We got a letter from Mikey yesterday. Yes, miracles do happen. It was the second (and, presumably, last letter he'll send from his mission). I was especially jealous of his pictures (I'd scan them in if were a whiz); but the first one was of him inside a tiger cage, sitting along side two very large tigers (supposedly, they drug up animals there quite a bit??). The other pic is of ancient temples in Ayuthaya, which he took while riding on the back of an elephant.
I mean no wonder the kid can't find the time to pick up a pen! If I had adventures like that at my back door, no one would be hearing from me either. Actually, that's not true...I love to rub cool stuff like that in. When I go to Thailand, you'll all know it...
Our Williamson friends have moved back into town and all the world seems right again. If you've noticed mine and Dave's permasmiles, you now know why. It's nice to have friends that make your stomach hurt: both from laughing, and from eating too much crab. Last night at dinner with them, I neglected to say anything when our waiter refilled my water. Lucky me, I was promptly reminded by Kate to "say thank you to the man, Mom." I was just slightly embarrassed. But thank you, Kate, good manners are a must!
On Saturday we went shopping in spite of the lovely snow storm. We first went to Cactus and Tropicals; kind of a cool nursery to check out. We got ourselves a small, topiary tree. It's nice because they'll plant it for you with some moss and such for an extra $7 bucks.
Next, we hit Trolley Square. We hadn't been there since November, and were happy to see the new, larger Pottery Barn...it's worth a visit, even if you don't buy anything. We had a 10% off discount and bought some new pillows for our front room couches. They change the whole look of the room; something I've been very happy with.
Also on Saturday, we finally made it up to the new Corner Bakery on Foothill. Happy memories from Pasadena came rushing back to me. Good food, even better desserts. And the great news is...they're building another one at Fashion Place.
On Sunday I substituted as a Relief Society teacher. All went well. Truth be told...I had alterior motives for doing it. Here's how I figure: the next time they're looking to FILL the position, my name will quickly come to their mind; thus, removing me from the scouting organization. Don't get me wrong...scouts rules; but I think it's important to keep that ball a movin'.
Yes, the new Pottery Barn is nice, but I'm really bitter that Trolley closed their Banana Republic. It was so nice to swing in there just for a BR visit without having to deal with the parking and walking and cold of Gateway. The Trolley BR was so much more convenient!! RIP. It will be missed.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the Corner Bakery here as much as Matt and I did. I've taken various members of my family and they don't seem as impressed.
We need to hit that Bakery for sure. I have done nothing but crave fort nightly the Kneaders sugar cookies and that damn royal icing! Addictive chemicals I tell you! We too are glad to be back and in the presence of you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe met with the Bishop last night, thought for sure we would get a calling. Nope, just a 15 min. chat but they did bring up Scouts...Ah!!!!
Careful what you wish for. They just called me as Relief Society President. No joke. Talk about keeping the ball moving...
ReplyDeleteIt seems like you've been in scouts for years. Why don't they release you already?!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Mikey is coming home! So cool. I do not think I would ever leave if i was him!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! I love my little niece.
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