Random happy things:
1: Chase working at Felt Lighting:
It took awhile for Chase to get going with a job after he got home - he had the trip to California with his sisters and then just sort of got stuck hunting and wondering where to work. Then he got a call from some dear neighbors who own Felt Lighting and offered him an interview. He now works there just a few afternoons a week, and it's been great for him to learn some new skills and show off his mission-developed people skills as he helps customers. One delightful customer visit was from a dear former principal of our elementary school, Deb. That was a treat to get these photos. I love Deb. She's just lovely.
2: Learning about the importance of Emergency T Shirts:
These are not flattering photos of me. But I will always giggle looking at them because there was a day this fall where I made the horrible mistake of wearing a sweater to work, forgetting that the colder it is outside, the warmer the hospital is going to be. I was so miserable. It was then that my office mate Becca taught me the principle of having an emergency shirt in your work drawer at all times. She dug through a donation box and found a t shirt for me and it saved my life that day. I could have kissed her. She was also in need of an "ES," having also worn a sweater. We shared many knowing glances at each other in our ridiculous shirts. My new Toy Story shirt now sits clean and ready for action in my office drawer. It reminds Troy and me of the time, 20 years ago, when somehow I ended up at Bear Lake without a t-shirt and had to purchase one from the KOA shop, proudly stating that I was the "Camp Cutie."
3: People coming to Relief Society Activities:
It's been over a year now that I have been serving as the Relief Society activity leader in my ward - I try to put together fun activities for the women. It used to be a once a month endeavor but that was just too often for the sisters in our congregation. Now it's about every two months, and we still get very small turn-outs, sometimes as few as four people. Our congregation is shrinking as more people move away from the city, and life is busy for us all. It's been a little depressing actually to try to put together evenings that might draw women out of their homes to gather together and ending up with so few people. But our November activity was the best-attended for quite some time. We taught a knitting project and a crochet project, and a lot of people came. It was so lovely to just sit in a circle and work together and talk. Hopefully we can find some similar activities in the upcoming year.
4: My first ever quilt auction:
Our good friend and neighbor Jennifer was in charge of a whole table of places at a fundraiser/quilt show benefitting Primary Children's Hospital, and she invited several couples to attend. I had never been to this show before, and it was quite a sight, to see dozens upon dozens of beautiful quilts and watch them all go up for auction. I was in awe of the auctioneer and the excitement of the people bidding on the quilts. What was really fun was that the auctioneer and his father, who was there helping, were the family members of a really sweet man who used to live in our neighborhood and was a very good friend. I couldn't take my eyes off of him as he got the crowd excited and encouraged bids and called out the bidders. What a sight. We did not bid on any quilts but I sure took a lot of photos as inspiration for future projects.
Romney's Nicholas's dad is a baker. And he sent us bread. Isn't it lovely? No story nor much to say, just had to post these pictures of his beautiful bread.
6: Emma plays the violin and fall arrives:
Emma had a violin recital in November. She didn't feel particularly good about the performance, but I thought she did beautifully. And it was fun to walk outside on a cold November day with the trees turning colors and look at my adorable daughter.
7. Clonky Danish Shoes:
Troy found a shoe company called Duck Feet and talked me into getting a pair. He had to talk me into them not because I wasn't sure I like them, but because I LOVED them but they are not inexpensive shoes. They are the most expensive shoes I've ever owned. And when they first arrived I admit I was taken aback with how thick and heavy they were - it took me a while to get used to them, and I even felt a little like I was wearing clown shoes as I first was wearing them. But the more I wear them the more I love them. I love these shoes. I may have asked for a second pair for Christmas. And I get a lot of love for them, usually from older women like myself. Not a lot of the 20 year olds appreciate them, and I'm okay with that.
8: Drinks from Romney's friends:
Romney has the CUTEST group of friends. Two of them have worked or still work for Thirst, a soda shop in downtown Salt Lake. These sweet friends were out and about doing errands and texted to see if I needed a drink. Which I of course did! How fun to get a visit. I love them. And...they love me. Clearly.
9: Eggs!
Our chickens are not only old but just molted which meant no eggs at all. Finally we are getting a couple of eggs now and then. How refreshing to get eggs from our chickens.
10: Chase spending time with Ethan:
When Tate and Ethan opened their mission calls in September, It was only 6 weeks until Tate would be leaving. But it was months before Ethan would be leaving - it felt really far away. But as with all things, time just kept on marching along and before we knew it, it was time for Ethan to go. Chase and Ethan had a lot of fun while they were both home, and they went to the temple several times together. So cool that this is how they chose to spend their time together. Love these boys so much. Ethan is now in the Philippines, learning a new language and starting his new adventure. We love the Moores.
Okay, that's a long list of little happies!
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