Tuesday, May 5, 215

I love the Gilbert temple

 

Today is my brother Dennis's birthday.  I called and wished him a happy birthday and told him I loved him.  He is one of my favorite brothers!

 

I started taking things out of the pantry today.  I am going to paint and everything needs to be out. I only worked half the day because I thought I was going to the temple but things didn't work out for Kim so we didn't end up going. I also ran out of boxes. 

 

I know it's taco Tuesday but this week we are having our tacos on Wednesday instead.  I will explain further on tomorrow's post.

Today James made his delicious beef chunks.  Later we added gravy and biscuits, but I like to eat them just like this with a little ketchup.  Delicious!

Little morsels of goodness!

This afternoon I made a trip to Greg Hatch's office with James to pick up some plans for an airplane hanger someone wants to build.  Of course I had to take our book and read from it on the way there and back.

Morwenna Trelawny Penvenan,

or Lady Penvenan is pictured here.

 

I made a quick trip to Sam's Club for some boxes and a pizza before leaving for Addy's strings concert.  On the way I dropped Alex off at the church for his basketball game.  James went to the game while I went to the concert.

James was impressed with Alex's athletic ability.

I know this picture is blurry but I loved this action shot.

The priests played the teachers and of course the priests won.

(Alex is a priest.)

Addy is a violinist and a dancer.  I wonder if she

can do the both at the same time.

The cutest violinist in the 5th grade.

After the concert James and I came home and I cooked the pizza I got at Sam's Club for dinner.  He had to tell me all about the ball game.  He also watched Seth play for his ward.

James says that Seth is the best player on his team.













Friday, April 11, 2014

Bluebells in Hallis Forest, Belgium

Gospel Study

The children of Reuben and Gad call their altar ED.  I'm not exactly sure why. 

-Joshua, O.T.

Mosiah 5

Be obedient to God's commandments
Be called the children of Christ
Be found at the right hand of God
Be called by the name of Christ
Be steadfast and immovable
Be brought to heaven.

This morning I worked outside for quite awhile.  I am amazed at how well these steroids are working for me.  The pain in my knees is entirely gone, at least for now.  I finished pulling grass around the mailbox.  Now I want to plant some vincas which are good and sturdy and will last through the summer.  I guess that's for another day.  I also swept off the front porch and driveway.  

Dr. Douglas called and said she could see me around 11:30 to put in a temporary crown.  I hurried to Staples and Target to do my shopping there and then went to see Dr. Douglas.  I had a nice visit with her about the temple open house, etc.  Afterwards I finished up my shopping and errands at the bank, Walmart, and Sam's Club.

 Jason and Drea Boles legally

adopt baby Benjamin.

James came home from work as if a huge burden had been lifted from his shoulders.  He has been released from his contract at Camden Foothills.  They couldn't agree on who should be doing the grading and when he told them he would lose money if he had to do it, that it wasn't in his bid, they let him go.  He thinks they were afraid he wouldn't be able to pay his bills and they would have liens against the property.  I am so grateful.  This is another tender mercy.

This evening James and I went to Ian's parents house, John and Betty Trezise's, so James could price out how much it would cost for them to enclose their carport into a garage.  The last bid they had was $20,000.  James thinks he can do it cheaper, but there are some problems involved.  I had a nice visit with Betty while James and John discussed the job.

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This reminds me of Ruby

who loves bandages!

James is concerned that I spent too much money on discretionary items this week.  He's probably right.  I will do better.  

Love this picture!

Saturday, March 8, 2014

James went to Queen Creek this morning to meet with the Yoshmine's about some work they want done.  I went to Joshua's flag football game with Stacy, Michael and Joshua at Freestone Park in Gilbert.  Evan and Rowan are on the team too, but they went to their last soccer game instead.  Joshua plays on the Vikings and they played the Eagles and won, but Joshua wasn't really into the game.  He's excited about his reversible shirt, white on one side, purple on the other, and his mouth guard which he played with between plays.  I am sure Michael will have a talk with him about paying attention during the game.  James made it for the last part of the game which I think made Joshua happy.

Evan getting his soccer trophy.

Back in Chandler I went to Sam's Club with Sheri to get steaks, etc., for Harold's birthday dinner on Sunday.  After my shopping trip we packed up and headed for home.  

Our first stop was Sweetie's to get more Lemonheads.  We also stopped at the two Hobby Lobby's I mentioned yesterday but neither one of them had any lightbulbs.  I have enough to do the sisters I visit teach and the young women.  I guess when I come back on the 18th I can check the Hobby Lobby's in Scottsdale to do the ones for my grandkids.

On the way home we stopped at Burger House for burros.  We ordered two extra to take home for tomorrow's lunch.

At home after unpacking we sat down to watch "When Calls the Heart."

Friday, September 27, 2013

I leave for my doctors appointment at the Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates in Mesa at 6:40.  My appointment is at 7:15.  Now that I am on Medicare there is no co-pay here.  It used to be $60.00.  Out of the blue Doctor Caldron asks me how Show Low got it's name, so I tell him.  He examines me, and orders bloodwork and a flu shot.  They forgot to give me my flu shot.  He also write me a prescription for Enbrel and I tell him I want to try just the Enbrel without Methotrexate for awhile.  He agrees, at least until my next visit in January.

Stacy has not been watering the front lawn because the water pressure is so low.  I go by and pick up a new sprinkler to see if that helps, but it doesn't.  James is going to call Brent to fix the front faucet.  Our control valves are under the berm in the orchard when now belongs to someone else.  We may have to dig that berm up. 

For lunch James and I went to Arizona's Handcrafter Bakery on Alma School and Ray to get some hand pies.  I was disappointed.  We took an apple one to Sheri.

I went shopping at Sam's Club for our dinner with Harold, Vickie, Dennis, and Denise that we are doing on Sunday.  I got some of their delicious fillet mignon steak. 

On the way home we have to go by Scottsdale National Golf Course to check on the cartpath color.  It takes us an extra hour as we work our way through Fountain Hill.  I am grumpy and tired, so we stop at Taco Bell in Fountain Hills, and McDonald's in Payson. 

When we get to Show Low we stop at Safeway's so I can finish doing my dinner shopping for tomorrow night.  While I am in the store James sees Heather Horner and her son Ocean.  She always did want to be a marine biologist.

When I try to get back on the highway there is an old car parade going on and it is impossible to make a left turn so I turn right and take the back roads.  Funny!  As we try and come back on the highway on the other side of town the parade is going by again!  Some days you just can't win. 

After unloading the car and putting things away we settle down to watch an episode of The Walton's before going to bed.

Monday, December 24, 2012

James left early this morning for the valley.  I wasn't ready to go until about 10am.  I had to do the winterizing, which is the pits.  I need to appreciate James a little more who always takes care of these things for me.
 Here are a few pictures of how our house looked for Christmas:

Before presents.

After presents.

James had asked Brian if he would go online and find us a motel room on priceline.com.  Brian did and when James asked him how much it was so he could pay for it, Brian said, "Merry Christmas."  We are staying at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos.  I am so excited!!

James, Sheri, Alex, and I went shopping at Sam's Club and then Sheri and I went to Target and to Harkins to get movie tickets.  

I was tired by the time we got to our motel room.  We are staying in room 214.  Here is a picture:

A most comfy bed.

We need to be at Sheri's by 7am so we went to bed quite early. 

Friday, December 7, 2012

James and I had scriptures and prayers together before he left for work this morning.  I spent the morning working at the dining room table in our house in Chandler, where I use to sit and work when I lived there. 
For lunch I went to Elmer's and ordered two machaca burros and two machaca tacos for lunch.  I came home and ate my burro and saved the rest for James when he gets home. 

I love this Chandler icon.

I beat the high school rush by 15 minutes!  They already had tons of chips, etc. set out for the high schoolers.

This is a sight I haven't seen too many times.  Usually Kim does all the lights on our tree.

Even though the picture is blurry I had to include it.

Today is Paul's 42nd birthday.  He is in San Francisco for work.  I bought him this card today.  It said: Sorry the entertainment for your party had an accident on the way over.

Paul hates clowns.

I did some shopping at Walmart and Sam's Club today, and also raided my downstairs Christmas closet and loaded my car clear full except for the front seat.  I followed James over to Tempe Toyota where he had an appointment with Gail's son Erik to fix the differential which was leaking.  On the way back to Chandler we stopped at Rudy's BBQ and got some moist brisket, beans, potato salad, and creamed corn.  I took it home to Stacy and her boys but they didn't eat much.  James ate his share though and so did I.  We took the rest of it home with us.  

This evening I took Ben on one half of his birthday date.  We went to Barnes and Noble where he bought a couple of books and had money to spare.  On the way home I asked him what his favorite Christmas song was and he said "Frosty", but I don't hear it very often.  I turned on the radio and guess what was playing?  Frosty.  I told Ben they played it just for him.  Ben will be 13 on the 16th of December.  He is such a sweet, gentle and kind boy.  I love him.  It was after 7 when I left for home.  James already left.  We are going home this evening because I made the mistake of turning the heaters off at the cabin and James is afraid if it gets too cold the pipes will break and freeze.  I made it home without falling asleep.

Our friends, Tim and Katy Glemser had a baby boy today.  They named him Kieter pronounced Kiter.  They also have a little girl named Alice.