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Day three

Charlotte's Web was such an enjoyable movie and I recommend you see it if you haven't already. I even got a bit teary in parts of it. It was really a sweet movie, well done. I want to watch it with kids.

For lunch today, I took my sister Tracy's advice to check out Chipotle, which I never had. She told me exactly what to order, a burrito bowl, with pintos, chicken, medium and corn salsa, with sour cream and cheese. I followed her advice, but also added the pico de gallo and lettuce. Plus I got some chips and guacamole, as she advised. It was tasty and I'll definitely be heading back there again. Although I have half of it left and could eat it tomorrow too.

Robin came over today and was here for several hours and we talked and talked and talked. It was a really enjoyable visit and she's a sweet person, and I'm glad to have met her through card camp. Her mom is in our ward.

Stephanie just stopped by to get her supplies to help with Thursday's card camp and she'll drop it off in the morning. It's so nice to have helpers! So now that it's nearly 11 pm, I guess I'll head up for my nightly movie viewing. I called Kelly and Lindsey's cell phones today, but neither returned the call. I think they went to Elitch's in Denver today, so that will be an all-day ordeal. Plus Lindsey is going to girls camp in Colorado tomorrow. My sister-in-law is the Stake Camp Director, and called her sister, Brenda, to be her assistant. So Lindsey will be in good hands as a visiting youth camp leader, and will have the opportunity to lead her cousin, Kasey, as a first year. Both girls are really excited. Kasey, who will turn twelve in August, towers over Lindsey in height. They're the best of cousins. Apparently the theme for their camp this year has something to do with cars, so the young women are also having a Pinewood Derby, and I'm sure one most important element will be the style and bling factor of this competition. I can just see all the pink sparkly cars racing down the track. Lindsey was planning to work on her car today with help from Grandpa and her dad.

I haven't gotten much done yet that I was hoping to. I'll have to make tomorrow really count. I've spoken to Tracy, Valerie, and Julie (my sissies) a couple of times, so that's been fun. Good night!

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