Sunday, April 7, 2013

conference weekend


As I mentioned in my Easter post, I love Springtime! One of the many reasons for this is because I get to participate in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' semi-annual General Conference!

During these conferences (which happen in April and October), the leaders of my church get together and share messages of comfort, what we believe, instruction, inspiration, and hope. Anyone can attend, tune in on TV, listen online, or access the talks after conference.

I always look forward to General Conference because of the way it edifies me, rejuvenates me, encourages me, comforts me, and brings me closer to Christ.

I wanted to make a treat for this weekend, so I pulled out a mix for raspberry white chocolate chip scones that I received from a student over Christmas. They were absolutely delicious! Since they were a mix I won't be posting a recipe for them, but I'm looking for recipes to make some from scratch! I'd love any suggestions! :)

For those that tuned into Conference, what were your favorite talks?

Past conference treats:
Lemon Raspberry Breakfast Rolls - April 2012
Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls - October 2011

Sunday, March 31, 2013

easter sunday

I hope everyone had a fun and happy Easter! We had a wild Easter egg hunt and brunch with Danny's family, and Easter dinner with my family. I love family time! Here are some photos from the day ... 
To get in the fun spirit of the holiday, Danny and I put together an Easter package for Allie's family. I love making packages to surprise them! Oh and that picture of Mark holding the bunny? That totally melts my heart. I knew he would love it when I saw it sitting upon the store shelf.


I love Easter and the Springtime feeling it brings. The air gets warmer, the snow turns to rain, the flowers start blooming, and everything feels so fresh and new. I always feel so rejuvenated during this time of year. Even more than all of these things, I love this time of year because of what it symbolizes for me. It reminds me that my Savior rose again on that Sunday morning. It reminds me that no matter how dark our Fridays might sometimes seem, that bright Sunday morning will always come.

Take a look back ...
Easter 2012
Easter 2011

Sunday, March 10, 2013

bridals: part one

It's my and Danny's first wedding anniversary today! I can't believe how fast this year has gone. In the spirit of celebrating, how about I share some more of our wedding photos? Remember when I shared the moment Danny saw me in my dress for the first time? Here are some more photos from that location ... 


Happy anniversary, darling! I love you more than all the stars in the sky! xo 

PHOTOS BY KATE BENSON