Sydney, Australia
Temple #28
James had severe stomach cramps and bloating that plagued him most of the night and now he is miserable this morning. I got him some soda water. He had the dry heaves. He can't vomit because of a valve in his throat that was put in during a surgery.
James got up around 8 and I went out with him to feed the horses. He seemed to be feeling better. The longer he stayed up and the more attention I gave him, the better he felt.
I helped James clean up around where he had been re-finishing a log near the front porch. We then got ready and left for the valley around 11.
Just past Salt River canyon James stopped the car and ask me to drive, something he very seldom does. We stopped for gas at the Circle K just outside of Superior. The price of gas was $4.19 a gallon, the cheapest place we have seen today. We also got 20 cents off so we paid $3.99 a gallon! In the valley we saw it as high as $4.79 a gallon.
Before going to Darrel & Trina's we stopped at the Costco on Sossaman and Baseline for some protein shakes. I bought 3 cases of my Fairlife shakes and James got one case of a new brand of shakes that he got a sample of. It is more of a meal replacement shake with lots of vitamins and minerals.
When we got to Darrel & Trina's Darrel was just starting to prepare the tri tip for the smoker. Trina was gone shopping at Target. James and I unloaded and then headed for KFC to pick up some coleslaw.
Everything started to come together when Trina got home. Lola began making brownies, Darrel got the meat in the smoker, Trina set up the tables and began decorating. I put the beans on to warm up.
Sheri and Ian were the first to arrive. Sheri brought sourdough rolls and a few regular rolls. She didn't get the memo that I was bringing regular rolls. She also brought a couple of small veggie trays. Stacy and Paul brought mashed potatoes and a strawberry cake. Mary Johnson, Paul's mother came with them as she didn't want to be alone tonight. Kim and Brian brought Rice Krispy treats made with Cadbury eggs and a fruit tray with fruit dip. Joe, Michael and Adam brought themselves. Rowan and Addy were here too. Addy made two chocolate cream pies.
Brian blessed the food before we began to eat. Our menu looked like this: A beautiful tray of trip tip, beans, corn, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, rolls, veggies and fruit. For dessert, brownies, pie, Stacy's cake and Kim's Rice Krispy treats. It was quite a feast and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Those attending: Darrel, Trina, Addy, Rowan, Ruby, Lola, Sheri, Ian, Kim, Brian, Joe, Stacy, Paul, Mary, Adam, Michael, James and I.
Kim always takes the pictures and so she invariably is not in them.
I've got to remember that at our next family event.
Texas Family
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