Back from vacation and so much happened I am not sure where to start.
Conference: So awesome to be with so many people that believe the same way I do, I love hearing the prophet and the other leaders speak, it is uplifing and encouraging. Its a little confusing to me how I can spend 2 days listening to people talk about Jesus Christ, and how to be more like him and the blessings that come through his atonement and through believing in him and then hearing on the radio later that others don't consider Mormon's christians. Makes me wonder what their definition of a christian is?
I got to visit with 4 of my kids and with my grandsons, always a good thing, no matter what!
I was able to read stories to my grandkids before bedtime, including stories from the Doctrine and Covenants Childrens edition. Kudos to Greg and Tyla for doing that for their kids, wish I had done more of that with our kids when they were young. We were also able to play card games and have some good talks with them. In case you haven't heard, our family LOVES to play games together. We also had the chance to go up the canyon and take some pictures with the beautiful folliage, I am going to attach some of the pictures. You will note that there are a lot of rocks in the area. In my typical graceful manner I managed to fall a couple times and bring home some bruises as a reminder of my vacation, but the pictures were worth it.
Bob and I were also able to take a Razor ride with Kellie and Mark over the mountain to Hoover's restaurant (that's Hoover's with an R, not a T). It was so beautiful on the way over, and so exciting on the way back. Bob has decided we definately need to get a razor, although it is not currently a financial priority:) We were also able to play more games at Kellie and Marks, which is always fun, love their new house, wish we had gotten some pictures inside! Kellie and Mark are doing a great job getting it set up and decorated.
Since it was a road trip Bob and I had a lot of good quality hours together to talk and relax, I read a couple books, I also got a sore on my left elbow from leaning on the arm rest for so many hours! I need to get myself elbow protection before I do that again!
Weather was crazy, 80 degrees in Provo on the way down, had to stop and get some capri's and t-shirts because I thought it would be colder there so I took all long pants and long sleeve shirts. Turns out I was prepared though, because it was snowing on our return trip less than a week later.
I wasn't able to run during my vacation, but I did do some walking, I checked with my doc yesterday because I have still been having lung pain on the right when I run, turns out it isn't lung pain, it is chostochondritis, an inflammation of where my sternum meets my ribs, hopefully a little rest and meds will get that solved and I can get back to running in the nice and raining Washington weather in just a few days.
Speaking of running, my friend Amy had some struggles with the marathon, but she finished it, Yeah Amy! I have included a link to her blog, it is awesome, she has a picture on the front of it today that I found very accurate for myself. or you can go directly to http://amyrnelson.blogspot.com/2011/10/maybe-little-ocd.html
Last but not least my dad did just fine without me, looks like I need to be here more than he needs me here:) Dr Kang did call me and update me, he is an awesome doctor and Connie does a great job caring for him.
All and all a pretty great vacation, I am going to go and try and figure out how to use the cricket I got for my birthday to make my first sign. I already know what it will be....
Families are forever...no matter what!
Conference: So awesome to be with so many people that believe the same way I do, I love hearing the prophet and the other leaders speak, it is uplifing and encouraging. Its a little confusing to me how I can spend 2 days listening to people talk about Jesus Christ, and how to be more like him and the blessings that come through his atonement and through believing in him and then hearing on the radio later that others don't consider Mormon's christians. Makes me wonder what their definition of a christian is?
I got to visit with 4 of my kids and with my grandsons, always a good thing, no matter what!
I was able to read stories to my grandkids before bedtime, including stories from the Doctrine and Covenants Childrens edition. Kudos to Greg and Tyla for doing that for their kids, wish I had done more of that with our kids when they were young. We were also able to play card games and have some good talks with them. In case you haven't heard, our family LOVES to play games together. We also had the chance to go up the canyon and take some pictures with the beautiful folliage, I am going to attach some of the pictures. You will note that there are a lot of rocks in the area. In my typical graceful manner I managed to fall a couple times and bring home some bruises as a reminder of my vacation, but the pictures were worth it.
Bob and I were also able to take a Razor ride with Kellie and Mark over the mountain to Hoover's restaurant (that's Hoover's with an R, not a T). It was so beautiful on the way over, and so exciting on the way back. Bob has decided we definately need to get a razor, although it is not currently a financial priority:) We were also able to play more games at Kellie and Marks, which is always fun, love their new house, wish we had gotten some pictures inside! Kellie and Mark are doing a great job getting it set up and decorated.
Since it was a road trip Bob and I had a lot of good quality hours together to talk and relax, I read a couple books, I also got a sore on my left elbow from leaning on the arm rest for so many hours! I need to get myself elbow protection before I do that again!
Weather was crazy, 80 degrees in Provo on the way down, had to stop and get some capri's and t-shirts because I thought it would be colder there so I took all long pants and long sleeve shirts. Turns out I was prepared though, because it was snowing on our return trip less than a week later.
I wasn't able to run during my vacation, but I did do some walking, I checked with my doc yesterday because I have still been having lung pain on the right when I run, turns out it isn't lung pain, it is chostochondritis, an inflammation of where my sternum meets my ribs, hopefully a little rest and meds will get that solved and I can get back to running in the nice and raining Washington weather in just a few days.
Speaking of running, my friend Amy had some struggles with the marathon, but she finished it, Yeah Amy! I have included a link to her blog, it is awesome, she has a picture on the front of it today that I found very accurate for myself. or you can go directly to http://amyrnelson.blogspot.com/2011/10/maybe-little-ocd.html
Last but not least my dad did just fine without me, looks like I need to be here more than he needs me here:) Dr Kang did call me and update me, he is an awesome doctor and Connie does a great job caring for him.
All and all a pretty great vacation, I am going to go and try and figure out how to use the cricket I got for my birthday to make my first sign. I already know what it will be....
Families are forever...no matter what!
