Happy Easter

This year for Easter, we headed up to Grandpa and Grandma Jensen's house. We have been getting together as a family to make a family plan and get prepared. This time we canned meat, talked about food storage, and 72 hour kits. I think we all have had a wonderful weekend and enjoyed our time together! We cut a lot of beef and canned a lot of meat. Then the kids played and played and played! They love getting on grandpa's tractor, motorcycle, and any other machine they can find. We did a Easter Egg Hunt, played cards, and ate way too much. It is always so nice to come and visit grandpa and grandma! However, I really wish the weather would have been better...too cold for me, but then again I am a big whimp! While we were here, Josh had a little surgery done on his neck. He has had this thing growing on his neck and wanted it taken care of this weekend! His mom gave him the shot and his sister, Ticia, did the surgery. We got some puss out, but there is still a big hard bump there, so we will be calling our doctor and making an appointment. My dad thinks it is a cyst, so I guess we shall soon find out. I was having a hard time watching the surgery, but Josh did great! We will let ya know what the doctor finds when we go see him.

This Easter weekend was also General Conference Weekend! It has been wonderful to hear our Prophet and Apostles speak to us and to reflect upon the great love that our Savior, Jesus Christ, has for us! I am continually grateful for his atonement and his resurrection. What a wonderful gift we have all been given and I just hope that we all will do our part so that we can return to live with him again someday! Now that I am a parent, I cannot imagine eternity without my wonderful children and husband! Josh and I watched the "Last Song" on Thursday night and this movie really tugged at my heart strings. It made me think of all of those who I love and care about and how I never want to be without them. This made me think about the plan of salvation and even though we will be separated for a time, we can be together for eternity because of the love and sacrifice of our Savior. I hope each of you had a wonderful Easter and remember the real reason we celebrate this holiday.