Friday night dinner and games night

Tonight we had My folk, Amy's Folks, and two 13 year-old kids from China over for dinner. Slow roasted BBQ ribs, steamed vegetables, and baked potatoes - followed by home made strawberry ice cream. We learned we could serve 6 people comfortably and 2 more if we could get more folding chairs. We also were a little saddened to learn that these two young men didn't know what texting, Wii or bowling are. We taught what we could tonight.

Healer of the Month Award Celebrating

 

I got an award at work today. I'm healer of the month for July. Amy asked me what I wanted to do to celebrate and I chose what any good married man would want - a hike and a photo shoot. So we took the tripod and went up to the hills above Port Costa. Amy and I practiced gazing off into the distance. Then we went a little further and watched the moon rise above Martinez. Great Celebration for an unexpected award.

Pink Lemonade Cupcakes

Tonight Amy and I went to the 2nd Wednesday night class: Provident Living. An aspiring pastry chef brought these really good cupcakes that she made from scratch. Amy had1/2 of one. I had 2 1/2.

I misplaced my camera on Sunday so there are no pictures for Monday and Tuesday. Monday we went and saw our friends Robin and Jerry get their patriarchal blessings. Tuesday we hung out as a couple at the apartment.

One of my Heroes

We were at the in-laws when my brother-in-law stopped by. He's on rotations this weekend, but still managed to stop by and say hi.

The start to Amy's avocado farm

 Amy has decided she wants to become an avocado farmer. Some day we will have a field but for now we have a glass in kitchen.

The Grandeur of Boats

Living near the Delta, and crossing the Delta every day for work, I see a lot of boats every week. Tonight, Amy and I walked (4 miles) the Benicia Bridge and during our walk I saw this beautiful girl. I have a bad habit of creating adventurous stories in my head when I see these boats. I'm sure their jobs are rather normal, but I imagine wondrous experiences in the life of the sailors on these boats.

After the walk, we were driving home when I got pulled over. I had a headlight out on the truck (it happened Monday night). I managed to talk myself out of the fix-it ticket thus keeping my record clean of 100% no tickets.   

We get to Teach!!!!

Starting this month, every first Wednesday of the month, Amy and I get to teach a class for the YSA ward. We are teaching "Teachings of our modern day Prophets. I'm so excited. Amy is so-so excited. I had this class when I was living in Beaverton and have wanted to teach it ever since. Now we get to. I'm so excited! For those wanting to follow along - it's Institute Manual 333