HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Oh dad we'd be glad if we could come home

Glad as we can be;

Clap our hands and shout for joy,

Then climb up on your knee,

Put our arms around your neck,

Hug you tight like this,

Pat your cheeks, then give you what?

A great big kiss.

Good Things to Come

Carl shared this video with me tonight, and the only reaction I was able to give were tears from a soul that was touched by a very timely message of hope.

Many times, when it seems impossible to see beyond our seemingly hopeless circumstances, despair wins and we give up. However, as Elder Jeffrey Holland said,

"Don't you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead.

Some blessings come soon, some late, some don't come until heaven.

But for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.

It will be alright in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come."

I can not find words to add on to how Elder Holland promises blessings to those who endure to the end and keep the faith. Surely, the Lord knows the desires of our hearts...and in his due time, we shall receive the choicest blessings he has in store for us.

Our Niece's Baby Blessing

Today was our niece's baby blessing. Her dad gave her a beautiful blessing and it was a very touching moment at sacrament meeting. The whole Milbury family (with the exception of one who lives out in California) attended our ward today. Mom Maren and Dad Gary Dixon, Paul and Ligaya Kuiken, the Catubays, and the Hamptons were also there to witness the joyous occasion.

Mommy Jasmine and Baby Keana

After church, we all had a little get together at the Milbury's - and Keana had a good time. Good food and good friends always make a happy occasion. Jasmine's mom-in-law Pat and Scott's sister Jill made spaghetti, home-made bread-sticks, tossed green salad, and pineapple punch. Carl and I prepared the Lumpia and Mini Hotdogs for hors'oeuvres.

The Catubays, the Hamptons, and the newly wed Kuiken couple celebrating with Baby Keana

"FRESH" discovery

Carl and I just had dinner at Cafe Zupas in Draper. They serve gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Carl and I like to eat, but we like doing so not because we're gluttons but because we just have a passion for food - Carl likes good food and I like to cook. So anyway, we did enjoy our lovely dinner at Zupas. Who wouldn't enjoy a dinner out without spending a dime?

Yes, we spent zero dollars at Zupas! Carl used his frequent buyer points card (he had two) in exchange for our meal. If you want to know how Carl earned his points, ask Carl :) We really enjoyed our food. Carl had Lobster Bisque and Boston Crab Melt Panini while I had Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo and Shanghai Chicken Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing. For dessert, we had Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries.

Boston Crab Melt

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Anyway, we highly recommend Zupas. They only operate in Utah and they have seven locations in the state. They have really good soups and fresh greens for their salads! Eat healthy, Dine at Zupas!!!!