Home Alone. . .

It was nice to have Celeste around for a few days before she flew off for Utah. She has really been a Jet Setter these last couple of months. Today Grandma Dobson turned 76 and tomorrow she goes in for an operation on her eye to keep it from going blind. Please keep her in your prayers. I called her this morning to wish her a happy birthday and she sounded really good.

Tonight Shaunda had a party for her at her house in Draper and Celeste was even able to make it. Sounds like she had a really good time with all the family and especially Jack; she also stopped and saw Grandma Mae (Lance and Erica's Dad (Ron's) Mom), Ron and his new wife. They are all planning on going to Rachel’s reception next weekend. It will be great to see them.

Last night we had a great ward temple trip with a new record of 18 people in attendance. Brother Warr from the 2nd Ward officiated our session and Sis Mathew was one of the women helpers. 16 of us went to dinner after at the 59 Diner (done a few ward youth temple trips there). Good friends and good food.

Today at church we focused on Pioneers and making our sacrifices in today’s world. Very fitting since next Sunday will be our ward conference and Pioneer day will be over. Got invited to our friends the Allens for dinner. It was Erins BD and so the Allens did the birthday scream (see video below.)

Uncle Lester’s cancer is back. Mary Nosack, my Mom’s best friend in the Canyon has breast cancer. Two months after quitting his job, Mike (Jessica’s husband) is still looking for a job.

And now for some good news, Jared landed a job in Pleasant Grove with his old IT company. Jen is pregnant with #2 and things are looking good for February. Amber landed a job in a clothing store (they are living in SLC in the heights above a bike shop in an apartment).