Sunday, August 21, 2011
Ward Campout in photos
What's not to love about the Arlington Ward Campout? It was relaxing and fun and there was no shortage of s'mores. We already have our date set for 2012. I can't wait.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
Monday, August 08, 2011
Lena was in Boston again!
I didn't get a photo but did get to visit with her last night for about 40 minutes. She was in town for a wedding. It was great to catch up with her and hear about her life (she's majoring in human biology at Stanford, wants to be a PA and do health care policy work). She's like a rock star in the Arlington Ward--everyone loves Lena!
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
Friday, August 05, 2011
How to talk to little girls
I read this interesting blog post on A Cup of Jo this week and I've been thinking about it since. Read it. And then read the article it refers to. Many times people have told me how cute my nieces are and I always say, "They are as funny/smart as they are cute."
Note: This picture, from 2008, is of my nieces Adrienne, Emma and (my adopted niece) Tyler (Adrienne's cousin).
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
In the condo
Dr. Truscott snagged these file cabinets for me for free from a hallway at MIT (before I worked there).
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
Monday, August 01, 2011
Sheryl White 1944-2011
My friend Kimberly's mom passed away last Tuesday after a brief battle with cancer. Her funeral was today. I'm still stunned by this loss.
Sheryl was scheduled to return to Boston a few weeks after Mat's funeral to be with Kimberly and her boys but she was too sick. She had surgery, did radiation, and was scheduled to start chemo in a week or so. I called Sheryl a few weeks ago. She thanked me for sending cards, explained that her voice was weak from the radiation and said good-bye. The call lasted maybe 20 seconds. Kimberly and her boys were able to spend some time with her in Oregon 10 days before she died.
Sheryl was a gem. She will be missed.
Click here to read about the day I took Sheryl to Maine (the last of the 50 states for her to visit!).
Click here to read her obituary.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Kyle Duke Day
Kyle spoke in Sacrament Meeting, taught the youth Sunday School class, did a Q&A for the 5th Sunday adult lesson, and there was a root beer float party for him after church. We all enjoyed hearing from Kyle and I hope he enjoyed being the center of attention today! Welcome home!!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
When in Maine
I read an article about Chauncey Creek in the Boston Globe a few years ago. They are known for their lobster rolls and the article said, "hot dog rolls are for hot dogs." We had lunch there today and I had a delicious lobster roll--on a hamburger bun. If you're ever in the Kittery, Maine area--go!!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Movie night
My cousin's daughter Katie is visiting. She's a 20 year old BYU student and she'd never seen Psycho. Perfect movie for movie night!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Elder Duke is home
Kyle returned from his mission in Kennewick, Washington today! I went by tonight to see him. He looks great, is soft spoken, and it's clear he has been an amazing missionary.
Monday, July 25, 2011
The best ice cream
I shared this ice cream with friends recently and everyone loved it. I use this Cuisinart recipe and I have made it with strawberries, peaches and nectarines. It's always delicious.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
The Ing Era
When you've lived in the Arlington Ward for 8 years, your leaving marks the end of an era. Today was the Ing's last Sunday; they are moving to Indiana this week.
A few days after Mike and Sherene moved to Boston their car was stolen. They called the only person they had a number for -- me. I gave them a ride to church and we became instant friends. They are leaving with a Ph.D., communications experience (Sherene worked a WGBH), two beautiful daughters, lots of life experience, a deep love for New England and a boatload of dear friends. The Ings have made incredible contributions to the Arlington Ward and they will be missed.
Interesting note: about 5 years ago there were 3 guys in the ward attending the Harvard Divinity School. They are all landing as professors in midwestern universities.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Two-Six
Today is my friend Carolyn's birthday. We enjoyed some yummy pizza from ZA (figs, parsley, roasted garlic, carmelized onions and gorgonzola cheese) and ice cream while her 2 year old ran around speaking in tongues. Happy Birthday, Carolyn!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Helmets
Every day I see people riding bikes without helmets and I want to yell: WEAR A HELMET!!!
When I was in college, my dad and Chuck were on a bike ride in our neighborhood. My dad hit a rock and fell off his bike and cut his head open over his eye. He ended up with a hundred stitches inside and a hundred stitches outside. You can't even really tell; it looks like he has a wrinkle over his eye (that's a good plastic surgeon). When I told my friend that my dad fell off his bike, she said, "Why wasn't he wearing a helmet?" I said, "He was riding a bicycle" (she thought he had been on a motorcycle).
EP advice for the day: WEAR A HELMET WHEN YOU'RE RIDING YOUR BIKE.
Photo of Adrienne by Robes' college friend Rick Egan
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