April Fun and inspiration

Its just the beginning of April and I think its gonna be a really terrific month already. Of course April HAS to be FUN--what other month starts out with a Joke?? April 1st Nicky got me good with an April Fools prank--sigh... Yep she convinced me she had got baCK together with a special guy she dated on and off in her younger days and I adored--and still think he is pretty special(like a son). Almost broke my heart when I realized it was April Fools day. But in this family you have to be prepared for anything. We have NEVER been able to get TJ sowe did nt even try this year--nope we are waiting till his guard is down and he has no idea....TJ Your turn is coming!!

The past weekend April 4th and 5th was especially special because it was conference weekend--I love conference weekends! First...NO getting up early for church--Ok I know that is NOT the right answer or attitude but I AM human--hehe. This weekend however--everyone loved me so much they had so many FUN plans for me. Soooo, this is how it went --according to me.. hey its MY blog!

Sat April 4th I set my dish to record conference so I dont miss it(any of it). But... THEN a second hand store that my kids LOVE --Platos closet was having a terrific sale...what a sale!!! Soooo, hey I HAD to go...BOTH my girls and free food and prizes and shopping--who could pass that up??? The ONE place we all bond and get along--is..... SHopping!! I ended up with a really cute top that I can wear with jeans--in RED my new favorite color! And the girls talked me into a dress that I might take back. Nicky got the cutest dress and a top and I think Summer also got a top and dress and she won a dvd movie--I cant remember what movie she got--BUT we all had fun --no one got their feelings hurt etc. We next checked out the new Aldi store--its an inexpensive grocery store. THEN Nicky and I rushed to Yoga-- Oh but not before stopping at TJs business for some bottled water and to chat with him first. Yoga was good--Nic ky swears the instructor "Dashia" is easier on me--yeah right--ok maybe cause Nicky can do all those twists and bends effortlessly. I mean Nicky is 4'8" how much bending does she really need to do--hehe. No really Nicky is amazing with Yoga. we went home and I got comfy did a teeny bit of housework and snuggled up to the TV to watch Conference. Sat session was great-- My favorites were--Robert Hales- provident living, follow the commandments--Is this benefit(what you are buying) temporary or have eternal consequences??? Provident living has always been something I am interested in--even If I do not practice it as well as I want to.
Margaret Lifferth--although I thought this was going to be for parents of small children I found it very useful for myself--especially to cultivate respect for each other & reverence for God. Also..what is my demeanor?? Do I show respect for others--even if I do not agree with them(their pollitical stance on things)? " reverence flows from our admiratrion for deity". Also--have places in your home that will invite the spirit--this is ONE of my goals for the New Year!!
Micheal Neider spoke on Virtue, Allan F. Packer started by saying --"This is a wonderful time to be alive"!! I LLloved that!!! Dalin H Oaks--To experiment on the word--Study and Learn--Prayer-- and "We will act with confidence in troubled times" Todd christofferson--John 3:16--word of Wisdom. Henry B Eyring--Spoke on adversity and how it can lead to loss of faith--that we need to follow the gospel and the Lord knows the needs. I LOVED Russel Nelson talk on the Lords Prayer--so many uplifting messages!


Sunday-- Sunday I started out thinking--ohh I will have a relaxing day watching conference. Well My wonderful husband came up with a better plan. Yep.. better... He wanted to spend the day Outside with his famillly--all of US!! Sooo, We decided to go to Rock Springs and have a picnic(barbeque). Sooo, we loaded up the car with the kids and food and off we went. It was a Beautiful day. The weather was quite nice. Nicky brought her books to study--not sure how much studying got done, but she did try. Summer and I read magazines and talked while the men cooked the meat. We tried to swim in the springs--It was soooo cold-- TJ, Joey and Nicky Loved the cold water while Summer and I were happy to be sitting in chairs off to the side chatting the day away--sooo nice!

After that we went home and .... time to go to Cheech and Chong. Yep I know not too spiritual, I am complex and have many sides to me. No I do NOT smoke Pot...ummm anymore...maybe inmy waaaayyyy younger days..it was all TJs fault--hehe-- gotta have a scapegoat. Truthfully, TJ and I just enjoyed their humor and did alot of pretending in our younger days. Only my close friends and family know the truth. Summer got us the tickets--she is sooo wonderful. The show was terrific and it was soooo nice to just go out with my husband and remember the past as well. I really needed to have fun and realize I am not that same person I was years ago-- but it was fun anyway. Ok NO judging!!

MOnday-- I finally get to spend the day watching conference-- Sundays conference--also Uplifting.
Started out with one of my favorites--Uchtdorf--I think I might have a crush on him...is that bad??? His message--" Reach out in merciful acts for kindness, forgiveness, grace, Long suffering, patience. These are the first steps along the true way of life and fulfillment. This is the peaceful way of the follower of Jesus Christ." I will read and re read his talk for sure. I know there are sooo many things I need to work on.
There are just too many good and uplifiting talks to finish this long blog--just suffice it to say... all were uplifting. The music was beautiful. Next time I plan on having company over to watch with us together.
I know some readng might say that they didnt know I was spiritual, or cared about such things or many of you know I am not that active in the church or may wonder if I even pick up my scriptures(they are right by my bed and Yes I do pick them up often). Many might think that I make too many sacrifices or should "Make" my husband do this or that regardng the church. I believe that Heavenly Father Knows exactly my circumstance and exactly WHY we do what we do..HE KNOWS what is going on. HE KNOWS that spendng the day with my family is EXACTLY what I am supposed to be doing--it brings harmony and love to our little family unit. I LOVE conference and the uplifint message--I hope you did too!!!