Jonathan and Dad came up for the Pastors' Conference at Bethlehem Baptist Church (John Piper and R.C. Sproul: main speakers) here in Minneapolis. It was a "last-minute" thing due to the conference being prematurely booked up out at Grace Community Church (John MacArthur and Dr.Al Mohler: speakers). I was thankful to have "the boys" come early on Sunday night to have popcorn-Super-Bowl night with us. And then they spent the day with Atticus and me until supper before checking in at the conference. I was able to get a good deal of work done on an art piece with Jonathan helping directly and Dad watching Atticus (i.e. incessantly walking Atticus around the house in circles). Late that night we all called Rebekah to wish her a happy 21st birthday. My mom had 21 balloons sent to her at work. Amazingly they fit in the Festiva but she couldn't see out any of the windows so she had a friend help her get them home. A silly, extravagant gesture perfect for my sister. 
Jonathan's new Tuxedo -- no shirt and tie yet. He wore this one day and the next day, his black pinstriped suit with a blue shirt, yellow tie and a blue pocket kerchief. Dad said no one else wore suits. Jon said he didn't care what other people wore. A rebel with class. 
Tuesday Dad and Jon had supper with us and then Jonathan stayed for the evening to play our new strategy game, Citadels, after Atticus went to bed at 7 o'clock. My mom, as the head (and sole) librarian, hosted a very snowy grand opening for the new Potosi library. The governor's wife was to attend as the guest of honor but was unable to make it because of the roads. Nonetheless, 85 people braved the weather to come celebrate. Bekah called during the game, distraught. Her friend's pet mouse was snagged by the friend's cat. She wanted to know how to save it. I gave her basic first aid advice, but it isn't looking good for the rodent. Cats are pretty good at their business. Poor B., never did get to go out for her birthday and now she has some sort of horrid head-cold. 
This morning Jon, Dad, Atticus, and I had coffee together over at Anodyne. Then Dad and J. took off for home. An hour later they called to say they were on their way back -- my dad had forgotten his brief case with all of next Sunday's sermon notes and his study books up in our family room. So a second goodbye. Thanks for bringing up the rugs! And thanks to Mom -- for the new clothes for Atticus and the cookies (already "et" up) and biscotti!!
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