Julie's bridal shower

David's brother Josh and his sweetheart Julie finally got engaged! Bridal shower attendees were Patty (Josh's mom), Me (Josh's sister-in-law), Emmy, Kiley, Krystal, Karly and Danyelle (Josh's nieces), Trisha (Josh's sister), Laynee (Josh's great-niece) and Julie's aunt Kathy (not pictured).

Kiley and Danyelle

Karly

Krystale and Laynee

Tricia

Julie showing off the ring!

We made Julie a scrapbook filled with family memories.

We played a game called "How well do you know your groom?" Each memory of Josh she didn't know, she had to put a piece of bubble gum in her mouth. Needless to say, by the end, she could not blow a bubble!

This game was called "Dress the Bride". Julie dressed herself blind-folded and with hot pad gloves on. When she pulled out a bra, she said in an alarming voice, "Whose ARE these?" Julie was a good sport through it all.

Love at Home- Counsel From Our Prophet

"To you who are parents, I say, show love to your children. You know you love them, but make certain they know it as well. They are so precious. Let them know."

"Call upon our Heavenly Father for help as you care for their needs each day and as you deal with the challenges which inevitably come with parenthood. You need more than your own wisdom in rearing them."

"To you parents, express your love to your children. Pray for them that they may grow in faith and testimony. Pray that they may pursue lives of goodness and of service to others."

"What is most important almost always involves the people around us. Often we assume that they must know how much we love them. But we should never assume. We should let them know."

"May our families and homes be filled with love: love of each other, love of the gospel, love of our fellowmen, and love of our Savior. As a result, heaven will be a little closer here on earth."

-Thomas S. Monson