It's been awhile since I made my last post so I guess that I should get everyone caught up on what is happening in our lives. First...
The Draper Temple Dedication
Gary, Jenna and I were priviledged to attend the dedication of the Draper Temple. It is a very beautiful temple and it was so cool to be able to participate in that. When the Nauvoo temple was re-dedicated, Jenna had just been baptized and it was her first one. She loved it! Last night brought memories back to her of that event in her life. She even wrote down her feelings on a page and I scrapbooked for her. I should have done that last night as well, but maybe it's still not too late to have that memory preserved. I'll have her do it tonight!
Scrapbook USA Expo !
Okay! To be perfectly honest, this is a photo from last year. But you couldn't tell except that the wristband was another color. I wore my favorite comfy clothes and we had a ball. My friend, Mel, that I work with, came with her Mom and the 3 of us had a blast. I wasn't feeling very well, so I didn't bring a lot to scrap. I just enjoyed shopping and laughing with them and then, of course, our traditional lunch at Crown Burger... Yummm. We had such a great time and I have now restocked my scrapbook room with the essentials that I will need for yet another 6 months of RS Scrapbook class and my own personal scrappin. I also got a killer deal on my Christmas gifts! Yes, Christmas!
Flight Plans
So, we finally have Jared's flight plans. Yes... Ladies and Gentlemen... He is leaving to go to Switzerland on Monday, March 30th. He will fly to Chicago and then have a 7 hour layover there. He stated that he will fly through the night to England and then take a .... and I quote... " A puddle jumper over to Geneva! I know that he is so excited to have this finally become a reality. He said that the MTC has felt like one long EFY trip that never ends! He's excited and I get to talk to him. How awesome will that be... My birthday is a couple of days after he leaves so I am grateful for a chance to get to talk to my baby boy. What a wonderful birthday gift that I will remember forever, I'm sure.
8 more... ( or less ! )
Okay... so 8 more... or actually 8 less. Inches we are talking here. Off of Jenna's hair. She cut her hair 8 more inches. I couldn't get my phone to work to take a picture in the Salon but I will post one soon. She didn't have to go to school today for teacher work day so I let her sleep in and she didn't want to get up and do her hair I am sure for my blog photo. It's very cute. It's below her shoulders and she has side bangs. She looks darling with her top braces off... Oh ! I don't think that I've mentioned that either. What a slacker I am! Jenna got her top braces off and she is lovin life! Her smile is very beautiful... I'm envious of that for sure. She is just beautiful... not that I have any prejudice. And Man ! Is she a Twilight Junkie. She has watched that dang movie about 15 times since she got it on Saturday. She loves Edward and I even brought her back..Essence of Twilight from the Expo. She has loved that too. I'll post a photo of her sporting her new new and her new smile wearing her Edward Shirt. She'll be in 7th heaven !
Plus 30 years!
So, for your 30th anniversary, Pearls are the big thing. We just celebrated our 30th a few days ago, and we decided to break tradition. I have been aching for a new dining room table and chairs and I am now the proud owner of a beautiful set. I will post some pics as I've told a couple of people and they want to see. Also, count me as the spoiled gal that I am, but I have also wanted a pub table and chairs for our family room downstairs. Yes.... I was lucky enough to have that too. Now, before you start feeling sorry for Gary.... I asked him what he wanted. Nothing was the normal and expected answer.. right? Well, it just so happened that our old television set decided to depart company from us. I really am not a tv watcher except for a few things, but Gary loves it. So... we went TV shopping and Gary picked out a 52" television. It looks so nice downstairs. He told Jared that I got this for him and Jared freaked! He even 'swore' in French! "Que Le Fetch???" What the fetch! I just laughed. Anyway, I have my precious pearls in my jewelry box, and my beautiful dining room ( and Pub table set ), but my real jewel is my hubby... I love him so much ! He's one of the most amazing guys that I have ever met and I am lucky to be married to my best friend.
Until next post my friends
All my love
Colleen
