Strengthen Fathers (I really like this one)

"In order to strengthen the father in the home, I make two simple suggestions: first, sustain and respect the father in his position; second, give him love, understanding, and some appreciation for his efforts. . . . In terms of giving fathers love and understanding, it should be remembered that fathers also have times of insecurity and doubt. Everyone knows fathers make mistakes--especially they themselves. Fathers need all the help they can get; mostly they need love, support, and understanding from their own."

Topics: Fatherhood

(James E. Faust, "The Father Who Cares," Ensign, Sept. 2006, 4)

Acting on the Knowledge That God Lives

"It is not enough to know that God lives, that Jesus Christ is our Savior, and that the gospel is true. We must take the high road by acting upon that knowledge."

Topics: knowledge, obedience, commitment

(Elder Dallin H. Oaks, "Be Not Deceived," Ensign, November 2004, 46)

Dad visits daughter in LOGAN

Needed to run to Logan today to visit my friend Ali, so took the opportunity to take Brighton out to dinner. A good time was had by all.

Cultivate Family Relationships

"Let us not live a life . . . that would bring regret. . . . It is not going to matter very much how much money you made, what kind of a house you lived in, what kind of a car you drove, the size of your bank account--any of those things. What is going to matter is that dear woman who has walked with you side by side as your companion through all of the years of life and those children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their faithfulness and their looking to you . . with respect and love and deference and kindness. . . .

"The only things you will take with you, when all is said and done, are your family relationships. . . . God bless us to be good fathers, . . good parents, and good husbands to our good wives."

Topics: Marriage, family, parenthood

(Gordon B. Hinckley, "Inspirational Thoughts," Ensign, Mar. 2006, 3-4)

The Lord Will Ultimately Bless Us with All He Has

"Giving careful attention to covenant making is critical to our eternal salvation. Covenants are agreements we make with our Heavenly Father in which we commit our hearts, minds, and behavior to keeping the commandments defined by the Lord. As we are faithful in keeping our agreement, He covenants, or promises, to bless us, ultimately with all that He has."

Topics: covenants, commitment, faith, blessings

(Paul E. Koelliker, "Gospel Covenants Bring Promised Blessings," Ensign, Nov. 2005, 94)

Marriage Is Nurtured by Honoring Covenants

"As a husband and wife are each drawn to the Lord (see 3 Ne. 27:14), as they learn to serve and cherish one another, as they share life experiences and grow together and become one, and as they are blessed through the uniting of their distinctive natures, they begin to realize the fulfillment that our Heavenly Father desires for His children. Ultimate happiness, which is the very object of the Father's plan, is received through the making and honoring of eternal marriage covenants."

Topics: Marriage, covenants

(David A. Bednar, "Marriage Is Essential to His Eternal Plan," Ensign, Jun 2006, 86)

Las Vegas Trip -- Day Two (Part 1)

Sarah, Stacie and Alyssa
Grab a bite to eat before touring the Hoover Dam

Traffic getting close the dam
Security is very tight since 9/11

Stacie, Alyssa and Sarah
From the parking garage

Power generation turbines
Nevada Side of Dam

Stacie, Alyssa and Sarah
In tunnel in rock around the dam

Dad, Alyssa, and Sarah
Overlook from the visitors center

Stacie, Alyssa, and Sarah
Over look from the visitors center

Power generation at the base of the dam

HOOVER Dam

Another view of power generation stations below

I guess it's dangerous to climb on the wall at the dam

Sarah with water intake behind her

Hoover Dam
Plaques

Alyssa and Sarah
Rubbing the toes is supposed to bring you good luck

Alyssa and Sarah
At the souvenir shop by the dam

Las Vegas Trip -- Day Two (Part 2)

Las Vegas, Nevada Temple

Recently married couple poses in the background

Sunsetting after a visit to the temple grounds

At the Benihana
End of the flaming onion

At Benihana
Cook as he prepares the meal

Sarah, Stacie and Alyssa
After the meal

Sarah, Alyssa and Stacie
Walking out to watch the Bellagio Water show

At the Bellagio

Next pictures are all at the floral exibited in the
Bellagio Hotel, Las Vegas, NV

Ceiling Flowers near registration checkin

Vegas version of the Eiffel Tower

Meservy Family Crest

Las Vegas Trip -- Day One

Hilton Vacation Club Hotel
We were on the 7th floor

On the way to the room

We completed the swim suit updates here

Dinner at the Outback

Bloomin' Onion

Outside the Mirage

Caesars Mall
(Store named after my daughter)

Must be SPRING as the trees are in bloom!!!!

Trees in front of my house. . . . today!