Friendship Dinner and cleaning

We had our Friendship Dinner on Saturday night. I'm so glad that we did it. I've heard from so many people that they had such a good time getting to know other ward members better. I think it's especially good for people who are in auxiliaries that don't get to attend RS or Priesthood on a regular basis.
Kristen and I set up at her house. Well, Kristen already had most of it done when I arrived so I put out my dishes and we tried to figure out if we had forgotten anything. Desserts had been delivered to her house throughout the day, and I brought 2 of my own when I went. I made chocolate chip cookies for those who wanted something simple, and Lemon Poppy Seed Cake for those who wanted something a little springy. We were just going to order pizza for ourselves and our husbands, but Mindy Judd stopped by with her dessert and invited us to join them. To say our husbands were thrilled would be an understatement. Steak fajitas vs. pizza? Not a tough decision for them.
Sunday I was supposed to meet with the bishopric before church so I could get a blessing. I was up an hour before my family, curled Natalie's hair with the flat iron (which she promptly washed out after church) and got everyone ready. Then I realized I hadn't gotten myself ready. I totally missed my appointment.
After church our home teachers came over. We have Joel Ackley and Brian Washburn. They are great home teachers. I don't think they've ever missed a month, and always remember everyone's birthdays. This makes them favorites in the eyes of our children. Bro. Washburn calls to check in on us, and is willing to help us in any way we need. We're so grateful for them.
Later that evening I got a call from Julie Daniels to come to her house. Her mother, Joann, was there, and taught me how to finish crocheting the baby blanket I've been working on. I was so excited. I've been so busy that I haven't even finished an entire side, but what I do have done looks great. I'm so lucky that I had such a great teacher!
Kent was packing while I was at Julie's, and was ready for bed when I got home. He had to leave this morning at 4 a.m. to make his flight. In his absence the kids take turns sleeping on his side of the bed. I had to kick Trevor out in the middle of the night last time because he's a mover and kept hitting me with his arms and legs. I'm not sure if I dare let him sleep there again. I have a hard enough time sleeping as it is. Justin decided that he was too old to sleep there, but he wants to have the younger kids sleep in his room on the floor. We'll see about that. They do it all the time anyway so I don't know that I can stop it.
And as it always is while Kent's gone I got a ton of stuff done today. I cleaned out the bins by the front door, cleaned out the refrigerator and did all the laundry. Tonight I cleaned out the freezer. One of the kids (apparently named "Not Me" or "I Don't Know") left the freezer partially open, and the raspberries, strawberries and all the ice cream (everything in the door) melted. I could barely open the door, and had a hard time getting the bags separated. I thought I was getting frostbite because my fingers were so cold. After I cleaned that up with Justin's help I mopped. I had to mop under and around the entire laundry room 3 times before I got it all cleaned up.
I have grand plans for the rest of the week. I should have taken before and after pictures of the freezer earlier because it was such a dramatic difference, but I didn't. Maybe some of my other projects will be good for before and after pictures. Even if they aren't blog-worthy, they should help me feel good about the difference I'm making in my own home! Have a great week!