Luck o' the Irish

I successfully pulled off my first, and possibly last, St. Patrick's Day party!  Matthew wanted to play Wii with his friends, so we decided to keep the party small so everyone could play and no one had to sit around and wait their turn.  The boys also had a lunch of mostly green foods and green treats, and then they went on a treasure hunt.  A little leprechaun left green clovers all over the house with clues.  They found their treasure: some gold coins and individual pots o' gold (chocolate coins and nestle treasure chocolates) AND their own goodie bags.  The goodie bags were filled with green Airhead candy, a can of Sprite, a green light stick, green mints, and I can't remember what else!  It was a fun day!

We finished off St. Patrick's Day with an authentic Irish meal: Corned Beef and Cabbage!  It did not go over well!  (Actually, the corned beef was moist and delicious, I just liked it left over on a sandwich better than plain.)  It was a busy weekend.  Next year, St. Patrick's Day at our house will consist of wearing green.  And that's it.

Corinne's First Temple Trip

Since Corinne is 12 now, she is able to go to the temple to do baptisms for the dead.  (click on the links if you have no idea what in the world that means!)  I went with her to be there for her first visit to the temple.  It was a great experience.  She jumped out of bed that morning (which never happens) because she was just so excited!  I am proud that she is worthy to go and that she loves the temple.

I admit I got a little teary eyed in the temple with her.  I was just proud of her because she is a good kid.  I feel very blessed to live close to the temple so she can go often.  I know that it will be a great blessing in her life.