Bummer!

Today was the much anticipated Super Bowl XLIII. It's the one where the Arizona Cardinals finally made it!! Sadly, the Cardinals lost...but it was a good game right to the bitter end. Bummer! Mark said it was a good think that we aren't die-hard fans, or we would have taken it a lot harder, I'm sure. We had our annual gathering at Erin's house so the kids would have room to play together while the adults watched the game. Kamille was the good one, and worked on her Relief Society business while the rest of us cheered. Erin cheered loudest of all, and she took a lot of ribbing from the guys. She doesn't cheer all year, but today she made up for it, for sure!!!
Dinner was great. We had Cafe Rio pork, cilantro lime rice, creamy tomatillo dressing and chips and salsa. Erin made fresh tortillas and of course, we had dessert. Erin is so good at trying out new recipes and today was no different. She made marshmallow treats, but used strawberry marshmallows. Not only were they delicious with a hint of strawberry, but they were pink! And she made a devil's food cake with two layers of chocolate and cool whip in between....and Cool Whip icing on top. Yum!
I was sustained today in my new calling....Relief Society instructor. I teach the second Sunday each month and next week is my week. Wish me luck!
Thankfully, this week looks (at this point) to be a "quiet" week...visiting teaching, a class at Scrap Happy Sisters and a baby shower. Not too bad. We'll see if that's what actually happens!

Go Cardinals!

Miracle of miracles....the Arizona Cardinals are going to the Super Bowl. Who would have guessed? We got to watch the game today as they beat the Philadelphia Eagles. The first half was great, the third quarter, not so good, but in the end, the red birds prevailed! We're looking forward now to two weeks down the road and the Super Bowl festivities (read family gathering/party!). We always have a Super Bowl family gathering, but this year will have an added twist and excitement.
The Trimbles came to dinner today....the others had other commitments and responsibilities. Erin made a yummy dip/spread for crackers. It's a Buffalo Chicken spread. It was a bit spicy, but very good. I'll have to get her recipe. It's a recipe she found at Trader Joe's. Gotta try out that place.
We didn't go to church today. Mark wasn't up to having a million questions like, "What happened to your face?" He's tried making up a story a time or two and it catches people off guard. He told some kids one day this week that we was attacked by a mountain lion. To others he said, "You should have seen the other guy!? We're hoping that by next week the wounds will be healed even more and be less conspicuous.
I've been working this weekend on my 7gypsies projects. They're coming along and I will be done by Wednesday...my deadline to have them back to Deb for the show. I'll post pics when they're finished.

Erin took pictures yesterday of Jodi and her new fiance, Phil Call. They're getting married in March. Aren't they a cute couple? I know Curt and Patti will have a couple of stressful, wonderful, memorable, exhausting months, but it will all be worth it.