Well, I've decided I have to be the laziest blogger on the planet. So I figured I would pick an easy background that I can just keep there forever. Besides, the Easter one was just ugly and not easy to read.

Dave and I decided that when I got home from work on Saturday, we would be on "Vacation"(except from church). It has been really fun. Yesterday we went looking at homes for Matt and Kathie. We drove all the way to Magna. We found a cute place, but it looks like it may not work for them just yet. I liked that Kathie was reminded of the talk on provident living from this last conference.

We even looked at some places for Dave and I to downsize to. Afterwards we all went and got some spaghetti.

Today we went to church and showed Dave's awesome "Powerpoint presentation" to the youth. I think they are getting excited. We came home and had a bit to eat. We loaded up the chichihuas and headed to Orem. (Oops, should I say Schnauzers?) Anyway, we charted out much of the youth conference. It rained all the way down to Orem, and by the time we had to get out of the car, it had stopped. We took photos that we will need, and measured time and mileage, and just had a fun time.

Barbara had called me this morning to tell me that Mark had done well with is surgery to remove his kidney that they had discovered was cancerous. He did however have a bit of a scare. He got a blod clot and it had moved to his lung. They are watching him very carefully. I asked Dave if we could go and see them in the hospital as long as we were in Provo, and he was glad to do that. It was nice to see Barbara, Mark and Kelly. Mark really looked well and they were removing his IV while we were there.

When we left the hospital, I suggested that Dave call and talk to Julie. She was overjoyed to hear the good news. Everyone keep Mark in your prayers.

We sort of invited ourselves to dinner at Mom and Dad's house, since we were going to be in the area, and It was just too early to get to their home, so Dave suggested a walk in the park with the pups. It was fun, but we just have not taken them on leashes enough, and they kept tangling us up. We laughed a ton. It was a blast!

We got to Mom and Dad's house and had a great meal with Lester and Vickie, and Mom and Dad. I think it was fun to just be there together. We laughed, talked, listened to a song that Mom and a bunch of ladies sang, had fun and ate. What a great day! And I actually did feel a bit like I was on vacation. I am looking forward to what we will do on Memorial Day. I have not had a holiday off of work in forever! I am excited. Well, thanks for reading! If you read this Jason and Meg, I have been trying to get a hold of you guys. Jason said he would have time to talk while on the trip. Well, hope you are having a great time and relaxing. Congrats to Dan on the sales this week. Love to everyone! Mom