Saturday, March 15, 2014

          Because of stake conference meetings this afternoon throughout the region, the temple was closed at noon and we didn’t have a shift.  I played for a couple of choirs and played prelude for the meeting which started at 3:00 p.m.  The choirs practiced at 2:00—at least they were scheduled to practice at 2:00 but were late J--and the meeting went until 5:00 p.m.  I would have excused myself after the songs were finished, but they decided last minute to have a closing song. . . There was a Priesthood meeting immediately following, but Glade’s back had reached its limit, so we went to our apartment.

          We were headed out about 8:30 tonight to walk when we encountered the Amado’s just leaving with a brother who is a temple sealer in his nice car to go to La Colonia for a few groceries and invited us to go.  So, Glade grabbed his credit card and I changed my shoes and off we went.  It was great—we only had 30 minutes until the store closed so decision making was at a minimum and we really hurried.  Now, we won’t have to go on Monday nor pay for a taxi. 

I decided to try making frosting one last time before completely giving up.  We found a grade of powdered sugar that is much more refined than we have had before and guess what?!  Walah--it worked beautifully!  It tasted heavenly and will be a real treat on the orange cake it covers.  This is Glade's birthday cake which he will start eating tomorrow although his birthday isn't until Monday.  We haven't tasted real frosting for 11 months and it was mouth-watering.  Since it is such a "healthy" item, however, we probably won't have any again for another 11 months!  --Gotta stay on program :)