Womens General Conference 2008

The Conference Center is an incredible building. It is always amazing to me to be there and feel the incredible spirit when you sit among twenty thousand righteous women and see a living Prophet of God. My testimony of Relief Society was strengthened and the talks were excellent.

Just waiting for the Conference to Start.

Last Year Connie and I started a Tradition with our daughter to bring them to Women's General Conference. After Conference we go to Dinner and give a gift to our daughters. We then express our love for them. We had a wonderful time.

Amy and I in front of the magnificent Conference Center. It is always such an amazing opportunity to attend Conference here.

Good-bye to Historical Mckinley School

Tremonton City Burned down the Old Mckinley School this week. Earlier this year a small earth-quake damaged the building. I have never seen a fire this big it was kind of amazing. I was taking the Residents of the Care Center on a Van Ride when we saw the fire. Many of the Residents actually attended this school in their youth. In recent years it housed a small museum and the senior citizen center. It will be odd not to see that old school anymore.

USU Hockey Club .....go go Aggies

Tess is an old dear friend I adore. We enjoyed a Hockey Game together in Ogden UT and cheered on the winning team. Utah State University Hockey Club is doing well and I wish them the best season ever. Thanks Tess for inviting me to the game I had great fun.

Why am I the only cold one? Rhonda's husband is assistant coach for the team. USU played Weber State in Ogden. They won 6-2 USU plays Hockey much better than they play Football. LOL It is definitely worth watching.

We never forget our roots. I Love CANADA......

I forgot how much fun it is to go to a LIVE Hockey game. These guys were my favorite players. I am going to follow these games in the next few months. So far they haven't lost a game and in my opinion it's because eleven of the team members are Canadian. We all know Canada has the best hockey teams in the world. Well at least I think so.......

Ladies Game Night - BuNCo and PoKeNo

Here is part of our pokeno group. Not every one could attend our little night away but we had loads of fun anyway.

Pokeno is just like Bingo. A group of ladies from my ward/church get together and play once a month. Leslie and Alicia are holding up the cards we play on. This month we went up to Leslies logde in Lava Hot Springs. After we played the game we went down to the river to sit in the Hot Springs. I found the water to be incredibly hot but very relaxing. We enjoyed a movie (a chick flic of course)after we got back. It was just like a grown up slumber party with games, food, fun and lots of laughs.

Once a month I go and play Bunco with a group of ladies in my town. It is a nice break and a chance to have some fun with friends. Thanks for the GOOD TIMES.

There are twelve ladies that participate in our Bunco Group. We take turns going to each others houses. The hostess provides a snack and is respondsible for buying the gifts. Bunco is a game that requires no skill but lots of luck. We rotate from table to table, play, visit, eat and hopefully win.

Roll the dice and try to get as many points as possible.

Alex is a DAD for two days.

Alex brought home this robotic baby today from school. He has to take care of this baby for two days. It cries, wets, and eats just as a baby would. Alex wears an electronic braclet that records what he does or doesn't do in the caring for the baby. He is graded by the data this bracelet records. Technology is amazing isn't it.

Doesn't Alex look cute. It's kinda fun to imagine him someday being a father. This exercise is giving him a good taste of parenthood. Hopefully he is learning the awesome respondsibility it is to be a parent and will make wise choices. There is a time and season for all things.

These babies are amazing, they need feeding, burping, changing, and if you don't gently hold its head correctly it starts to cry.

Alex is taking very seriously his role in taking care of this baby. He is wrapping it up before placing it back in the carrier. I am anxiously anticipating tonight when the baby wakes up crying in the night. I wonder how fun it will be then. Should I be a good Grandma and let Alex get his rest? Ahhhh......I don't think so. LOL

TIME OUT for women

I have been anxiously awaiting this event for about six months. I heard it was excellent and was not disappointed. The theme was A Joyful Life. Every talk, every musical number, and every moment was perfect. I am filled and blessed to have been there.

I died and went to Heaven. This is Jim Farrell the author of the book "The Peacegiver" and the "Holy Secret". He was the keynote speaker and his talk was as amazing as his books. He has a firm handshake and his eyes are full of truth and light. I felt privileged to meet him and only wish he could know the impact and transforming influence his book has had on my life. If you haven't read "The Peacegiver " you are missing out on a life altering experience.

In our seats waiting for the evening to begin. It was a full house with 2,100 women in attendance. It is an amazing feeling to be surrounded by wonderful women and amazing friends.

Some friends come and go. Some are here for a while. And some last a life time.

Circle of Friendship. Ruthy, Mandy, Heidi, Kimilee and Connie. We stayed at the Crystal Inn and although exhausted from all the festivities we always find time to laugh and be silly.

These are the Best of Times.

I've been Tagged. (Did you know?)

*Four random things I like (adore) about my husband?

1. He pays his ailmony
2. He pays his ailmony
3. He pays his ailmony
4. He pays his alimony

*Four movies that I would watch more than once?

1. Sound of Music
2. The Ten Commandments
3. Hairspray
4. Emma

Four TV shows I watch more than once?
1. 24
2. CSI
3. Law and Order
4. Bizarre Foods

Four places I have been?

1. England (born there)
2. Eastern Canada (raised there)
3. Western Canada (visit there)
4. Hawaii (vacation there)

Four people who email me regularly?

1. BB
2. Marcene Williams (aunt)
3. Chiq Spencer (Best Friend)
4. Diane Cooper

Four favorite foods?

1. Sushi /Seafood
2. Grilled Steak
3. Pot Stickers/Periogies
4. Amy's Cheese Cake

Four places I would like to visit?

1. East Coast USA ( I want to sail and see a real lighthouse)
2. England (to visit relatives)
3. Third World Country (to serve and appreciate what I have)
4. Somewhere Asian (to experience the culture)

Four things I am looking forward to in the coming year?

1. Caleb (18) going on a mission
2. Jaron (21) getting married
3. Furthering my education in the Health Field
4. Visiting with family in Canada

Four people I tag?

1. Mandy Bretzke
2. Chiq Spencer
3. Melissa Spencer
4. Marci Nichols

This is kinda naughty but it made me smile.

ENJOY!

Hi Ho, Hi Ho it's off to work I go!

I work in a Long Term Care Facility. My job involves coordination of activities and implementing them. Diane Cooper on the left is the other activities worker at BRVCC. We had a Hawaiin Family Luau today at the Care Center. Roberta Fronk pictured in the the middle is one of our volunteers that comes and entertains our residents weekly. She is almost the age of some of our residents but comes faithfully dressed to the nines with three inch heels and sings her heart out in a sing-a-long with old time songs and favorites. She comes along with several other volunteers who play a variety of instruments to make the band. Sing-a-long is by far the most favorite activity among the residents. Today for the Luau they all dressed the part and sang hawaiian songs and danced the hula. It was a great success. I thank Heavenly Father for those volunteers that so willingly give of their time to serve others and help make my job just a little easier.

Ed is one of our residents sons. Besides his mother he is the only remaining member of his family. His father and two brothers have died in tragic accidents. He lives in Salt Lake and faithfully comes to see his mother every week without fail. The best part of my job is being able to see the devotion and love of family.

"These are my people" some of the great friends I work with. Working with good people makes it all worth while.

Reaping what we have Sown.

Amy is trying to be a good sport. Click on the picture and read her apron and you will get the gist of what I am saying. We got alot done working together, even David helped with the process. Many hands make light work..

Alex is gearing himself up to eat this horribly HOT pepper. He was a brave Macho Man but sheer determination and will power couldn't stop his eyes from watering. He drank a half gallon of milk to stop the burn and still complained for two hours. Being tough isn't all it's cracked up to be huh Alex...... we had to laugh.

Canning is labor intensive but ALWAYS rewarding. Our family decided we would try planting a garden again this year. We canned salsa and tomatoes while Amy and David learned the tricks of the trade.

Spencer Family Reunion/Labor DAY

The Spencers had their annual family reunion up at Camp Lomia. It was great fun with lots of activities on the agenda. Planning a reunion is a lot of work and thanks to the gang it was a huge success. Thanks for always thinking of us and being such great friends.

BEST FRIENDS are WE!

Chiq and Me!

Feeding the Spencer Clan is no easy task but interacting with the girls is worth all the work.

This is an intense game of "speed scrabble" we had five minutes to get as many words as possible on the board. The person with the most words won. Ha Ha John I beat you.

This is what I call rest and relaxation. It's tiring having FUN!

Hawaii cont.

Many of the cats in Hawaii are wild and live in the mountain areas. It was kinda strange because they look like domestic cats but they definantly weren't.

My Mom and Aunt Dana at a Planation. We saw how bananas grow, tasted ripe

coffee beans and saw beautiful varieties of flowers. We also watched how to crack and open a coconut it was informative and fun.

I found this friendly little Gecko at a market

cute huh! This is old news but I promised I'd

send more.

Mother's Day in Hawaii

Here are some pictures from my trip to Hawaii, I will post more soon.

My Mom & I at the luau.

I am at a Luau.

Chickens were everywhere running wild. This one is pretending to be a bird.

Do you like my fake tattoo? My Mom got one too.