"The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul. No matter our talents, education, backgrounds or abilities, we each have an inherent wish to create something that did not exist before. Everyone can create. You don’t need money, position, or influence in order to create something of substance or beauty. You might say, I am not the creative type. If that is how you feel, think again. Creation is your opportunity in this life….. Start small. Creativity does not require a brush, a pen, or the keys of a piano. Don’t let the voice of critics paralyze you. You will make the World a better place. Improve, beautify, extend, smile, cultivate, develop, create."
~President Dieter F. Uchtdorf

2.17.2018

Logan-ites Valentine's Dinner Date

As usual, we had such a fun time on our Valentine's date with our Logan friends! John got access from his friend to borrow their limo. So he and Jenny picked up Kyle and Shellyce, Brian and Rachel, and Sean and Jessie on the way down to Brandt and Val's. We opted to not ride in the limo to make is easier for babysitter drop off and pick up. That way we wouldn't have to be gone too long from leaving early or getting home late.


I'm glad Jessie and Val are a little better at taking pictures than I am. I just am always having too much fun talking or doing other things to remember to get out my phone to snap a pic.

The food was soon good. Like, completely amazing. Brandt cooked up some rib-eyes that our Friend Fund purchased. Amazing. He also made bacon wrapped shrimp. Oh my heavens, life changer. Sean and Jessie brought a green salad and asparagus, which was covered in butter and salt and parmesan cheese. So yeah, it was YUM. Shellie was supposed to make rolls, but she ended up having too busy of a day and couldn't make them so she just bought some. They were still surprisingly good.

Jenny's twice baked potatoes were TO DIE FOR. Probably the best I've ever had. And I've had a few!

The table setting was so pretty!

Awwww, for cute!

John and Jenny bought us all a keepsake glass.


And I really really wish I wouldn't thought to take a picture of the TWO cheesecakes I made! This picture of the Peanut Butter Cup Pie half eaten will have to do. I also made a New York Cheesecake and had either blueberry or strawberry topping. They turned out really good and everyone seemed to enjoy them.

We were going to play some games, but we ended up just talking too much. Even when we tried to play we couldn't stop talking..haha. Hopefully that didn't bother John or Kyle too much. They are the big game players! It's always a blast when we get together and I feel blessed to have such good friends!


Earlier today I also did a fundraiser for FRG. Since we aren't drilling in February, is was really nice or Wendy to let me make lunch for her unit. It was a bit of a headache to get enough soups, but it ended up turning out really good! Since the soups and rolls were donated and FRG only purchased drinks and salads, the profit was definitely there! It made it more worth all the effort when you can actually see some money coming in to the account!



And now, TO SLEEP!

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