Mimmu Hartiala-Sloan

Mimmu is Mother Earth x 1,000.  Her hospitality is off the charts, she cooks and bakes like nobody's business, is fearless and friend, and is the best storyteller (we all gathered around her and requested she retell funny stories--the best!).  I loved spending time with her tonight.  She makes the world a better place and is loved by everyone.  She is a legend!  She returns to her homeland Finland in a few days (they moved back there 9 years ago).  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

More friends moving

Gone are the days when I cry when people move away from the Arlington Ward (I'd be a non-stop puddle of tears) but in the words of my Texas cousin when her dog died, "I didn't cry, I's just sad."  I'm going to miss the LeFevres.  They've made lots of contributions to the ward, are good friends, and are really cool.  And I like to pride myself on being Ally's first customer when I bought a red pillow from her company @collectivco.  Godspeed, safe travels and don't ever forget #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever.

#retrogramboards

#mostpopularpieatthepieparty

#stepasidefruitpies Recipe cred: A Bountiful Kitchen

Sugar

I have about 1/4 cup of sugar to my name.  That is no bueno for a baker.  I had enough for a double batch of turkey sugar cookies for tomorrow and I'll be buying sugar on Black Friday.  #notborrowingfrommyneighbor

Turkey cookies

I have cookie cutters for every holiday and I'm making Grandma Pitchforth's sugar cookies.  #turkeyday #madeatalmostmidnight #treatsforwork

Two weeks from tonight!

Goodbye, Betty

I went to say goodbye to Betty tonight.  I took some photos of her in her almost empty apartment and videotaped her telling more stories.  She's a gem and I miss her already.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #toknowheristoloveher #shecallsmeherthirddaughter

New photo cards!

My card party is Wednesday night and Thursday night from 7-10pm at my place.  Cards are $2.50 each and my 2018 calendar is $17.  Everyone is invited!  #epphotography

The lone donut

This is what you get at 3:30pm.  #MIT #cafefour #iwastheretogetapepsi

An early Christmas present to myself

I can't wait to look at every single photo.  #missingobamabigtime @petesouza

Turkey Terrifics

I think a turkey terrific might cure everything that ails you.  #exceptmybrokentooth #turkeyterrificisterrific #thissandwichislegit

The Arlington Ward matriarch

I loved being in the Temple with sweet Betty today.  #thearlingtonwardmatriarch #hernotme #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

Vera's last day as a 7 year old

#baptismbirthday #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

Trash day

The Laughmans brought the chaos

I had the Laughmans over for dinner tonight.  They brought chaos and a fruit salad.  I had the same menu as last Sunday (meat loaf, mashed potatoes, corn, lemonade) but added pumpkin squares for dessert.  I love the Laughmans and am glad they are back in the AW.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever