Lots to catch up on...

I know a lot of us feel overwhelmed at times and wish we had more time to update things and stay on top of things.

We have had such a great year, but our blog posts don't really reflect that.

It kills me that we never blogged about our AMAZING Mediterranean cruise from back in May. We have a million pictures, but this is one of my favorite from one of the night's at dinner while on the wonderful cruise ship:


We had such great food! We were able to spend a lot of time in Italy, Greece, and Turkey and see many amazing things. The ship was brand new and was really top of the line. What a fun adventure! We were out there for 2 weeks and have so many amazing memories from there.

Okay, here is the deal. We will get so many 2010 pictures and updates on here soon...I promise!

Love you all and hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving! -MC and DC-

Amazing Training

I had the great fortune of going to a Leadership Training Conference on Saturday in Salt Lake that was presided over by Elder Robert D. Hales of the Quorum of the Twelve.

Those in attendance at this training were Bishops, Stake Presidents, and Stake Presidency counselors for 13 Stakes in our coordinating council. Our Stake only sent 10 people (3 in Stake Presidency and 7 Bishops). The total attendance was probably around 100 or less and we didn't even fill the small chapel, it was a great opportunity and intimate group. They also had Bishop Keith B. McMullin of the Presiding Bishopric there and Claudio R.M. Costa, one of the 7 Presidents of the Seventy.


It was over 4 hours and they had us sit organized in our Stakes and they each took the time to go around and shake all of our hands and speak with us. I can honestly say that when Elder Hales walked in there was an immediate Spirit that was undeniable. It was great to be in his presence.

The training was magnificent. Out of the 4 hours of instruction that came our way, 1 hour of it was devoted to encouraging us, as Bishops, to spend more time with our family. They pointed out that the first chapter in the new handbook is dedicated solely to the administration of our family and the care of our children, spouse, etc.

They also discussed many other important ministering topics and the Spirit was so strong. I am very impressed with these men, they have such love and compassion and have so much experience in Priesthood Leadership. I am so thankful for this amazing opportunity to be instructed in such an intimate setting.

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving holiday, we have so much to be thankful for -DC-