Cooler weather is what we in the desert look forward to each year, after a l-o-n-g hot summer.. It has finally arrived and I am in heaven. Windows open and no air conditioner running.

Since my last post I have:

* Driven to Panguitch Utah for 3 days with my daughter Kristan and my daughter-in-law Karen to participate in a large craft fair, that they hold annually and draws vendors and people from all over southern Utah and Northern Arizona. I had worked very hard to get a ton of things I could sell. It was a very fun trip and we had a great girls weekend. The day time temps. were in the mid 30's and the night time was 14 degrees.. rather chilly.

My Grandson Kelly was anxiously awaiting his Mission Call and it arrived on Friday while we were in Utah. He had made an agreement with his mom & dad that he wanted all the family to be there when he opened it and since we were in Utah, he planned a family party for Sunday evening so that we could all be there with him.

He was so excited, but I think his dad Steve was even more excited than Kelly

He had been hoping that wherever he was sent it would be an English speaking mission and if it was in the states that it would be the East Coast. He read down and smiled as he read that he was called to the Columbia, South Carolina Mission. He just cheered as did everyone else in the room. I am so proud of him and his desire to serve the Lord and the people of South Carolina for 2 years. Wow I will have 2 grandsons out on missions as of March 23rd.. I am a lucky grams.

* Have been battling my usual end of summer welcome fall cold and finally have it on the last leg.

* Attended my grandaughter Alli's first strings concert at her school. She is in the 4th grade and loves playing the violin.
* Attended my grandson Logan's baseball games. He plays both Little League and Club Ball. Friday evening was his last Little League game of the fall ball season and they had a great game. Yesterday was a Club Ball tournament and he had 3 games during the day. Teams play year round in Club Ball and come from all over southern Arizona to participate in these tournaments. The games were being held fairly close and so Kristan and I drove over yesterday afternoon to meet her husband Don & catch the 6 and 8 o'clock games. Cool evening and fun friends and great games to watch.. Logan is a great baseball player, and really loves the game.. He plays all positions; pitcher, 3rd base, shortstop and fielder. He is awesome at all positions.

This week is Thanksgiving and I have decided to host the family dinner in my condo. We had it in our home every year until I moved into my condo, then we decided to have it at my son Steve's home. I really wanted to do again this year, since I love to prepare the dinner and everyone brings something to add to my turkey and dressing. We each have those special dishes that make our Thanksgiving special. Even though we might be a little crowded I know we will have a wonderful day together.