Brandon's Band Concert

Mesa's 7thgr band

Of course he is in the back and next to the tuba girl so we could hardly see him!

The band boys!

Brandon has really had a great 7th grade year and has loved playing in the band. He has an excellent band leader and Brandon has greatly improved this year. He is seriously thinking about joining the townband with Todd - although we may have to wait until his Eagle Scout project is finished up. That is consuming his time right now.

Look for Brandon's trombone slide moving behind the tuba.

Mother's Day

I had a great Mother's Day! I had breakfast made, homemade cards, sibling sitting services, flowers and a trip to see my own mom a week ago. I was also able to catch up on blogging, attend my own ward (its been awhile with my calling and the trip), foot rub and taking a nap!!! We also had a wonderful dinner prepared by Todd and his dad with his folks over.

BYU Women's Conference

Tera Michelle and Teresa

Suzy, Bro T - (Teresa's Dad), me

Lisa and Karen

Sis. T - (Teresa's mom and my Laurel advisor ions ago), Mom, Tiana and Ralph - Visiting in the evening. We stayed at my brother Ralph's home in SLC
Tiana, Teresa, Mom, Michelle Lisa and Karen Suzy and Tera had to leave early.

Mom and Karen

Teresa and Tiana

Tiana and Michelle

L Tom Perry speaking. Julie Beck and Barbara Thompson also spoke.

Good to see my mom for an early Mother's day. Love You!!

My niece Michelle and I.
Michelle and I again. I loved walking around campus!!




This was a great experience to attend with family. We all loved the classes and loved just being together, visiting, catching up and walking around campus and the bookstore. Im not sure I would go every year, but it was definately worth the trip. Thanks again Teresa and Ralph for hosting - -and the use of your car! Gwen - Im sorry that I missed you on this trip!

My ladies weekend

Last weekend I had a rare treat of flying to Utah for the weekend. The purpose was to go to BYU Women's Conference with my mom, sister, sister in laws and a few nieces. It was great fun. A side bonus was seeing a few wonderful friends!! As soon as I got off the plane and found the car that Teresa had left for me - THANK YOU! - I met my friend Julie and Rachel for a late lunch. It was so awesome to see them! Sorry I missed you Jackie. It was nice to catch up. Then I had some time before I was to meet up with the family so I saw the Draper temple in the distance and decided to drive up to it. From there I saw 3 temples in the area. On my whole trip I think I counted that I saw 7 temples. Crazy!

After that I decided to stop by Temple Square. The tulips were beautiful. I love seeing the Christus in the visitors center. I also stopped in the JSB, looked around and went to the distribution center downstairs. Also checked out the Conference Center.

After the BYU conference I also got to see one of my best and oldest friends and college roommates. Amy and I knew eachother in Texas in High School too. She is on bedrest now - expecting her 3rd girl. She has a 4 yr old and then had recently adopted a beautiful baby about 5 months ago so she will have her hands FULL!! I hadnt met Audrianna yet so that was so fun.

I was REALLY grateful for my little GPS to get me around!!

Sun or Snow--- you never know

OK I am trying to play catch up. It is Mothers Day and it has been great. I told everyone that I wanted to blog for awhile before dinner and Todd's parents came. Anyhow, a few weeks ago we had some serious snow - 2 feet. Everyone enjoyed the beauty and hot chocolate and the kids had fun playing in the snow. The only bummer that I can remember was that we were supposed to go down to Colorado Springs to see Julie Beck speak but it was way too snowy to go. Luckily they did pipe the frieside into our stake center so we did manage to get that far. Great talk by the way. I really am impressed by her.

Yesterday the weather was great in the 60's- and we worked out in the yard planting Mother's Day petunias and mowing a very long grassy backyard.

Trevor earns Webelos!

Trevor recently earned his Webelos rank. We were very proud of him. Next month he will receive his Arrow of Light award with his friend Carson. He is very excited to soon join the 11 yr old scout group. This weekend is a fathers and sons campout that he and Brandon will go to with Todd as well as our good neighbor Dave.

My Artist

Brandon has always been artistic. Right now he is taking a Digital Media Class at school. He has done some really cute things with family pictures. He was also recently entered into a District wide Art show at Park Meadows Mall and got an honorable mention for his piece - Colorful Orcas. He also had a merit badge college and earned his Art merit badge. We all hope he works at Disney so we can go to Disneyland and get in to the movies for free - although I dont want him to live in California!