conference weekend

These weekends are such a favorite. I am super grateful for the  FHE lesson Grandma Sandy gave us while we were in UT. She had us write down specific questions for which we were hoping to get answers through the words of our living prophet and apostles. I put my questions in my journal and had them at the front of my mind as we watched and listened. Answers came loud and clear - so much more so for my focus in looking for them specifically. Thanks Grandma Sandy!

For all this, I didn't take any pictures of us watching conference. But I did take pictures of the family festivities that happened around the sessions.

Brett and Tiffany joined us for the weekend, always a treat. On Saturday we took the cover off the pool and lit up the BBQ. Some friends from our ward joined us as well. I am so ready for Summer to get here.

Later on, we took a hike to get a view of the progress being made on the new Temple. The basement is built and the infrastructure is going up. It is all so exciting! And less than three miles from our front door. Can't wait.

The whole group atop one of the 'mountains' in Thunderbird Park.

So much cactus. And its blooming.

Cori set up the backgammon net. And we played games at the park at the end of the street.