Grateful Sunday

Stephanie and me, before the fireside last Wednesday evening.

This week was so very fun! I am so grateful for all of the wonderfulness that happened. I am thankful that:

• Stephanie was able to fly in to visit. Discount airlines are the best! She was able to fly round trip from Mesa to DFW for $97. This is a great price, made even greater by the fact that all she brought was a purse (they charge for carry ons, and other incidentals, like seats). Sure, she had to fly overnight both times, but without kids, this is doable. And so we shall be doing it again. We will be taking advantage of this offer often, I hope! We had such a great time: eating out, sitting around, shopping, laughing. I love you, Steph!
• Stephanie and Christian Nielson were able to come speak to my ward (and some others) last week. It was such a blessing to hear from them and to feel the spirit they brought with them. They are such examples of faith and happy endurance. I am so grateful for their safety and their willingness to come share their story with us.
• Miles had a great week at Rangers camp. I will post some photos tomorrow. He had so much fun being a baseball dude every day!
• Neal was able to go to girls' camp as a Priesthood leader. I am thankful that he is a good man who does what he is asked to do and happily serves.
• it rained this week. Hoping it keeps up for the rest of the summer.
• my friend, Jill, for coming to my aid after I volunteered to do a spreadsheet for a local charity and then realized I am really bad at making spreadsheets. Thanks, Jill!
• Audrey and Parker have a week of camp ahead. Parker has Cub Scout Day Camp and Audrey has a pretty intense horseback riding camp. (They were bums last week while Miles was busy.) Miles and I will be laying low; maybe we'll set up a playdate or two.