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
Adventures in mentoring
So I've recently become an unofficial reading mentor to some girls in my neighborhood and it has been fun and satisfying. I posted earlier about my involvement with the Utah Women and Education Project, and one of the research outcomes showed that a … [Continue reading] about Adventures in mentoring