Happy Mardi Gras!

What a week! We had Sunday Dinner and Game Night at the Davis'. Then, Monday night we went to the Cotton's for dinner and Family Home Evening.

Tuesday was Mardi Gras and I had the day off. I went to get my hair cut, and then was planning on going to the Family Parade in Loreauville, but I ended up waiting 2 hours to get my hair done, and by the time I left, it was too late to drive to Loreauville! So, instead, I went home, made homemade pizza and watched a movie. It was a nice, relaxing day.

Wednesday, it was back to work and back to crazy! I had my last computer class in Lydia (I really enjoyed teaching in Lydia.) Next week, I begin teaching classes in Loreauville. On Friday, I finished the New York puzzle that I've been working on for the last month, and I also finished listening to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (I love listening to Jim Dale-he is amazing!)

I broke my glasses on Monday, so I made an eye doctor's appointment for this morning. My vision hasn't changed much and the doctor said I can go back to wearing contacts. I'm going to try a new brand for a week and see how it goes. I also found a cute pair of glasses to buy, so I'm happy! Finally, I ventured to Lafayette (braving the crazy traffic-I'm glad I don't live there!) and spent the afternoon wandering around the Mall of Acadiana (I hadn't been there before-it's nice-I like it!) and Barnes and Noble (I was tempted to buy so many books, but I just spent $400-on the eye doctor, new glasses, and new contacts-so I definitely don't need to be spending any more money!) Elyse, I thought of you when I got Chick-Fil-A for lunch.

Well, I better run. I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Love you all! Til later...Lonnie

Birthdays, Valentines, and Baptisms

What a week! It was full of fun and laughter. First, I had Family Home Evening on Monday. Then, on Tuesday we had Sisters' Club. It was Lisa's Birthday, so we went to Texas Roadhouse, her favorite restaurant, to celebrate. We had a blast, talking and laughing. We bought Lisa a cake and sang Happy Birthday to her.

The Birthday Girl


Tina and I at Texas Roadhouse, Stephanie and Jane goofing off

Wednesday was Kiara's 1st Birthday (Mike and Tina’s daughter). Stephanie made Kiara a cake and we all went to Franklin to celebrate together. After singing to her, we put the cake in front of her. At first, Kiara wasn't sure what she was supposed to do. Then, she reached out and discovered the frosting. We spent the rest of the night, doing silly and goofy things to get Kiara to laugh for the camera and she ended up with frosty all over her face (she looked like a clown) and in her hair. She eventually licked all of the frosting of the cake, but never touched the cake. Ah, to be a kid again! It was so much fun to watch her.

Whoever said that Friday the 13th is bad luck? It's always been a good day for me and this one was no exception. First, I got flowers while at work. They were so beautiful (and my kind of flowers, not roses, but fun, springy flowers like carnations and lilies). Then, I got my Federal Tax Refund! Yeah!!!

Friday night was also New Iberia's Mardi Gras Parade. I wanted to go to it, but we had a Primary Valentine's Activity at the same time. So, I picked up Lisa and we went to the Church, where we had pizza for dinner and then helped the kids make Valentine door hangers. Later, we took them, along with a bag of cookies, to the people at the nursing home next door. It was nice.

Lisa and I had quite an adventure getting home. We were driving down Main Street, when we got to a barricade and couldn't go any further. Apparently, the parade was still going on, so we had to find an alternate route to Lisa's. Well, Lisa gave me new directions and we started on our way. We turned off of Loreauville Road and came to a complete standstill. Apparently, there was an accident and a truck was turned blocking all lanes. There was no where for us to go. We were there for a half an hour, before a tow truck got through and got the truck out of the middle of the road. So, I finally got Lisa home and I was on my way to my apartment, when I got stuck in the middle of all the traffic leaving the parade! Needless to say, I didn't get home until almost an hour after we left the church (and the church is 5 minutes from my house!)

Saturday, I went with the Cotton's to Baton Rouge, where they had the Reflections of Christ photography exhibit set up at the Stake Center. The exhibit started at the Mesa Temple Visitor's Center and then was at the DC temple. Everyone was so excited because we are one of the first Stakes to get the exhibit. The photographer, Mark, came and did a fireside last Sunday, but I was unable to go. We watched a documentary on how the photos were created. It was so moving. And then, when we walked through and looked at the actual photos, knowing the background stories made them that much more meaningful. I especially liked all the black and white photos, of course (to me black and white is so dramatic). However, one of my favorite photos was actually in color. It was the depiction of Christ walking on the water (It was taken of Robert standing in a lake in Arizona). It was amazing! I, of course, want to buy the book, the DVD and the CD! (Special musical arrangements were written and recorded especially for each of the 25 pictures, including Come Thou Font of Every Blessing, I Need Thee Every Hour, and I Know that my Redeemer Lives). Speaking of music, the last night of the exhibit, the musicians and vocalists are coming and giving a concert. Now, that is something I would love to go to! It's on Thursday though and I have to work, so I don't know if I could get over to Baton Rouge in time for it. Anyway, when we got back, we went straight to the Davis for Dinner and Game Night. We ate ourselves sick and laughed ourselves silly. All in all, it was a perfect was to spend Valentine's Day-being reminded of the Savior and his perfect love for us and spending time with people I care about.

Sunday was another busy day. Stephanie and Jared had to talk in Church, so Rosie was with me. Then, I had to teach Nursery, because our teacher was gone. Finally, after Church, we had a baptism. It was neat to watch (I haven't been to a baptism since my cousin Taylor was baptized and that was a while ago!)

Lonnie

The end of one chapter and the beginning of a new one...

Hey Everyone!

Last weekend was a full weekend. On Saturday, I finally got my dinning room table. Jared and Stephanie came over in the morning and helped me put it together. I like it! Then, that afternoon Garth came over. The weather was perfect, so we decided to go to the park and walk around. I even got to swing on the swings! :-). That night, we went to Mike and Tina's for Game Night. We played "The Settlement", which I've played once a couple of years ago. Have any of you ever played it? It seems pretty complicated, until you get a hang of all the rules!

Sunday, Tina invited me over after church. We went for a drive and she gave me the grand tour of Franklin, which is a 1/2 an hour south of me. They have some beautiful antebellum homes. When Mike got home, we watched the Super Bowl and pigged out on chips and dip, and cookie dough! The game was okay (I was rooting for Arizona), but the commercials were boring this year. I did like all the movie trailers. It looks like there's some good stuff coming out in the next couple of months.

Monday, Stephanie invited Garth and I to dinner and Family Home Evening. The Cottons were also there, so we had a full house! Dinner was delicious (manicotti) and FHE was nice. We had a lesson and watched the DVD "Finding Faith in Christ."

Well, I lost a boyfriend and found a roommate all in one day (Wednesday). First the roommate-There is a girl that I work with at the library, named Candice, that I just absolutely love. She's so fun to be around-always happy and excited. She's been working at Main this week for Ms. Melva and I asked her where she lived and she said, "Coteau". Then, I asked if she had an apartment and she said that she had moved back in with her parents during the summer. Candice said, "Why, are you looking for a roommate?" and I said, "As a matter of fact, I am." She going to come look at the apartment tomorrow and we're going to see if it will work for both of us.

Now, the boyfriend-All I'm going to say is that after dating for 2 months, Garth and I broke up on Wednesday. If anyone needs details, you can call me. I feel good about the decision though-I'm content and at peace.

On that note...I love and miss you all! 'Til next time...

Lonnie