Released...and fun day today

It's been a few days since I posted, so I thought I should update on what has been going on. This weekend was pretty emotional. We had our Primary Program yesterday, and right before the program, our Presidency was released. We knew it was coming, but it was bittersweet. Thankfully the program went great, and I was so proud of our little kids. I've worked with them for 2 1/2 years, so I've watched them grow up, and have loved getting to know their little personalities. They did so well, and made me teary eyed. My favorite was the last song, "Called to Serve," where we had them wave flags from various countries. They were so excited, and watching all those little kids with flags made me cry--thinking that in not too many years, many of these little ones will be serving missions.

After the program, we had them watch a little picture video that my secretary Malia made, and gave them popcorn, then took pictures of them with their flags, and pictures of our Presidency.

It was a nice way to go out, but I will sure miss this calling. I have loved it so much, and have especially loved working with my Presidency. Thanks to them for all they did to help me.

Today was great! Karla came up to visit me at work with the kids, and we had a great time. I took them down to the COB cafeteria to eat lunch, and they were so good. They helped carry the trays, and were really quiet while they ate. I forgot to get a picture of them there. Then they came up to my office to see where I worked, and got to meet some of my co-workers. Here they are at my desk:

Then I showed them that from the office down the hall, you can see the temple through the window (you can just barely see it in this picture, because of the lighting, but it is very visible in real life). Dannan must have heard us talking about it, because while I was turned the other way, she ran into the office and said, "Temple!" Thankfully no one was in the office at the time. I thought that was darling.

After we visited my office, we walked around the garden area in front of the Church Office Building, and took pictures in front of the temple. The boys and Dannan really liked the little river that runs through there.

We walked over to Temple Square, and the gate to the temple was open, so I told them they could go touch the temple, and talked to them about how sacred it is, and told them about how much sacrifice it took to build it. Then we got some pictures on the steps, and walked around Temple Square a little bit longer, until I had to get back to work. It was so fun to have them come up and visit me, and I loved being at Temple Square with them. I loved going when I was young, so it was fun to share it with my niece and nephews. Thanks for bringing them up, Karla!

One other thing--if you want an inspiring story, check out this link, which I got from the blog I talked about in my last post (I have a link to her blog on the right--C jane enjoy it). This is a news story that was written about her sister and brother in law who were in the plane crash. It sure made me cry! There is also a video next to the story that is very inspiring as well: http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2008/10/26/20081026sisters1026a1.html

Okay, that's enough for now. I'll post again soon.