As Sisters in... Alaska

Today was women's conference for our stake.

It started out with a workout choice of a 5k or a Zumba class.  I did the 5k.  I walked...I didn't run this one...(I'm trying to be good to my plantar fasciitis plagued foot, so it will be good to me...summer's coming!!)

The 5k started at 7 a.m.  So much for sleeping in!

Elizabeth, Cherie, and Lindsay...my awesome walking buddies!

We went into town along the bike path.  It's a really nice path!

I didn't know this sign was there...there used to be a giant pile of snow in front of it and all we could see was the top wing of the eagle.  It's a whole new world here without the snow!

Lindsay and I thought this was awesome...  Too bad garage sales here don't start before 9, we totally could've stopped along the way!

After the 5k, we ate breakfast at the church and then the conference began.  This year's theme was "Choosing the better part."

We had choices of classes (x3) to attend.  I went to Alaska Recreation, Treasuring the Scriptures, and Growing Vegetables/Fruit In Alaska.  (I wish I could've gone to all the classes offered...but I couldn't.  Sad!)

The first class made me want to leave right then and start exploring!  There's so much to do here!  A lady made a comment during the class that there was a Groupon going on for the musk ox farm in Palmer...And I totally bought it.  (Thanks to the ever-so-handy Groupon app!)   We will take Luke's parents there when they come to visit in July.  I also told my sister about it, and she got one to use in June when she and my parents visit.  (I have a feeling you will be reading a lot about the musk ox farm..so get ready!)

The second class was really good too!  The teacher talked about using your scriptures as a Liahona in our lives...because as it says in Alma 37:44-

"...it is as easy to give heed to the word of Chirst, which will point to you a straight course to eternal bliss, as it was for our fathers to give heed to this compass, which would point unto them a straight course to the promised land."

The third class confirmed that gardening in Alaska isn't for the faint of heart...and if all else fails, plant rhubarb.  It grows really well here, I guess.

After the classes we had lunch.  We have a Maung branch in our stake, and some of the members did dances for us.  And all the women from the branch wore their native costumes during the conference.  It was really cool!

I hope you all had a great day too!

Oh.  And I love this song.  Just thought you should know...