APRIL

 

GENERAL CONFERENCE  “Life is better, everything is better when we are about our Fathers business”  Elder Kearon 

(Talking about the new ‘for strength of youth’) “Not just a guide for standards, it is a guide for strength! Jesus Christ is our strength”  Emily Belle Freeman  

“You can have a boundary and also hold space for that person changing” -Sage Williams 

4/11/26 My parents got back today, knocked on our bedroom door & as I’m laying in bed eating ice cream watching the Malcom in the middle episodes & ask if we want to go to the movies! Yes please. Switch for savory popcorn (I’ve been eating so well lately!) Project Hail Mary. I had no idea what it was but RYAN! “Amaze amaze amaze!” - Rocky 

How can one fall so deeply in love with a rock character. But you will! He does…heartbreakingly so. Wow. When he is uncomfortable I am too, he cries I cry (not always but I want to), also he is effortlessly hilarious. Twas a ride of emotion…so, so sweet & then anxiety ridden & then heartbreaking & then JOY finally ! 

Waking Ned Divine 

 (I had MJ buy this for me…fully intending to watch it in March!)

I forget that I have a constant smile on my face through the duration of this movie… laughing or smiling. Just love it. Hilarious, warm, joy-filled. 

Lindon Temple open house…so, so great! A beautiful one and my favorite moment was Jess (our YW president) pointing out to me that the surrounding design of the baptistry totally reminds her of the teacups in Disneyland (and that now we won’t be able to unsee it!) hehe.

 TWO baptisteries, which is AWESOME! 

A SNOW day during Easters season. 

I LOVE spring here but also love the snow, so this combo was fun!

Grandpa always buying toys for Michael Joe:) 

Mother - daughter coloring sesh with my Sia

EASTERS

Never fails…she always has to observe the spinning😂

Too much fun with Asher baby😄

Nelio brought me all of these pictures😍 

Gwinna, just in heaven with new baby Nora! 

Sweet cows 

Shoppings in Turlock 

Our Russian guys that help us with various things made us this sweet Easter treat and sent this text, which we translated :) 

These are Russian blinis. In Russia, they represent a cherished tradition; blinis come with a wide variety of fillings—sweet, savory (meat-based), fruit-based, and even with black or red caviar. This particular creation is essentially a blini cake. It is a very traditional Russian dish, and my wife really outdid herself—she spent the entire morning baking it. We wanted to treat you to these fresh, delightful, and all-natural delicacies.

The first house plant I’ve purchased here at Planted in Pages;) 

Checking out the fig trees. We had to free Michael Joe from this cage 😂

Too much fun with Grandma and Grandpa…shoppings and Mozz pizza! 

Poor kitty got tape on him when we left for Michael’s filming day and was panicked and got stressed running around…cuddled with Noelle for the rest of the day:) 

Getting Grandma snacks, drugs and maple bars ;) 

A text to Michael Joe after he dreamt of me leaving him…again:  

“You’re in my head, you’re in my blood & it feels so good, it hurts so much…” These are lyrics in a song about love & I am unoriginal so this is how I think of you. You are a part of me. THE very best part! You run through my veins & my mind always. I am physically altered when we don’t get along. My body would not have the desire to hold on very long if you die first… I would very soon follow.  I love you wholly, deeply & possibly to the detriment of myself at times. I would never leave you.

Fun nail night with all of our YW.  

Another snow day in APRIL! 

All my temple dates here this month.

These poor babies…neutered. 

Who done it mystery activity at Provo Library for our “builders of faith” gals. 

FOUR performances of this for sweet Sia gal!

We all came to the first & mama went to every one after;)  

Make your own pizza night for the younger activity gals. 

Me and Gwinna had an impromptu, quick date to Planted in Pages...gots some stickers :) 

Noelle cleaning her pile of dishes from her bedroom😅

“Don’t take my picture!” 

Gwinna & Noelle worked hard planning this one & the turnout was FANTASTIC, thank goodness!! 

Such a fun night with LOTS of ice cream, also the perfect amount. 

Our cutie little rafiki gal! 

I helped with snack time a couple times for Sia’s whole cast. 

Wild animals, they are. 😄

Love seeing notes like this💫

Michael Joe was one of 3 judges for a public speaking contest. 

He had a lot of fun but his choice for winner did not win. 😕

Easters puzzle from Grandma and Grandpa. Finished before end of April 👏

“Super teased” was the description for rafiki hair! 

It is 4/27/26 Last couple weeks I have had to leave the house every day, at least twice a day for pick ups/drop offs/appointments/activities/events..so many things, too many things…so this morning (a Monday) I was GIDDY thinking I get to stay home ALL day & work around the house, laundries, clean my kitchen, organize, maybe put away Easter stuffs, ALAS no deal. Sias teacher emailed she needs last minute blocking work with the leads.  ohh well. I am MORE grateful for my home time lately. At least there is that recognition 

 

LOVING our bird buddy… even though lately it’s been more of a squirrel buddy!! A tubby squirrel has gotten up there & stolen ALL of the food!