Door Code #5412

I wanted all those blog followers and internet stalkers to know that I am out of town for the weekend. Everything of value Ashelyn moved out when Nicolas got home and my refrigerator is still an empty box I pay to chill. So if you think there is anything in my apartment you think you need, by all mean please stop by and take it.

Jim bought tickets to Mary Poppins at the Tuachan so our mini vacation is in Saint George this weekend.  We are spending the afternoon at the temple, then onto dinner and a movie. Tomorrow we are biking through Zions Canyon, swimming and going to the play and Sunday we are at odds as to if we will be planning something for the morning hours or just heading home for some much needed rest.

The gem I've discovered thus far is the quilt store located next to our hotel. Jim's back at the room changing his clothes so I'm sure I don't have time to fully investigate the store at this time, but I can guarantee that I will find time in the next two days to do some shopping. BTW: I'm giving that fiancee of mine two bonus points for his choice of hotels especially considering the proximity of the quilt store.

A Soldiers Homecoming

I realize that I am a little late in this information but I wanted

 to include on my blog, a video that Nicolas' father-in-law made within the very first moments of his return to Utah after his deployment to Kuwait. 

In the last year plus that I have gotten to know Ashelyn, she has spoke warmly of both of her parents and I have enjoyed the time we have spent first counting the days, then celebrating this common milestone together.  This video was produced by Dave Braun and posted on his web site www.seekingoohla.tv (don't try to click on the link, I'm pretty sure it doesn't work), his comments accurately capture the feeling of that day.