Three Guesses

How are my blog friends doing (all three of you)?  I'm hoping that you find my updates interesting and not too monotonous, because they sure are fun to write (ya know, it wouldn't kill you to comment now and again... I'm learning that bloggers really appreciate feedback).  To me, every day and lunch date is absolutely fascinating!  It is so awesome for me to learn more about the wonderful people that I get to call friends. Sometimes, I even forget the reason behind it all (aka: boring and mundane daily radiation treatment), because I just look so forward to each new lunch date.   I'm gonna double up on my lunch date post today, because, well, I'm just plain gettin' behind.  Thanks.  I knew you wouldn't mind...

1.  Guess Who Came To Lunch on Tuesday?
Let me start with some hints about who came to lunch on Tuesday (no peeking).  She is young, vibrant and full of energy - even while pregnant!  She works out faithfully and will impart her fitness wisdom to anyone willing to sweat alongside her.  She loves to smile and have fun and she throws the best [and most unconventional] parties (luaus, fight-night, gender-reveal, General Conference pit stop parties to name a few).  Oh, and she is 'model' beautiful... seriously.  Like, she really models for magazines and stuff.  Yes, I am talking about Miss Aja Kayser.  Aja moved into our ward about a year ago and is a breath of fresh air!  She is so much fun to be around and is just so accepting of anyone and everyone.  It's obvious that this girl enjoys livin' life and her zest for it is contagious.  She once almost had me convinced to go hiking and camping at the Grand Canyon.  And I hate tent camping.  But I love this girl!  (And she makes the cutest babies... another baby girl to come in about 9 weeks... woohoo!)

Aja and 'Kika'

Isn't she precious? And very polite, too!

Aja is always up for an adventure so we picked a new Thai place in Draper called Thai Siam.  I've been wanting to try this place and am glad I did.  It was Thai-licious. Hehe.  Such a unique mix of flavors and fresh food.  We ordered some uber-fresh spring roll thingy which came with 3 different dipping sauces.  Oh my, was it good.  Especially the peanut sauce. And the sweet soy sauce.  And the spicy chile sauce.  Just go try it why don't you?

2.  Guess Who Came To Lunch on Wednesday?
On Wednesday I got to have lunch with a longtime friend from my neighborhood, Aleis Merrill.  Aleis and I have known each other for probably close to 10 years, and I am totally confident in saying that she is one of THE sweetest people you will ever meet (her 3 darling girls are a close second!)  Aleis and I have a lot in common and I'm sure we could've stayed and gabbed for another 3 hours!  Aleis has been through some serious life challenges (probably the biggest being her oldest daughter's brain cancer ordeal - thankfully she is cancer-free today), but you will never see her hang her head in defeat.  No sirree!  This gal is a fighter!  She will fight for what's right any day of the week and twice on Tuesday!  I love that about her.  She is currently the Primary President in our ward and I can't thank her enough for all she does for the kids (2 of which are mine) in our ward.  She loves them to pieces and it shows.  Thank you, Aleis, for being my dear friend and supporting me over all these years.  Don't I just have the best neighborhood???

Don't let her petite frame fool you. 

This is a tough mama!

We went to an ever-faithful ladies lunch joint, Kneaders Bakery.  That place never gets old.  A soup/sandwich combo is what I ordered, but I should have just gone straight for the desserts.  Oh, Nellie!  If you're in the mood for some sweet baked goods, come to this place!  Oh, and if you haven't tried their all-you-can-eat french toast for breakfast, you're just plain stupid missing out.  You will NOT regret it (until you DO regret it after eating so much!)  But invite me first.  Because this chica loves to eat all she can eat!

3.  Guess What I Did Tonight?
Finally, I just have to share a picture of what we did tonight with my Young Women's Mia Maid group:

Aren't these the cutest little crafts you ever did see?  They were easy to make and all the girls finished them in about an hour.  I'm pretty proud of myself I must say. Another fab day.  And now I'm pooped.  Night, night!

Aly