Phoenix Open...

Every now and then I get to be a Plus One for one of Rusty's work events.  I lucked into this one because Russ couldn't stay the whole day. We always get to be in the US Airways skybox and it was right over the 18th green, and we could see the 10th tee off area too.  It was COLD, well for us AZ people, thankfully I wore a cardigan or I would have been a goner! Phil Mickelson -who we wanted to watch play- was in the last round to t off and they were running behind schedule so we didn't even get to see him.  Thanks US Airways for being such awesome hosts!

It's fun to watch Rusty "work" even on his out of office days. 

8 is Great Preview...

Tonight after church we fed the missionaries. Rusty made his famous tacos and we chatted with the Elders while the boys ran amuck. We got to drive the Elders back to the church so we could all attend "8 is Great!"  The whole primary room was full. So many kids getting baptized this year. Berkley is so funny. He eyed the 8 doughnut treats the second we walked in the door. I can't believe he is already old enough to be choosing to get baptized! October will be here before we know it. Save the Date- November 15th @ 9am. 

Gilbert Temple Open House...

I know we are biased because this is "our" temple, but it really is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.  We got the chance to take the boys along with Russ & Cindi and Jill & Jaci the first day of the open house.  I can't even describe the peaceful feeling you get inside.  The boys loved it- aside from Brenner who did NOT like the plastic booties they had you wear.  It is crazy to think that this could be the temple our kids are married in! Can't wait for the dedication and to start doing work there when it officially opens in March.

Stake Temple Walk...

Our stake decided to do a Temple Walk.  Rusty was on the committee and had a number of meetings to plan it for months and months.  We met at a nearby soccer field, and walked the mile and a half to the Temple, took pictures and walked back.  There we had a nice picnic lunch.  We had a small program and by then I could barely breathe because of my grass allergy! So, we cut it short and headed home.  I hope it is a day the boys always remember.  They can't wait to go through the Open House soon.

We walked with the Porters. The boys ran off ahead of us most of the time. 

When we got back to the park the Stake had keychains for the adults and bracelets for the youth. Our stake theme is PASS -Pray Attend Study Serve. 

Field Trip!!!

I know, I know. Braden is in the 5th grade and this is the very first time I have ever chaperoned.  I am pretty proud of myself for ding this one too because it was an all day outing to the AZ Science Center. On the bus ride over one of the three busses had brake trouble and we had to stop to make sure they all didn't die.  Just kidding, but really.  Funnily enough, I knew a bunch of other moms on other busses and the ones on the bus with out breaks were only told they needed to see if a light had gone out.  Kinda funny!  Needless to say we made it there.  We had from 9-1 at the center and the kids had a packet we had to fill out so we wandered from exhibit to exhibit.  I had Braden and two other boys and two girls.  They were good kids.

Braden and his buddy Stratton 

The ride home was louder than the way there and I was very, very ready for a nap when I got home.