A Day in the Life...

 I really am humble- no, really- so I feel a bit sheepish for posting about this. But, I want to remember some things, and I like words, so here it is.  Tim and I spoke in church yesterday together. He only agreed because they let him go first. He's certain that the last time we spoke together I only spoke 5 minutes and left him with 30. I definitely don't remember it like that.  So we spoke, and he went first and he did such a great job!! I asked him all week what things he was going to talk about and he was all secrecy about it, in large part to annoy me, which it did. So when I finally heard it, I was reminded of all the things I love about him- that he pretends not to care about stuff, but he actually quite deeply cares, and that the gospel is rooted deep in his blood, and he's real about it. He was funny, loving, honest, and, man, says what he believes. I knew he'd say good things- he doesn't talk a lot, but when he does, people listen. In fact, all week long I

 This past Friday we went to the zoo with my sister and her kids, and every other child in two counties who are on spring break... It was very crowded. But fun! And then on Saturday, Jack got baptized! I can't believe he's eight!! One of my sister's greatest talents is vision. Vision in a lot of ways. She really can take any situation, or place, or thing, and put it to life with the vision she has for it. It. Really is a gift. It also manifests itself when she hosts gatherings, as you can see! She's kinda amazing.

 A month ago, we were doing this: Velocicoaster But we're having fun this week too. It's spring break. I took Tuesday off and we spent the day shopping and going swimming. We went to Provo bakery and the girls got donuts. We also checked out a bookstore in Provo, which Copper fell in love with. Copper requested homemade pizza on the barbecue, which is always a hit. We also went for a long walk in the sunshine! Tomorrow we go to the zoo!

Borrowed my sister's food strainer to see if I liked it.  Liked it a lot, so I found a used one for $20.  It was in Cedar City, so I asked a co-worker to pick it up for me and deliver it when she came to Provo next.  Only had to wait two days, and paid her in bread instead of gas, so it's a win.  We trekked to Rowley's Red Barn in Santaquin for cheap produce and have been making applesauce and salsa.  I went there for the produce...the girls went there for the ice cream and treats... I got pretty excited about a little wagon to carry all your stuff   😁 and that Honey Crisp apples were a little over a dollar a pound, and so were peppers... It's not canned, so good thing everyone eats it up in a flash... Homemade applesauce is amazingly good, and the strainer I bought makes it so no peeling or coring needed. Super easy and super fast! Took the girls to Classic Skating for their free elementary school sponsored night.  Kota drove with her other half, Olivia, and they all