Easter Weekend

We had a lovely Easter weekend. I am so grateful for our Savior and the sacrifice he made for us. Celebrating Easter helps me remember to live in a way my Heavenly Father would want me to live and to remember what Jesus Christ did for the world—and for me.

Kiera and Brian's family, Kirsten and Brandon's family and Justin and Becca's family celebrated with us.  The weather was nice and sunny with a high of about 55 degrees.We played in the yard, colored eggs, went to an Easter Egg hunt, visited Bear World, and of course the annual Scott Family Easter Picnic. Here are some highlights: 

Antique Chair

I have been storing my grandfather Scott's old chair for about 30 years. It was left in his house after he died and I kind of acquired it.  It was being held together with wire and the padding was straw. I left the straw and added some more padding and fixed and painted before I reupholstered it. I think it makes a nice addition to our home and I will think of my sweet grandpa Scott every time I look at it.

General Conference Weekend

I love General Conference! The music and spoken word are so inspiring.  I look forward to being able to watch and read the individual talks again, one at a time, so I can digest them more fully.

Here are a couple of my favorite quotes:

Henry B. Eyring: "The joys come from putting the welfare of others above our own. That is what love is. And the sorrow comes primarily from selfishness, which is the absence of love."

Boyd K. Packer: "Prayer is your personal key to heaven. The lock is on your side of the veil."

Jana and Steve's family joined us for the weekend. We did some of my favorite activities (dancing/marching with ribbons, motor cyle rides to see the baby animals, tea party)  Here are some pictures of them: