Okay, I'm Going to Do This...

It's a lot to do! That is, detailing some of our past 2 weeks' events.

First of all, Phillip came to visit. Didn't see him much, but that's ok. I know I already wrote about that, but just saying - that was an event! Then Megan and Brooks and kids, plus Kattie, came here to Idaho, to our house! They were here a couple of days before moving on to Brooks' family home and Melinda and Danny's home. Anya is sooo tiny! Her pictures don't convey this at all. And Audrey talks more, but in spurts. She'd forgotten about my legs, and that clearly made her withdraw some. Aiden was friendlier than ever, and not shy about liking us. Anya was friendly, too. All three kids were enjoying their vacation, that was finally HERE! Kattie seemed happy and more settled. More mature, which makes her more beautiful. She has funny stories about Mongolia, of course. If you know Kattie, you know that she would have stories! We went with Megan and Brooks to fly Aiden's birthday kite (from a year before). Even in zero wind, the dragon soared a little. The weather that evening was so perfect. The air was sweet and delicious. The grass was thick and soft. The sounds of young adults playing catch were distant enough, a pleasant backdrop to the kite-flying. The sight of Aiden and the girls running through the grass, with Anya wandering occasionally and Brooks gathering her in, was memorable. I will always have that circumstance to savor. Friday we met up with Melinda and Danny and Brooks and Megan, and Justin, Haley, Seth and Kattie, and saw Eclipse. I like it more than the second movie, but not as much as the first, because Rob Pattinson looked better in the first movie (I think they later muddled him up on purpose, to make the Jake rivalry believable), and the first movie was more romantic. There may have been lame moments, but there were great pieces in it too. Think of the ballgame, or when Bella visits the Cullens' home for the first time, or the dance at the end. Also, Victoria's smile in the last shot. That actress was great, even tho Dallas Bryce Howard was fine in the role, just not great. And Saturday, after spending the night at Mel and Danny's, we went to the morning parade. Many people threw candy my way, or even handed it right to me, since I was in a wheelchair and also looked retarded, with my big Dollar Tree, man-glasses (but sturdy!) and toothless smile. Now my purse is full of parade loot. Yay! Saturday afternoon we ate at M&D's, and Danny's folks came over to share our vittles. Yum! Mark made Philly steak sandwiches, and Megan made a great bean and corn salsa which I ate straight up. There was also Jell-O salad, my favorite kind. People spread to the back deck and yard, and Ben and Linda were there with Josh. Also, Haley was there with Hunter, with his dreamy blue eyes. It was great. That night, Dallin joined us at our reserved (by Danny and Justin, I think) spot by the river. Kattie was there, too, and lots of Haroldsen cousins. On the way, we saw and spoke to Brock and his family. He and his wife have a baby now! Mark had his usual cooler of soda pop and sandwiches, and the fireworks were better than ever. Great display of blistering light and color and sound! And last Wed., Megan joined us for book club. We discussed Three Cups of Tea, and Maria Hart was home on vacation with her family, so we had her there, too. It was a fun visit at Angie's home, and I was really tired by the end of the evening. It was the last I would see Megan and family, before they left Idaho. Boo hoo... Megan called me the next morning to say bye again. You know what? It won't be long till we get back together again, and Danny and Mel are going out there in a week or two. Time goes by, and we are always together again, one way or another. Hope I'm not forgetting anything. Mark found Jewel's papers, btw, in some of his own office stacks. Yay!!! So Ben and Linda and Josh came by Saturday a.m., on their way to Soda Springs, and picked them up. What a relief! Josh is always so bright and cute. I want to see and hug the grandkids every day! Oh, and Friday afternoon we went to see our last movie for a long while - Despicable Me. It was funny and touching. My favorite parts featured the littlest girl. She wad adorable! After this, we will wait to see most movies on Netflix. This a.m., I wrote an actual letter, and now I'm posting on my blog! Both are relatively rare occurrences, and I know I should do so more often... but don't hold your breath! Love you! xoxoxo PS I'll post some pictures later, so be sure to check and comment on them. :)