16.5.09

Joseph Smith, Red Robin and Leroy Rawls

So if you don't know who Leroy is let me give you some background. I used to live in an apartment that was in the Kimball Ward in Layton, UT. The Kimball Ward was a lot of fun, and I was in the Elder's Quorum Presidency (Yes I used to introduce myself as "AJ Webb Secretary in the Elder's Quorum" Why you ask? Because I'm just that awesome!) Anyways President Justin Cheney bless his heart decided that I needed extra work because working full time, going to school full time, being a newlywed and being "AJ Webb Secretary in the Elder's Quorum" just wasn't enough to do... I was finding myself with so much extra time... (Justin if you're reading this I forgive you, I actually wouldn't change that situation for anything... well most days :oD ). So like I was saying President Cheney decided for my home teaching companion I would be with a one Leroy Rawls... who just so happens to be the coolest guy in the world, he is in his late 50's he moved to Utah from Virginia after he was baptized and he is special needs, but very high functioning. I was also Leroy's home teacher, it was nice because I got my home teaching done by hanging out with my home teaching companion... although we had some other families too because obviously Leroy can't home teach himself! In anycase Leroy and I became very good friends, and I haven't seen the guy in a while so I called him up yesterday and we made plans to go to Salt Lake and watch the Joseph Smith movie (he has wanted me to go with him to it for around 2 years but I never had time... funny thing, I have lots of time now). So we went down and watched the Movie and it was awesome, then he and I and Brady went to Red Robin and had dinner, and let me tell you Leroy can really put food down! That is why I chose Red Robin (bottomless fries... and did I mention they are heavenly?) So we eat at Red Robin, and Leroy gets Fish and Chips... and then a refill on fries, wanted another order of fish (talked him into a third helping of fries), an ice cream sunday and a fourth serving of fries. I think if we hadn't been waiting for him to finish around the second helping of fries he may have kept going... not sure... glad we didn't find that out. :o) (btw our waiter was super slow with the last order of fries I swear it took longer to get for us than our meal... of course by that point we had already paid our bill so there wasn't too much for him to worry about, he'd already gotten a pretty good tip... cause I tip well... its a bad habit I guess?) So after Leroy finished dinner I dropped him off at the Kaysville theater to watch a movie, then he called for a ride home, but only after he goes to a second movie :) Anways it was an awesome night, and totally worth it when I was driving to Kaysville and Leroy turned and looked at me and said "You know... you're my best friend." It was awesome! The pictures are of us on our way to Red Robin and while waiting for Leroy to finish his last batch of fries. I always look like I'm straining in self taken photographs... Very strange...

9 comments:

Allie, Justin and Alton said...

I don't really get your comment about me.

AJ Webb said...

No it was about Justin Cheney... but I understand your confusion.

Webby's said...

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You are so awesome!! I just love you. You have always been so kind to everyone. Thanks for your great example. I want to be you when I grow up

Jody and Lacey said...

What a sweetheart you are... I am glad that you guys had so much fun. Leroy is lucky to have a friend like you.

JTCheneyClan said...

This is classic......and I'm glad you wouldn't change anything....

Shane and Kenzie said...

You were always so good to Leroy... He really does love you! :)
We're glad you are doing well!

Melony said...

Hey AJ! You and your brother are such cute guys! Hope to see you around sometime...your most favoritest cousin, Melony

The Birds said...

AJ you really are the sweetest man I know! Thanks for always being a great example to us all!

Anonymous said...

Great Job AJ! What a good example you are to me! I love you!
your Favorite Aunt!
Bev