So long...

Well, it's been almost a month since I've posted. A lot has been going on. Our bathroom finally started coming through the ceiling and so we have been in demo and construction since November 17th. I had to postpone our annual cookie swap until this Sunday and put off a visit from the Gates since showering at the house meant wearing flip flops to the basement and cleaning yourself under the bizarre shower nozzel, no joke, in the middle of the ceiling. It's a very bizarre feeling to be scrubbing yourself clean while also taking inventory of your food storage.

But right before that on the 14th, Emily, baby Madelaine, Emily's friend Ali and I went down to Nashville to visit the Gates family (the Georgia Peaches blog) and attend Time Out For Women put on by Deseret Book with Julie and her friend Allison. We were able to go to both Friday night and Saturday meetings. And of course we went WAY OVER BOARD shopping in the mobile Deseret store. Ok, EMILY, went way over board I just stuck my toes in the water then quickly sat back down. But if I had had the means you know I would have been swimming with her. But I knew I was coming back to a mess that would probably have to be my Christmas and birthday present this year!



The Gates were wonderful hosts. My favorite parts were Sean waking up early to make us breakfast before our 7:30 am departure to the conference center and the girls performing their puppet/talent show Saturday night. They were darling!



Then came Thanksgiving and now finals and Christmas. We weren't able to go to New Jersey this year because of Phil's schedule but look forward to getting back on track next year. I'll be done with school next Wednesday and hopefully will be getting Christmas letters and cards out very soon.

Hope all is well, and I'll write more later! Love, Me xoxo