Short and sweet

Jared's home ;) for a bit, anyway, and we have spring break next week!  So, the days Jared isn't working we will be camping and hiking in lovely [during the day- it's downright creepy at night, though] Goblin Valley.  Today we loaded up on our camping supplies, and Jared double-checked all the equipment.  He's also cutting some firewood for us to take, since Goblin Valley is a state park, and there isn't much wood there anyway.  I am so excited, but I keep debating what to pack,  and wondering how many pairs of underwear I really need.  Because a ball of yarn is approximately the same size as my wadded up underclothes, and I really think the yarn will be more useful...

Also, is it wise to attempt to knit while hiking? 

I have actually knit while driving. [Nobody else was with me to stop me, though.  Or make fun of me, either.]  I was at an overly long stop light, and my knitting was right there, on top of my purse, and I got a whole row done!  I did put it down before attempting to steer.  But this brings me to another random point.  Jared and I both like to drive when we go on trips.  Sometimes we end up racing to the car and fighting over who gets into the driver's seat at rest stops, which is a lot more amusing for the other people watching us.  Anyway, I have realized that I would rather knit than drive, which [along with the discovery of audio books] has made a significant contribution to the peace- and safety- of our recent car trips. 

So. Gratitude List:
* All the snow that fell over Easter weekend has melted.  The grass is thinking about growing, and my daffodils are blooming.
* Jared is home. 
* Jared left his jacket in our bedroom, and I wore it :) because it smells like him.
* Walker got his 7th grade registration papers the other day.  Yes, he's growing up quickly.
* Oh, and Walker also brought home a report card: highest grade was an A, lowest was an A-.  I am so proud of him!
* Morgen got a great report card, and she also got a perfect attendance certificate for this past term!
* Hyrum also earned perfect attendance for this past term, and his report card was excellent.  Well, except for his handwriting.  That needs some work... :)
* I finished my last art class on Wednesday.  I'm sad to be done, but I already volunteered to teach next year, so I'm looking forward to that!
* Camping!  I know it's dirty, and we'll all smell funny when we get home, but I am excited for this trip. :)
* Wonderful spiritual messages from the prophet and other church leaders during our General Conference last week. 
* Watching my daughter take her lizard outside for some sun :)
* Family
* God