Dwight Arrives Home!

We took off after Church yesterday and drove to Cedar City to see Brent. He needed some stuff from home and we needed a road trip! This was the first time I had seen his new place. It's nice, but quite a way from school. We also took Dwight on up to his rightful home!

Jury Duty

This week I was selected for jury duty. This is my second time serving on a jury and it is very interesting. This was in federal court. I was an alternate at first, then 2 jurors were removed and I was moved onto the jury.

After the evidence was presented, which took 3 1/2 days, we went into deliberations. It was amazing to me the variation of opinions as to what was right and what was wrong. It struck me that so many people in our society today don't have a solid foundation in this area. They are taught their values by the schools, or the media, or public opinion. I am so grateful to have been taught solid values in my home, and to have the gospel of Jesus Christ in my life.

Apple Pie

Last Thursday was Enrichment Night. I was very excited to be shown how to bake an apple pie! We worked with a partner and made dough; Then, we peeled the apples and added the seasonings. Next we put the 'stuff' in the crust. Everyone took a pie home to bake. I have to say IT WAS MARVELOUS!! The crust was even good. I was so proud of myself. If I can duplicate the process at home on my own I am sure to earn some 'marriage points.' Eric loves apple pie! (If I can't, my back-up pie is a Mrs. Smith's!) Ha!

A Brent Sighting!

Brent came to Vegas the end of September for the Mr. Olympia convention. It's an annual event around here. It was so nice to actually spend some time with Brent. He has come thru town a couple of times, but with his school and work schedule it seems we had very little time to visit. He traveled down late Thursday night with friends. Patrick stayed here. Josh hosted Jarred. They all went to the convention Friday during the day. They had a great time and got lots of tee shirts and samples. Friday night they had pizza with us, then went over to Astle's to swim. Brent stayed here and spent time with the fam. Erin really misses her brothers, so I think there would have been dire consequences if he didn't!!

Saturday we spent the morning together, then the group went back to the convention. Lo and behold, Brent ran into a javelin thrower he has been watching: Breaux Greer. Breaux was nice enough to let Brent get his picture taken with him! (See above)

I got Brent a Dwight bobblehead to take back to school, but when he left on Sunday, Dwight was forgotten! How very sad!! I think Dwight needs to go on a road trip to Cedar City! Ha!

Seminary-Year Four Begins!

I haven' t updated this blog in quite a while. It seems life has been a blur since Mema passed away. I am writing a seperate post about my memories of her and her life. It is still a work in progress. When we returned from her funeral (in Georgia), we got right into Seminary training. One of the first things President Monson did as the leader of this Church is to make "Seminary Teacher" a calling rather than a volunteer position. As a result we were all set apart as teachers and given a Priesthood Blessing. I personally feel this has made a difference this year, at least for me. We have another wonderful class this year! We think it is an awesome task to teach the youth of the Church. They are so sharp! We still feel we will not stand out as much as teachers, as we will as leaders, with a testimony, who love them.