It's time again to choose my word for the year. It's an attempt to choose a word that influences my state of mind throughout the year and creates a structure and framework for my life. Here are my past choices: 2009-SERENE, 2010-CREATE, … [Continue reading] about One Little Word 2012
2012 Reading Challenges
I didn't sign up for any challenges in 2011, so it's time to go crazy again! Here are my goals for the year-wish me luck! Between January 1 and December 31, 2012, read one book in each of the following categories: A book with a … [Continue reading] about 2012 Reading Challenges
Brian returns

Brian returned from the California Carlsbad Mission on Tuesday and we met him at the Salt Lake airport. It was so great to see him, especially for Mark who hadn't seen him since he left on his mission in May, 2008. So happy to have him home for the … [Continue reading] about Brian returns
Celebrating
So I've been slightly stressed because I want to have Christmas all done before our missionary comes home THIS TUESDAY! But in between all the stress, we've enjoyed some holiday fun. We went to Celebration of Christmas by the BYU combined choirs & … [Continue reading] about Celebrating
November updates from Elder Brian

11-1-11 So, I am really excited about what is going on here. I have been resorting to prayer, and counsel from leaders to know what the best path to take is. We have been seeing tons of miracles too, in spite of everything, so that has been … [Continue reading] about November updates from Elder Brian