News Scraps

Here are Krista and her friend Mariah at the ballet when we went to see Cinderella with the Relief Society. It was probably the most successful Enrichment activity of the year. I took the girls out to lunch before the ballet. And then later that night our family went to Temple Square where we heard Tyler's friend Alexander play with the Utah Youth Symphony. Dad would have really enjoyed the concert - they are excellent!
Here is Mike lounging on the couch with his broken finger. He hasn't said much about it lately, but I don't think that the little piece of bone will ever actually reattach. I have no idea, however, and Mike's not talking. By the way - he and Tyler gave talks in church on Sunday. Neither of them toldus girls that they had been asked, so Tyler wasn't prepared and I was just surprised to see Mike on the stand. I thought he was preparing for aPriesthood lesson.
Here is a picture of an eyeball-shaped bag the I found on the Internet. After I made my own, complete with blood vessels, Mike took it to work to show off. I will probably give it away at the office White Elephant exchange next year. I am working on a blue-eyed version now - slightly larger, with a sturdier rim and longer blood vessel ties.
ANd here is our goofy kitten. In the evening she will let my lay her on her back and scratch her belly. Then she will fall asleep in this position for a bit. Sometimes she will even let someone else scratch her, but she's a momma's kitty. Heks and Spelen are getting along very well now. They like to groom each other.

Pier Family on Deck

Bob, Lisa and all of the kids came over the next Sunday night. We got to eat Belgian waffles again - since we're using a real Belgian recipe, they are extra yummy! Both families get out of church at 2 and the Pier kids showed up pretty soon after that. It was nice just to hang out and not feel like we had to entertain each other. I don't think Bob and Lisa read much of their books, however they did try.

The kids have decided that if I am going to amke them sit for pictures that they are going to be as goofy as possible.

The Elders come calling

Craig came to town a day early so that he could go to Tyler's school and talk to his calculus class. Craig's sister Marilyn was also coming through on her way to Hawaii (flight attendant for Delta), so we all went to dinner at Settebello. Yumm! The rest of the crew arrived the next day.





We took the sleds to Sugar House Park and the kids, Craig and Mike had a great time sliding down the hill by the pond. Colin tried using some cardboard, but the sleds were definitely much better.



Krista, Corrina and I stayed home on Sunday while the rest of the group went skiing. The elders also received their yearly eye exam.
Sunday night we had Belgian waffles for dinner - our waffle iron died at the last second, but we rushed to Sur La Table and snatched a new one qickly, so dinner wasn't ruined.