Jeffrey is gone tonight

I have extra time because Jeffrey is in Utah and there is nobody to keep the bed warm. He always sleeps by the window and blocks the cold air, so tonight I'll have to close the window up tight. Little things make me grateful for companions, spouses, friends, sisters, and those who do the simple things that keep me comfortable and happy. I sure hope I can be a good friend. Good friends mean a lot to me and I hope they like me in their life just as much I like them! It is so nice to watch and learn from the enthusiasm of the talents of those I spend time with. Well, goodnight

A Wedding for a Friend

Jennifer Lambertson married Trent Wright on Saturday and I just knew where I'd find Laura - and I was right. If you are looking for good food, Laura knows how to do it!


She's still shy about having an actual photo but if I follow her on the run, I can usually get a shot or two and sometimes it doesn't turn out bad.


So it is sad when I cut off her face when she has a great expression and everything else is good!

I've Officailly Made It to Good Mom Status

Nathan paid me the ultimate compliment just before he left when he said he didn't know which meal was better - Thanksgiving or the ones before and after. Ahh music to my ears after the effort and planning!!!

"The Cat Came back the very next day......"

Our neighbors called and said our cat had insisted on coming into their house - odd, very odd as Sarabi is skittish and very shy. So Jeffrey went over and brought back the cat. One look in the light and I told him it wasn't ours. The neighbors said, no way could they keep it because of their dogs. Sooooo, after pictures and signs posted and waiting it seems we own another cat - well 3 month old kitten that apparently has been dropped off.

He really is a beguiling creature - maybe a little too much attention needed. The first few days he would sit on our laps, books, computers, and anywhere we were. We finally just put him out when it was warm.

but he always came back.

So now we're going to keep him. Michael named him Odysseus (Man of wiles).

Friends and Fear

Yesterday Rachel helped me get ready for a Pack Meeting at Diane Chambers house. While sweeping the walk their dogs came barreling out to greet her and 'help' her sweep and of course bring her a ball. As I was watching their antics I realized how much Rachel has changed in her confidence with large dogs.
I think Montana is some kind of mastiff - though a little dumb and loveable, and Chase is a friendly pit bull. To Rachel they were just dogs having fun. Just a year and a half ago that scenario wouldn't have happened. Diane was the one who encouraged us to get a dog and found a puppy for us to take care of when she found the black Lab Michael was looking for.
What a difference for my girl!
Aren't friends the best thing ever!

Hey I've noticed........

Last night at supper Jeffrey and the kids enjoyed the homemade pizza and Jeffrey said, "Hey I've noticed our meals have been really good lately." The reason for that is because I've been walking with Laura. I tend to do, or talk, or act a lot like the people I hang around with. It's been going on since Junior High. I pick up words, actions and thoughts of those around me and make it part of my life. Sometimes the effects fade over time and sometimes they stay with me. A few years ago I picked up 'hecka' from my teenagers but since they aren't here saying it anymore I haven't noticed myself saying it. But 'eh' from my mission seems to be a permanent fixture.
I like good food and the compliments that come with it. Hope it stays with me.

Michael assures me these taste good -

It has always been interesting to me how the interconnections and women you meet, get to know, learn to love, and play with have such a profound impact in our lives.
Little threads interwoven into a complex beautiful pattern in our character development.

So guess what?! I've learned to make some cookies without any gluten. I have a friend who can't have gluten (did you know oatmeal and wheat have gluten?) so when ever I make treats for all my visiting teaching ladies she couldn't have them. When I found she wasn't diabetic, I looked into recipes and went to the Harvest House for the ingredients - Presto! Now I can send her treats too!


I can't help but wonder how she takes the sacrament and how does she travel the mine field of church suppers and Relief Society luncheons. Tough always having to ask what is in something.