Yesterday we celebrated Lindsey's birthday. She was born on Conference Sunday 11 years ago. She didn't feel very well, but perked up when it was time to open presents. The Bowmans and Stamms came over for dinner. We had chicken, baked potatoes, salad, rolls, and chocolate cake. It is a joy to have our family together. Lindsey was very happy with her presents. I forgot to take any pictures, oops! Lindsey is excited to attend the grand opening of the new olympic sized ice skating rink at Cottonwood Heights Rec. Center tonight. We are very happy Lindsey is part of our family. We are amazed at her athletic abilities. She does very well in soccer, ice skating and tennis.

We missed Scotty, he is on a vacation with his buddies in Southern Utah. They are attending the Red Bull Rampage. It is an extreme biking competition. They are having a great time. The trip was extended an extra day because of rainy weather on Saturday that caused the competition to be postponed.

General Conference was inspiring and wonderful as usual. Wow 5 new temples and one in Rome, Italy! I made good progress on the afgan I am knitting for Chandler while I listened. I took very simple notes this time too, that helped me focus my attention.

I have so many blessing to be grateful for! Today I am grateful for truth, love, peace, relationships with family and friends, sunshine, physical comforts, healthy body, knowledge, my home, electricity, clean cold & hot water, seasons.