Utah trip in progress and TV time with my Sisters:)

My sisters and I with Kelly and Casey the Fresh Living hosts

I am sorry that I have been missing in action lately but I am now in Utah with my sweet sisters and lovin' every minute! It was a lot of work to leave my 5 boys --LOTS of laundry, stocking the pantry and arranging to do! I am missing those boys of mine, but thanks to my hubby and lots of kind friends I know they will be fine without me!

Anyway, today we were guests on the Fresh Living show on Salt Lake City's KUTV channel 2. It was very exciting and so fun to do this with Minday and Amy--I only wish Brittany and Erin could have been there too! You can see the link here , there are actually two little segments that we are in. The main one is "The Sisters Cafe Honey Lime Enchiladas" and the second is "Dishin' with Cupcakes..."

It was fun but the best part of the day was coming back to my 4 darling little nephews waiting at home!

Wesley, Jack, Colt and Logan--these little guys just melt my heart!

Tomorrow is the first day of BYU Women's Conference and I can not wait!

xoxo

Happy to be Here

So happy to be with our Grandpa (Grandma is in China but will be back tomorrow) ...

after lots of this...

and this...

and even a little of this..

we made it safely to Utah!

The boys all cheered when they saw the "Welcome to Utah" sign.

We are happy to be here!

Sweet Utah Trip and BYU Women's Conference

I was surprised by the tears that filled my eyes when I saw the Rocky Mountains out the window as my plane landed in Utah.

Although I love Tennessee, I was so happy to be home!

And then I was teary again when I got to hug my sweet little sister Mindy and her baby Jack outside of the luggage area. Mindy and I talk all the time--but how I have missed her in person!
Jack, Mindy and myself ready for church

Straight from the airport we raced off to meet a few of my dear friends at the Blue Lemon in Highland for a lunch. Once again my eyes filled up as I saw more than a few of these sweet women I have missed so very much! I know, I know I am a mushy girl...but my heart was filled! Thank you all for coming! I love you much!



Getting a good picture was tricky--but we had so much fun catching up!

After that I hurried to my Mom and Dad's to be there when they got home from work. We got ready for a Cafe Rio (my favorite) dinner and trip to the temple. It was so fun to spend time with my parents. Of course they spoiled me with wonderful meals, the coziness of home and lots of love! I was a kid again and it was delightful!!

My cute Mother-in-law just happened to be in Utah that same weekend on her way from Scottsdale, AZ (her winter home) to Boise, ID (her summer place). We had quickand fun visit! I am very blessed to have the best Mother in law ever. She is sweetheart and I love her very much.

I was sooooo excited to meet my little brother Matt's newest son Logan. He is absolutely precious! He has the sweetest little spirit. I was in heaven getting to snuggle with this little man!! What a long awaited treat that was! I also spent time with his big brother Wesley, my brother Matt and his wife Amy and Miny'd hubby Griff--but sadly I was too busy enjoying my family to take pictures. I love you guys!! And miss you much!

And last but surely not least, Women's Conference was just as INCREDIBLE as ever!!

I truly LOVED every minute of it and hope to never miss this yearly conference if I can help it! I came home armed with so much inspiration and filled with a desire and determination to Choose to Serve the Lord (this years theme). It was a beautiful experience for me.

And although this is not the best picture I had to include a shot of my conference partner, my "bosom buddy" Stephanie. We had so much fun! I love you Steph!!

This was after a long and awesome day on campus!

I would highly reccomend looking on KBYU TV for rebroadcasts of Women Conference 2010. There were some wonderful talks. My favorite was Julie B. Beck's Opening talk. When it becomes available I will link to it so you can all read it. It was AWESOME!!

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

Well, I am off to the YMCA for some swimming with my boys!

Big Boys Ski Trip

This is a shot from Brad's phone:)

While the little boys and I were enjoying record high warm weather in Tennessee, Brad and the big boys were enjoying fresh snow in Utah.

They also stopped by the old neighborhood and played a little ball with old friends. Thanks Kaley for the picture!!

We sure miss these sweet boys as neighbors!

Best of all they spent Easter with Grandma and Grandpa and all their Utah Aunts, Uncles and cousins. They had sooo much fun! Anyone want to email me some pictures of the get together? Mindy?? Mom??

They are home now but are still talking about their awesome trip to Utah! What a treat! I will be there myself for BYU Women's Conference in 3 weeks---I CAN NOT WAIT:) yipee!

PS

It is Spring Break here---so sorry but I am taking a break from planning my Menu Monday:) And having no menu plan is not going too well--so next week I will back on!

Goodbyes

Our last week in Utah was filled with good friends and family time. So much kindness was shown to us. Thank you for sending us off with so much love and good wishes. We love you all so very much!!


Our Last Family Dinner at Mindy & Griff's

Uncle Matt dropping Bridger on the big love sac below.

We miss our little JMac!!



Cannon, me, Bridger, Matt and Grandma



Cannon was kissing Grandpa--but my picture taking skills were a little slow!

A quick family picture on Aunt Mindy's stairs.
(Coleman and Cannon were sick with fevers--it ended up passing thru all the boys. Connor, TJ and Bridger were sick for the flight to Atlanta--poor guys)

A few dear friends from my very first neighborhood in Utah 11 years ago.
We still get together for lunch dates and girls nights out.

Amy, Jen, me, Laura and Lisa.

My beloved cooking buddies. One last recipe group for me. This time we went out to a wonderful restraunt in Salt Lake called Epic. It was so fun and really good.
Nicole, me, Steph, Becky, Sheri, Tina and Karen. *missed you Kristen

Sheri and Karen, a few of my best friends and neighbors at a little ice cream social they hosted for us the night before our flight to Atlanta.

We love you too!!

I wish I had snapped a picture of our pedicure Steph (what a treat that was!), or the amazing flowers my talented friend Starlie brought me. That filled my home with the most beautiful scent they made the yucky task of packing up much more pleasant. (If you live in Utah and need flowers--click here for Starlies services--she is amazing!) Or all the wonderful food brought over to us. We appreciated all your service to us so very much. You are all missed greatly! XOXO