lots of visitors

My friend Cynthia came to visit today...she used to live just down the street from me...about 7 houses down...she has 3 kids roughly the same ages as my kids...I only had the pleasure of having her on my street for 9 short months....she moved away...2 hours away. Seems so close, but in the reality of hectic lives, it might as well be far far away. We went there for Thanksgiving and she came with the kids today on the school holiday. She came mainly to pick up a print I made huge for her

of her daughter, Samantha...I love how it turned out, the print is about life size. The kids ran around and screamed and we chatted and munched on Queso and Carrot Cake. I was reminded that yet another friend that I really treasure, moved away...but unfortunately don't keep up with as well as I'd like. Why can't she still live down the street? waaaaaaaaaaa! On her way out, we stopped at a nursing home to visit a ward friend and the kids got to be adored by all the residents, and she commented, "If you are ever feeling low, just come here and you will feel like a celebrity." It's so true. They requested our kids sing a song, so we sang, "I am a child of God" and "Popcorn Popping." I need to go more often. We stopped by Ikea on our way out and then she was on her way. She recommended a great read, but she said I can't read the back cover, but that it is so good I won't be able to put it down. It is written by a stay at home mom who is a member of my church in Arizona, so that really intrigues me. It has also been highly acclaimed nationally. Here is the website and book info....I'll let you know how it turns out.