The Luckiest Girl

Let me tell you about my friend, Kelly. Kelly and I have many things in common. Kelly and I are almost the same age. Kelly and I both served missions. Kelly and I got married at the same old age (old for Utah Valley that is). Kelly and I both married James Brad-somthings. Mine is James Bradley, her husband is James Bradford, both are known as Brad. Both of our Brads attended Orem High. Our first two children are the same age. My baby is 6 months older then her baby but I'm sure they will still be friends. Kelly and I both live at Traverse Mountain. And best of all, Kelly gets me (I'm not sure if this is really something we have in common because I don't know if I get me).
Kelly, not diamonds, is a girl's best friend. Today she picked up a babysitter, brought the babysitter to her house, had the babysitter sit for our 4 oldest (we took our babies), and then took me to lunch for my birthday (she offered a few weeks ago but Norah was sick). Kelly and I lunched at a cute boutique in Highland called Dear Lizzie. She bought me...

A yummy pesto sandwich,
A gorgeous cupcake,
and a decadent Fizzy Lizzie (a bubbly drink with whipped cream on top).




Dear Lizzie's boutique and food must be all the rage here in the north end of the valley because Kelly and I ran into a number of acquaintances. First, I saw Arley sitting next to our table. Arley is a family friend from Michigan. Her husband baptized my parents. Next, Kelly saw Mrs. Pitts, her student teacher who taught her senior high school history class, sitting right by us. Mrs. Pitts took the photo above. Lastly, as I sat down to eat, I looked across to the table in front of me (OK, so there are only 4 tables in the whole joint, we were all very close together), and saw Brad's ex-girlfriend, Sarah. No, it's not like that. She and Brad are still friends and we have exchanged Christmas cards over the years, besides she is married and has 5 children. Brad's brother Wade, had an outdoor movie party on July 24th. I just missed Sarah and her family that night because of the early exit I had to make in order to avoid being the lady in the back with the crying baby that everyone rolls their eyes about. Since I really have never had a chance to speak with her, I took the opportunity today. She is lovely and kind. Brad has good taste.

After a much needed outing, I've decided it is good to leave one's home once in a while, especially to do something other then look at toilets, tubs, doors, and stone.
You are a treasured friend and a kindred spirit Kelly. Thank you, thank you, thank you.