It's a small, small world.

I spoke in Stake Conference this weekend and shared some stories about my grandfather's conversion and experiences in Rhodesia. After I spoke, the Stake President began his talk:

"The world isn't nearly as big as we sometimes think it is. It really is a small world. Thirty-eight years ago I was called to serve in the Johannesburg, South Africa mission. Soon after, I was assigned to the Salisbury, Rhodesia branch where I met President Corbett, shared many great experiences with him, and ate many meals at his home."

I couldn't believe it! This man from tiny Kingman, AZ met and interacted with my own grandfather in southern Africa. I was both astounded and extraordinarily jealous at the same time. One of these days I am going to make him sit down with me and tell me everything he remembers about my grandfather.

Play it again, Sam

So sad!

Our poor little Colin has been so sick this last week! He got a cold a week and a half ago, and just as I thought he was getting better, he started wheezing and had a really dry cough. I took him to the doctor and sure enough, he has bronchitis! So he's had a rough week. And he has such a mean mommy, as you can see, who won't hold him but instead mocks his pain by taking pictures of his sadness.

Happy birthday, Dave!

It was Dave's birthday last week, and we had a great time. We went to dinner, but left the baby with a friend. It was great to eat dinner at the same time instead of in shifts like we have been lately. Colin was all partied out and crashed as soon as we got home, but Dave and I enjoyed cherry "poke cake", Dave's favorite.


Dave's absolute favorite part about his birthday happened at the store. We made a quick stop for some ice cream on the way home, and...

Blue Bell ice cream! This stuff was seriously one of the best things about living in Texas. We haven't been able to find Blue Bell ice cream since we left the Promised Land. I think Dave about wet his pants. He seriously started pacing and jumping up and down right there in the freezer section. We paid almost $7 for a half gallon of ice cream, but it was definitely worth it. Yum yum.

FOUND!

To those of you who know MaLaan, never fear! I have found her long-lost sister!

Here's MaLaan with one of her cutie-patooties:



And here's her double:


She's on a billboard near my house. Uncanny, isn't it?

How crazy is this?

So the other day, I was fixing myself some scrambled eggs for breakfast, and as I broke the first egg into the bowl, I totally did a double take.



I know! One egg, two yolks. It was a first for me.


And no, I didn't eat it! Gross.