Sweet Contentment

Although snow has been predicted for next week (April!!!!), I can't escape the idea that Spring is here.  The temperatures are pretty constant in the 40's and it is cold in our apartment, and so far I haven't seen much in the way of buds and blossoms.  But it feels like the earth is getting ready break forth in a glorious new season.

In fact, the only real sign, if it could be called a sign is how plump the rats and pigeons are.  I guess their winter stores were plentiful....either that or they have found a very reliable food source in the here and now.

Our YSAs had a temple session today, and I fixed lunch for the get-together afterwards at the center.  I left before nine....needing plenty of time to get everything ready.  As usual, I was in the dark about how many would be there.  I fixed two large 13 X 9 inch pans of baked ziti, thinking that was at least 24 decent servings.  That stuff smells so good during the process of preparation!!...all the garlic, fresh basil and sausage.  Yum.  I love it when the YSAs come through the door and breathe in the scents wafting through the center.  You can see the delight of anticipation on their faces.

Everything but the oregano-infused white sauce

Mixed with the sauce, topped with Italian bread crumbs and ready to bake.  Thanks Erin and Ethan for a winner of a recipe!

Other than that, I just had warm rolls....30 of them.  When all was said and done, we served 16....and it was all eaten!!!....But we could have still served 24, without serving seconds.

For dessert, I made chocolate eclair cake.  That was a hit as well.

We had a visitor from California.  Amy is a young woman who served a mission on Temple Square in Salt Lake with our own Heidi from Copenhagen.  They have stayed close.  Amy also lived here for 9 months as an exchange student.  She was delightful.

When Doris came to help me, both Heidi and Amy spent a lot of time visiting with her.  They both know the gospel well and are both so very articulate in explaining things.  Doris asked a few questions and they were wonderful in their responses.  It is a joy to sit back and listen.

Doris is engaged!  Her boyfriend asked her to marry him and gave her a beautiful diamond ring.  They will marry in November in Peru.  I am so pleased for her.

Home to laundry, some cleaning and preparation for gospel doctrine tomorrow.  Jesus and miracles in the New Testament.

Great day!