Let's Go Outback Tonight!

So, it all started many years ago with three friends and one infant. Outback was our original meeting place. We have now grown to five adults and five children. We have tried other places, but Outback and their cheese fries are our favorite. Our group was smaller than normal tonight, but our next dinner member was announced! Congratulations Michelle and Erick! I can't wait to meet your little one. I am grateful for wonderful friends and dinner traditions.

Sorry for the fuzzy picture. I guess our waitress is not a photographer for a reason ;)

Nativities

Here are a few of my nativities from my travels. The pictures don't do them justice. Stop by anytime to see them in person.

Argentina

Kenya

Masaai Nativity from Kenya

Love it next to Musimbi and Muli.

Keeping Warm

In an effort to get ready for the new year and to be a better blogger, I am going to TRY to add a new post every day of break. I will probably be catching up on adventures from the past.
So, here we go. Last night I got to spend time with the Engstrom crew. It was my second day in a row seeing them and a real treat. When they started to wind down a little Cami went to the door and started to cry. I picked her up and she actually let me hold her! I brought her to my chair and the other two decided to join us so we could all stay warm togther. I will admit that is was a little chilly. We stayed like this for a while when Mia decided to jump ship saying she was too hot. It left me with a draft :(

Maryann's Blog?

So, Maryann has always said that when she got her own computer she would start a blog. We all know Maryann now has a brand spanking new, top of the line computer. When I asked her where her blog was she said she is trying to decide what to name it. She needs help! Make a comment with your idea so she can get on with it. You know she checks our blogs more than we do :) Make is clever, witty, and oh so Maryann. BTW, she did not like my suggestion of Maryann's Mumblings :)

I promise Thanksgiving and the Grand Canyon are coming soon!

The Ghosts of Halloween Past

When I announced my retirement last year HERE I promised pictures, so here they are :) Happy Halloween '08
Maybe next year I can pull a Garth Brooks and come out of retirement :) Stay tuned!

Just click to enjoy an oldie, but goodie!

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/10/aunt-angels-halloween-dance-party.html

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/10/all-dressed-up-and-ready-to-party.html

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/10/just-goofing-around.html

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/10/thanks-for-cookies-aunt-diane.html

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/11/check-out-my-slide-show_4312.html

http://ru-world-wandering.blogspot.com/2007/11/party-time.html

Pumpkin Carving

We carved pumpkins at FHE tonight. This picture is for Joseph! I carved one and David carved the other. Can you guess where David works? :)

Happy 34th to Me!

My room mom organized a surprise for my birthday. She knew that my favorite chocolate was dove and so she sent in a basket and it quickly got filled with bag after bag of dove chocolate. Believe it or not I still have plenty of it left. I have even discovered that dove dark chocolate is good. I guess your tastes do change as you get older. The last student to arrive brought me the "big" bag. When he walked in I said "please tell me that bag is not full of chocolate?" He told me it was, but luckily it was not. Believe it or not, two weeks later that balloon is still flying high!

Maryann treated me to Longhorn for dinner. I got the three cheese and bacon-wrapped fillet. It was yummy! Here is a close-up.


My present to myself was extra special this year. I have a bad habit of doing more than one thing at once. I was shaving my legs when the phone rang. The call caused me to need to hurry and this was the result. Needless to say, I am not very happy and need to rethink this whole multi-tasking thing. Above is a few hours after it happened and below is two weeks later. I am hoping to not have a horrible scar. Maryann gave me money for my next pedicure. Heavens know I need it, but it will have to wait!