Just Checking In. . . .

This time of year has never been a favorite of mine.   I'm usually very over winter and ready for spring, although this year our winter was so mild I can hardly complain.    In fact, this last week has been rather rainy.  March is a month that seems longer than any other, but of course that's not true because there are other months with 31 days.  It's all in my head, no doubt, but I'm already looking ahead.

Nonetheless, I've kept busy since my last post (a month ago!!) with just everyday life.  Here are a few hints to what's been on the docket.

In December I was called to work in Young Women's as the Mia Maid Counselor.  I have 11 great 14 and 15 year olds.  They are darling girls and a lot of fun.  I have served in YW's before, but it's been about 7 years, so I was "out of shape" so to speak!  Serving in YW's is challenging but so rewarding.  Between the busy Sundays and Wednesday night activities, there is always at least a couple of other days in the week that I get to be "Sister McLaws."  We have dances, firesides, service projects, birthdays, stake events, temple trips, etc., etc.  It can be exhausting but it is a lot of fun too.

Hey, it's March Madness baby!  I love basketball and so I love this first week of the tournament.  I filled out a bracket, and of course I have lots of busts so far.  My two teams, BYU and Gonzaga both won their opening games, but lost in the next rounds.  There were plenty of upsets a few days ago, so now I'm just cheering for the underdog, whichever team that may be.  It is just so exciting!

We participated in our first Republican Primary Caucus a few weeks ago.  I'm pretty into current events and watch way too much news, so I have a candidate and political view that's for sure.  It was interesting to caucus and participate as a citizen.  I was selected to be a delegate (about 60 people showed up at our neighborhood caucus and we have 8 delegates) at the Spokane County Caucus in April!!  Yoo hoo!  I figure if I'm going to be "into" this election cycle I might as well be involved.  After all, at some point all my opinions and clever repertoire is just noise unless I act.  FYI, I'm supporting Romney wholeheartedly, but basically my position is ABO--Anybody But Obama.  I believe this election will be a referendum on Obama and I just hope and pray people will recognize the destructive path his administration is on.  We need to save our country and get back to individual responsibility, liberty and freedom.  (Sorry for the soapbox, but hey, it's my blog!)

And for the best news of all, Brittney and Stuart are having a BOY!!   Let's just say that this Grandma has been busy with a few projects for this little guy.  It's hard already to not pick up something from the baby department every time I'm in a store.  We are so thrilled for them and can't wait to welcome him in July. 

We are looking forward to seeing the family in a few weeks when we go to Utah for General Conference.  Until then, I'll stay out of the rain.   Back to you soon!