A New Environmental Friendly Diaper

My friend, Hallie, posted this clip on her blog. I had to share it. I laughed so hard that I about cried. Need a "Pick Me Up"? Watch this!!!

A Huge Surprise!

This has to have been one of the hardest secrets to not disclose to my mother! We got up @ 3:45 a.m. yesterday and were on a plane heading towards Utah at 6:45. With an hour layover in Las Vegas and about 45 minutes standing in line for a rental car, we found ourselves heading towards down town Salt Lake, one of my favorite places on the planet!

Here I am in front of the church's administration building!

We went to lunch at the Lion House Pantry, located in the basement of Brigham Young's historic home. They make the most incredible rolls there. I went to wash my hands there and was leaving the bathroom when in walked one of my best friends from our time at BYU! Heidi Kinmont, who was not only our landlord in Provo but a dear friend, was there for a Dental Conference. We had both been searching for each other, so it was awesome to reconnect! She has my email now.

After lunch, we headed to the Salt Lake Temple. It has to be one of my favorite temples. The buildings architectural details from inside to out are awe inspiring. Plus, the peace felt on the inside is priceless! How grateful I am for the temple!

Check out the detail on this door nob
carved by an early pioneer!

After the temple session, we headed to the Church Distribution center. There I called my mom to wish her a happy birthday. She asked what we had done that day. I told her Ivan had managed to get the day off and one of our friends watched our kids so we could go to the temple. I just didn't tell her it was the Salt Lake Temple!!

I abruptly ended our phone call telling her that I'd call her right back when I saw someone I wanted to meet shopping there as well. President Monson's daughter, Ann Dibb, was right in front of us! We were able to visit with her for 15-20 minutes. We had such a great visit. She currently serves in the General Young Women's Presidency. I was struck with her genuine concern for the youth in our area. She wanted to know how they were doing and what their challenges are. She has to be one of the most loving and genuine women that I have met. I could feel of her goodness and faith as we spoke. What a choice experience!

Sister Ann Dibb

I did call my mom back to finish wishing her a happy birthday as we headed down to her home in Pleasant Grove. We got there around 6 p.m.. I videotaped her reaction! It was classic! I'll post it once I figure out how to do so!

We met my brother Derek, his wife Valerie, and Scotty Catt at an International Restaurant in Provo for dinner. My mom was in shock! We had a great time catching up and visiting with everyone! What a great day!

Scotty, Ivan, me, mom, Valerie, and Derek

For about a month, we've had plans to head to Utah to surprise my mom for her birthday, for business, a niece's wedding, and one of my young women's mission homecoming. Our good friend, Robin Morse, is staying with our kids while we are gone. Thanks, Robin!

The First Five

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! Scary, I know! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations.
I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!

What I create will be just for you.
It'll be done this year.You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a recipe. It may be a cool photo or an article that I think you will like. I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows? So, here is the catch. You must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment will get a fabulous homemade gift by me! Be sure to post a picture of what you get when you get it.

(I'm adding the same restriction that Suzanne did: You have to be someone I already know...if you have stumbled across my blog and I don't know who you are, welcome! but I'd like to make something for five people that I already know. Thank you!)

Glenn Beck's Testimony

I love Glenn Beck! Have you ever wondered how he ended up joining the Mormon church? Wonder no more. Listen as he shares his life changing experience and how it has helped his family.

My Early Valentine's Day

Earlier this week I pulled a late night trying to play catch up. Around midnight I walked into my bathroom and found these sitting on the counter with a note asking me to go to lunch on Friday.


My husband had lined up a babysitter for Emma and made plans for us to go see Biosphere 2 which has been on our lists of places to see since we moved here 3 years ago. So, after dropping kids, snacks, and valentines at school, we took Emma to Margie Delgado who graciously watched her while we went on our date.


Biosphere 2 is located 20 miles north of the east side of Tucson. It took us about 40 minutes to get there. We took advantage of our Tucson Passport which got us B1G1FREE admission. So, it cost $20 for both of us to get in. If you've never been, this is a place that needs added to your list. It was really interesting.


In the late 80s, Biosphere 2 was built. For 2 years, 8 scientists lived locked inside this Experimental place to see if they could survive. It's basically the largest greenhouse that you will ever see. It contains everything from desert to rain forest plantation. Here are some pictures I took from our visit.

This amazing picture was taken in the Rain Forest Area.

U of A students study botony here today.

It was an amazing tour. Plan for at least 2 hours when you go. The tour takes approximately 1 hour and 15-20 minutes. The place is enormous. I can't imagine being locked inside for 2 years. That had to be hard. They had phones and television, but they were sealed inside for the entire time.

When we stepped out of the "lung", we were excited to see the snow that hadn't melted yet! It's not often that you see this white stuff in southern Arizona! Seeing snow made my day!

We had planned to go to lunch as well, but we knew we realistically did not have the time to go to a sit down place. So, we hit Bashas on our way back and got their amazing taco salads from their Deli area! It was a great day!

Glenn Beck's 9 Principles

Taken From www.glennbeck.com

"Do you watch the direction that America is being taken in and feel powerless to stop it?

Do you believe that your voice isn't loud enough to be heard above the noise anymore?

Do you read the headlines everyday and feel an empty pit in your stomach…as if you're completely alone?

If so, then you've fallen for the Wizard of Oz lie. While the voices you hear in the distance may sound intimidating, as if they surround us from all sides—the reality is very different. Once you pull the curtain away you realize that there are only a few people pressing the buttons, and their voices are weak. The truth is that they don't surround us at all.

We surround them.

So, how do we show America what's really behind the curtain? Below are nine simple principles. If you believe in at least seven of them, then we have something in common. I urge you to read the instructions at the end for how to help make your voice heard.

Related Video - Watch Glenn Beck on Fox News weekdays at 3PM

The Nine Principles

1. America is good.

2. I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life.

3. I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.

4. The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.

5. If you break the law you pay the penalty. Justice is blind and no one is above it.

6. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there is no guarantee of equal results.

7. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot force me to be charitable.

8. It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.

9. The government works for me. I do not answer to them, they answer to me.

You Are Not Alone

If you agree with at least seven of those principles, then you are not alone. Please send a digital version of your picture to: wesurroundthem@foxnews.com and then stay tuned to the radio and television shows over the coming weeks to see how we intend to pull back the curtain."



I love Glenn Beck! I sent my picture. I hope you do too!

The Truth Has Been Restored!

Lately, I have been feeling so blessed for this simple knowledge. The truth has been restored to the earth. We have a living prophet and apostles who lead and guide us on the earth today. Jesus Christ stands at the head of this church that bares his name. He lives! He is our Savior! I hope you enjoy these videos by Elder L. Tom Perry and Elder Holland, modern apostles of the Lord Jesus.