But then I decided maybe A-Rod would be blessed for my faithfulness, so I decided to go anyways. We had to leave right at the end of the 5th set--just as they were beginning the tiebreaker. It wasn't until after church I actually found out the results. Bummer! Oh well. Roddick is better-looking than Federer and his wife is cuter, so that should be some consolation.
Despite missing the Wimbledon drama, I was glad I attended Church today for a few reasons. (Besides the obvious ones like it's keeping a commandment and I get seriously so blessed for going.)
1. We were in Bear Lake for the holiday weekend and went to Church there today. Despite the massive crowds, I saw an old (and much-loved) friend/honorary roommate I haven't seen since college. Even better, Kayt has a blog! WAHOO! Can't wait to keep in touch with her now.
2. Gotta love the brave little kids who bear their testimonies in front of 1000+ people in a ward they are visiting. One little guy (probably about 5 or 6) stood up and said, "I'm from Utah" and then proceeded to tell the congregation how grateful he was for Bear Lake and his cabin because it "had a great view." Love it!
3. I couldn't have hand-picked a better/more entertaining family to sit behind us. Just as the meeting was getting going, the son (I'm guessing he was around 8 or so) quite loudly says to his dad, "After they pass out the food, can we go home?" They didn't go home after the food was passed out and the boy was not a happy camper. He kept repeating, "I want to go home, I want to go home." This went on for a few minutes before his dad took him out. When they came back in, the little boy told his mom, "He told me to shut up." The mom barely looked up from the National Geographic she had been reading the whole meeting and said, " If you don't be quiet, I'm going to take you up there and make you bear your testimony in front of all these people." Nice punishment. :) For the record, the kid didn't shut up, and he didn't bear his testimony either.
Hearing these little exchanges made me grateful that Garrett's vocabulary currently consists of "mum" (that's what he calls both Greg and I), "nana" (banana), and a whole lot of gibberish. At least he can't sass back or say anything embarrassing. We'll take it...for now.
As could be expected, we had a great weekend at the cabin. Yes, it has a great view and I'm grateful for it. I didn't even get my camera out of the diaper bag this trip. OOPS--because Garrett looked great in his patriotic gear and it was photoworthy. I'll have to stage it again and get a snapshot of the little stinker. (Although that would require him holding still, so maybe not!)
6 comments:
You forgot to mention that you got to see another old and dear friend! It was so fun to see you and your cute little boy. (I guess it was fun to see Greg too.) I loved your story about the family in church. Maybe that will be you someday.
Oh man- I was so tempted to miss church to finish that epic match. And church was hilarious. You forgot to mention the boy who saw the Oquirrh Temple to be exact. Can't wait until you get back up here!
Oh, Bear Lake! So, Kayt has a blog? Can you send me the address?? That is so random! AND, I have to say that my heart is aching because Garrett is so cute and sooo big! I NEED to see you guys so bad!
We sat in front of you guys and you didn't provide any entertainment. Could you please do better next time? I loved all the kids testimonies. They were hilarious.
Nat!!!! I found you guys! I sure have missed you. It was so weird that we were just talking about you and then I ran into you. HOW FUN!!!! You have a beautiful little family and you know I have always been a fan of you and Greg. My blog isn't private anymore. . . it was getting too complicated. I have had fun reading your blog and catching up on your life! Love ya tons! Please keep in touch!!!
I never knew you were so in to tennis! Reminds me of grandma Von..she always had wimbeldon on!
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