Digital Thanks!

Recently, a bunch of people have brought over some lovely stuff. It started with Alisa Sperry, my amazing gardener friend, who brought me a plant on Mother's Day. Alisa is the mother of seven, and she's giving me a Mother's Day gift? Who does that? "I know so many amazing mothers," Alisa told me. "I just felt like giving them a gift." Alisa is a pretty amazing mother herself. If I had that many kids, I'd be one of those crazy women you see downtown, walking around in rags and talking to myself. Wait a minute. I already do that. 

Thanks, Alisa!

 

My mother-in-law Dana Openshaw also gave me a gift for Mother's Day, some marigolds to plant in our yard. This was really generous considering Dana has already given me the gift of my husband. As she handed my husband the flowers to give to me, she assured him that I "couldn't possibly mess up marigolds." Dana has more faith in me than my past gardening endeavors deserve. Luckily, my husband is more handy with gardening than I, and he planted them the next day. Under his care they are thriving. Thanks, Dana!

 

Then, Alisha Jensen brought over a cheery note and this delicious bundt cake. I set the cake on the counter and went to get my camera. By the time I came back, my husband had a fork ready and was about to dig into the cake. "Wait!" I told him, grabbing his wrist, "I'm going to take pictures of that." He scowled at me. "Take a picture of the side I don't eat," he suggested. Yeah, right. 

The cat also wanted a bite. "Back off, Sister," I said, giving her a little love kick before she could lick the frosting. 

In the end, I chose this picture of a single slice (Sorry, Rick. You could have had a taste after all!). After taking the picture, I devoured this piece, and it was really delicious. Thank you, Alisha!

Shortly after the bundt cake, some cookies arrived, courtesy of our back-yard neighbor Teanna Hermanson. I did not get to try these, as my children devoured them all within minutes. Teanna has also given us brownies. Those were also devoured before I could get sample. In my house, you have to get what you want the minute you see it--and hide it if you arent' going to eat it right then. Also, it's wise to eat with two forks, one with which to put the food in your mouth, the other to stab any stray hands trying to sneak a bit of your stash.  

Comments

[Becky @ Scripture Mom]

Hi Susan, You probably do not remember me, but we roomed together at BYU (Yellow Brick House and then Regency). I was JoAnn's roommate. She sent me the link to your blog and I have had fun looking it over. It is really nice to see how well you are doing--still so talented!

[MaryB]

You have the best neighbors!
I like your eating with two forks idea...I'm surprised my kids haven't thought of that one. I'm always complaining that are food gets eaten too fast and they always complain that someone else ate what was theirs (they even try putting their name on stuff...like that's really going to stop a brother or sister from eating the last piece of cake--right!?)