Forward....Why Not?

A way to donate just a little and make a big differenceThis is not from anyone official in the church, but I think it is a great idea. If you can participate that would be great, but if not, that's okay too!! I just think it would be a neat way to start off the new year. If only 1/3 of all church members paid an extra 5 dollars this month (just once) along with their tithing and fast offering, by putting 1 dollar into each of the 5 "extra" areas of the tithing slip this week, then the church would get about 4 million dollars into the general missionary fund, 4 million for the Book of Mormon fund, 4 million for the Humanitarian fun, 4 million for temple construction and 4 million for the perpetual education fund to start off the new year!This lady wanted to know how she could get this to all the members of the church. I am not quite sure if that will happen but I wanted to help. So if you like the idea too, consider passing it along!! Thanks, Pauline Wilde

Nap Time

Kona vs M & M











God Bless us, every one.






Kona had a cut on her paw, and she was bleeding everywhere! So I found an old sock to cover it up. (Yes, it is that Blasted Spongebob)






Kona snuggling Derek.







Derek's Wii guy just lost










So on Sunday, we were watching a movie, and all fell asleep, just image me on the couch next to Kona. Must have been a good movie

Draper Temple Open House

On Saturday we went to the open house of the Draper Temple. It was beautiful. Everything was very minimalistic in design, and quite modern looking inside. All of the doors were made of African cherry, and they used a lot of limestone imported from France. The theme throughout the interior was the "sego lilly."
It was quite an adventure too. Because there is limited parking at the temple, and it is so cold outside, you have to park at a nearby chapel and ride a bus to the temple.
At the chapel, they show a short film about temples, then you hop on a commercial bus which drives you to the temple. You then walk through a heated, tent-covered walkway to the doors of the temple. Once inside, you just follow the protective floor coverings through the building. When you are done, you even get refresments!