Weddings and Crazy Cat Ladies

Before I left for Peter's wedding this morning I spread out all my new fundraising bears. When I came home, Mario was in the midst of all of them. So cute. Pete and Kendra's wedding was beautiful--outside near Log Haven, then with a luncheon buffet in Log Haven. Their friend Ethan wrote an amazing poem that he sang. The vows they wrote to each other were precious, especially Kendra's. Marcie looked radiant (so did Jill), Ted looked great and Bonnie and Tom were the happiest parents around. I'm so thankful for the blessing in this family's life following Marcie and Chris's great sadness. I love the Hansens!! P.S. The pictures are in nowhere near the order I wanted them in. Oh well!

Henna

The other fun thing I did yesterday was get a henna tattoo. I think it turned out pretty well. And speaking of Henna, I am going to have my fundraising spa night September 26. Features: henna tattoos, temporary tattoos, pedicures, massages a la Caroline, yoga, aromatherapy, food, raffle items including new men's clothing from JC Penney and Chipotle burrito vouchers... Please put this on your calendars.

I Can't Freaking Wait

I bought Elena the cutest outfit at the Peach Days Festival in Brigham City today. I cannot wait to give it to her!!

Kids and kitty

Here's the promised first day of kindergarten photo of Ollie. Last night I babysat Paolo and Elena at my house. On the same day I took Ollie's picture, I was squeezing Lolo's cheeks to try to get a good shot of his one tooth, but last night he smiled the most natural smile to show off his tooth in all its glory. Elena was a doll last night. And of course, Mario cannot be left out.

I sold John Stockton

I sold John Stockton to a guy at the Farmer's Market. We haven't closed the transaction yet but I promised to save it for him. We'll finish the deal on Wednesday. Thanks to Heidi for helping me with bear sales! And thanks to Travis Tanner of Tanner Frames for framing John Stockton. And thanks to Trent Nelson, the photographer.

John Stockton Poster

I posted an ad on Craig's List about an email auction of the John Stockton Poster, and I'll be updating current bids here. There are no bids as of yet. All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

Silver Lake

I went up to Silver Lake with my Turkish friends and others for a nice walk and late lunch. I brought raspberries--they were a big hit! I was so excited when I saw that Hulya had made my favorite Turkish dessert, sekerpare. Actually there are 3 Hulyas. Imagine that! The one walking with her husband is Ayse, and the other women are Handan (sp) and Alexandra (from Russia). I haven't learned all their husbands' names yet. I hope to get to know them all a little more because they are so fun and delightful! They are havinga baby shower for Hulya 2 Thursday night so I'll have to see about that (it's Anthony's birthday and I would love to go to the Timpanogos Storytelling Festival to honor him.)
My dreams of having a Turkish life were re-ignited yesterday when I got an email from Erkan...