Ladies who Lunch

#stilldrinkingsoda #fiveguys #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

My condo

In the words of Nan Patton, "this is a repeat."  When I bought my condo I flew Adrie up to Boston to help me get settled in.  Kim said that she wasn't sure how helpful she would be (she was 10).  Are you kidding me?  She worked hard every day helping me unpack and organize and clean and decide where to put all my stuff.  We went out to eat a few times and went to one movie (Mad Hot Ballroom) and the rest of the time we worked in #230.  The night before she left I heard her in the next room saying to herself, "No kid has had that much fun in 8 days."  #myfavoritequote #ilovemysweetpea #condosweetcondo

My condo

Twelve years ago today I bought my condo.  It was the best financial decision I've made and I think Janae and Adam Cox for encouraging me.  I had told other friends about this cool apartment in a converted school that was for sale and then Adam and Janae told me I should buy it so I called my other friends and told them I was thinking about buying it.  They really wanted to live in Boston so were OK with that.  Anyway, here are photos of my 4 favorite things about my condo: my BIG window (it's 6 feet wide and about 16 feet tall), central air (the control box is above the green 8), my chalkboard from MIT (that my friend Tadd saw in the hallway and snagged for me--before I worked there), and my amazing crawl space for storage (that yes, I have to crawl into).  I feel lucky EVERY day that I live here.  I have loved decorating it, entertaining lots of friends here and making it my home.  #condosweetcondo #LexingtonMA

MIT Commencement day!!

TBT: Bryce Canyon

I was there last week.  #mynewfavoritenationalpark #takemeback #utahhasbeautifulnationalparks #epwantstogobackandramblearoundutahagain

MIT Hooding

It's the Hooding Ceremony today at MIT!  #doctorseverywhere

Happy Birthday to my 1st sister-in-law

We met in Heritage Halls at BYU and I remember thinking we would be friends forever (and not because I thought she would marry my brother).  I love that we're family.  Kim is a strong, smart, wonderful saint.  I hope she gets a picnic on the beach for her birthday.  #pattonmemories

Southern Utah dirt

Vacation jars.  #icopiedmarthastewart #dontjudgemefortakingdirt #iftheTSAagentdidntconfiscateitthenithinkitisok

I met Micah Jane

You've got cute kids #laurajopenshaw.  #epramblesaroundutah2017

Treasures

Rachel told me about Treasures in Springville and guess which treasure I am taking home?  Hint: I think the Crisco is still in that can.  Oy vey.  I bought the painting for $5 and it will look great in my eclectic New England apartment. #findingtreasuresattreasures #epramblesaroundutah2017

(former) President Ragozzine

Sarah and I served as presidents in the Arlington Ward at the same time (me in RS, her in Primary) and became fast friends.  I loved seeing her today.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #formerpresidentselfie #epramblesaroundutah2017

Rosie and her books

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Cedar City Temple

The Temple tour continues.  #cedarcitytemple #epramblesaroundutah2017

The former Elder Decker

I stopped to see (Eskar) Jay Decker who was probably the first missionary our family had over for dinner (back before it was the thing to do) when Robes was on his mission.  He's a Patton family favorite.  #pattonmemories #epramblesaroundutah2017

A lighthouse in Cedar City, UT???

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I love this signage

#stgeorge @wifeontheprairie I think there is a vacancy!  #epramblesaroundutah2017

Freshman roommate

I enjoyed visiting with Karen, my freshman Heritage Halls roommate!  I haven't seen her in years.   #epramblesaroundutah2017

The St. George Gertschs

The Gertschs moved from Boston to Lubbock and now to St. George!  It was really great seeing them.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever #epramblesaroundutah2017

Grandma Milne

It was a treat to meet Grandma Milne.  She's delightful.  #stgeorge #epramblesaroundutah2017

Zion National Park

I haven't been to Zion in YEARS.  I loved being back.  It's so beautiful.  #epramblesaroundutah2017