Since so much has happened since I last posted about life in these parts, I figured it would be best to start {around} where I left off. For history-keeping-things-in-chronological-order's sake.
The Billats came to visit over their Spring Break back on March 7th.
It turned out to be quite an eventful day with a {bomb} threat at the high school (you can read more about it here.) It also happened to be Stake Conference weekend, AND we had youth baptisms at the temple scheduled Friday evening (Bill, Shi and Mar), so we were sorta booked with a bunch of church stuff.
It was great to see them! It kind of felt like they would say at any moment, "Well, we'd better head back home (across the street)." Lauren caught herself saying, "I wonder who's at our house?" when she looked out our front window at the crazy flame-decaled PT Cruiser in front of her {old} house. Too bad that car lives there now.
On Friday a few families met up at the Food Court at the local mall to visit. Those who attended the 5pm baptism session stopped by on their way home (the girls had packed some casual wear to change into).
(Can you tell that they made a stop at Sephora? All those red lips!)
I only snapped these two phone pics. What was I thinking?
After springing forward one hour and Stake Conference on Sunday, the kids played in the pond.
Ahhh, the simple joys of ice and water.
They found a dead fish among the ice. I didn't come look. Yuck.
And we finally got Jeff to play a game of Aggravation.
I believe he is actually smiling. See? It's not so bad.
Most of the Billat clan - sans Rebecca - headed up to the mountains to ski on Monday and Tuesday.
Rebecca and I lunched and napped on Monday. I love company!
Tuesday evening the graduating Laurels (+ Chey's mom Doreen) tied Cheyenne's quilt, which I had put together prior to the Billat's arrival. In one day. I've done a lot of mad piecing lately.
The Billats patiently waited for the activity to wrap up so they could get to bed. They planned to leave early the next morning (2am? 4am?) for their long (16 hours? 18 hours?) drive home to TX.
I told them I don't make a trek like that unless I'm staying for a good 10 days or so. Makes the long drive worth it. Maybe next time they will stay longer. And maybe we won't have so darn many church meetings and activities to attend.
And if I have enough notice I won't schedule a full day at the salon - so sorry!
I promise, we can be more entertaining!!
It was great to see them! It kind of felt like they would say at any moment, "Well, we'd better head back home (across the street)." Lauren caught herself saying, "I wonder who's at our house?" when she looked out our front window at the crazy flame-decaled PT Cruiser in front of her {old} house. Too bad that car lives there now.
On Friday a few families met up at the Food Court at the local mall to visit. Those who attended the 5pm baptism session stopped by on their way home (the girls had packed some casual wear to change into).
I only snapped these two phone pics. What was I thinking?
After springing forward one hour and Stake Conference on Sunday, the kids played in the pond.
Ahhh, the simple joys of ice and water.
And we finally got Jeff to play a game of Aggravation.
Most of the Billat clan - sans Rebecca - headed up to the mountains to ski on Monday and Tuesday.
Rebecca and I lunched and napped on Monday. I love company!
Tuesday evening the graduating Laurels (+ Chey's mom Doreen) tied Cheyenne's quilt, which I had put together prior to the Billat's arrival. In one day. I've done a lot of mad piecing lately.
I told them I don't make a trek like that unless I'm staying for a good 10 days or so. Makes the long drive worth it. Maybe next time they will stay longer. And maybe we won't have so darn many church meetings and activities to attend.
And if I have enough notice I won't schedule a full day at the salon - so sorry!
I promise, we can be more entertaining!!
Next up:
Spring Break Adventures.
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