Journaling, Jr Miss and Easter

This is going to be a crazy, random post. I'm kind of a crazy, random person. Initially I started this blog to be a way to tell my story about Clark and I and keep track of our married adventures. Then I thought I'd change it to something different and then I thought I'd change it again and then I quit writing. I have never been good at keeping a blog or a journal or a scrapbook or any record of that sort but now is the time. I want my kids and myself to know and remember all the happy/sad/exciting/simple moments that Clark and I have had as married kids and hopefully I can really and truly make this blog my journal.

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go watch and help my cousin McKayla do Jr. Miss. Pictures will be coming soon. I was backstage with her and got to help her get ready for all the numbers. She did fabulously and won every single category except for be your best self and spirit. She really deserved to win too because she put in some HARD work. From her pink and green outfit in the opening number to her stunning pink dress in self expression she not only acted but looked like a Jr. Miss should look. In October, we get to go to state and support her there. State is in Idaho Falls but my fun family will still rent hotel rooms and make the whole deal a grand excursion.

I want to share something kind of strange/amazing that happened during the program. McKayla and I were backstage getting her dressed for talent. I heard someone say her name. She asked me if I had heard her name and I replied yes. I was sitting there doing her hair and thinking about it and I thought to myself,
"That wasn't a girl's voice."
There were no men in the dressing room though. I then said to McKayla and I'm not sure if she heard though,
"Grandpa is here."
I had a strong impression that he was there and that he was proud of her.
I was proud of her too.

This past weekend I also got to meet my cousin Delaney's fiance, Chris. He is a great guy and I am so excited and happy for her. My Richardson cousins are going to have a really big year with the combo of Jr Miss and a wedding. I'm so proud of Delaney for being worthy to get married in the temple and for all the good decisions she has made in her life. She will be a great wife and love Chris to pieces.

After the long Jr Miss weekend, Clark and I ventured back to Logan. We got home at about 2 AM and crashed. We were exhausted at church but still seemed to learn from every lesson that day. I learned about keeping a record in Sunday School and I learned about the Savior in Relief Society. I am so grateful that we have a Savior and for the sacrifices He made so that we can repent and live again. I am also grateful that if any heart ache ever leaves me feeling alone, I know that my Savior has experienced my pain and that I am not alone. I can't even imagine the day I meet Him again. I often think about that day and hope that I will be able to do and say things adequate enough to express my gratitude.

After church, we ate cereal and took a nap for a few hours. We woke up and ate crepes AND breakfast burritos, good combo. Then we fell back asleep for a few hours. After our 2nd nap ate Oreos and went on a walk, then went to bed. Sounds like a good Easter huh?

Hopefully I can start journaling better from here on out. I have a story that is unfolding itself everyday and I'll be sad one day that it isn't recorded. So wish me luck!