Zoo Fun

Popular things to do with your cousins are to play Dr, to which the Tyler & Keira have gotten really good at laying still while their cousins listen to their heart and check their blood pressure.

Also Tea Parties with Grandma never get old regardless on the time of day.

Yesterday we headed down to Utah's Hogle Zoo to meet with some old roommates and good friends of mine, Tiffany and her kids Faith & Matthew and Brooke and her daughter Abby.

The animals were out and about...in their cages but very active.

The Park and Train were a big hit, although Tyler started to fuss as we boarded the train until she saw I was staying with her.

House update: We did pass the electrical inspection on Monday which was a big relief! John has been living in an "open" house-since Saturday the big bay window has been out and he do I dare say finally got the 3 windows that replaced it installed last night. (I only say "finally" because that's kind of a long time & big space to leave open). He did find that the kitchen is a little darker than he thought it was going to be so we'll be ordering and adding another window. Funny enough I think he might've cut the space open for the window and will pry only be ordering it today. I think he likes the fresh air. The dry-wall, mud, tape & texture guys are coming on Thursday so John will be getting the house ready for them over the next few days by putting in insulation & fixing vents and other odds and ends.

I'm not one who deals with death very well and usually don't even speak much about it when it happens, but I can't help but write about some very sad news I was told yesterday. Sister Leslie Wainhouse passed away yesterday morning in her sleep. She is one of the sweetest sisters I know, so kind and genuine in all she did and said. I was honored to be Leslie's visiting teacher for the last year and came to love her as I got to know her. She taught me more than I could ever teach her and it was her sweet spirit that always made me feel so welcome in her home. She was not very old and I don't know what the cause was, it seemed like her health was getting better over the last couple of months and so her death has caught everyone by surprise. For those of you who knew her and know her family and close friends, I hope that you will keep them in your prayers.