Inside the Utah State Capitol Building

We walked outside then went inside so Tim could see the newly renovated building. I had a ticket to the rededication; my friends had already given me a tour. We ran into a friend who works for the Governor's office and she let me show Tim around the new Lt. Govs office. After working in the Capitol for Govs. Leavitt and Walker, I grew to love the Capitol very much. It has magnificent architecture, history and is very beautiful. It's so bright now that almost 100 years of dirt has been cleaned off everything...the paintings are striking and the marble is so bright and clean. What a gorgeous building. The middle picture is a safe that is inside the inner offices---just outside the Lt. Govs door. As you can see, it was just painted. In case you're wondering...yes, I miss not working in this beautiful building.

Oh What A Beautiful Day!

Today is perfect in Salt Lake City; it is a gorgeous spring day. The Salt Lake Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the longest continuous stake in the Church. In fact, Temple Square, the Conference Center etc. are all within our stake boundaries and we have stake conference in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Anyway, the weather is incredible so Tim and I, after our stake conference today, walked hand in hand around Temple Square and the plaza--I know that's probably cheesey to some of you, but it was so beautiful---it was an experience you'd want to share with someone you love. We can't let this beautiful day go to waste so we've changed our clothes, are eating some lunch and then going to walk around the new State Capitol Complex, which is just down the hill from our home, before company comes for dinner. Hope you're having a wonderful day where you are. My only regret...no pictures to post of the Temple grounds; the spring flowers are so beautiful on Temple Square and the Main Street Plaza I would have loved to share them with you. Maybe there will be something pretty at the Capitol--we are taking a camera. Update....photo of the Japanese Cherry Blossoms was taken on the Capitol Grounds.

Babe Ruth Bars

Years ago when we lived in Lexington, Kentucky, my friend, Carol, gave me the following recipe. I made them last night to take to work and they were a hit. Thought I'd share the recipe.

Babe Ruth Bars

4 cups oats

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 c. light corn syrup

2/3 c butter--melted

1/3 c. peanut butter

1 tsp vanilla

Mix all ingredients well; pat in a 8x8 in. pan prepared with cooking spray. Bake at 400 about 10 minutes--don't over bake or the bars are hard. Let cool a bit while melting 6 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips, 3 oz. peanut butter chips and 1/3 c. peanut butter; stir until mixed well. Do not get the chocolate too hot, melt gradually. Spread on top of warm bars. Cool completely, then cut. Enjoy!

Your eyes are the windows to your soul.

Okay, I just can't resist posting another Jack picture... look at his eyes! WOW! His Mom's are incredible too! Angela, Jack's Mom, is my third child, second daughter. Click on the picture to make it larger and you can see how beautiful their eyes are. Congratulations on the job offers! Jack's Dad, Tommy, graduates from law school in May and accepted a job in Phoenix, AZ. He will be working for the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

Jack, Grandma and Grandpa

Jackson was such a great wedding luncheon
and reception guest. Even when it was late he was still happy and having fun!

They're married!!!

From left to right:
Andrew, Tim, Peggy, Tasha, Aaron, Amy, Angela and Jackson, Tommy.

Aaron and Tasha were married
on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in the Salt Lake Temple. A luncheon
was held in their honor at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building

and later that evening, a reception at The Point.