Friday: Day Date with Doug. Lunch at Chili's and Mission Impossible 4. OH MY! If you love action, sitting on the edge of your seat and looking at Tom for two hours, this is the movie for you! LOVED IT!
Friday evening, we went to Carol's for a "last time get-together" with Jamie and Ryan before they move to Seattle. It will be sad to see them go. SuperBowl Sunday came up several times because it's what we do together every winter. We will miss them!
Saturday, we finally got a little snow! A little! But it was enough to get out and take some pictures at about 7:30 in the morning. Beautiful morning. The temple is a perfect shot any time of year.
This home is one of my favorites in Logan. It is beautiful any time of year. As I was driving by, I got a chance to visit with the owner while he was shoveling his and a neighbor's walks. This quaint little street just feels like it should be somewhere in Europe. I drive through it often, just because it feels like stepping back in time. Love it! I've decided to take pictures every season of this home.
Saturday evening, we got together with Stott and Wendy to watch the Help. Stott hadn't seen it yet. I struggled with this movie the first time at the theater, but I love it more each time I watch it now. Beautiful story. We've come a long way baby!
Sunday, I substituted for Quayd's Sunday School teachers, who were out of town for the weekend. It was a fun opportunity because the lesson was the beginning of the Book of Mormon. I love the Book of Mormon! I love talking about it. I love teaching about it. The kids seemed to capture it. Fun stuff! Angela taught a "perfect" and much needed lesson in Relief Society, then, Stott and Wendy's oldest son was ordained to be a Priest. Miki is a crack-up. She just loves her Grampy!After church, we went to Carol's for dinner and a movie. Planet of the Apes. I'd joked that you couldn't buy my ticket and popcorn and pay me $20 to go and see this movie. But, it really wasn't at all what I thought it would be. I wouldn't buy it, but it's worth watching. The kids liked it. Dinner was great! But, most of all, time with Carol is always the best!
That's our weekend. Busy, busy, cold and lots of together time. That's what matters most.
I also wanted to make a correction. Mom had shared a recipe in December. When I made it, I'm certain that she forgot or something. BUT. Here's what I created on my own and they were a hit all weekend!
Nut Balls
1 cup Nutella
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix in large bowl until creamy and smooth. Chill. Roll into balls and then roll in chopped/ground pecans. Enjoy! (this recipe makes about 80 nut balls.)
Last year, at this time, I was going through every inch of my home, dejunking and doing my winter organizing. This year, I did it earlier in December, so I'm focusing on some other goals. I do love January.
This week: Decorating for a Stake Dinner for 240 people, studying my Relief Society lesson, preparing for an upcoming organizing class I'll be teaching, creating a few little projects, some sewing, some cooking and doing a little catch-up reading. And somewhere in there, probably a few games, lunches at Chili's and a little Pinterest. Life is good!
The more you know who you are and what you want,
the less you let things upset you.
Beautiful pictures of the temple and the house (so pretty!). I hope you tell us about the organizing class...
Posted by: Nicole | Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 06:41 PM
The nut balls are AWESOME!! They didn't survive long at our house. So thrilled to see that the recipe looks really rather simple:) I am excited about an organizing class! Will it organize my WHOLE life? I need it....details please!
Posted by: Trish A | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 10:08 AM
So "now" is the Stake dinner? My sunflowers are down....guess you don't want them now that it is finally winter! lol (and I love that house...I might have to paint it!)
Posted by: Marilyn | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I so wish I lived in your area. I would love to take some classes with you. I know you are an excellent teacher! Love the photos! Look forward to your upcoming posts! :-)
Posted by: Pamela K. | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 04:41 AM