2026- Week 4(Jan 19- Jan 25)

Jenafaes wedding was on the 24th. We all went up to help decorate the stake center gym the night before. Drakes dad had built a beautiful porch swing and poles to drape the whole room in tuile for his sister Paiges wedding so we used those for this wedding too. The sealing was by Mike Gailey and it was one of the best I have heard. He talked about the altar as a symbol of the atonement and it was so beautiful picturing them "kneeling" on Christ and the three of them making a covenant together. Brother Gailey also lost his mom before he got married so he had them bring in an empty chair for her. We did pictures outside afterwards and it was freezing!! Her Papa went to get the car and we couldn't find him which was funny but not funny ha ha. Every wedding has to have a fun story of something that goes awry. We took mom to get Culvers between the sealing and the reception. Jeff, Ashtyn and I also went to the mall for a little bit. At the recaption they had Cafe Rio for dinner and then Jenafae played "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic on the piano, did a father daughter dance and a mother son dance. Her and Drake love to read so they used books on the table and Drakes dad made a huge book that you walked through at the entrance. We blew bubbles for their exit. Everything turned out so perfectly. 

2026- Week 3(Jan 12- Jan 18)

 It was Burkes birthday so Joidee made him a cake. I got the ingredients out and she measured them all and mixed it up. She also made the frosting. It ended up tasting terrible they said ha ha. Not sure what we did wrong but it made her so happy doing that for him. 

Joidee and I took a temple drive tour. We went to Oquirrh Mountain, Jordan River and Taylorsville. She didn't want to get out of the car so we just drove by. 

Andrea heard me mention this shirt when we went to the concert but they weren't selling it so she bought it for me for Christmas. I was so so surprised.

My wax bulb is blooming.

2026- Week 2(Jan 5- Jan 11)

Joidee wanted to make dinner for Burke and the boys so we found a recipe, went to Harmons and bought all the groceries and then came back and made it. She cut the cucumber and avocado for the salad and made the salad. She also sautéed the onions and mushrooms. I was so proud of her and I think it made her feel normal again for a minute. 

We held our annual Young Women Birthday party. I helped decorate and make the photobooth wall. We had the girls design shoes and gave them a shoelace tag that says "Walk With Me" on it. It was so fun.

I took Joidee down to see her dad and step mom Marlene. She loves to get out of the house and Marlene is also house bound much of the time too. We brought them lunch and had a great visit.

This week Marilyn Fitzgerald turned 93. I took her some paper flowers and we had a nice visit. She is one of my favorite people.

We took Brian and Melissa to dinner to thank them for all of their service in the bishopric. We went to Salsa Leedos. They are some of our best friends and we are so grateful for all they have done for us over the years.

The Young Women Presidency reorganized the roles we each have. Laura Lay and Elizabeth Nield got released. Now Katie Hutchison and I are over Class 3 and Katie Snow the president will just be a support. I am over lessons, trainings and ushering.

Another gorgeous sunrise.

2026- Week 1(Dec 29- Jan 4)

 All the kids came over on New Years Eve and we played games and got Chick-Fil-A. Luke brought a new game called Chameleon that was so fun. 

We went bowling with the Pearson's on New Years Day. It was just Jeff and I this year. We went to Cathie's after for brunch as well. I ran into Kristy and Jen at the Smiths buying their assignment as well. None of the Randall's came this year. 

It was a pretty chill week. I worked at the temple on Saturday.