Utah

Thursday I flew to Salt Lake City.  When I got to Tulsa airport, I heard my name called.  Our friends, the Rice’s were flying out on the same flight.  They are going on a mission in May, and we sat and chatted about their mission while we waited for the flight.  It turned out we were even seated on the same row!

 I was a little concerned that I had less than an hour layover in Denver.  But everything went well.  We got in a little early and I walked to my gate with a few minutes to spare.  Ian picked me up from the airport and Sarah was along. 

It was so fun to see Sarah, Steven, and Samantha… and of course baby Christopher.  And, of course, Deborah and Ian.  The children are delighted with their new brother and smother him with hugs and kisses.  He is darling and charming and a sweet baby.  He’s usually pretty happy unless he’s hungry… although when he’s awake he wants to be held at times.  Here's the cute boy

Friday Deborah, Christopher and I went to my Georgia Atlanta Mission reunion in the Park City area.  It is always a delight to see the Lund’s.  They are so gracious and charming and so genuinely delighted to see each of their missionaries.

Saturday we watched General Conference in the morning and then Sister Jones—a service missionary assigned to Deborah’s ward took me to General Conference.  She is a delightful person and it was interesting to learn about their mission.  She had also been a Conference Center tour guide and so knew all the ways to navigate the center, the art on display, and other information.  She was so excited to see the Conference Center full of people. 

And there was such a fullness… and air of delight… in the crowds going to the conference.  It was great to be there.  We were high in the balcony, but still, it was a satisfying experience. After, we walked through the gardens in Temple Square.  It was quite warm and a lovely day.

Today we listened to General Conference in the morning and then went to Ian’s Aunt Cyndy’s for dinner between sessions.  It was snowing when we left.

 I helped with dinner and made gravy.   They have a lovely house and we got a tour.  We actually we started eating just about the beginning of the second session, but still, I got a chance to listen to most of it. Another of Ian’s aunts and his grandmother were also there.  Nice people.

I’ve enjoyed visiting with the Recks.  I have done more diaper changing in the past few days than in the past few years, I think.  Mostly I’ve done dishes and meals, some laundry, lots of reading and kid hugging.

On the plane I worked on a copywriting assignment. I’ll need to do some more work this week, but there are times, like when kids are napping or in bed, to get things done.