My mom has been visiting for the last almost two weeks now, patiently hanging out around Provo as her 17th grandchild, just as patiently, does not show. While she's been here, though, we have definitely had some good girl time, a real rarity with this momma. It's so nice to have her unencumbered by the busyness that characterizes her daily life in Texas. I have been regularly enticing her to stay up late and eat ice cream, watch old movies and go out to karaoke, and certainly not least- the almost daily walks and hikes up Rock Canyon to maintain my own personal sanity. And in return she is giving us heaping doses of gourmet meals coupled with help on everything.