Couple Stuff

Last night we got together with the Chandlers and the Hardings and had a great time. It fun a fun "couples". After having Greg's yummy homemade pizza, each person was required to pick a song for their spouse along with share a personal poem. Sound silly? It wasn't - it actually turned out really cool. Everyone came through, and we all had a good laugh. Oh, did I mention most of the poems weren't too serious.

The only thing we didn't have enough time for was the hot tub. Hopefully next time!

Our Good Friends

"There's a miracle of friendship

that dwells within the heart,

And you don't know how it happens

or where it gets its start...

But the happiness it brings you

always gives a special lift

And you realize that Friendship

is God's most perfect gift."

-Jean Kyler McManus

Monthly Game Night with Old Friends

We used to be so good about getting together for game night. It was a ritual. Every month we'd get together a for a late night playing games - Boggle, Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride, Scattegories, Pit...you name it.
Sadly too much time goes in between our visits now. I miss my old friends from our ward in Provo. They moved from Provo to Mapleton, and we moved from Provo to Pleasant Grove - totally opposite directions.
We have to work a lot harder now to get together. We have to deliberately set time aside. With everyone busy in their own lives, neighborhoods, families, and callings, it's sometimes hard to find a time that works for everyone.
Regardless of how much time falls between our get-togethers though, I always look forward to seeing them. It's like old times when we do get together - and very rarely do we call it quits before 1 a.m. With lots of Diet Pepsi and Dr. Pepper (not to mention endless amounts of candy), we find the energy to stay up later than our ever-getting older bodies thought possible.

Always the Jokester

So when did it start? Good question. I have pictures going back a year or two, and he wasn't always "this" way. December was the first time I noticed that he started "posing" for the camera. Now catching a good pic of Sara and Colby is near impossible. Of course Sara always looks radiant, but now Colby saves his "special faces" for my camera. I figured since he's now made a habit of it, I'd share his top photos with all of you to witness. This is our dear and mental friend Colby Allen. We all love him so.

Making Pizza with Daddy

I am so thankful that Greg is in Young Mens. Several months ago he went to Mutual with the boys, and our neighbor taught the teenage boys how to make homemade pizza. Greg liked it so much he asked for the recipe.






The first time he made it for me I was skeptical. The last time he cooked for me he tried making mac and cheese without milk. He thought water would work (using his "trust me" voice), and it was the most disgusting batch of mac and cheese I'd ever tasted. Anyway, the pizza looked descent, so I thought I'd give it a try. It was so good.




Now there's no going back. It's hands-down our favorite pizza. It just takes a little extra time. Last night we decided to make it for dinner for my mom, dad, and sister who are in town. Dakota was more than eager to assist Daddy in any way possible. He then helped me with the toppings. The finished product was delicious. He didn't let anyone down!