Meanwhile, back at the ranch...

So I was able to visit home for about a week in April.  I ran around like crazy trying to see everyone I know and love, but it just didn't happen.  I had a blast though.  We celebrated Elmina's birthday the day I arrived.  (Yes, only Elmina's birthday.  For those who don't know, my sister and I share a birthday, but apparently I'm old and patient enough to wait to celebrate my birthday.) 

Doesn't she look happy?  Sadly, I couldn't get a picture at the right moment.

Herschel wanted to show off his pogo stick skills:

And Edith wanted to show off her bike riding skills:

Wednesday I went horse back riding with some friends from my old ward:

Duchess likes to smell hair...she does it to me all the time too.  Can't figure out why.  I'm pretty sure it's because my shampoo smells like freshly cut alfalfa or something.  

Sadly, it rained and we had to cut the party short.  

The rest of the trip was spent with friends and family and enjoying the cool Utah air.  It was sad to leave because I realized how much I miss from home.  But then, I realize that it's still snowing in Utah, and down here it's fabulous.