Happy Halloween

I was able to attend the Second Grade Halloween program for Joseph, a handsome you man that is the son of a dear friend. It has been a long time since I have attended a school program. Sitting there, laughing at cute knock-knock jokes brought me a lot of joy. I'm so blessed with such great friends with such cute kids.

I hope Michelle doesn't mind that I've posted this cute picture. Mahlia is adorable, Joseph was a "warlock" in his school program, and cute Jackson. I love this family!

Laurel turned 24 today...

But by this picture ya gotta wonder???

There is no Sneezing in Heaven...

Yes, I've just decided. Those that know me well, know that I am allergic to the world right now. Fall...itchie, watery eyes, drippy nose and wheezing as the lawns are mowed each Saturday morning.

Heaven will only be heaven so long as there are no allergies.

Elephants

My family all knows that I have a thing for elephants. It started when I was quite young. We took many trips to Como Park Zoo. I have in my possession a little white stone elephant my father bought for me as a young girl. I remember one especially fun trip to St. Louis, MO where we visited the zoo. I have visited zoos and elephants wherever we have traveled. Even Brian has given me an elephant that sits on my bed. So today when I was reading about the baby elephant at Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City, a part of me got excited. I'm pretty sure I'm driving to Hogle Zoo this weekend to see Christie's baby girl. One of my favorite scenes from Dumbo:

3:00 AM is Never a Good Time to be Awake at my Age...

Okay, Millie is up for adoption! Seriously, barking at NOTHING! I'm convinced that if someone really was trying to get into the house...we wouldn't be able to find her. I am SO NOT HAPPY with her right now. I have so much to do on Saturday and my beauty sleep isn't happening right now. I'm in trouble...well, or maybe those that live with me. I do not do well without sleep.

Fort Bridger Rendezvous

Millie and I had a little road trip today. We drove to Fort Bridger, Wyoming. Labor Day Weekend is the Fort Bridger Rendezvous. It only took a couple of hours to get there. Millie wasn't very excited about the trip today. It was more of a "seriously, are we there yet?" moment for her.

















Fortunately, we found my BYU co-worker, Rick, and were able to enjoy the Fort, Traders and do a whole lot of people watching. It really was very interesting and I found the items the Traders were selling of good quality and quite interesting. They were all very friendly and fun to visit with. Millie, as always had many admirers. Well, there were a few "look at the ears on that one" comments, but Millie handled it in her Diva way...totally ignoring them. She didn't bark or act up, but was mostly overwhelmed, I think by all the people and animals. She really wasn't too sure about the horses and preferred to be carried rather than walk with her leash.

All-in-all it was a fun little day trip...good for my soul. The drive was beautiful. Storms were moving through on my way home and there were some pretty dramatic views. I decided though that Wyoming should be nicknamed the "windmill" state.

Baby List...

I LOVE BABIES. I love hearing when someone is expecting. I love my little baby list. It is right by my phone at work. It reminds me to think of these special women in my life and send little prayers heavenward as they get closer to their "due date". The wonderful thing about working at BYU is that there is always someone to add to my baby list. I feel so blessed to have so many students that pass through our division working through school. I must admit it is hard when they leave and think they can get on with their lives after graduation. I miss them - it is truly selfish, I know. But through snail mail, email, blogging and facebook, I've been able to keep in touch. It is wonderful to watch little families grow! I'm even blessed to have some of these special little families allow me to be "grandma or auntie Cindy" - that is the BEST part. So thanks to all of you for your love and friendship. Thanks to those of you that let me share in your lives. I love my baby list!