Sunny 9 for 2005 November 28

Things have been really crazy and busy here. Thanksgiving break was way fun to have so many visitors. Lily really enjoyed playing with her cousins and their 'new to her' toys. She definitely is starting to look like a little girl and less and less like a baby now. She learned the word 'soft' in the car today repeating after me while I was trying to teach her not to rip out the dog's hair in her 'touch and feel' book. This is a really important milestone to grasp that concept b/c she loves to pull my hair all the time. She has been getting better at it though.

While David, Ashley- David's girlfriend, Julie, and Michelle were in town David treated the family to the best BBQ I have ever had! It is called Salt Lick and it is in Driftwood, TX. It took us a little over an hour to get there, but it was worth every mile. I have to say they have the best BBQ west of the Atlantic Ocean.

Aaron and I had to give a talk in church yesterday. I am just glad that it is over for at least a year and not have to worry about being caught alone in the hall with a member of the bishopric. I am loath to accepting talks, but I always do. The most heart melting thing happened though while I spoke. Aaron's parents were watching her while we were on the stand, and of course I could hear Lily from all the way up there. When I got up to speak, just a little bit into my talk I looked up and I could hear Lily bawling and I saw her in the aisle crying for me with her arm stretched out for me, and her other arm being held back by Sherry trying to catch her before she got further up the aisle. It was very darling and flattering. Come to think of it, when we had to give talks in Utah and Joe and Louise had her, she saw me too and started crying so Joe had to take her out. It is kinda strange b/c usually she doesn't care; she's like 'seeya mom' in public places but just when I give talks she freaks out. I bet she just wants to play with the cool microphone.

For the first time ever, I went shopping at 6 AM the day after Thanksgiving. I usually go shopping the day after but not at 6 AM. All the sister-in-laws and Sherry went and we were out for a long time. I think we got home at like 2 PM. I have most of my Christmas shopping done. Well, I had it all done, until I found out that I bought Aaron's dad something that he already has 2 of. So I didn't get much of the sale bargains, but enjoyed being around for the company.

Well, back to cleaning up my disastrous house.