Engagement

 Erin got engaged, December 21st, to Sam Powell. 

This is a picture of them at a ritzy New Year's Eve Party. 

It turned out they were the youngest ones there by 25 years. 

My brain is filled with dresses, flowers, caterers, cakes, ribbons, center pieces, etc. It is going to be fun!

Erin wants something simple. We thought this was good inspiration.

Link to Audrey - recent happenings

http://audreyishoney.blogspot.com/

Thanksgiving link

www.lovielee.blogspot.com

Halloween link

audreyishoney.blogspot.com

Everybody in school and age discrimination

Well, I have four children attending college, one in middle school, one husband teaching college, one daughter-in-law teaching middle school, and guess what?  I go to school too. I don't wear a backpack though and I still have my surgical boots on my feet.

I noticed that if I don't sit down beside someone in my classes, NO ONE will sit beside me.  I usually am in the class a few minutes before it starts and even in a large FULL class there are empty seats on both sides. 

I am careful to shower!  I brush my teeth and comb my hair!  I was thinking it was the surgical boots.  In discussion with Konrad he says I am irrelevant to the college crowd.  They are there to obtain their education or hook up with a date/spouse.  I have nothing to offer them.  Should I get a cool backpack and some Tom's shoes?  I started moving to a new seat everyday to see if I can't trick someone into sitting by me.  NOPE.  A girl actually moved when I sat down beside her.  :(  

Well, besides feeling like a contagious germ, I am enjoying my classes.  It is fun to be on campus with Audrey, Erin and Dad.  Always a funny experience to share together.

Erin's Home! and Viewer Discretion Advised

Well, FIRST I need to mention that our daughter, Erin, returned from her mission to Rochester, New York. Konrad and I were lucky enough to go and spend a few days with her in Palmyra and visit the church sites. It was so wonderful to have her show us where she has been teaching for 18 months. It is also so great to have her home.

NOW, if you are still reading this BEWARE. Tara asked for a picture of my toe.

VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED . . . .

Do you think if I paint my toenails bright yellow it will disguise the large pin? I never wear yellow because it makes my skin look so bad. HAHAHA.

Double fun and naniamo bars

On Friday I had surgery on my left foot and surgery on my right foot. Yes, I have matching surgical sandals that I wear to bed. I have worn out my knees trying to go anywhere in the house. I finally got my slippers and wore them on my knees.
No. I don't have any pictures. You would pass out if you saw my feet. Frankenstein stitches. Today I got some crutches and tried not to fall down the stairs. Almost did. My upper arms are really getting toned up. I have a large yellow ball pin sticking out of one toe. I keep looking at it and wondering if I can use it in my sewing kit later. I get to look forward to my surgeon pulling out the pin in about 4 weeks. Listen for the scream, you will probably hear it.

Karen brought naniamo bars on Sunday. I think I ate 6 of them IN MY BED. Now I have naniamo bar crumbs everywhere. I don't even care, they were fantastic.