Catch-up post

The Lawrence clan got together for Dustin's baptism in April. Here are a few pictures of the family.

Here's the newly-baptized boy. He didn't delay changing out of his Sunday clothes.

Macy got in the font when no one was looking. Things like that make special days memorable, that's for sure.

We went to Music and the Spoke Word several weeks ago. One of my favorite Sunday things to do.

Farewell picture of our red truck. We only kept it for TEN years.

I was at Jordan River Temple last week and couldn't resist snapping a picture of the flowers. This was a brief moment of sunshine, as it rained the entire month.

Pajama Sunday

Yes, we woke up on Pajama Sunday (General Conference) to this weather. I must say, however, that I'm sitting in my office looking out the window today, Thursday, and it doesn't even look like the same continent. Green grass that already needs to be mowed and not one trace of snow. You know what they say about Utah. If you don't like the current weather, wait an hour.

These pictures don't coincide, but oh, well. This is my cute little niece, six months old.

Meanwhile back at the ranch (Pajama Sunday). We watched the most wonderful sessions of General Conference. For those reading this who aren't LDS, twice a month we hear from the prophet and apostles and other general authorities. They give us instruction and counsel on how to be better people and prepare for what's ahead. http://www.lds.org/ This General Conference was stupendous. Michael said the Preisthood Session was the best he could ever remember.

We celebrated Marissa's birthday (23) afterwards. It's pretty ridiculous that I didn't get a picture of the birthday girl. Oh, brother. Sorry, Riss.

Here is the gourmet chef at work. I wonder if Adidas would be willing to pay us for all the advertising they get on my blog.

Another Adidas commercial.

Zack made a snowman. (He grew up in Arizona. What can I say?)

Here are my children singing a little dittie around the piano. Put on your earplugs.

Well, this IS the Lawrence family blog, I'm part of the Lawrence family so I'm adding a post! Utah is always good to offer a huge dump of snow in the most inappropriate of times. This is the gigantic, hideous, awful, ridiculous, disaster tree that is in the yard of our new home. Needless to say, it is SO outta here! As soon as possible this eyesore will be gone. These pictures from this morning are proof of how preposterous this tree is!

Another Sunday

Another Sunday. We woke up to snow this morning, but it was gone by the time church started. We went to Gage and Emily's ward first because it's their last Sunday there and they had to speak. Emily woke up with a splitting migraine, so Gage gave her talk first. (She had it all written out for weeks.) Then there was a musical number, and Gage got up and gave his talk! He did a really good job.

Gage and Emily bought a home and are moving in this week. It was a short sale, but it wasn't a short process. I think they put the offer on the home four or five months ago. Anyway, it finally closed last week, and they are very excited to be moving to their own home. We'll post more pictures later.

Here's Alex and Quinn going to our own Sacrament Meeting. I was so proud of them. Not one complaint for having to go to two churches today.
Sunday after church we all get together for dinner. Today we had baked salmon, grilled chicken, rice, spinach salad, and homemade bread. Usually I cook, but today Michael cooked. It was DELICIOUS! It was a celebration of Zack's birthday, and since he LOVES salmon, we splurged.

Marissa and Zack also bought a home and have been in for about a month. It was a bank-owned home. We feel so fortunate that our children were able to buy homes at such young ages. Both Marissa and Gage nearly "stole" their homes, but it's hard to think about all those unfortunate souls that are losing their homes. We'll post pictures of their home later also.

Yes, Eric, our family is just as goofy as usual. These pictures are proof.

Quinn and Alex had their boys' choir concert last week. Alex LOVES to sing but can't carry a tune in a bucket. Oh, well. We don't tell him this, yet anyway.

Update on Eric: He has about three months left in Guam and then will be transferred to Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. Yea! At least he'll be back in the U.S., and even on the western half. So close, but yet so far. We miss you, Eric.