Spring Break and Easter

I just got back from my spring break to Utah. I won't lie in saying that I initially came up to see a boy. But that didn't even happen in the end. Regardless, I went up and I was able to see my two of my brothers and both my sisters. I was also able to see many old friends.

It was so great seeing my family, half of them, anyway. I was able to see them all at my aunt and uncle's house my first day there. They had all of us over for dinner. Then throughout the week I was able to see Joey, Justin, and Rachel. And of course, food was involved. It was great seeing them and being able to catch up with them. I was also able to see my cousins Alex and Becca and their families. Both Becca and Alex's wife, Becky are expecting, and it was fun to see them. Thanks Alex and Becky for having me over for dinner!

I took Justin to a Peruvian restaurant and he was in high heaven! It was delicious!

I stayed with my grandparents in Pleasant Grove. They are always so wonderful to let me stay with them whenever I come into town. It was nice being able to have some home cooked meals and good conversation with them. It was nice to be able to relax this spring break. Usually I go somewhere where I am busy and on the go, IE Washington, D.C. The reason I say this is because I got sick my first day there with a lovely cold and cough, which really wiped me out. So being able to read and relax was really nice.

I was able to see my old friends Carrie, Tiffany, Amanda, Melissa, and Michelle. It was so nice to see them. Carrie used to babysit me when I lived in Chico. Tiffany and Melissa were old roommates and it was so great seeing them again and to hear about their lives. I met Amanda and Michelle in Vegas. They have since moved out to Utah to go to school and to work. I love my friends and feel so blessed to have them all in my life!

I think that I brought bad weather with me. That's what everyone kept telling me, anyway. It snowed 3 of the days that I was there. Yikes! And I had to drive in it too. Being from California, and now Vegas, I don't see snow. I lived in Rexburg for 5 years, but never had a car, so I never had to drive in it. Thank goodness that the snow didn't stick to the roads, but it sure made for wet and cold conditions. It was a little scarier at night because you couldn't see the lines on the road. I am grateful to live in Vegas where I rarely see snow!

It is also General Conference weekend and Easter. It has been so great to hear from the Prophet and the Apostles and other church leaders. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only is it great to stay in pjs all day, but I feel so refreshed and uplifted after hearing from the Lord's servants. As today is Easter, I also reflect on the life of my Savior and what he did for all of us. It is because of his pure and unconditional love that we are able to return to live with Him and our loving Father in Heaven. I am grateful for His sacrifice and only wish that I can be worthy of His selfless sacrifice.

And off to work I go tomorrow. I am not ready to go back. It feels like forever ago that I was at work. This break has been so needed; I was going crazy with students and teachers. Hopefully I will be good now til school gets out in June!