the computer. Our computer was down for two days and I feel like I'm so behind in my calling, Carson's school, and my social life (blogging). Thank goodness for technology!