Date Night and Crazy Hair!

Back in February, Todd and I had the opportunity to attend a Leadership Conference for stake presidents and their wives.  It took place in the Conference Center downtown and was part of the celebration of  RootsTech.  There was food, a "fireside," and a concert by the Tabernacle Choir.  

It was so amazing!

The first hour of the evening was a buffet-style open house.  There were other stake presidents throughout the valley, many area 70's, and even a couple of The Quorum of the Twelve apostles (and their wives).  We saw Elder Oaks and his wife walking around and mingling with others.  We tried to position ourselves so we would be right in his "path," but every time we moved, it backfired on us, and Elder Oaks ended up going a different way.  Bummer!

Right before the "fireside" part of the evening, I stopped in at the ladies room and I ran into Elder Oaks' wife as I was coming out of the stall!  I wasn't sure what to say, or if I should say anything at all, but I decided to go up to her and tell her how pretty I thought she was. (And it's true...she's beautiful!)  She was very gracious and complimented me on my shirt! (Sweet!)  When I came out of the bathroom, I practically ran into Elder Oaks standing there with Todd.  He reached out and shook my hand!  A few seconds later he said, "I hope my wife hurries...I've got to be on the stand in a few minutes."  I blurted out, "She's almost done." (What was I saying?  She's almost done going to the bathroom?  Poor Todd!  He turned a pasty white. HA!)  

Anyway, it didn't seem to bother Elder Oaks, but Todd and I definitely got a HUGE laugh out of it on the way home.  You never know what is going to come out of my mouth! But it made me think about how husbands are always waiting for their wives, no matter who you are...Such a true statement and fact! :)  And hilarious! 

Here is a picture of us before the Tabernacle Choir concert started.  We were on the 7th row from the very front...in the middle section! (What?)  

I don't know why my head looks so "freakishly" big! HA!

We even got to sit in "Reserved" seating!  Crazy, huh?

The fireside was amazing.  Several General Authorities spoke...Elder Cook, Elder Ballard, Elder Renlund, and Elder Foster (a member of the Seventy). And Elder Oaks presided.

After the "fireside" we all moved into the Conference Center auditorium to see a concert by the Tabernacle Concert and a descendant of Rogers and Hammerstein, Oscar "Andy" Hammerstein 111.
Both he and the choir were amazing!

And one more picture...(Can you say "big head?")

It was a really great evening and we had such a wonderful time together.  It was a privilege to be able to be in the company of so many of the church leaders.  They are amazing people and the spirit was strong as we listened to their messages.  It was definitely an evening of great memories.  I'm so grateful that we were able to attend.  

FUN DATE NIGHT! 

Moving on, these next couple of pictures are of Jacob after he woke up one day.  His hair was so messed up!  It totally made me laugh...I had to take a picture.

This is what I call "Extreme Bedhead."

    

Seriously!  Those pictures were not staged!  Hilarious, right? :)
I love my boys!