Yep It's Still Curly

Amy Squared

AMY, KYM, AMY
"Amy Squared" is Kym's calling for Amy and I.
Kym and Amy were my favorite roommates,
they have become sisters to me.
We are so grateful we have each other and
find joy in our travels together.

The People that Gave Me Life

Mom and Dad
It's not very often that we get a picture of mom without something in front of her face or trying to hide from the camera. On family vacations during childhood our pictures were of the four of us kids and Dad, Why? Because Mom didn't want to be in pictures and was the one behind the camera. This picture will go down in history! This was taken at Richard and April's Wedding Reception last month on September 13th. Mom and Dad decided that they would make out for all to see... or show us how it's done. Those unlucky enough to show up late or at the end of the reception witnessed this spectacle. Luck was on our side and at least 2 cameras ready to record this momentous occasion for generations. I have spared everyone the actual kissing photos and posted this one showing how happy they are after more than 37 years of marriage, 4 children and all of our shenanigans, son and daughters in-laws and 6 high-spirited grandchildren. I love and admire my parents soooooo much!

My Afghan

My mom taught me how to crochet when I was younger and my work wasn't so good. My cousin Alyson inspired me while we were in college to try again and I have improved. I've been able to make afghans for 4 of my six nieces and nephews and a few of my friends babies. I bought yarn for my own afghan awhile ago and have never found time or the perfect pattern.... Until I visited Idaho this July for the Twin Falls Temple Open House. Mom, Aunt MaryAnn and I went to Walmart at 11:30 at night in search of "Peaches and Creme" Yarn for Knitting. Of which my mom is highly addicted to and banned from buying cause she now has plenty. I found a pattern book of 64 stitches so that each square is different. Here are the first four of my Afghan! I'll try and post the finished project, lets hope it doesn't take me more than five years to finish.

Conference

I am amazed and inspired each conference by how much the talks speak right to me. I find myself recommitting to my goals of growing closer to God and the Savior. My favorite talks this conference were from Uchtdorf, Oaks, Worthlin, Eyring, Monson, and Hales. What stood out most to me was to be earnestly seeking to simplify our lives, the infinite power of hope and being more spiritual in this troubled world.