Ray Realm: What did we do this week?

It has been a week since I have written anything. I will try to remember some of the things we did. On Sunday, our good friends the Lundgreens came over for a mini-Thanksgiving meal. I bought a Turkey breast, made mashed potatoes, rolls, jello salad, etc. We had a nice time together. Tyler has been friends with the oldest girls, Katie and Rachel since he was two years old. Our families met in Massachusetts and somehow we both moved to Arizona. John Lundgreen and Brian are business partners.

On Monday, we all went to a pizza place with the Westbergs (Richard and Kristi) and Rowleys (Kyle and Tamara). We had fun chatting and eating. After that, we came home and had a FHE lesson on the plan of salvation.

Tuesday I went to my OBGYN appt. Everything is going fine. My feet and ankles are super puffy and retaining water. We are getting excited about the baby. He will be coming soon!! I want to get my office cleaned out (that is where he is going to be), but I have a huge computer and huge desk etc in the way. Brian hurt his ribs and so he won't be able to help. I haven't been very motivated to decorate because the office is so full that I can't paint or anything!!

Wednesday, the ward's youth came over for a swim party. I was busy talking to the social worker the entire night (they come every month to update paperwork etc). But I think everyone had a fun time. We have a great slide into our pool that is very popular, plus a diving board. LeAnne went to a sleep over at the Heywood's house. We usually NEVER do sleep overs, but we

wanted her to get to know the girls so we made this one exception.

Thursday we had another swimming party with some of Kristi Westberg's sisters and other relatives. They get together every Thursday at varying houses to swim. It was fun to have them over to talk etc.

Friday, I took LeAnne and Savanna Westberg to orientation for Shepherd Junior High School. They walked around by themselves to try to find their classes. Luckily, our cousin Bronson Hixon was there to show them around. I wouldn't have know where to go!!

Friday night we went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse with Kyle and Tamara Rowley. Brian and I enjoy being with them. After dinner, we went to the temple for a session. It was really nice, but my feet were so hot and swollen. My temple dress is very tight now!!

Saturday, Brian and I went to Costco together to pick up some things for a party on Saturday night. We invited the couples whose husbands went to Catalina Boy Scout camp with Brian last week. The Goodmans, Heywoods, and Nymans came over. We had a great time.

It is really easy to have a party at our house with our pool. We are really enjoying it. Our kitchen is also great for serving food because of our huge island.