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!)
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
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