Manti Pageant

Yesterday I watched an old episode of Jon and Kate plus Eight. They were all so nice! Jon and Kate were both so cute with the kids, and each other. The kids were so sweet, helping Kate with picking up the house, and things. It just breaks my heart to see what reality TV can do a family. I really do wish them well.
I recently came across an amazing blog, therhouse. It's about a couple who have adopted 2 children, and their story. If you're looking for an inspirational blog, read it.
Last night, our ward went down to Manti for the Manti Pageant! I hadn't been for a few years, and it was a lot of fun. Our ward went down in two shifts, one at 3:30, and one at 5. Kyle drove, and we went down at 3:30. In our car it was me, Kyle, Richard, Alyssa and Angel. We had fun on the drive down, and got to Manti around 5:15. We hung out with our bishopric and their families, and other ward members. Kyle and I checked out the Craft Fair, and went for a walk along Manti's Main Street. There is a certain charm about small town Utah, and I love it. The 5:00 shift showed up, and we ate pizza, and just chatted and played games. The pageant started at 9:30, and went until about 11:15. For anyone who hasn't gone, I recommend it! There is just such a strong spirit, as you're sitting on temple grounds, watching the story of the "Mormon Miracle" unfold, with the temple as a backdrop. My favorite part is (and always has been) the very end, when Robert dies and his wife Mary comes for him all in white, then the angels start doing their thing, and the temple lights up. It brings me to tears every time. Families are Forever! That is such an important part of our religion, and it makes me so joyful to know that.
I'm ending my third week of of unemployment. It has been so nice to be able to relax, the first time in a very long time. Next week I'm going to start looking more seriously for a job, but for now, I'm enjoying the freedom.