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Hi Friends! So I've been working on my General Conference Gems post, where I list all my favorite quotes from conference, but it is taking me awhile.  So, to hold you over, I thought I would share some recent little things that have brought me great joy over the past little while.

First, my dad emailed me this comic strip this morning.  He said he thought I would appreciate it.  He knows me too well.  Oh the joys of being an introvert.


Second, I like to mention periodically on this blog about how the last time I went to England, my friend Talena and I stayed in Bamburgh castle and how it was the most amazing experience ever.  Well, this website lists castles, manor homes and other places of historical significance that you can stay in while on holiday.  Most of the places are in the UK, but there are a few in France and Italy as well.  Do you know how many hours of daydreaming this has brought me?!  I probably shouldn't say.  I do recommend listening to the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack while looking at all these different buildings.  It adds to the daydreaming.  Here are some of my favorites (and seriously, it was so hard to limit to just a few):


Clavell Tower, UK
La Célibataire, France 

Swarkeston Pavilion, UK

Coop House, UK

Clytha Castle, UK

Fish Court at Hampton Court Palace, UK
Lastly, today is my half birthday.  (I know I'm weird and actually remember these sort of things.)  I celebrated by eating donuts for breakfast, which gave me a sugar headache, but whatever.  I don't actually expect anyone to take notice of my half birthday, because that seems a bit presumptuous.  It's just something funny I do. However, that husband of mine sent me this, as seen below.  Such a sweet, funny man, he is.




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  1. grammawoodNovember 6, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    You two are such a cute couple. I don't think David would ever remember my half birthday, and neither would I. But I just counted and mine is 4 days before Danny's real birthday!
    So how much do those castles run? Sounds like a great place to spend our holiday!

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