Crafting in Idaho

This past weekend we spent with my mom (and Bob) in Idaho. Our main purpose was to craft. I had some things I wanted to make and I needed my mom to teach me how to sew. It's sad, I even learned how to sew on a button. She aided me a lot (especially if I was getting frustrated), but I am proud to say that I made a few things too...with her help. Here are some pictures from the weekend (the first picture shows a variety of the crafts we crafted: baby bibs, burp cloths, washcloths, and a changing pad!). The other pictures are of Kevin and I (no kidding). Isn't he SO cute in his old man hat??

29 Weeks

I feel huge. Probably because I am.

What do you think?

Kevin decided to stop shaving. I'm still undecided how I feel about the beard. He's done a goatee before, and it was okay until it became woolly mammoth. I like the overgrown-scruff look, but I'm not so sure about the old man beard. What do you think?

Cute Nephews

The other day we babysat our nephews, Mckay and Rhett, for a couple hours. I just wanted to post about how dang cute they are. Mckay is a very talkative 4 year old who spent like 20 minutes telling us a made-up story about his roof that kept getting broken by giraffes, spiders, monsters, etc. It was so funny. Then Rhettsky kept trying to drink out of my huge water jug....the first time he got the water he about drowned himself in it. Mckay also had fun playing PBS kids on the computer (it's amazing kids know how to use the mouse!) and Rhettsky kept trying to get more chocolate easter eggs from us. We had a fun time with them, but I can see how parents have a hard time getting anything done. I have a newfound respect for all they do.....and I'm not sure I'm ready for it. Too late, I guess.

Best Quotes:

"This has a lot of features." -Mckay about PBS website

"Let's hear Rhettsky's story now." -Mckay after telling his 20 minute story...yeah, Rhettsky can't talk

We asked Mckay for advice when our baby comes and he said, "Tickle it." It was very cute.

General Conference

This past weekend, the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints addressed the members of the Church at a worldwide broadcast. It happens twice a year on Saturday and Sunday for a marathon of inspired messages!

I LOVE General Conference! It is a time that I really look forward to twice a year. I'm lucky to live in Utah, because Conference is broadcast through our TV and we have the luxury of staying in our pajamas. This General Conference was special, in particular, as we sustained a new prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, and his two counselors, Henry B. Eyring and Dieter F. Uchtdorf. A new apostle was also called--Elder D. Todd Christofferson. They call this particular occasion a "solemn assembly" as members of the Church around the world stand and sustain the new prophet. It was such an awesome feeling and privilege to participate in.

Here were a few of my favorite talks:

1. Ronald A. Rasband: He spoke about how our experiences are building blocks of our testimony. He told an awesome story about LDS kids who had to canoe to seminary and school every day. How blessed we are to live in this country!

2. Carlos H. Amado: He talked about service and what kind of person you can be when you serve others and, ultimately, Christ.

3. M. Russell Ballard: He spoke directly to young mothers...about what we can do to be good mothers, fathers, and children. If every young mother wasn't beaming during his talk, I'd be surprised.

I was really sad when former prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley, passed away. I was worried that it would take me a while to get used to the idea of a new prophet. But as soon as I saw Pres. Monson at the first session of General Conference and was able to participate in sustaining him, it was obvious that the mantel had been placed upon him and he truly was the Lord's Prophet.
(I also commented to Kevin that he was looking pretty cute--which I never particularly thought before--but it must happen as you are called to this prophetic standing.) :)