Rick and I just got back from a fun Utah trip. We were there over my birthday. We spent the day at the lake with his family and mine. It was so nice to be in good weather! I forgot how pretty Utah really is. I think I took it for granted when I lived there, but I really miss all it has to offer. I don't like the snow, but maybe I would if I had a garage and took up skiing or boarding. Sasha loves the snow. Rick bought me sapphire earrings for my birthday, and Debbie bought me a yellow purse that is really cute! I've never loved a purse more. my mom got me shoes to match. I was really spoiled this year! I am so grateful for my blessings and family. I am so glad I married into the family I did. They love and support Rick and I. Its such a great feeling. Now we're back in Arizona and it is still hot. This could possibly be our last fall/winter here. I will try to enjoy it as much as possible! :)

Rick and I have lived in Arizona for two years now. We have had some challenges and some good times. I realize that moving to Arizona and being here alone has brought us closer together. I feel closer to his family as well. It is kinda fun being in a new city at times and finding things that we like here. It is also sad when we miss family and wish we could play games with them at Sunday dinner. We teach primary together and then Rick plays the piano for senior primary. We joke about the Primary president having a crush on him because she will randomly wink at him. Then we have opera lady who conducts singing time and always does wrong sign language for the songs. Its like she is competing with the kids to see who can sing louder and longer. We have a great class in primary though. We have a new Sunday tradition (most weeks.) We will play scrabble, old school style. Its fun cause I always win.. jk.

This is Daisy our foreign exchange student. She goes home tomorrow. She has only been with us for one month. We've loved having her here! Its nice to make new friends! Sasha loves her and I think she likes Sasha.