We made the fateful decision to keep chopping trees down this week. I talked to the local arborists and they said they'd be glad to take down the cherry tree for a mere $65. Dad decided that would be worth the expense since it took him so long to cut down the crabapple tree. It was a sorrowful moment when they laid the giant chainsaw to the trunk of that lovely cherry tree. I had to go inside because of my tears. It took all of five minutes, maybe less, for it to fall. There was obvious disease in the trunk - at least it was obvious to the professionals. Emma had always wanted to climb to the top of that tree, so she took advantage of the opportunity while it was lying on the ground. Dad cut and sawed all day on Tuesday, with neighbors coming to help. It went much faster than the crabapple tree. A man came by before we got all the trunk pieces cut up and begged for the beautiful wood. I hope he'll make us something lovely! We have been looking at trees everywhere we go so we can find the right ones to replace those that we cut down. It feels a little bare in the front yard.
Thomas' big news this week is not supposed to be common knowledge so I'd better not write it here. If you haven't heard, you'd better ask him :) He's quite pleased about it. He did well trying out and will do a great job. I hope he can make everything work. He is required to take 15 credits each semester, which is a big load with his coaching on the side, as well as the new duties. Congrats, T!!
Emma and I took Lauren shopping and bought some shoes (very comfortable ones) for her wedding so she could try on her wedding gown for alterations. She's going to be absolutely lovely! She's writing one more paper this week, then just has to get her recital ready. Remember - April 24th!
Ruth invited Emma to go to Idaho with them for Easter/Conference weekend, so they are still there. Emma was happy to not have to go to Provo for the Belliston Foundation meeting. It was nice to see all of Dad's siblings there and to spend some time with Joe's family. I had a blast coloring eggs with Grace and Grant! They did a super job of coloring and re-coloring their eggs (and their hands and the counter, etc). They are gorgeous! And I'm sure they'll be yummy, too.
We found out that Erin Belliston has a mission call to Lubbock, Texas and leaves on May 19th, I think. She is very, very, excited and will be a great missionary. Everyone else seems about the same. Just getting older, like we all are :)
Dad and I couldn't sleep very well at Grandpa's so we got up in the middle of the night to watch the lunar eclipse. They call it a tetrad blood moon. It was stunning to me. We were amazed that it could be so closely timed. Scientists knew exactly what time it would occur in Provo, Utah (beginning at 2:59, ending at 6:06). It was the third of four eclipses in this last year, each one on a special day. It was on Passover this time and next time it will be on the solstice. This is significant in Jewish history because it's only happened a few times since AD 1 and something big is always associated with the four blood moons in succession. Interesting. Signs of the times?
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