Birthday Bests

Happy Day 10

Dear friends planned a birthday hike for Liz, Ann and me. The scenery in Millcreek Canyon (Bowman Fork Trail) was spectacular and the after hike brunch was delicious. I love these forever friends. 

Hike and flowers - Jodi

Food and planning - Wendy and Vicki

Rise and Shine

Happy Day 9 

It's been a wonderful summer break but I was thankful to return to temple service this morning  - even with a 4:30 a.m. alarm. 

Yesterday in sacrament meeting we were challenged to magnify our talents and let our light shine brightly. I'm going to work a little harder to be a little better. 

Childhood Friends

Happy Day 8

It has been a happy weekend having David home. Yesterday morning he and friends waterskiied and came home for lunch. I have many happy memories of friends gathered around our kitchen counter - makes my heart happy. 

Welcome to the Mountain of The Lord

Happy Day 7

Today David's childhood friend, Max Wood, was married. The temple sealer greeted us, "Welcome to the Mountain of the Lord!"  I love the temple and was so very happy to be there today. 

I'm grateful for eternal families and forever friendships. 

Summer of Magic

Happy Day 6

A Magical Summer and it's not over. 

Thank you Mathisons - it was magic for me too!

Why 100 Days of Happiness?

One of Matthew Mathison's school teachers shared her struggle with infertility.  She and her husband had tried unsuccessfully for years to conceive a child. She was about to undergo her last in vitro  attempt. Via email, she humbly asked families of her students to please pray for her - to pray to their own personal God in her behalf that she and her husband would be blessed with a child. Her prayers were answered - as were the prayers of many parents and students who love her. A miracle of faith! 

She moved to Chicago and to keep in touch and express gratitude she is posting her 100 Days of Happiness on Instagram.

 I love the idea - a perfect project for me to seek happy moments, recognize blessings and express gratitude for a wonderful life!

The Lion of the Lord

Happy Day 5

I have always loved the Lion House - Brigham Young's home on beautiful South Temple. He has been called "The American Moses" and "The Lion of The Lord" - an amazing modern-day prophet. Our wedding breakfast was in the Gable Room and we greeted guests at our wedding reception in the drawing rooms.  Our children have enjoyed birthday parties at this grand location. Many times I have indulged and ventured over for a solo lunch after a temple session. 

I love Salt Lake City and it has been a joy to share it with the Mathisons this past month. They love lunching cafeteria style as did Baby James and the Menloves.