NYC Temple Trip and Circus 3/28/09

After going to the NYC temple, we went to a Chinese restaurant with the branch members.  Joe used his Chinese skills with the waiter.  

Afterwards, Jonathan invited us along to the Circus at Madison Square Garden.  Joe was a little skeptical but I had never been to the Circus before - I was excited. 

So the Circus was a fun experience until they brought out some of the animals, especially the elephants.  They looked extremely depressed and apathetic.  Kind of depressed me the rest of the night.  On top of that, although we were in the Garden, it didn't smell like one.  

The acrobats were the best part but, for me, the Circus is not going to draw me back anytime soon.

A Quarter Century 3/12/2009

When I put it like that, I feel really old.  Birthdays are so much fun.  Catherine got a bunch of our branch together to celebrate by doing one of my favorite activities: bowling.  Not only that, but we found a bowling alley with a pretty sweet deal on Thursday nights.  The first game and shoes are regular price but each subsequent game is just $0.25.  What a deal. 

 

 Here is a shot of Joe and I:

 Below are a few shots of our group - Good old Branchies!

 Kate and Catherine . . .

 I must say I did well that night.

Best of all is a video of Catherine's bowling skils.  I simply adore her.

Because we didn't have time for cake on my birthday, we had the cake the following Sunday.  Twenty-five years on a cake sure is bright.

I was so excited because not only did several friends come for the cake, but so did the Shorters.  I miss them tons.  Here is the adorable Maddie in some cute PJs.

Fun Ping Pong 3/1/09

After the CES fireside, our ward played Fun Ping Pong.  Alex, Catherine, and Meish made some quick moves and broke a good sweat.  If you haven't played with 3 before, give it a try.