I friend just emailed me a link to a very inspirational slide show.
Check out the reflections of Christ link to see it.

The MS Walk was a great success!!! The kids all did so well walking, Shawn led the pack. The Wilkey Walkers raised over $1300!!! Thanks to all our friends and family!














Here we are at the World War II memorial


This is where Washington Crossed the Deleware.
It was so great to have Grandma and Grandpa with us the whole trip. We will cherish these memories forever.

A few pics of spring break

We loved our vacation. I could never tell on this blog ALL that happened. So here are the highlights.
Saturday:
MS Walk
Washington Crossing the Deleware park
Sunday:
Philidelphia
Amish Country
Monday:
Gettysburg
Tuesday:
White House Tour
Capitol Tour
Air and Space Museum
Natural History Museum
Wednesday:
The Monument side of the Mall
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Visit to some SUU Friends, the Hardings
Thursday:
Nate and kids went to the National Zoo while
Jen, Grandma and Grandpa went to the temple
Home
















Maybe someday Ryan will understand what we saw on this day.
















We ran into our great friends, the Leavitts when we were in Gettysburg. They were our friends in California and babysat our kids often. It was such a surprise to see them!















This picture isn't that great, but it was the kids' favorite part of our tours from Joyce Bennett, wife of Senator Bennett (Utah), and family friend.
She so generously took us on a tour of the White House and the Capitol Building. It was fun to walk past lines and go places only family of Senators are allowed. This little tram is how the Senators and Congressman get to and from the Capitol from their offices.

3 dollars and what/gallon?????

So the gas light was on for a while today and I finally got to the gas station to buy gas. This is the result! I thought I would have a heart attack. I have NEVER paid $70 to fill my car before. I hope it is a last, too.

I feel like I'm starting to come back from the dead. Friday night I started with the symptoms Shawn had last week. Only, I don't have strep! I think Shawn had this virus on top of his strep. That would explain why the antibiotics didn't seem to help like they normally do.
My friend, Jocelyn took my kids this afternoon to the park. Hence, why I am blogging. I should be tending to the volcano of laundry I have before it explodes, but why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?
Our trip to DC starts the day after tomorrow. I guess we'll have to make it work somehow.
I AM really excited to see my mom and dad and be on vacation with my family. Everything else is extra.

American Idol

So, a friend posted about American Idol and I have to say, I'm such a fan this season. Some seasons I'm either too busy or just not attached. THis year I have them recorded on my DVR so I can watch them even if I am busy. I've been exercising and watching them. I wish I was under 29!!! Not that I could win, but whenever I watch it I think of what songs I would sing- what an amazing chance it would be to be able to do that!! I'm a dreamer- so I'm waiting for American Idol 30s!!
I have a great photo of myself singing at an amuzement park in high school really belting it out. It's quite funny and I'd love to show it to Simon!!

Take the Quiz here!