New friends

I've read Elliott's sisters' blogs for a few years (this one and this one) and when one of them mentioned their brother was moving to Boston, I asked her for their email and sent them my documents with fun things to do in New England and added them to my Bostonfamilyfun list.  And then I invited them over for dinner.  They just left and they are a delightful family.  I rattled off lots of ideas of fun things to do and enjoyed getting to know them.  Their kids are awesome.  I hope to see them again soon; I told them I'd save them a spot along the Charles River on the 4th of July.

Dare Dream Do

I won a copy of Whitney Johnson's book a few weeks ago on the Boston Mamas blog.  As I skimmed through it I noticed that a good majority of the personal stories are by women who are my friends.  Tonight I heard Whitney speak at the Concord School of Philosophy (next to the Orchard House) in Concord.  I enjoyed the Q&A almost as much as hearing her speak tonight.

Michael's Cottages -- ONE NIGHT FREE!

Any friend of Ellen Patton's is a friend of ours.  This card entitles you to a third night FREE in June or September (Sunday through Thursday availability with this offer) at Michael's in Brewster.  Come join us on Cape Cod.

--Michael

I'm definitely going back to Michael's this summer.

Let me know if you want one of these cards and I'll get it to you!  

Sweet Emmett

I took Thai food to Emmett's mom and dad and aunt and uncle tonight.  When I got there Emmett was drinking milk out of the smallest milk carton I've ever seen, holding on to his lion, and watching Pooh.  He's such a nice little guy.

Growing up

On Sunday Soren's mom was holding him and he looked like he had doubled in size!  The good news is he's growing like a weed.  The bad news is he's moving to California.  I'll miss watching him grow up.

R.S. Closing Social

Tonight was our R.S. Closing Social (even though we don't "close") and "bon voyage" gathering for the women that are moving from the ward this summer.  The weather was beautiful, the food was delicious (pulled pork sandwiches, salads, watermelon and cupcakes), the decorations were perfect, and it was great to be with all these wonderful women.

Emmett's cousin Tyson

Sister's sweet bump

My favorite photo of Emmett today

Emmett rides in a fire truck

Firefighter Brian made special arrangements for Emmett to ride in a fire truck today!  It was fun to be with a bunch of LaPierres and share this special day with Emmett (and take over 400 photos).  He liked the flashing red lights, toy fire truck and otter pops the best!

Memorial Day

Arlington National Cemetery - photo taken May 4, 2012.

My RS moment

I wasn't really a fan of sitting in front in Relief Society (since I'm the RSP).  But I remember my friend Julie, a former RSP, saying that when you sit in front you can see all the women and how nice that was (so I do it).

There is a lovely woman in our ward who joined the church last summer.  She's solid and strong and a dear friend.  She is vision impaired and uses braille scriptures, lesson manuals and hymnbooks.  When we started singing the opening song in Relief Society today I noticed she didn't have her hymnbooks (two large notebooks) so I got them out of the closet for her.  During the closing song I looked over and she was singing and smiling and I was filled with the spirit watching her.  Towards the end of the song she closed the notebook and sang the last few lines:

I'll go where you want me to go, dear Lord
Over mountain or plain or sea;
I'll say what you want me to say, dear Lord;
I'll be what you want me to be.

As soon as the closing prayer was said, I went right over to her as she was putting her hymnbooks in the closet and told her how touched I was watching her sing, especially at the end of the song.  I was crying and bumbling over my words and she reached out and hugged me and said, "I'm so happy."

Good friends going home

Wonderful missionaries

The Jorgensens are Temple missionaries who are nearing their time to return to Washington State.  They gave fantastic talks today.  Word on the street is they'll be back.

Perfect dinner plans

You go to Kelly's at Revere Beach when it's 82 degrees at 9:00pm and you're looking for somewhere to have dinner.  This bag is a "large" order of onion rings.

The only downside to the evening was the parking ticket.  Who knew you couldn't park along Revere Beach Blvd. after 10:00pm (and who knew to look at the sign?!?).

Wilson Farms

Busy day.  Errands, antiquing, hanging out with good friends.  A quick stop at Wilson Farms to get some flowers (more gerbera daisies).  These patriotic flowers caught my eye.

Carolyn's bump