The last two weeks have been a whirlwind. It started with baby blessings. My brother Michael blessed his baby at 9am, 2 hours north of us and then everyone jumped in their cars to make it to Jessie's blessing at 1pm in our ward. We had all four grandparents and a few great grandparents, which is really impressive considering they came from Montana, Arizona and Texas. And on top of that, we blessed a baby during sacrament meeting, which is a first! It was beautiful and she was beautiful.

After that was David's birthday at the zoo. Then the Confrence Center with my family.

And then we were off! The boys went to Montana and the girls went with me, my mom and sisters to.... well, lots of places. Our fist stop was camping in Colorado near Trappers. One of my favorite places in the world. We only had four hours but we manged to go canoing, catch a fish, see a bald eagle, and eat good food while visiting with family. Next we stopped at Woodland Park where I grew up, another favorite place. It was wonderful to see some good friends and spend time with them. The next morning we were on the road again headed to Missouri. Over the next couple of days, we celebrated my Grandma Harris's 85th birthday. It was wonderful! That family is so spread out that we don't see each other very often. It was great to sit and talk and get to know each other. Jessie was a big hit and spoiled rotten. I don't think she was put down once and I even got an offer for her. I decided to keep her around for a few more years. Speaking of babies, she wasn't the only favorite. I got to meet Kathrine, my youngest niece. She looks a lot like Jessie but longer and more hair. Harris blessed his baby while we were there and it was just amazing. Oh so much to say and so little time.

And then there's my grandma. What can I say about such an incredible woman? As my uncle Mark put it, she taught me that, "There's always room for one more." My grandma does not turn anyone down, weather they need a home, some food, clothes, extra hands, advice or a listening ear, she's there. After that we went to Nauvoo and it was beautiful and wonderful. I am grateful for pioneers and the prophets Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. What a blessing that heritage is. And what a testimony of the saving ordinances of the temple. I hope to go back and spend a little more time.