The Utah Visit - Sunday - Miller Time

We went to church at 9 am - Suzanne has three units meeting in her building. They alternate each year with the times. They're in the earliest slot right now. Matthew spoke in church today. We were all amused by the date on the program. 

Matthew shared a crazy story about when he was supposed to give a talk in Sacrament meeting in New York and one of the brothers he ministered to, got up and passed out hard - falling to the floor and hitting his face. Matthew had been praying something would happen to prevent him from having to talk as he was unprepared to talk that day. (Of course the poor brother that fell, was not an answer to his prayer!) He spoke about how Heavenly Father and Jesus don't just wing it - they are prepared. What do we need to do to be prepared? Matthew spoke from his heart. His talk made me think about the ways in which I need to be better prepared in my own life.

Fiona and Ben had a cute play time today - for a little while at least!

Today was Miller Day! I reached out to my cousin Sally a few weeks ago and asked her to host a get together. She was so awesome. She made chili and invited her whole family to come over. Well, just about her whole family! Not everyone was able to come, but a bunch did. It was fun to chat and hang out. I was sad that Suzanne who was working on call tonight couldn't come, but her plate was too full. Suzanne was set apart as the first counselor in the Primary Presidency in her ward today and she had training all afternoon.

Sally!

Uncle John!

Sophie, Savannah and Sally - Sally is a Grandma!

Joseph, Lorena and James!

Sydney - Sally's #2

Autumn!

Hannah and Teddy (Sally and Fiona too)

Hannah!

Auntie Ellie!

Jeremy!

Jeremy being fun uncle and racing with Charlie and Teddy.

Sally lives just down the street from the temple.

We had a tour of the house and met the cats that live in the basement.

Saratoga Springs Temple.

I'm so grateful for family. There are bonds, deep connections and they are deeply important.