270/365: Hello Elder Davis

Elder Davis and Sister Dye gave me a picture very similar to this one. We thought we would return the favor.

269/365: Sunset

268/365: Pack Meeting

Pack meeting was held at the Smith's barn. This is Harmony...the shy horse. She really doesn't like people. When we were outside, she came in. When we came in, she went out. And she wouldn't look at us.

267/365: A MIRACLE!!!

I know! I couldn't believe it either. Seth--actually leaving the house!!!

265/365: Paint Swatches?

You may be wondering what I am planning on painting. The answer: Nothing. These swatches make fabulous bookmarks.

264/365: Sunday Night Football

This is a terrible picture because it is taken from a video. But the family and friends played football tonight and it was pretty dang funny. We even had the National Anthem sung before the game started. It was a great night.

263/365: Shannon and Ty's Wedding

My niece Shannon married Ty Bailey tonight. It was a beautiful wedding. Her cake rounds are cut from trees behind my house. So I like to think we helped make it a beautiful wedding.

262/365: I Have Cool Friends

My friend, Dean Shupe plays bass for a classic-rock band called "One". They play all the songs from my past. They are really very good. I've seen them perform several times. I might be a groupie.

261/365: Home for a Birthday Dinner for Me

Paul and Erika Dye picked me up at the airport and took me to dinner for my birthday at the Garden Restaurant on top of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. It is good to be home.

260/365: Who's Hungry For Alligator?

At the Chinese Costco (Metro), you can get a some fresh alligator. Yum. Yum.

259/365: Taiwanese Hot Pot

This was a fun restaurant. They brought you all sorts of meats and veggies and noodles. Then you put it all in a boiling pot in the table. So fun!

258/365: The Wet Market

In addition to fine vegetables and fruits, the wet market offers all kinds of fish, frogs, turtles, and scorpions for all your dining needs.

257/365: The Sleeper Bus From Hell!

There's my boyfriend in the background--right after he yelled, "I can't sit in the back! I'll throw up!". And don't worry...they stuck two more people in between us...so we could all be super cozy!

256/365: Fuli Paper Fan Factory

We rented scooters and rode out to a town called Fuli. It is known for making paper fans. We were so a part of the fan-making process.

255/365 (Part 2): The Yangshuo Night Market

We LOVED the Night Market! It was so fun! Lots to buy and lots to eat.

255/365: The River Li

254/365: High On the Communist Peace Train

Meredith and I rode a 12 hour sleeper train to Guilin. It was not neat. But had we known what was to come...we would have appreciated it more.

253/365: Have I Mentioned How Much I Love the Food?

We had lunch with Zach at a Taiwanese Restaurant. It was so good. All of it!

252/365: Bei Jing Lu

This is home of the Purse Market and the Tiger Prawn Restaurant. It was a very good day.

251/365: Chime Long Safari Park

Happy Murphy's Law Day. Anything that could go wrong with our trip to the Safari Park, did go wrong. Oh well. We had fun anyway.

250/365: Preparing for the Moon Festival

249/365: Who's Jet-lagged?

Meredith and I...starting out at the bank before heading to the Fabric Market. We're tired before we even started.

248/365: Welcome to China!

I had a great mint and lime soda drink at a Vietnamese restaurant our first night in town.

247/365: Flying To China

Good to know that Royal studied up on the Airplane Safety Booklet.

246/365: Center of the Universe

Mitch plays center for his football team. He does a great job and he looks like a center. (Hudson wants props for taking this picture).

245/365: Shannon's Wedding Dress

My niece, Shannon is getting married in a couple of weeks and just in case her husband-to-be looks at my blog, I'm only showing one little piece of the dress. But trust me. It's gorgeous!

244/365: Gonna Make a Pie

I made two Peach Pies today. This is newsworthy because I NEVER make pies. Pretty pleased with my efforts.

243/365: It's Not Easy Being Green

We found a frog in our sprinkler box today. A frog? Who knew there were frogs around here?

242/365: How Righteous Is He?

Paul is so righteous, he even prays when he is sleeping.

241/365: My New Dual-Fuel Oven/Range

A few weeks ago, black smoke billowed from my oven and that was the end of that. My new gas range and electric oven are now installed and ready for some serious cooking.