Thursday, October 21, 2010

Sugar Spice and Everything Nice- BROOKLYNNE Turns 4


Miss Brooklynne Kate Elisaldez is
Turning 4 Today
She is bright , bubbly and full of stories and life
She is the favorite sister in her family and adored by her brothers.
WE LOVE YOU BROOKLYNNE



He Sings, He Dances, He Plays The Guitar & Celebrates His Birthday



Sunday, October 10, 2010

Friday, October 8, 2010

He Shoots, He Scores He Celebrates His Birthday- RYDER ELISALDEZ




Happy Birthday Ryder !
6 Years Ago
We all celebrated your arrival
and today we remember
that special day !
We Love You  !
Eat lots of cake and ice cream
Have a great time with your family and friends.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Conference An Answer To Our Personal Needs



I was lucky enough to enjoy 180th Semiannual LDS General Conference while visiting The Elisaldez Family.  We had breakfast and then prepared to watch conference.  The kids had a special table with their conference packets from Primary .  Katie reminded me that the previous year her ward had asked that before conference you write down two or three questions or concerns you might have about your life and the gospel and they promised you would hear the answers to your own personal questions.  I remember Katie had shared her question and I also remember her saying that the title of one talk was the complete answer to her question.  I remember feeling the spirit when she shared this story with me.  So today we both wrote out questions and proceeded to ponder and listen to the teachings.  What a wonderful morning sharing in the spirit with my family.  I have  a testimony of Jesus Christ and his great love for us.  My questions were addressed in clear, concise words of wisdom.  Boyd K. Packard's words spoke to my heart and I heard the spirit whisper to me, the answer was for me.  I also loved the words of the prophet who addresses my second question.  I try to be very thoughtful and  thankful...I remember thank you notes and appreciation but I had to stop and ponder do I really live a life of gratitude,  in my demeanor. Does that gratitude giving me light and hope in a sometimes dark world.   I know I can live with more peace and happiness if I live a life of gratitude for all the wonderful blessings I have.  I am so grateful for conference and the opportunity to be spiritually fed and drink from the living waters.  My soul has been nourished today. I am grateful for a husband who loves me and our family.  He sustains me and brightens my life. 

Mark and Lauries Excellent Adventure To Henderson

















We had an excellent adventure with the Elisaldez Family. 
We started our journey Friday afternoon in a thunder and lightening storm.  So awesome for a Fall trip.  We were greeted by our grandchildren and their parents for a yummy dinner at Red Robin. 
Of course we had to stop by the Halloween Store to scare up a little Halloween fun ! We had a delicious breakfast the following morning at the Green Valley Original Pancake House. This has to be a family tradition when visiting.  Our breakfast was
so yummy. Fresh Strawberries and Cream ! 
We walked around the District to burn some of our breakfast off . 
A a trip to Target, the movies to see Nanny Mc Phee Part 2,  and then we played in a warm rain storm.  We spent the remainder of our visit  making Halloween crafts,  watching Halloween movies, sampling  Krispy Kreme Halloween Sprinkled Donuts and one of the best parts was watching conference together and sharing our love of the scriptures and stories of the Savior.