Sunday, March 1, 2009

Omaha with Michael (Hughie) Jordan

Just returned from a visit in Omaha. Who knew I would find new NBA talent in a Village Green kitchen? Not only new talent, but one who absolutely loves to see himself on the big (no) little screen. I want to say Hughie watched this little film clip 50 times (no hyperbole here.) Loved visiting with Becca and Devin. Loved spending time with Baby Papa Hugh. Loved eating Batayaki and miso soup...homemade of course. Loved seeing the penguin exhibit at the Omaha Zoo. They have their own little "March of the Penguins" going on there. They even have the male Imperial incubating the eggs. I kid you not, they do not move. (I know the photo is fuzzy, but they do have to glass in the Antarctica environment.) Really loved visiting the Winter Quarters Visitor Center and the Kanesville Tabernacle. Kanesville is the site of the sustaining of Brigham Young as the prophet of the Church. This took place three years after the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith. Brigham had already traveled to Salt Lake, pronounced "This is the Place" and then hurried back to Iowa to help out the rest of the Saints. If you ever get to Omaha, prepare to be inspired as you learn of the Mormon pioneer and all that they suffered and endured. They were amazing. Thanks Becca and Devin for such a fun time.And now---presenting the new slam dunk king!