Mace Saves the Day!

Yesterday my mom and I were setting up our Christmas village and we heard some interesting noises. We live next to a bird sanctuary and thought maybe it was just some birds up on the roof. We heard it a few more times and then were heard crying coming from the garage.

We went out into the garage and realized it was a cat meowing, but we couldn't figure out where it was coming from. I haven't had good experiences with cats in the past. We apprehensively started opening cupboard doors expecting the cat to jump out with all paws up, ready to claw the first thing it came in contact with. I was probably quite humorous and entertaining to watch.

He wasn't in any of the cupboards so we finally pulled out a ladder and I climbed up to look on top of the cupboards. Between the garage wall and the cupboards was a small four inch gap that the cat had fallen into about 7 feet down. We tried draping blankets tied together down the hole to see if the cat would grab hold but it wouldn't, so I called Mace, my father-in-law.

We ended up having to cut a hole in the back of the cupboard to retrieve it. We started with a small hole and ended up cutting about an 8 to 10 inch hole in order to retrieve it. It came out with tear filled eyes and was so happy to finally be free. It was one large cat and we still can't figure out how he got up on top of the cupboards in the first place.

(I tried to grab my camera and take pictures, but the battery was dead.)

7 Tag

7 Things I Can Do:

1. Take a nap every day, time permitting (I love naps).
2. Play the piano (not even close to as good as Brian).
3. Arrange flowers.
4. Love my family.
5. Do my job willingly.
6. Change stinky diapers.
7. Laugh.

7 Things I Cannot Do:

1. Diet.
2. Carry on adult conversations (at least not without trying real hard).
3. Skip breakfast.
4. Say no.
5. Be consciously mean.
6. Go a day without smiling.
7. Listen to music without singing or dancing.

7 Things That Attracted Me To Brian:

1. He made me feel special.
2. His motorcycle (at least he thinks so).
3. His musical talents.
4. He has a plan.
5. His gospel knowledge.
6. He is driven.
7. He loves me.

7 Things I Say Most Often:

1. I love you!
2. You're so cute!
3. What are you doing?
4. Don't forget your lunch.
5. Sorry the house is a mess.
6. That's okay.
7. I was going to...

7 Celebrity Admirations:

I don't really follow the celebrity scene. I thought about listing my real life celebrities, but there are too many to list.

7 Favorite Foods:

1. Chocolate
2. Roast Beef
3. Chicken Rolls
4. Turkey Sandwiches
5. Mashed Potatoes
6. Chips and Salsa
7. Ice Cream

7 People To Tag:

Anyone who feels like it. Although I should say Sherri and Alex and Laura just to see if they are alive.

Our week

Well, last week was a very busy but fun week. Tuesday I drove across town with Brian's grandma and sang at a mission zone conference. It was incredible. It made me wish I could have served a mission, but I wouldn't want to give up what I have right now.

Friday I went to the mall and bought a new skirt!

Saturday we attended a convert baptism, went to the elder's quorum baseball game, Brian hit a home run. Then we attended a dinner with the BYU Management Society. I used to serve as secretary of the board and it was nice to see old acquaintances. Brian and I provided the entertainment. Brian did great.

Sunday we went to church, had lunch with Brian's home teaching families, I went and sang for our old ward's young women, we had ward choir and then stake choir. Sundays are always busy days for us. I used to make sure it was a day of rest but that doesn't happen for me anymore. I enjoy it though.

Halloween

I'm a little behind in posting my halloween pictures. We went to our old ward's Trunk or Treat since our ward didn't hold one this year. Brigham was a horse.


Our nephew and niece Mason and Kaitlyn were Mickey and Minnie Mouse.


And Spencer was Freddy Krueger