Off We Go.

Well. We are here in Utah. Everyone else is holding down the 'fort' at home. We got away just when we said we would which is really good for us. Usually we say a time to leave and we never keep it and are late. This time it wasn't me we were waiting for (which is mostly the case because being the 'mom' I always remember something else that needs to be done before I go...), but it was our teenager who was making sure she had everything she needed.

All that being said, we made great time. No traffic of any kind, and I snoozed until I woke up in Las Vegas and looked at the clock and realized we made it there in a little over 3 hours. None of needed to stop so we continued on to St. George. We pulled into a gas station, walked the dog, used the facilities, and filled up the car. We all climbed in and it wouldn't turn over at all. Tried and tried. Nothing! Called AAA and they sent a truck. It was kind of ironic that here we were in a gas station and no one there could help us, so we had to call for a truck! We quickly learned it wasn't the battery. We wondered if it might have konked out because of the heat--it was 112*. But why would it do that in St. G and not in AZ? The starter was frozen. The serviceman had to bang on it with a wrench and then we had to rock the car forward in neutral and then throw it into park. Then roll it backwards and do the same thing. Wah-lah! It started! Now the only problem was that we couldn't stop or risk it freezing again. Not that we would have, it is a straight shot here and we don't have to stop for anymore gas. He said the starter is o.k., but it is starting to go out and won't be very reliable.

So we parked at an incline in the driveway just in case we have to rock it in the morning to get Christine down to Provo.

It is beautiful. So green and mountainous. We got everything opened and there is a nice breeze that has cooled it all down wonderfully. Chris and Duff played a game of pool and she wupped him! Darla knew exactly where we were. First thing she always does is go straight to where her dish goes and waits for someone to fill it with water. Then she runs in the bedroom and gets all her 'babies' out of the kennel and brings them to the great room. We had a refreshing rain storm when we pulled in complete with some thunder and lightening to welcome us. Just so you know, we did order it!

With all that went on this week with Wendy, we were on 'hold' not knowing if mom and dad were coming or not. When they did, we delayed leaving until Sunday instead of Saturday. So the 3 of us had our sabbath quietly together listening to music and talking. Christine got a call from Robert and a text from Sister Steinert that the YW board was reorganized today. So many great women released and so many great women called to serve. She is excited and bummed all in the same emotion. But change happens and it is good for the girls to learn how this works.

Now I'm going to go and make some chocolate chip cookies, per request from Duff and The Miss!