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Another Weekend Has Come and Gone...

Last weekend was another jammed packed weekend of fun.  I suppose I could do updates of my actual weeks, but those aren't nearly as exciting, in my opinion.  Anyway, last weekend...

Friday

We went out to dinner with our wonderful friends, Rachel and Joey.  Rachel and I were once roommates, which was a beautiful time.  We went out for Thai food and I learned that the spicy scale differs from each restaurant.  Medium spicy at the last restaurant we went to was just right.  Medium spicy at this particular restaurant was scorching hot.  I went through 4 glasses of water.  However, other than that, we had fun visiting and laughing.

After dinner, being the thrilling people we are, Danny and I went to the grocery store.  It was needed.

Saturday

We got up on the early side to go to our nephew's baptism.  The cute, hilarious red head who I call General J on this blog.  It was a sweet event and J was super excited.  I was honored that I was asked to lead the music, even with a mistake or two.  Memorable moments: J and his friend singing a duet together.  They sang out so loud and clear, I was so proud.  Also, during one of the prayers, my three year old nephew B. Anu, chanted that he needed to go potty.  He just so happened to be sitting on my lap at the time, so I was a little nervous.  Fun times.  We gathered for lunch afterwards.  It was a fabulous, family time.

The rest of the day was filled with chores.  I even tried out my green thumb and planted a few flowers in our little flower bed.  We will see how long they survive.

Sunday 

First, church, where we were asked to substitute in Primary.  We taught the 5-6 year old kids.  They were a bit of a handful, but we had fun.  We played our favorite game, the compliment game, where you toss around a stuffed animal and compliment the person you throw it to.  The kids seemed to like it.  They were very good at complimenting each other's ties and shoes.

After church, meetings, more meetings.  Then a quick video chat with Danny's brother and his family. I put up a few decorations in the backyard and we had a dessert night to celebrate Danny's graduation!  Danny didn't want to walk at commencement, but I felt like we should still have some type of celebration.  Here are a few pics from the get together.

Congratulations Danny!  So proud of you!
Danny and Joel being entertained by Master M.
Bec and the baby boys.
Family!
Coolest. Grandpa. Ever.
Darling.
Yay for friends!
Mary and her fam!
Thanks for coming everyone!

Comments

  1. Wish we could have been there to help celebrate. We're proud of you, Danny! Congratulations!

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  2. So good to have another Ute! Way to go!

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