Time Out For Women

Christan flew into Las Vegas from Virginia to join Shellie and I for "Time Out For Women," a 2-day conference for women put on by Deseret Book. Christan had been to one in Virginia last year, and really loved it - so we decided to give the one in Vegas a try. I enjoyed everything, but especially the talk by Chris Belcher, who is blind. You wouldn't think that was a funny subject, but she has learned to find the humor, and her talk was hilarious. We were practically crying, it was so funny. In addition to being funny, the talks were spiritual and uplifting (see below for Shellie's reaction to the especially spiritual ones!), and there was lots of good music performed. We also fit in a pedicure, maternity shopping for Christan, and several yummy restaurants. I LOVED being with "my girls" and I hope we can get Emily to join us next year. It was a spur of the moment decision to do it, so Emily wasn't able to get off work to join us. And, for some reason, Bri couldn't just hop on the next plane from China either! But I'd love to make it an annual tradition to get together and have a special time with my darling daughter and daughter-in-laws. Thanks to Kenny for taking off work to take care of three kids for 4 days so that it could happen




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Sister Reunion

My sisters Nancy and Julie and I decided we need to do an annual or semi-annual "Sisters Reunion." We decided Mom and Dad and Shellie would make a nice addition to the weekend, and we all went to Tuacahn to see "Crazy For You." I was really hoping to see Tarzan, instead, but it was sold out. Turns out the music to Crazy For You was from Mom and Dad's era, and the rest of us loved the production too. We had tickets right on the front row on the side - they were great! The next day, Nancy and Julie and I went to the Temple with some family names that Julie had prepared. When we got there, I discovered that my recommend had expired a week earlier! Rats! Even my sweetest smile and multiple attempts at bribery (my husband will make sure you never get a traffic ticket, etc., etc.) couldn't faze the nice man at the front desk. So, with my eternal salvation in jeopardy, we went shopping instead! We also caught an afternoon matinee and had a pajama party at Nancy's condo where we played games as TALKED into the night. It was so fun! We've decided we'll make it an annual happening. Tuacahn is doing "Grease" and "Little Mermaid" in 2011, so we're planning next year already.