buddies squared

(eloise looks vexed and elliot looks like dumbo)

who knew that when i did a semester in nauvoo back in winter of '98
that i would make an amazing lifelong friend?
we went on to room together at BYU that next year
and all our quirky adventures could fill a book
(and we think they probably should-we were in a movie together)
then in '99 i went on a mission and she went to SVU
where she married mr diviney and started her family
(she now has 5 intelligent, lively, adorable kids!)
throughout the years we have been able to meet up across the US
in utah, outer banks VA, williamsburg VA,
washington DC, knoxville tennessee (at kari's house),
new york city (twice), and escondido.
we love to discuss great literature,movies,musicals,
food and recipes, callings, homeschooling, family, travel and whatever
while we continue to have noble adventures wherever we are.
she inspires me to

use my mind more,
serve others,
eat tastier food,
and be more accountable for my time.
i love this lady and feel so blessed to have her friendship in my life.

our adventures this time included:
"prairie home companion" live
a nice hike/walk around the lake
"claires on cedros" and a walk on the beach
a day at balboa park including dinner at the prado (jessica's treat!)
what a fabulous 72 hours we had!

and the babies had a great time too...
a first boy child and a fifth girl child make PERFECT playmates.
miss eloise is just about
the sweetest
mellowest
squishiest
little love around

(she had jon really hankering for a girl baby)