Arietta Variations

Did you know David Archuleta was singing with the Tabernacle Choir on Friday?  You did?  Well, I didn't, so I decided to take Ruby on a little date to Temple Square before her guitar recital.  Nightmare!  We were going to park in ten-minute parking in front of the Church History Museum, but it took us 15 minutes to drive 5 blocks, and there were no parking places of any kind to be found anywhere.  We made it across the Archuleta Zone to Trajans's condo where Ruby and I wished him a Happy Birthday and snapped a few "Official Temple Square" pictures standing in the road in front of the car.  See the pretty lights?  Ha ha.

Next stop, the gas station, where I discovered I hadn't brought my wallet.  The car was running on fumes, so Ruby and I scraped up one dollar in change.  One.  The gas station guy gave me an extra ten cents of gas.  Merry Christmas!  Once we got to the recital, we had a nice time.  In keeping with the "running out of gas" theme, I ran out of memory on the camera halfway through Ruby's Arietta Variations, but she did a great job.  We brought rolls, butter and gingerbread cookies to contribute to the beautiful spread of food Jude had prepared.  I love how she uses all glassware instead of paper products.  It lends a special quality to the event, and makes you feel like you're saving the planet.  I try to follow her example as often as I can, especially at Christmas.  I love my Christmas china and I use it every day during the holidays.

Great job on the recital, Ruby!  Afterwards, Scott and I went out for yogurt and brought some home for the girls - Golda, Ruby and Lexie, who were having a holiday sleepover.  By the end of the night, I was the one running out of gas!  It can happen this time of year!  :)