Apparently,


the prophet showed up at my kids' school last week to watch the 6th grade play.

Remarkable.

I admit: there are some aspects of living in Utah that just can't be beat.

Comments

abby said…
that has me all excited!
March 23, 2009 11:29 PM
amyraye said…
awesome. gave me chills.
March 24, 2009 12:15 AM
Courtney said…
does he have a grandchild there or something?
March 24, 2009 4:31 AM
Anonymous said…
whoa! I drove by your kids' school last week. AG
March 24, 2009 9:09 AM
Sarah said…
what? that's cool!
March 24, 2009 9:25 AM
Emily said…
Courtney, yeah, I just found out that his son's family lives in our neighborhood and grandson goes to the school.
March 24, 2009 3:44 PM
Didi said…
Awesome Emily! Did any of your kids get to see him?
March 24, 2009 5:42 PM
abby said…
is it the son that is a geography professor at byu? who i never took a class from but wish i did?
March 24, 2009 10:41 PM
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