Beijing

For church today we had a stake conference broadcast, where we were able to hear from our own Chris Kurtz from the stake presidency and some general authorities (including thoughts from Elder Runland, who's talk about basic doctrines and context for commandments was great!). It was a good spiritual feeding as Chris and I traded off taking Riley out in the hall to get a short nap and some food before the journey to the east bay to see Melissa and her family. Melissa's daughter, Carrie, and her family were visiting from China, and a family gathering was called in order to see them before their departure back home to Beijing.

Remember the interview Chris had with the company in Beijing? Well, Carrie's family and the man who interviewed Chris are in the same ward in Bejing, so we would be really close to their family if we ended up taking that job! Small world! Even in China! :)

It was a fun afternoon, packed with delicious appetizers and gripping conversations with many folks, especially the explanations of living in China. They were very honest about the pros and cons of living in Beijing, and after what they said, I felt more comfortable with the idea of living across the Pacific. Especially if we would be living close to them-they are such a fun, cute little family!

Riley was especially good for being back in the car after the traumatizing effects of last weekend. She did very well both on the rides to the chapel and to the east bay (with ample entertainment from Mom and Dad) then she slept the entire way home! So happy for this girl!

Then we were able to Skype with the M.s and D's, and found out the M's will be both visiting Utah soon (just missed them!) and then moving because they sold their house!!! And we learned that Elizabeth's bed head can greatly resemble a Donald Trump hairdo.