So Glad It's Friday

Harriet-the-dog LOVES ducks.
Like L-O-V-E-S them. I'm pretty sure she dreamt about them all night last night. Ha!



I have not been this excited for a weekend in a long time. It has felt like the busiest week ever.

Thank goodness for weekends.

Here's hoping we all have a wonderfully calm and relaxing weekend!



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PS: For those of you who've asked for my input on the newest season of Survivor (which started last Wed.) ... I have to be honest: I'm not watching this season. 

I am definitely a Survivor die-hard fan, but the last time I played was SO emotional, draining, and downright painful, I'm not really ready to re-live that experience anytime soon (in HD, no less). (Plus, they are in the same location we were in ... so it's like flashback-central for me.)

That being said, I am friends with Tyson--who's playing with his loved one Rachel--this season (S27 is called Blood vs. Water), and I absolutely love Tyson and Rachel!

--We are all 3 from Utah (and the Utah Survivors are a tight bunch). 

--This Tyson's 3rd time playing the game. 

--He's a great human being. 

--He's an athlete. 

--He's a return missionary in our church (went to the Philippines), 

--Rachel is kind, charming, and beautiful--and they are a riot together.

--And, they both don't take themselves too seriously (Which is SO different than me ... I love it.).
 
Anyhow, my point! 

I'm rooting for Team Rachel and Tyson.

 

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