Weekend Frolics

So, this weekend was lucky enough to being early. Friday was a half day of school because it was the end of the term. On Saturday morning I helped judge trumpet auditions for the Northern Utah Honor Band. I only had three students scheduled to audition. I hope they did well. It'll be interesting to see how it turns out. Dan, Ally and I went and got some hot chocolate afterward and talked awhile.

After that I met Melissa and Michele at the temple, and we did a session there. It's always a cool thing to go, I did learn a few things and had a good experience. We went and picked up Ally after that and did some shopping. We bought cheese, books, desserts, and even looked at shoes, though we didn't buy those. I am the pround owner of some 9-year-old aged cheddar, but I forgot to buy crackers.

That night we went to Hamilton's for dinner. I had some excellent prime rib there. We were seated in the lounge area, the place was quite busy and there were about 20 or 30 high school kids in the waiting area all dressed in formal wear. We were grateful to be in the lounge, it was much quieter there, but a little cold. I can hardly wait to get back and try something else for Ally's birthday. Today was Fast Sunday, and I have choir practice this afternoon.

Lately, I've been watching old films in preparation for Old Movie Night this Friday. I've watched "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir", "Gigi", "All About Eve", and will be watching "Casablanca" and "An American in Paris". The purpose is to choose one for Friday. I'm thinking we need something uplifting and cheery for the winter blues, but I'd also like something that's thoughtful. So far "Gigi" is the winner. I'm currently watching "Mrs. Miniver", which I am told is uplifting, we'll see what happens later, I guess. Right now a German has invaded Mrs. Miniver's kitchen and passed out due to injury.