Friday, January 18, 2013

We were late leaving this morning, 6 instead of 5, because I decided to order my Xoom tablet online and it took longer than I expected.  James was very patient with me. Texas here we come!

This is going to be a slow trip because we are pulling a trailer filled with pieces of a swingset.  Our first stop is at the Walmart in Silver City, New Mexico.  I needed to get some batteries and kleenex.  I must say it was one of the nicest Walmart's I have ever been to.  The shelves were full, it was clean, and it wasn't crowded.  There was a Subway inside so I got James and I a breakfast sandwich to share.

Our next stop was in Demming for a short visit with James's Dad.  He always wants to meet us at Denny's.  Since we had already eaten we met in the parking lot.

James and his Dad.

George is quite feeble.  He says that the "bushes" James gave him in December saved his life.  They are soldier berry bushes that grow around Vernon.  George uses them to make tea.  If you need any further details you will need to talk to George.

Next stop was for gas and then on to Jared & Tricia's.  The kids were all there to greet us when we arrived.

I brought Anna and Emmy each one of my porcelain dolls.  Anna has had her eye on Snow White for several years now.  Emmy chose Jill from the Jack & Jill set so she got Jack as an added bonus.  Molly did not feel left out because she says she already has a doll.

Molly with her gumballs.

We got Anna a few small gifts which she opened.  A light desk with patterns to trace, a manicure set, and a small notebook to write and draw in.  

Since Jared was at work James and Tricia helped James unload the trailer.  James and Tricia had to make a trip to Home Depot for replacement parts

This evening we all went to Golden Corral for Anna's birthday dinner.  The best story of the evening is about Anna and Molly.  Molly refused to eat so Anna took her through the line and let her pick whatever she wanted.  She picked some broccoli and other assorted veggies which Anna proceeded to feed her.  Molly was so happy because now she could get dessert.  Thank you Anna for making Molly so happy!

The Birthday Girl.

Molly reading a book with me.

In spite of the look on Anna's face she really did love

Golden Corral.

Anna feeding Molly her veggies.

 Dessert #1.

One bite.  She doesn't like the ice cream.

Vanilla ice cream cone.  

Much better than peach flavored.

Ice cream beard.

Cotton candy on the way out the door.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Last night Jared invited us to family scriptures at 6:30 am.  I made it.  I am not sure where James was.

Molly is excused from scripture study.

James leaves for school at 7.

Jared made steak, eggs, and hashbrowns for breakfast.  Emmy and Anna packed their lunches.

Today was sports day at Anna and Emmy's school.

Molly loves to have her picture taken.

After the girls left for school Molly got ready for Joy School.  She wanted to make sure I saw her Tinkerbell backpack.

Love the Hello Kitty shirt.

Molly's favorite blanket is one that Trina gave to her when she was a baby.  She calls it her "suck fingers" blanket.  She chooses a corner and holds it while she sucks on two fingers.

Yes, that's James in the background doing the dishes.

Watching The Lorax.

We left for Demming this morning and while James had a meeting with his Dad in his Dad's truck I waited in our car for over two hours.  Things are squared away for Alisha and Cindy and we feel better about the situation.  We stopped in Silver Springs for lunch and Springerville for groceries.  I had Mutual this evening.  We made final plans for the ward chili cookoff and Halloween party.  

James made the final touchdown in his game tonite.  Tricia posted a video on facebook.;  We should have stayed for the game!!

Monday, May 14, 2012

James, Dave, Laura and I left at 5 am for Texas.  We drove to Demming and had lunch at Denny's with James and Dave's Dad, George.  I am sorry I didn't take a picture.  We drove through El Paso and thought about Jared and Tricia living here.  I told Jared they should live in Las Cruces, New Mexico because it was much prettier and only 40 miles away.  Our next stop was in Van Horn, Texas where we spent the night at the Motel 6.  All I can say is there was no wasted space in that room or the bathroom.  James has felt miserable the entire trip.  His shoulder is really bothering him.  Laura and I went shopping at one of the only two stores in town, The Dollar Store.  I got all of the things I needed including dark chocolate for James.  We had dinner at the Subway, went back to the hotel and went to bed.  This town has one main road and many of the businesses have closed down.  It's a dying town.