Herb Parsons Lake

Yesterday in between conference sessions we decided to take a drive out to Herb Parson's Lake. Isn't it funny how you can live so close to something so big and not even know it exist? This lake is like 10 miles away from us. How come we have never heard anything about it??? Crazy! We took a very muddy walk around the lake. We decided after the 1 mile marker that Ryleigh wasn't going to last much longer without us holding her so we turned around. The kids were troopers, but Dave and I decided we'll go back alone and do the full 7 miles around the lake. Kind of a fun date idea!!!

Conference Weekend

I love Conference weekend. I love hearing the voices of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and listening to the words of our Prophet and other church leaders. I would have to say I'm a big fan of Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. I loved his talk on the "Faith of our Fathers." I'm also excited about the changes in the YW presidency, our new apostle Elder Christofferson and I absolutely loved the way sustainings were done. All in all, a wonderful conference.

ABC TAG

My friend Erika Bailey "ABC" tagged me-
this was a fun one.

A.ATTACHED OR SINGLE?
attached to my hot hubby Dave
B.BEST FRIEND?
Natalie, Alyson, My Mom, and Dave
C.CAKE OR PIE?
definitely cake or maybe pie or maybe cake.....both!
D. DAY OF CHOICE?
I like all days I just hate the early evening part of the days, my kids are always grumpy!
E. ESSENTIAL ITEMS?
cell phone, Extra gum, and Diet Coke
F. FAVORITE COLORS?
yellow and green
G. GUMMY BEARS OR WORMS?
not a big fan of either, would rather have chocolate with peanut butter
H. HOMETOWN?
Utah girl through and through
I. INDULGENCE?
going to late night movies
J. JANUARY OR JULY?
That's a hard one. I hate the humidity but I hate the cold worse...so July
K. KIDS?
1 son, 2 daughters
L. LIFE ISN'T COMPLETE WITHOUT?
my faith and family
M. MARRIAGE DATE?
August 7, 1997
N. NUMBER OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS?
2 sisters, 2 brothers, 3 sis in laws, 6 bro in laws
O. ORANGES OR APPLES?
for sure Oranges, hate apples-can't stand the texture on my teeth
P. PHOBIAS OR FEARS?
earthquakes and totally scared of being alone in the dark
Q. QUOTE?
"When Momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy"
R. REASONS TO SMILE?
my kids smiling
S. SUPERMAN OR WONDER WOMAN?
wonder woman even though superman is a hotty!
T. TAG 5 PEOPLE-
people I chose to tag down below
U. UNKNOWN FACT ABOUT ME?
Ever since I saw the movie "IT" I've never stepped on a drain.
V. VEGETABLES?
sweet potatoes-of course loaded with butter, cinnamon, and sugar
W. WORST HABIT?
everyone of you knows......winking my nose!
X. XRAY OR ULTRASOUND?
ultrasound....that's one of the best joys in life
Y. YOUR FAVORITE FOOD?
Mexican hands down!
Z. ZODIAC SIGN?
Aries-does this really mean anything???
5 PEOPLE YOU'RE GOING TO TAG?
Natalie, Alyson, Kelsey T., Brittany J., Mary S.,Wendy, Cheri S., and whoever else would like to participate. I would love to read your answers.

Great Movie!

If you're in need of a good family flick I strongly suggest this movie "Nim's Island". The kids loved it and I was actually very entertained too. It's kind of got a "Swiss Family Robinson" kick to it and I loved that movie when I was a kid.

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!