January's Flying By!

Hey, I hope everyone is doing well! Let's see, what have I been up to...

Last week, I started teaching computer classes again. This month, and next month, I'll be at the Lydia Library. It's a beautiful little library-I wouldn't mind working there! I also went to a Statewide Staff Training Day in Baton Rouge, with the Director and Assistant Director. It was a fun day and I learned a lot. They fed us po-boys for lunch (they were good, but not as good as Bon Creole's!)

I spent last weekend dog-sitting Chopper for Stephanie. Her and Rosie had to fly to Utah for a funeral and Jared had gone hunting. Garth came over and hung out on Saturday. We worked on the puzzle, watched a movie, and then, for dinner, I showed him how to make chicken pillows. We were laughing because I was making a mess, but they turned out great and Garth liked them.

I had Monday off for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, so I spent the day cleaning my apartment and then I went furniture shopping. Back in December, Elyse had said she wanted to buy me a dinning table for Christmas, but that I had to go pick out something I liked. Well, I just haven't had time to go look before now, so it's a belated present! I found a dinning room set that I liked and ordered it. It will come in next week.

Last night, we had a "Winter Fun" Branch Activity. We had dinner (everyone brought different kinds of soups and stews, I had homemade chili and a tortilla soup that were delicious!). Then, they had a bunch of different games-relay race to build a snowman, getting off an iceberg, and pictionary). I wasn't feeling well, so I didn't stay for all the games, but it was fun!

Well, I've gotta run. I love and miss you all!
Lonnie

Dogs, Football, and Stake Conference

Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well! The past week was pretty quiet. I did go to the movies with the sisters in the Branch. We saw "Marley and Me." I laughed, I cried, I loved it! It made me want to go read all of his books…

The weekend before last was crazy. There was a PHI crash that killed 8 people flying out to the rigs. Then, the Jeanerette Branch of our library was robbed 3 times! On a good note, U. of Utah came down and played in the Sugar Bowl. We whipped Alabama's butt. Mike is a die hard Utes fans, so he and Tina went to New Orleans to see the game and they said it was a blast.

This past weekend was our Stake Conference. Saturday night, I drove over in the worst weather possible (I was driving blind the whole way!) for the Adult Session. It was wonderful. We watched a clip of "Reflections of the Savior", which is going to be on exhibit at our Stake Center in February. Set to "Come Thou Fount", it moved me. The talks were good and seemed just for me. Then, Sunday, we watched a broadcast from Salt Lake. Sis. Beck, Elder Holland, and President Uchtdorf spoke to us.

I've got to run-I hope you all have a great week!
Lonnie

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years! I had Wednesday and Thursday off of work. So, on Wednesday I went out to lunch and shopping with some friends. It was a quiet New Year’s Eve, and I ended up going to bed before midnight (I was just so tired!). New Year’s Day I spent relaxing and watching a "Bones" marathon with Stephanie, and then it was back to work on Friday!

I spent Saturday afternoon hanging out with Garth. We went and had pizza for lunch and then spent a couple of hours working on a panoramic puzzle of New York, New York. Then, we went to the Davis’ for Game Night. We played "Phase 10," which I haven't played since college, with Stephanie, Jared, Tina, Mike, and Grandpa Bill. It was fun!

Have a great week!
Lonnie