Disneyland Memories

Disneyland is only a memory now, but it sure was fun in its own grueling way. It beguiles you away from your sane thoughts of breaking up your visits with relaxing afternoons at the motel and the pool and heading back for a nice, cool evening of rides and fireworks. You just can't leave, there are too many fun things to do. All were troopers as we made the most of our 3-day park hopper passes. We did find time to enjoy the pool, though. We learned a few things, like you don't have to use your 3-day pass consecutively-- you can take up to 13 days to use it from the time you make your first visit. So, next time, we will maybe rest a day in between the first two days and go back on another day. Kelli had wanted to see some California beaches and we did not have time--so next time, a day relaxing at the beach in between some of the Disneyland visits.

For now we will just savour the memory of our special time together.

Growing Garden

The garden has been doing very well this year, thanks to perfect weather. We've had a nice mixture of sun and rain. We have already been eating the lettuce and the radishes. It's a start for us--the garden boxes have been so great. I weed a little each morning--it takes less than 5 minutes. Now the ground and the weeding, that is another story--that takes a long time with a hoe, but I planted pumpkins on the ground. Our one watermelon sprout got beat down in a rainstorm and never survived. The next one has sprouted, so we will see. I like getting out in the early morning and taking care of it. Rosie likes to go out, too. A big bird flew low over us yesterday and she ran after it a long time.

Last Day of Seminary

This has been the best year of seminary teaching yet. I haved loved each person in each class I have taught and this year the class was extra fun with 13 girls and 13 boys. They each brought their own spirit into the class. They got up early, and were steadfast. Amazing people!

We ended with an auction and light breakfast. It was great and the kids were so sweet and appreciative to me. The only thing bad: I was exhausted, because I went with Nancy downtown and to a concert the night before. I got home at midnight. We went to Powell's bookstore, to Whole Foods for limeade (my favorite thing) , and to dinner at Rose's deli near Lloyd Center. Then we went to see Il Divo. Once again, they were unbelievably good. Their show is so well produced. The stage design, and the blocking (where they were to be physically each moment on the stage) made it so that everyone got to see each of them sing up close. The attention to detail was outtanding. It made it that much easier to enjoy the fantastic singing. I hear they are referring to their sound, which is unique, as "Ropera". A combination of rock and opera. You have to be there, as at the opera, to fully appreciate it.