Week happenings

What a fun, busy week! Doug, despite starting school last week, watched the kids for me 3 nights in a row--so sweet!

On Tuesday, Becky and I went to see Emma at the Cincinnati Playhouse. Doug did the copywork for the music this past summer, so we got some free tickets. It's supposed to go on Broadway soon. I really enjoyed the show, and the great company!

Wednesday I had YW's and we visited inactives. I made these delicious peanut butter bars.

The YW helped me discover the spider hiding in my rearview mirror all month. It would make a HUGE web every morning--should've taken a picture. They tried to kill it, but long story short--Doug killed it for me 2 days later. CREEPY.

Thursday I went to a Tastefully Simple party. It's all about buying a mix and adding a few simple ingredients, but it tastes like restaurant quality food. I really want to buy their seasonings.

Saturday was the Relief Society broadcast. I especially enjoyed President Uchtdorf's talk. It was so uplifting. It made me think of you, Natasia, and all you're going through. Hope things are looking up for you.

Sunday I was SOO excited to try these Cafe Rio recipes.

I posted them HERE. I have seen a whole bunch of different recipes floating around, but the ones I tried tasted very similar to the restaurant. There were a lot of dishes to do afterward, but it was delicious and definitely worth it.

Then I made this Peach Berry Crisp for dessert with our home teachers, the Roarks.

And good news...I got my story back from my teacher, and she said I outdid myself! I'm going to make a few changes and then send it in to The Friend. Someday, perhaps, I'll get published...but whatever the case, I've come a long way and I enjoy writing.

Now it's off to the gym for me. Have to balance all that cooking somehow! Have a good week everybody.