Brett was out of town again this week for 4 days. We sure do miss him while he's gone! I looked back through my phone and saw that I have a sum total of two pictures (at least the ones with people in them) for this week. S and I spent part of the week doing things to help family who were sick or needed a little something, visiting teaching, and doing lots of errands. We are feeling like we are getting back into the swing of things.
I had bought tickets a few months ago to go to Women's Conference. I have gone for at least the past 8 years. It is something I have really grown to look forward to. I had a bit of a problem with who was going to take care of S because Brett didn't get home until the end of the third day. My sister had offered, but was diagnosed pneumonia and there was no way I could do that to her (despite her insisting). I am SO grateful for a good friend who was willing to have S for an incredibly long day! It was such a kind thing for her to do, and such a great opportunity for me. I have gone with my mom most years. We always stay for the big service activity, dinner, and concert. This year we participated in helping to make 350,000+ meals for local people in need.
making meals
Saturday we spent time getting things from our home study list done. I think there are about 5-6 different items that she put on a punch list for us to complete to be able to have kids placed in our home. We officially have everything done with the exception of window well covers, which we have talked to a seller for and hope to have by next week.
We went out to dinner together Saturday. We opted for somewhere we hadn't been in a while, Red Robin. They have a pretty great kids menu (aka more than 3 items to choose from). After, we walked around the nearby shopping area. They had a popcorn store. S and I both have a weakness for popcorn. Brett...not so much, but he humors us. Looking at the prices there was no way I was paying for 2 kinds (even the smallest size), but we couldn't not get some with S there with us. We ended up letting her pick. It is super yummy, but not something we would splurge on on a regular basis.
so happy with her confetti popcorn
And, of course, our post wouldn't be complete without our weekly family picture!
her silly face
and our little family
