Tammy called me about a week ago and invited me go to St George with her to see Sister Act at the Tuacahn. She thought she might have to talk me into it but asking was enough. I jumped at the chance to go. She also invited Lorraine and Kellie. They were both game until some tragic deaths happened and they needed to be here for funerals. Tammy called me to see if I had a friend that would like to go. Immediately a few friends popped into my head and I wasn't sure who I should call first...I worry about hurting feelings. I said a prayer and my mind was going over the reasons I should call one person before another...finally I felt calm and knew I should ask Carla first. I really didn't think she would because of other commitments she had but she jumped at the opportunity and was committed right when I asked...no thinking about it. Kellie didn't know she couldn't come until Tuesday night and Tammy wasn't sure what to do. Tammy called her sister in law and childhood friend, Misti and left her a message. Tammy also called me and said that maybe I should ask another friend as well but to let them know that she had asked Misti and whoever committed first would get to go. My friend (Jodi) wasn't sure because of things happening in her life but was going to see if she could work things out. Misti called Tammy in the morning and was excited to go and so I had to let my friend know that the spot was taken....that was hard because I wasn't sure if she had worked things out and wanted to go or was relived that she didn't have to tell me she couldn't. Oh Boy...the little worries in life.
I talked Tammy into driving my car so that I could sew around some more burp cloths for Trichelle. Carla brought a blanket to stitch around too and we sat in the back and got a lot done. The time flew as we drove to St George. Sewing and talking with friends was a good distraction on that long road to St. George. We stopped at Jerry and Darinda's on our way and I gave them a tour of their beautiful home and pool. Darinda is always so gracious to share and didn't mind us stopping for a minute. My friends were in awe and loved it. I'm so proud of Jerry and Darinda for all their hard work and their scarifies that they made over the years to get them where they are. Their road to success wasn't easy but they are enjoying the rewards now...and they are so kind! It has been fun watching them get to this point in their lives.
When we got to our Hotel we took a few pictures....we were glad that Kellie and Lorraine could be with us in "spirit". (Lorraine had asked me to please photo shop her in a few pictures....I don't know how to photo shop but I made sure she was in a few pictures) I had to include the picture of Carla with her "habit" turned backwards because it made me laugh out loud. ☺ Some times I think we're funny.... but at least being funny is fun.
Before the play we went to eat and we chose the Crepery. I was the only one who had tried it before and that was in Logan but this place was the same. It had hanging chairs and origami birds hanging. However there were lots of ugly pictures hanging on the wall. I agree with Carla when she said she didn't like the artist they chose to display...big noses and ugly mouths. I couldn't imagine anyone buying those pictures for their home...seriously weird.
I love being silly and making memories. I'm so glad that many of my friends feel the same way. It really is fun!
A lady that works at the Tuacahn came over and asked if she could take our picture and of course we were happy to let her. She immediately put it on face book. We ended up getting a picture with her. She was so cute and made it clear that we had made her job a little more fun tonight. We saw many people smile which always makes me smile.
Tammy got us really good seats. We were right in the middle and not too far from the stage. (maybe 10 rows back) Tammy and I wore our "habits" until it got dark and we found out after the play that the performers had thought that real nuns were in the audience.
We were able to meet "Delores" and the cute little nun after the play and that's when Delores told us that she saw us in her first number and thought WOW...we have nuns in the audience. She had told the others and they were looking for us. The little nun said that she finally saw us at the end when we were standing and dancing with everyone else at the very end. They thought it was great that we had "dressed" up.
We went to bed after midnight...Tammy and Misti much later as they tried catching up. We woke up and decided to take advantage of the outlet malls. Our first stop was a store that was a combined TJ Max and Home Goods! We all bought a bunch of stuff and the car was filling up. We went to the outlet stores after that and kept adding. Our last stop was the DI and Misti found a buffet table that she really wanted. There was no way we could fit it at that moment but since Carla and Tammy wouldn't be driving home with us we were able to take their things to Carla's brothers house. (Tammy's hubby was going to pick her up and they were going to Vegas for a baptism and a blessing and Carla was staying with her brother for the weekend and Roger will join her) So after going to Carla's brothers and visiting for a while Misti and I went back to DI and got the buffet table and we headed home. It was the middle of the day when I always get tired but the drive wasn't that bad. Misti and I talked the whole time. We had some really great conversation and I felt the "spirit" often as we both shared some insight on things we have learned. Misti shared a few simple views on things that I wish I would have had her write down for me. One of the things was of a lady bearing her testimony and saying "this is not the time we are being judged, this is the time we are learning and working on becoming...the life after this is when we will be judged". My testimony was strengthened on our way home.
We made it home safe and sound around 9:30 pm. I had to stop in Centerville for gas and at that time I took out my contact and put on Trichelle's old glasses that she gave me. They help so much and I am glad for them..especially at night.
I had such a wonderful time. Being with friends that like being silly is fun. Before I went to bed I posted our pictures and I had a cute gal make this comment...."Dawn....In my next life, I want to be you! You always have the most fun and do the craziest things with your friends....and you have a LOT of friends! No wonder you are happy all the time." ☺ That comment made me smile and was the perfect ending of a few fun days. I knew I would have sweet dreams!
If you want your life to be fun....make sure it is! (fun and happy don't just happen all the time...most of the time it's up to us to make sure they happen)
