Apparently We're Popular Now

It would seem that people(/animals) here just can't live without us. Here are a few examples:

• Last night the elders were scheduled to come over to teach us More Principles of Member Missionary Work. They were so eager to come see us that they even arrived 5 minutes early. Unfortunately, what was to us a quick drive to the laundry room on the other end of the complex to pick up our clean clothes quickly before they arrived looked to them like we were ditching out. They looked very disappointed when we waved at them as we passed each other driving in opposite directions. Never fear, though. They backed up and while I unloaded the dryer, Blake was able to explain What We Were Really Doing, as opposed to What It Looked Like We Were Doing. It's good to feel missed, though.
• The sister missionaries must also think we're great because they've been trying for over a week now to get us to come with them to visit one of their new investigators. Sadly, they always need us at times when we already have prior obligations. But because they love us, they keep on trying. So on Monday we're going to try one more time to go with them to meet this fabulous investigator. I don't think we'll disappoint them this time.
• The word must be out that I, like so many other people in this world, keep a journal. But apparently mine's better (really, though...I'm sure it's not) because the Young Men in the ward (well, not the young men, themselves, per say, but their leaders) want me to come to mutual night next Wednesday and teach them about Why It's Good To Write In A Journal. Hmm...Teenage boys, Journals. Not the easiest combination to picture, but I'll go with it.
• Word has also spread that we have the best bird feeder in the neighborhood because after only 5 days, we had to refill the bird seed. And I thought birds ate, well...like birds! Not so, my friends. These birds eat like a growing boy with a hollow leg. We literally have an average of 4 sparrows lined up on our fence posts waiting sometimes-not-so-patiently for their turn at the feeder, not to mention the cardinals, who are bigger and prettier. Also, the chipmunks and the rabbits have made a habit of happily scrounging for the seeds the birds so carelessly drop (as well as the peanuts we occasionally put out to lure them in), filling up their cheeks and nibbling contentedly within the boundaries of our yard. It's becoming not uncommon to step outside and find a whole woodland gathering hanging out around our feet. (Of course, once we step outside, they never hang around for much longer because apparently not only are we popular, but we're also intimidating.)

So there you have it, folks. We are loved. Or so it would appear.

Speaking of feeling loved...Yesterday I went to the dentist and he told me that I have no cavities. So now I have professionally cleaned teeth and my new dentist thinks I'm a fabulous brusher. Trust me, this is a good feeling.

So, the Public Library will be closed for Memorial Day this weekend. We figured that if they get to shut down and celebrate, why shouldn't we? So tomorrow we're packing sack lunches for a day trip up north to rub elbows with the Amish, so to speak. Unfortunately, I won't be able to report on it until Tuesday due to a sad Lack of Internet at our house. Hopefully, though, there will be some good stories to share. Until then, have a lovely holiday weekend all!