Today we wrapped up BYUI's Education Week as a family. We have spent the past three days attending classes and learning various things. It was awesome to get to enjoy it as a family, yet go in our different directions for age appropriate instruction. It wasn't a flawless experience going as a family – we had a few bumps in the road to challenge us a little, but in the end we came home with a good memory in our hearts. I am confident that each of our testimonies were strengthened and we have a good idea list of ways to be better and the motivation to accomplish it. John Parker was one of our favorite speakers! He is a natural at teaching and gave great ideas. We were proud to be related to such a fine person! Mason got to come with us to his class and he enjoyed seeing Uncle John in his element. (note to self: encourage John & Bruce to give a mini EFY for all of "the cousins" sometime soon!) After it was all over today we met at the bowling alley and threw some balls down the lane. I think this was probably my favorite time because we were all together and each of us were in happy, nice, and funny moods. NO one cried or pouted (too badly) :). I WON and Olivia came in second. The winner got to have the biggest frozen yogurt at Mill Hollow. Before we went there, we headed for dinner at Gringos. We were so happy when we saw Riley and she got to be our waitress. Stephen and I were able to top off the day after that with a temple trip. I was stunned and also surprised to see my mom sitting by Stephen as we waited to go through the session. It was so nice to get to be with her too. The new video shown for the session was compelling and thought provoking in a good way. Great way to call it a week!
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