There
have been a few notable events since we returned from New York mid May. After
having just been with the NY Gibbs, it was great to be able to visit with
Chelsea who was in Provo on a break from school. We and the Colvers ordered
take-away from the Bombay House. What is left of the Dinner Group went to the
Brazilian restaurant/bakery for dinner. The feijoada was delicious and their
desserts are spectacular. Since Katy no longer works full time, we have been
working on her London scrapbook from when she visited after her mission. It's a
fun creative exercise that we both enjoy. On a recent morning walk with Uncle,
I photographed Quad Seven at Wymount Terrace where we lived when Emily was
born. It will be torn down shortly to make way for a new BYU laundry and
service building. The current version of which will be torn down to make space
for the MTC expansion -- that's what "hastening" looks like on the
ground. Katy did family dinner here on Sunday and I got all inspired to make
Marks and Spencer's Chocolate Chunk Shortbread Cookies.
Yesterday
was Memorial Day and the family gathered here before proceeding to the cemetery
where we did the usual drill. I was the only representative of my generation
and it was thought that a solo photo was in order. To my delight, several
suggested a selfie (Oxford Dictionary's word of the year, btw). It was so bright that I
couldn't see anything in the phone screen, so Katy Kathryn staged it for me. It was
all splendid. Speaking of KK, she arranged a lovely tribute for Uncle Tony
shown below. Unlike most Memorial Days, everyone went their separate ways for
lunch and then met again in the evening for a special fête for Maria Magdelena,
who will soon be a high-school graduate.
Chelsea and KBT
The Ostergars at the Sweet Spot Brazilian Bakery
Coxinha and feijoada
Seminary graduation -- she liked seminary as much as her aunties
Scrappers
Wymount Terrace Quad 7, building B on the right
Building B, soon to be a huge heap of rubble
Good ol' 7B 421
Marks and Sparks
The real thing from our 2012 trip to London
The whole group (less Amy who took this photo)
The great grandchildren
I know, right?
And here one sees just how it was done
In the bright sun, the dam@#d screen is useless
Gathered at Uncle Tony's grave
"It was the ham:" a special remembrance by Katy Kathryn
This handsome woman graduates tomorrow
This is that same woman last evening at her party
Ringers, Millie, and Mabes Mobley
ETE, Colton, KBT, KKTC, DEC
Pippy at the kids' table
Tomorrow is Madi's graduation, so there will be more. But that's all for now.
OXO
D.
