The Updike's

The kiddos have been wanting to have a popsicle stand for months now . . . we finally made it happen.   I am so proud of Lily and Boston - they made over 75 homemade popsicles.  They worked hard together and made several batches over a couple of weeks.  They were so cute . . . I loved watching them sing and wave people down.  People were so generous and I always want to stop at any little child's stand.  It meant so much to my kiddos when people stopped by and purchased their goods.  They earned $30.  Way to go!!

(I had to give a talk in church about my experience with trek . . . and this sums up my thoughts and feelings about this marvelous experience.) I am thankful for the opportunity that I had to go on trek.  It was such a meaningful experience for me.  It was hard, hot, and windy and yet absolutely amazing all at the same time.  I wish that everyone could experience trek - for it renewed and strengthened my testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.   I think the 2 things that come to my mind when I think about my experience with trek is - 1. Humility and 2. A sense of eternal hope.   Humility in knowing that the pioneers sacrificed and experienced such tremendous hardships for the gospel sake.   President Hinckley said the following: “Legion are the stories of those who were there and who suffered almost unto death and who carried all of their lives the scars of that dreadful experience. It was a tragedy without parallel in the western...

Garrett had scheduled business trips to Las Vegas and Utah.  We didn't think much of it because he was going to be in Vegas for most of the week.  However, as we thought more through it - we decided to have him fly out of Utah for his Vegas trip so that he could drive us to Utah and we could have fun with family.  It was a great week filled with family and friends.  We were so grateful that we could make it work out. Walking to the donut store. Waiting for donuts at the donut store. Grandpa teaching the kiddos the Game of Life. Meeting up with the Morlocks. Laura making yummy snow cones. Grandad Jordan having fun with the kids. Waiting to see Toy Story 4 with cousins. BYU! Garrett was able to attend his Mission Reunion.  It was a sweet reunion for him. ZOO! ...