Paying Tribute

I've heard that it's made national news but in case you haven't heard, four Oakland Police Officers were shot and killed last weekend.

Today their services were held at Oracle Arena in Oakland.

As I drove to meet my mom and sister for lunch, I was able to listen to the service. The words spoken were sweet. I then returned to the coverage on my drive back home. Friends and family members of the officers were sharing their stories. The tears began to flow at my end. And they continued to flow as I watched on the television, the flags being presented to the victims families. What a sacred experience.

As I dropped the mail off at the post office, I noticed the flag on First Street was at half-staff, to honor the men that had lose their lives in the line of duty.

I didn't know any of them, had never heard of them before this tragedy, but I am grateful for their service. I am also grateful for all of the men and women who put their lives at risk on a daily basis for my safety.

One Heck Of A Night

We went to bed at

Kimberly started

so she went to sleep on theShe woke up at
to find LaVor getting the

She asked him what he was doing?

He said calling the
because the dog next door was

After almost an hour and a half of hearing the dog

we heard someone say
It was the neighbors
who had heard the dog
at his house...a block away.

The dog stopped
and we were able to go to
LaVor in bed and Kimberly on the
because she was still

The End.

I wish I was Homeward Bound

She's coming home and I couldn't be more thrilled.

Secret Sisters

Our Relief Society has put on a fun little activity this week. We've been assigned a secret sister and have to do things for her at least 4 times from 3/13-3/19.

When I got home from work on Friday, I found these...


She must have done some investigative work to find out that tulips are my favorite.

No Need To Fear

As I was preparing for my YW lesson tonight, I ran across this talk by President Hinckley. Although it was given over 7 years ago, I know his words still apply to us today. How grateful I am for his faith, obedience and his great example.


Such a cute old man.

Tyne's Design

Wedding cake...done.
Hands...dry.
Kitchen...clean.
LaVor...best husband ever.
Kimberly...exhausted.

4 hours of sleep will do that to you.


At least they're not bleeding at the moment.

Birthday Weekend

Friday night:

• Dinner with friends @ Texas Roadhouse. Thanks Jason, John, Becky & Jared for celebrating with us!
• Back at our house for cake & gifts
• Fell asleep on our couch

Saturday:

• Wake up & open presents
• Bum around until 3:00
• Drive to SF
• Check into hotel
• Walk around Union Square (and later find out that your sister was in the same area at the same time)
• Go back to hotel & get ready
• Arrive @ Bobo's way too early
• Sit @ bar, drink Shirley Temples, listen to Boston native tell us his story of being arrested earlier that day, try to figure out 10 body parts that only have 3 letters
• Get seated and enjoy wonderful dinner
• Go back to hotel
• Sleep

Sunday:

• Wake up to crying baby in the next room
• Go downstairs for breakfast, look at menu, get up, leave and go to Mel's diner because we ended up both eating for the cost of 1 continental breakfast
• Arrive back @ hotel to find angry customer, swearing up a storm due to tax on valet parking. By the way, nice Ed Hardy shirt. It made you look extra tough.
• Tell the front desk clerk we accidentally broke a glass, she tells us it's no extra charge
• Happily check out because there's no charge for the broken glass
• Drive home
• Take a nap
• Go to LaVor's parents for dinner
• Celebrate birthday again
• Come home
• Go to bed