Easter Weekend

So Easter Weekend was our Stake Conference and Tylon's "Farewell". Elder Nelson and Elder Cook (a newly called member of the first quorum of the 70) came to our Stake Conference. We didn't want to miss that, but there was no chance we were going to miss Tylon speaking. So we found a way to do both! Randon went to the Priesthood Leadership meeting Saturday afternoon, and we both went to the adult session Saturday night. It was AMAZING! We sat in the second row over on the right side in the smaller section. We could see Elder Nelson from where we were, just a few feet away. During the opening song (High on a Mountain Top) he looked over at Randon and I and gave a big smile and nod. It was super neat. After the conference we headed to Mesa and attended Tylons "farewell" Sunday morning. He did a wonderful job!

I wanted to share my favorite part from both Elder Nelson's and Tylon's talks. Because it was Easter it was all about the Savior, which I love. Elder Nelson taught a lot about literal translations. My favorite was Hallelujah. He said Hallel means praise, u is to, and jah is actually a form of Jehovah. So Hallelujah is literally translated, "Praise to the Lord God Jehovah." I loved that. Then in Tylon's talk he read a really neat poem by a woman named Emily Harris.

"The linen which once held Him is now empty.
It lies there, fresh and white and clean.
The door stands opened.
The stone is rolled away.
And I can almost hear the angels singing His praises.
Linen cannot hold Him.
Stone cannot hold HIm.
The words echo through the empty limestone chamber,
'He is not here.'
The linen which once held Him is now empty.
It lies there, fresh and white and clean.
And oh, Hallelujah, it is empty."

When he got to that last line, I thought about what Hallelujah actually means and I cried. Praise the Lord God Jehovah, the linen is empty and He is risen. I was very overcome by the Spirit. Tylon bore a very sweet testimony of the Savior and His sacrifice. He does such a good job speaking. Randon and I were both so proud. Here is our last picture with him that Sunday.
He headed to the MTC Wednesday and already sent a wonderful letter! We are both so excited for him and just so proud! I can't believe both our brothers are on Missions! It seems like they grew up so fast!

Baby Showers and Birthdays!

Last weekend was my Mesa Shower and it was a blast! Krissa and Mom Walters did a BEAUTIFUL job on the announcement, the decorations, the treats, and whole thing in general was lovely! They made me SEVEN tutu's and hung them around the room! I'm going to have a hard time decideing which one to put my baby in for her first pictures! They are amazing and adorable! My Mom and sisters (and Sister Broughton) did a great job on the food and everything just looked and tasted so good! I so appreciated all the work that everybody did in making this a success! I realize how much work a shower is, so I'm VERY grateful!!! We had a really good turn out. It was so fun to see old friends I hadn't seen in a while and I felt overwhelming support from family! So, THANK YOU all so much for coming and for you generous gifts! Here are a few fun pictures taken during the party!

Abigail, Amanda, and Cara

Stephanie, Rhiannan, and Aunt JodyKristy and Stephanie by the yummy food table (Please note the tutu hanging above Stephanie's head)
My ADORABLE diaper cake made by Krissa and Mom! Mom Walters actually MADE the Unicorn on top of the cake!!! I love it! And did you see the pink tutu on it? LOVE IT!

A fun shot of all the Udall family who came!

Me and my Prego sisters!

Hold your Bellies!

Show us how you really feel!

Amanda and I are due one day apart!

The Walters Girls

The Herrington Girls

After the shower I had to photograph a wedding in Phoenix. Looking back, I would not have agreed to this so late in my pregnancy. Luckily for me, Mom and Krissa came with me and they were life savers! I don't know what I would have done without them! Sunday the Walters had a birthday lunch for me and it was delicious! We headed home Sunday afternoon. On my actual birthday, which was Tuesday, Randon and I went out to dinner and came home to watch 13 going on 30 (which is one of my absolute favorites). Two days after my birthday Randon surprised me with the blue ray/DVD combo of TANGLED! It was a great weekend and an awesome birthday week! (I'm 26 by the way).

Tylon's Mission Pictures

We have had the great privilege this week of having Tylon stay with us. It has been so much fun and such a blessing! He is just all around helpful!

—He helped me put the crib together and organize the baby's room while Randon was stuck in New York
—He also helped move furniture around in our room and the baby's room with Randon (that I couldn't move because it was too heavy for me)
—We've been visiting, playing, taking walks, and just having so much fun!

Anyway last Thursday we did his mission pictures in my Portrait class. They turned out so good (if I do say so myself)! Here are a few of my favorites.


We have loved having him here! He leaves April 27th for the MTC. I can't believe it!

Flagstaff Diaper Shower!

My dear friend Janae Hatch offered to throw me a shower here in Flagstaff, but since I am having a big one next week in Mesa where all my friends and family are, we decided to make it a diaper shower! To my dismay, however, I woke up this morning to 8 inches of snow and still falling. Woof. It's April people. Anyway, needless to say we only had a few people show, but it was still so much fun! I got diapers and wipes and a few other things: some outfits, a beautiful afghan(sp?), etc. We played some fun games, ate way too much food (maybe that was just me), and I got some really great advice from the sweet women that came. I loved it! I will say, though, that I am beside myself with joy for the one next weekend because I get to see people I haven't seen in a really long time and I can't wait!!!!
Ps. If read my blog and didn't get an invite to my Mesa shower, and want one, please leave a comment with your address and I'll send you one! (And please forgive me if I forgot you...pregnancy really does make people have mush brain!)

Here are just a few fun pictures of Randon and Tylon in the snow.

Cleaning the car off for me so I could get to my shower.

Brothers high-fiving! I love it!

Last Trip to Vegas!

Randon and I went to see the Ferrin's this weekend! It's weird to think that it will be our last trip to Vegas, since they will be moving to Kentucky in about a month. But we had a blast, like we always do!

Here's what went down:
—Randon got his cracked tooth fixed and some cavities filled
—Isaac showed us some magic tricks!
—Randon taught Easton how to arm wrestle.
—Lisa and I got to go shopping and get a Jamba Juice (even though hers tasted like Hay, we had a good time!)
—John and Randon took the little boys to the drive-in while Lisa and I had dinner at this great Thai place!
—We stayed up way too late every night visiting
—One night Lisa and I painted a vase with the design of a bird and branches to match her new pillows.
—The four of us adults and baby Truman went out to dinner after the Priesthood session of Conference
—We tried really hard to listen to conference, but with two rowdy little boys, it was difficult.
—I got to snuggle, and love, and cuddle, and rock, and feed, and bathe baby Truman, and it was AMAZING! I was grateful for that opportunity since I will be doing it so soon with my own little one! (Six weeks left! Can you believe it!?!?!?)

I had such a good time, I really didn't want to leave yesterday! Thank you Ferrin's for a super fun weekend!