President Monson Breaks Ground for Rome Italy Mormon Temple

This morning as I was continuing my study and preparation for my Sunday school lesson today, I watched the groundbreaking video of the Rome, Italy temple. I am in admiration and awe of those tremendously faithful members in Italy and surrounding countries who have waited for years to have this blessing in their life. What a incredible time we live in to watch as the church continues to spread its influence across the world.



We also have so many wonderful resources to strengthen our own testimonies through a variety of different media. Wow...we live during a great time!
I hope that you, too, will find inspiration as you watch this video. Enjoy!

Groovie Goolies Monster Mash Music Video

To all of you spooks, Happy Halloween! Now just sit back and enjoy!!

We No Speak Americano ft. Cleary & Harding

Apparently, Hand Dancing is catching on all over! Where? Well, I guess with these two Irish Dancers. Certainly they are very clever and have incredible timing and concentration. Just makes you want to get up and dance (that is with your hands!).

This One's for Hire

I have several projects for Emily to complete before she gets a job.  Something that she is very, very good at is organization.  She loves to put things in their proper place.  She moves this and that, she stacks here and there; she folds and presses this way and that.  I love it! 
This task:  defrost our freezer and put everything back...in order!  Well, this is much better (and it wasn't bad!) then it was before.  Doesn't it look lovely?
Now you know what is in our freezer and what you can request when you come to eat.
And did I say:  "This One's for Hire?"  Indeed she is...for a price!

Voice of the Spirit

This morning I watched this you tube message by Elder James E. Faust. It is timely and inspirational for all of us. I hope that you will find the same, too.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip

On August 16-20, Emily and I joined 5 other women for the 30th Anniversary of an All Women Boundary Waters Canoe Trip.  Here are a few photos of this fun adventure.

Our home away from home

An Island on Seagull Lake

Sunset on the Seagull Lake

Sunset on Seagull Lake

Seagull Lake at Sunset Time

Emily on top of the Palisades, Seagull Lake

Me waiting to paddle off on Seagull Lake

View from the top of the Palisades

Evening on the Lake

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip

Sunset on Seagull Lake

Paddling back in the rain

Our state bird, the (common) Loon

Emily carrying the canoe (45 pounds) as we portage from lake to lake.

Boundary Waters Canoe Trip

On August 16 through the 20th, Emily and I went with 5 other women to the Boundary Waters (that's so named because they are the waters between Minnesota and Canada). 

Grand Marais Harbor

Emily at Lake Superior, Grand Marais

Good Morning

Here is the view I get to see this time of year as I look out our front door.  Isn't it just beautiful and green?  As you may see, we had a little rain last night and it just keeps everything looking marvelous!   Come and visit us sometime!!

Recent Highlights..............

Here are some of the highlights of the last few days...............

We had a fun girls night out eating pizza and playing games........

McKenzie competed in the Bountiful Sprint Triathlon (3.3 mile run, 11 mile bike & 350 yd. swim). She finished 4th overall in the women's division and took 1st in her age group. Hooray!!

Cole just completed his first week of fall camp with the BYU football team. He is loving every minute and is exhausted by the end of the day. They start at 7 am and end around 8 pm. The day is full of position meetings, lifting, practice & team building activities. He is living the dream of playing for BYU. He has loved them from the time he was a little boy and still can't wrap his head around that he is wearing a BYU uniform. YAY for #65!!!