Catching up

Seems like I am always trying to re-cap over here, so I'll remind you once again - friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter or read my political blog (OK, actually, that one won't keep you up-to-date on the fam, just on the political world....)

So - in the last couple of weeks Aaron has gotten engaged - last week, actually. The wedding is set for Dec 30 in the Mt. Timp LDS temple close to our home. In a week's time, they have managed to find a dress, get someone to do flowers, get the fabric for table covers, have me get fabric for dresses/vests/bow ties, schedule the temple, book a church for the reception, interview DJ's, pick a photographer, and look at invitation possibilities. I remember how much planning went into ours almost 25 years ago - and now I wish I had enjoyed the ride a lot more....no one else even remembers or cares what we did at our reception - I should have focused on what *I* wanted instead of doing it the same way everyone else did.....They are taking that advice to heart. Should be lovely.

The blogging thing has really taken off for me. In fact, a post I did the day Obama won the Peace Prize (the same day we dropped a bomb on the moon), got picked up by CNN. I was the first blog they linked to after their moon story for about 6 hours. I got 850 hits. Wow! Now, I'm back to my 100-200 hits/day, which for a local political blog that has only been around since February is not too bad. Nowhere near what well-known national blogs get, for sure....
I'm still surprised, I must admit, at how this has become my "brand". I'm not a lobbyist, a campaign manager or political junkie - I'm a blogger. (really, though, I am all those other things, including "political activist"). Even the kids introduce me as "Holly on the Hill". If people are involved in politics in Utah, they generally know who I am, from the precinct chair in Provo, to our mayor to the governor of the state. Lots of fun - takes lots of time, though, to stay on top of the avalanche of political news...

The family is doing well. School is 1/4 done for the year. Holy cow - that was fast. I've got sewing to do this week, but only about 5 new costumes this year. Cool. If we hadn't lost almost 20 years worth in the fire, I would barely have to sew at all....and when the Halloween sewing is done, I have wedding sewing to do. Lots and lots of wedding sewing to do.

Nafe ran cross-country in the state finals this week. His team took first and set a new record. :-) He came in 5th for his team, 21st overall, with a time of 16.23 on a 5K course. He and his team are headed to regionals in Arizona on November 21.

That's all that comes to mind at 3 in the morning. TTYL.