Washburn Weekly: Spring Break in Twin Falls

Friday, April 14, 2023

Spring Break in Twin Falls

Look at this ginormous strawberry Hannah got to eat!

Date night with these two! We went bowling while Dad and the other two boys went to a movie.

Our last half of spring break we spent with Grandma and Grandpa in Twin Falls. We also got to see all of our cousins! We went swimming, played catch, went to the temple, had a cousin sleepover, broke open piñatas, played night games, had an Easter egg hunt, ate food, and went to church. It was an eventful weekend stuffed with lots of things to do. We had so much fun.

Charity received her endowments on April 8th. What an amazing experience that was to be there with her and my family in the Twin Falls temple. A memory I will never forget. I didn't want to take away from Charity's special day, but as we were doing our session I couldn't help but watch and think about Brad and what he must be feeling being in the temple without his wife. I could see it on his face-the hurt that he was feeling. While we were in the Celestial Room, looking over at him, he had tears in his eyes. I walked over to him and gave him a great big hug. He didn't let me go. I wanted to say something to him, but didn't know the right words that would give him comfort. I told him everything was going to be ok. I felt it. I knew it. Even if things take a while for him to get to his new normal he's going to be ok, and he will be with someone who loves him for who he is. We embraced for a couple minutes until Becky walked over and said she wanted in on it. So it was us girls and Brad. Then Joseph walked over and joined us. He said, "Four out of seven. That's not bad." I didn't know what he meant by that. It took me several minutes to realize he was referring to us siblings. And I thought, "No that's bad at all, but I so wish I had my three other brothers here with me." Soon Mom and Dad joined our group hug. It was such a special moment. So tender and loving and hope filled. I love the temple.

All the grandkids (minus Charity)

Valarie did an amazing job on her five piñatas. She put a ton of work into them, and the kids, young and old, had a great time snatching candy, dollar bills, gold dollar coins, half dollar coins, quarters, chic-fil-a gift cards, and other cool prizes. Lucas was smart and grabbed some money and cards, and then sold the chic-fil-a cards for a dollar a piece, so he came home with $8.

This boy cracks me up! This was a picture Savannah sent me while I was at the temple. She asked if Grayson needed to take a bath and I said yes, but he may not let you. I guess she was able to get him in!