Our recent amazing trip EDITED - Part 1 (the first three days)

William, Tanner, and I took a very long road trip (28 hours one way) to Utah. We left on the first of April. We spent the night in Nebraska. We hit a snow storm in Wyoming. Our minds were dull and sluggish by the time we reached our destination.

We arrived at Jeffrey and Jenn's new home. They have a lovely, comfortable home. Even though they had only lived there a week, pictures were on the wall, and it was decorated beautifully. When we arrived many family members greeted us. This brought us pure joy. Dad Davis took us out to dinner and we loved being together.

Jeffrey and Jenn's home

Dinner with family

The next day was General Conference. I was focused on getting my morning exercises - especially since I had been sitting for 14 hours for two consecutive days. I paid $10.00 to exercise at Gold's Gym in the morning. I took a Zumba class. When I had finished, much to my surprise I had unintentionally missed about 1/2 hour of the first session of Conference. In Ohio, the first session starts at noon, and I'm use to more morning free time. I think my children couldn't believe it. I didn't even catch on until I was ready to shower. Talk about a brain freeze! I was blessed that it replayed immediately after it had finished.

During Priesthood session that evening, the girls attended a baby shower for Sarah. We had such a nice time. Sarah looked so cute, and was so excited about receiving all the adorable baby things. Everyone was so kind and generous. It's a great memory for us. Female family members were everywhere and we all felt loved.

The next morning we woke up at 6:00 AM, got ready, and brushed off three inches of snow from our car before we headed to Salt Lake City to attend General Conference. There are no words to describe it. I cried when I entered and heard the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing. I don't think angels sing much more beautiful than they did that morning. I was touched by the Spirit I felt. Tears flowed during that Easter Sunday session of Conference for both William and Me. It was my first time in attendance at the Conference Center and the session was powerful and ethereal. A prophet of God spoke, as did other prophets, seers and revelators. I don't have the capacity to describe the magnificence of it.

We left feeling spiritually inspired and edified. We enjoyed tuna and crackers on our ride home for our Easter lunch. We then listened to the afternoon session at Jeff and Jenn's. Then Jenn's parents invited us over for an Easter dinner. The food and company were wonderful. It was a treat for us.

Monday morning I again visited Gold's Gym and took a spinning class, and a weight lifting class. I then spent time at the BYU Library. I loved it there, and held my Great grandfather Rossiter's missionary journal in my hands. I felt a great connection as I did. It was a feeling that he felt grateful that someone (his posterity) cared about his life, his mission, and his efforts in recording his experiences. I also found information for my English research paper about missionaries in French Polynesia. What I read was priceless, and the book I found most fascinating was a rare book, located in the special collection section.

We then drove over to my brother's home and visited with him for our family home evening.