The past few weeks

Nothing too exciting has happened since we came back from Idaho. Eric was forced to take a week off work - he had vacation time he had to use or he'd lose it. So, last week he was home all week and I got spoiled! He was so good about cleaning and having dinner ready and getting things done. He washed windows and did laundry...I wish he was still home this week! I took Friday off and spent the day with Eric. We went to the Salt Lake temple in the morning, then enjoyed a tasty lunch at Tucano's over at the Gateway. It was such a beautiful day and we enjoyed just driving around and being together.

Saturday we had a fun evening. We went down to Orem for a reception/farewell. Brent Mayberry got married a few months ago and had an open house. He is also being deployed to Africa (he left Monday), so the party was also a goodbye party. It was bittersweet but fun to see our friends. His wife Autumn is a sweet girl and together they are so incredibly happy. After that party we went to South Jordan for another goodbye party for our friend Carlos. He was offered a job in NY with Dannon, so he's off to a new adventure. We had a great time seeing lots of friends from the singles ward. Lots of chatting and laughing and just a good time all around.

Sunday was our ward conference. President and Sister Monson blessed us with their presence. They sat just a few rows behind us! Although they didn't participate in the meeting, they still added such a sweet spirit. After Sacrament meeting, President Monson was in the foyer, giving high-fives to the kids, wiggling his ears, and playing with ties. He shook hands with the adults and was so kind to everyone around him. That was the highlight of my day! I feel so blessed to be in his ward. Overall our meetings were simply profound. The spirit was so strong and the talks and lessons shared were exactly what I needed to hear. The stake has a theme centered around celestial families, and I'm definitely trying to work on mine!

Tuesday was our Relief Society Birthday dinner. Since I was called to the "committee" I was given the opportunity to help. I had a great time setting up and taking down, but more importantly I met a lot of the sisters in the ward and had fun working with them. I'm excited to get to know more of them and to continue working with them. Hopefully I'll get another calling soon so I can do more!

Last night we went up to Sugarhouse Park and went for a walk. The weather is finally getting warm enough that we can enjoy the outdoors in the evening. And even though I'm struggling with Daylight Savings, I love that it's lighter later. Spring is so near and I can't wait!

Well...that's about it for now!