Our New Bedtime Read Aloud

We've gone through the tollbooth and have already arrived to "Expectations".
"...it is the place you must always go to before you get to where you're going.
Of course, some people never go beyond Expectations..."

Shared Creativity

Hello -

I'm a stranger to the blogging community. But, I'd like to take a moment to say hello to the citizens of the blogosphere. You have a very nice looking community here. The reason I'm here is to tell you about a podcast that both "very involved mom" (sometimes known as VIM), and I enjoy very much. I subscribed because of the creative themes discussed. I got VIM excited about it because... well, I guess because I liked it so much. Anyway, this has quickly become my favorite podcast and I never miss an episode. I try to listen at work, but I have to be careful because some of the stories are so wonderful, they always make me get choked up a bit. It's difficult to explain why you're all teary-eyed while doing business graphics.

I first heard this podcast being broadcast on the Mormon Channel. When I first heard about this I thought, "Do I want to listen to church music all day?" But it is so much more than that. There are some great programs on there. We listened to a very insightful and personal interview with L. Tom and Barbara Perry today. Bottom line is that VIM and I highly recommend this channel for all day listening enjoyment. Just be aware that you may need a tissue (specifically this episode).

Well, it's about time for me to be moving on. I can't stay in the blogosphere more than a few minutes. I have a lot to do and blogging is not usually on my list. So thanks for listening.

- Hard Working Dad (HWD)

Trek 2009 "Come Follow Me"

The first thing we noticed from Son #1 was his great smile
when he arrived back from trek.
He also was dirty, hungry and exhausted.
What a great experience for this 12 year old.
Here he is standing just like Tutu.
Each person was to walk in honor of a pioneer ancestor.
He chose to walk for his Great Grandfather Aina.
He wrote both of their names on the medallion around his neck.

Just a very few of those from the Sacramento East Stake
that welcomed back our Trek family and friends.

Grandma drove us all to Mormon Emigrant Trail.
We arrived 2 hours early.

Here They Come!!!

Welcome Home!

The family minus Mom.

~Two very wacky kids in a handcart~

Son #1 Leaves for Pioneer Trek

We're pleased to see this terrific young man having such an amazing summer. He's experienced the beauty of Yosemite National Park, went to his first Boy Scout Camp and now has this wonderful opportunity to go on a Pioneer Trek with an amazing "family". He'll be missed at home for the next few days, but know that this will be a memorable testimony moment in his life.