Sunday, December 1, 2013

Thanksgiving

I had the best time in Utah. I left Friday morning at 5:15. It was raining in AZ...and didn't stop until it turned to snow just outside of St. George.... and then after that mountain pass it all stopped. It really wasn't too bad. Not heavy rain or snow--but after 8 hours of that and the wind I was glad to be out of it. Got to my brother's and we had a nice dinner.
Saturday was DruCon-- a day of playing games, eating good food, and enjoying friend and family (that's how my brother likes to celebrate his birthday!!! and I had a great time!) I even got a swag gift-- a box to throw dice in-- and it came in very handy! Why I didn't take pictures...I'm not sure. But-- I got to see my friend Anji,(and got to know her nice husband a little better! YAY!) Darlene took my niece McK driving (I never did--drat!) Another fun day.
Sunday--church with Darlene and then a drive to Bountiful to see Becky and her family. We had a great visit.
Monday--Got to see my friend Emily, got the BEST massaage ever. 90 min. of peace and remembering another reason I should go to UT more often! Then to Porter's Place for Drew's birthday dinner-- sasperilla and a buffalo burger YUM!


Tuesday-- More time with Becky and then to Orem to see Jeanette. Love her! And we went to see Suseendra. Worked with these lovely ladies when I was in college. Life long friends! Then to Cafe Rio to see Darlene, Missy and Julianne!!! I seriously had the best college roommates ever! I love that we just pick up where we left off. (SO SAD I didn't get a picture of us!)
Wednesday-- Went to the temple with my family. We got to start the work for my Grandma! It was a special moment seeing McK do the baptism and Mir doing the confirmation. Love the Temple! Love eternal families!


Then we went to Bruges for waffles and hot chocolate! YUMMY!!!! I love that place... and it wasn't as far as I thought it was (Sugar House-- had plenty of seating Anji)
Then, we went to see Catching Fire!
Take note of Miranda's hair and shirt!

We love movie popcorn!
Thursday-- Thanksgiving!!! Had a wonderful time with the James Family. Such yummy food-- and good times!
Clarissa and Darlene -- Their Mom made the cute turkey aprons!


Graeme loved his turkey leg!!!
Family! (note that is the James family on the wall behind us :)

They are growing up! Wish I saw them more...must work on that.

Friday: took the kids pictures. Watched the new version of Much Ado About Nothing (other than being in black and white I liked it) 

Miranda --12


Graeme-- 9


McKenna --15







Ah-- real laughing smiles!! my favorite!
And that brings us to Saturday-- another 11 hours of driving, but no rain/snow. I love Utah!!!! (well the people in it the most!)