Category: friends
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Ice show
This past weekend was the ice show.
I confess, this is not my department. I actually had to go buy cosmetics for the event, as the participants were requested to wear “stage make-up” for the performance. It has clearly been quite some time since I’ve been to a formal event, as there was no mascara to be found in this house.
Despite my lack of backstage skills, Neko did great.
She’s the one doing the big “ta-da” pose in the fifth photo. And, um, I don’t think that was part of the original choreography.
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Videoscope
Our friends R&D finally got a chance to give the kids their Christmas presents. The Oldest got this neat CSI Crime Lab Videoscope. We had been talking about getting the kids a microscope, but never got around to doing the research, so this was a welcome surprise.
However, it seems to work best in the dark.
So today I walked into the bathroom and discovered this laboratory set-up.
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Hoops
We took the kids to go see one of Neko’s friends play basketball. Between soccer, skating, swimming, and the impending riding lessons, basketball just wasn’t in the cards for us.
Based on the average height of folks around here, I doubt we’ll book much time in our future on the basketball court, but it was pretty inspiring to see all these young girls getting into the game.
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Playdate
Things come later to a third child. Thank goodness for Alex, or the poor kid would have never had a playdate.
But playdates are beginning for Ellery. Buzz Lightyear, Cinderella, the chicken, and the lion had a fantastic time.
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Salt Lake City
The best part of today’s conference was the folks we got to meet. I finally got to meet Tina of swissmiss after only virtual meetings. Chris finally got to meet Jon and Heather after the same sort of virtual dialogue.
Chris, Tina, and I headed out for dinner tonight. Do you know how hard it is to find a restaurant with open seats when both Sundance and the world’s largest outdoor gear convention are both happening in the same city? We finally ended up at a seafood place, which was surprisingly tasty.
After dinner, based on a suggestion from the woman who waxed my eyebrows on the day we got in, we went to see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearse. Rehearsals are open to the public on Thursday, so if you’re ever in town, I highly recommend a visit. I don’t care what your religious views are, the choir was something spectacular. When I visit places like this, I’m reminded we all need to spend more time sitting, away from technology, with good sounds around us.
We ended the evening with a stop at the hotel bar, and loads of meaty conversation. Good stuff.
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Me taking a picture of Chris taking a picture of clouds and mountains
He would probably like me to assure you that his neck has been shaved since this photo was taken.
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Headed for the mountains
Chris and I are headed to Altitude Summit. I’m REALLY excited about a few days away. And a whole day skiing. And dinner with folks I’ve only met virtually.
Oh, yes, and I’m excited about the conference, too.
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Dinner with Anne
Tonight I met Anne for dinner in the Big City. I had pre-trip errands to run, and it was just days away from her birthday—the stars were aligned.
I adore my old friends (meaning we go back far—not chronologically, of course). I love that we fall right back into old and new conversations like no time has passed. They already have the backstory and the context. They understand my heavy sighs and eye rolls.
Now adding to the 2011 list: seeing more of old friends. It’s silly we live so close, yet the visits are so infrequent. You, sitting there? I’m talking about YOU.
