BYU-I

I just got called to serve in the Stake Relief society Presidency at BYU-I. I will be the enrichment counselor. I am very excited to be able to serve up there another 3-4 years. It's hard however, because we don't know anyone in our new neighborhood or ward except our next door neighbors.

But I LOVE working with the kids up there. There are so many different and wonderful kids from all over the world with such different circumstances. Some who are the only members in their famlies, who have never experienced FHE, or family prayer, etc. It is so inspiring to hear their testimonies and all that they have gone through to have the gospel in their lives. I learn much more from them than they do from me I'm sure.

It will also be good to be able to continue to peek in on mom and dad, and Jeff's parents each Sunday. That has been a big blessing for all of us. They are really aging and lonely.

They do it BIG in Texas!

I just got back from Dallas Texas, where I attended the wedding of my first Relief Society President up at BYU-I. We served together for 3 semesters, and became very close. We had alot in common, and really enjoyed each other. It was fun to go to Texas and see her family, and where she grew up , etc.

This is the Dallas temple, which was alot like the Boise temple. Very beautiful. It was 82 degrees that day, after leaving snow at home, it was so nice!!!

I went with Gary and Trish Archibald, he was the Bishop up there that we served under and also a releative ( his grandma and my grandma Lowder were sisters). Great people. Short and fast trip, but fun to be there.

Thompson Biggest Loser Challenge

One of my favorite shows to watch on TV is The Biggest Loser! So our family decided to do the biggest loser challenge. We began in January and ended the end of March. It was really alot of fun, and taught me ALOT about myself, why I eat when I do, helped me try to find healthy alternatives, etc. It was really fun to do it as a family! What a great family I have! I love them all so much!!!!

We ended by playing basketball. The little kids had little basketball standards and played, and we had little races for them to. Did ladders, played a little "pig", lightning, and just plain basketball. It was really fun. It's fun to have such an athletic family who enjoys doing all these things!!! Love them to death!!!