sneaky blogging

pssst....don't tell Mom that I am up here blogging because I am supposed to be downstairs braising chicken and folding programs or something.  But AHA I had to come up to put some more stuff on my iPod (when Mom is in charge of ward parties, I get to be in charge of the music.  Let's just say I like to rock all the old ladies' minds, hearts, and worldviews.  THROUGH SONG)  Anyway.  It has been forever since I blogged so I thought I'd stop on by.  What I have been doing:

-mourning the imminent loss of Christy, Danny, Lucy, Joyce, and Lydia from my everyday life.  They are moving to Utah.  Boo.

-planning all the wild decadent things Mom and I will do to sooth our grief and longings.  I am thinking, movies every night and lots of expensive eatings out? Christy who?

-I took my cello Josef out for a date to play in the Messiah at Temple Hill, which was funny because it turns out they will let about ANYONE just walk up and play with them.  I tried to play soft so as not to ruin everything for everyone with ears.  

-I've been frantically bookbinding and doing other crafty things for Christmas presents. Bummer I can't post any pics cuz that would RUIN THE SURPRISES.  Let's just say, there will be many smiles and tears come Christmas morn.

-reading Christmas books with Lucy in front of the fire.  We have to sit pretty far away or she gets 'sunburned.'

-Go listen to the Annie Lennox Christmas CD.  Do it right now.  I mean it.  Get out of here.  

-Did you think I was joking?