Peek Through Last Week (August 1-7)

Sunday- We picked up Lan Tu at the airport last night. T’his was a weird first day for him to have with us. We had to quickly explain to him about church in general, fasting, testimony meeting and the different classes he’d be attending. Ammon and him were the only ones that ate breakfast this morning, which he didn’t really understand. He says he’s seen a few churches in China, but he’s never been in one. I think it was a long few hours for him, but he did like singing the hymns. Here’s the guys bonding over a funny show.

Monday– In the Summer, I could take a picture of the sky every day. It’s always beautiful, the cloud formations are always interesting and the colors are breathtaking. I’m in awe at least a dozen times a day. Sunrise and sunsets are my favorites. 

Tuesday- Hubby took Emilee to dance while I got things quickly prepared for a picnic. I love picnics. Being outside, watching the kids play and piecing on yummy food. Fresh fruit looks and tastes better from a canning jar and soda tastes even better from a paper straw, until the ants start coming. Then I hurry and gather up the food and blankets and go for a walk.

Wednesday– We had taken Lan Tu for dinner at a Chinese Restaurant on Monday. He ordered what he wanted, it came, he took a bite and said “this isn’t like the food in China, I’ll make you real Chinese food”. I’ve never been to China, so I’ve never eaten food they way they make it there. I always thought our Chinese food was probably made for our American tastes and Lan Tu confirmed it. He made us real Chinese food tonight. The ingredients were pork, green onion, celery, green beans, garlic, soy sauce and salt. He was very picky about the soy sauce and pork he bought. Oh, and it was delicious ! Way better than American Chinese food. I took a picture of the finished dish but accidentially deleted it. I think it cooked for about 2 1/2 hours.

Thursday- Today we decided to go American on our food. Ammon helped me make pizza and breadsticks. Lan Tu loved it, especially the breadsticks. He eats really well. That means a lot, all of the time. Ammon loves to get his apron on and help prepare whatever I’m cooking. So cute!

Friday- The boys have early out from school every friday, so by 1:15 today they were out for the weekend. We decided to take the Frontrunner downtown to the Gateway Plaza. Whitney and Maddux meet us there. It was so hot so the kids ran through the fountain for a few minutes then we had ice cream and sorbet at Ben & Jerry’s. We looked around in Build-a-Bear, bought some books in Barnes & Noble, and checked out some clothing stores. I think the boys were getting bored so we stopped to get some cookies for our way home. Ammon and Zach were excited to ride the train. I didn’t love it. The movement made me a little queezy.

Saturday- Hubby, Zach, Ammon and Lan Tu went to Golden Spike Monument and other areas around there that would be interesting to boys and boys at heart. They had a really fun time and the weather was great. Me and the girls stayed home and got caught up on some things that should have been done long ago. Later in the evening we all went to the play, Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat. They did such a great job. I love that play, so does Hubby. We came home and watched the one from Broadway. I still love it no matter how many times I watch it.