Day #2 of making cinnamon rolls. This batch turned out much better than yesterday's. I made sure the yeast was activated by checking the temperature of the water and putting a little sugar in the water. You know the yeast is working if it gets bubbly.
My other big accomplishment of the day was dusting all of the blinds in the house.
Today is Harold & Vickie's wedding anniversary. They were married one year after we were so it's #43. I tried to call Vickie but it went straight to voice mail so I left a message wishing her and Harold a Happy Anniversary.
The most fun thing I did today was go on a Ranger ride. James doesn't think I should go when I am here by myself in case something happens but I was getting cabin fever and needed to get out. I drove about 12 miles to Gillespie Flat and did not see one other person. It was awesome! I love having the forest right in our back yard!
I came home and fell asleep watching The Finder. James called me several times today and I called him. I am so anxious for his return tomorrow.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
I went to bed early last night so I could get up at 4am and do my gospel study. At 7am James and I started out on a walk. He went about half a mile or so and was in so much pain he turned around after sitting on the ground for awhile and went back. I went 3 miles. I was tired and sore afterwards so I took a bath in the jacuzzi tub.
James heard from our attorney in the Norquay lawsuit. We mailed him a 6 page information sheet regarding the job we did for them on Monday. James wrote it out and I did the typing. After looking at it they are pretty sure we will be able to recover some of the money they owe us. It was the first time the attorney has been so optimistic. James spent several hours today sending him copies of emails between him and Norquay.
I tried to make a batch of cinnamon rolls but the yeast didn't rise. I determined that I didn't get it hot enough. The rolls were still good but they were more of the consistency of biscuits than rolls.
James left to go home around 6pm. He has a doctor's appointment tomorrow, he is working on cleaning off Nate's lot, and he needs to look at the pool. There was a problem with it earlier in the week. The pump went off. Paul got it to working again but not before some algae grew. He also needs to meet with Zaki about building his house. I was sad when he left because he seemed sad and I could tell he didn't want to go.
I was lonely this evening.
James heard from our attorney in the Norquay lawsuit. We mailed him a 6 page information sheet regarding the job we did for them on Monday. James wrote it out and I did the typing. After looking at it they are pretty sure we will be able to recover some of the money they owe us. It was the first time the attorney has been so optimistic. James spent several hours today sending him copies of emails between him and Norquay.
I tried to make a batch of cinnamon rolls but the yeast didn't rise. I determined that I didn't get it hot enough. The rolls were still good but they were more of the consistency of biscuits than rolls.
James left to go home around 6pm. He has a doctor's appointment tomorrow, he is working on cleaning off Nate's lot, and he needs to look at the pool. There was a problem with it earlier in the week. The pump went off. Paul got it to working again but not before some algae grew. He also needs to meet with Zaki about building his house. I was sad when he left because he seemed sad and I could tell he didn't want to go.
I was lonely this evening.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
James and I made a trip into town today. It proved to be very costly. Our first stop was El Rancho. We both got green chili burros only James got his with beans. They were good but nothing like the Burger House. I ate half and was going to take the other half home but I went off and left it. Darn! I hate wasting good food.
Our next stop was Walmart. I sent James to get birthday cards for Dallin, Brian, and Ian and a sympathy card for LaMont Ball. His son Karl passed away on Saturday. He had cancer and was the same age as Stacy. They used to live next door to us.
Our ward is having a Navajo taco fundraiser dinner for girls camp on Friday evening and they are also having a desert auction. I volunteered to bring a dessert to auction off. The other day while watching Paula Deen she made some yummy looking cinnamon rolls so I decided that is what I wanted to make. I bought the ingredients for the cinnamon rolls and some non-food items. When I went to check out I got restaurant gift cards for Brian, Ian and Tricia and some cash for Dallin. I was appalled at what my total was. James had gone to the McDonald's to get me a drink so he didn't see and I didn't tell him.
This evening James and I went for a walk. It was a short one because James was in so much pain. We went on a Ranger ride and he felt much better!
Our next stop was Walmart. I sent James to get birthday cards for Dallin, Brian, and Ian and a sympathy card for LaMont Ball. His son Karl passed away on Saturday. He had cancer and was the same age as Stacy. They used to live next door to us.
Our ward is having a Navajo taco fundraiser dinner for girls camp on Friday evening and they are also having a desert auction. I volunteered to bring a dessert to auction off. The other day while watching Paula Deen she made some yummy looking cinnamon rolls so I decided that is what I wanted to make. I bought the ingredients for the cinnamon rolls and some non-food items. When I went to check out I got restaurant gift cards for Brian, Ian and Tricia and some cash for Dallin. I was appalled at what my total was. James had gone to the McDonald's to get me a drink so he didn't see and I didn't tell him.
This evening James and I went for a walk. It was a short one because James was in so much pain. We went on a Ranger ride and he felt much better!
Monday, June 4, 2012
Happy 7th Birthday Emmy! I called Emmy today and wished her a happy birthday. When I asked her what she liked best in her birthday box she thought for awhile and said: "The bouncy balls!" (Oh, you mean the ones that cost less than a dollar?)
Harold, Vickie, and Madison are in Washington state. Harold and Vickie take their grandkids on a trip when they graduate from the 8th grade. Madison wanted to go to Seattle and to Forks to see where Twilight was filmed. I know this because Vickie called me on Friday to wish me a Happy Anniversary. I wish we could take our grandkids on a trip...this year that would be Michael and Alex. I feel like a slacker grandma.
We went on a Ranger ride today. James showed me "The Village." Alex, Ben and Joe were talking about it when they were here. It is an old abandoned Boy Scout camp, A-frame cabins, outhouse, and all.
For FHE James and I watched Wendy DeWitt's DVD on food storage. We were both very impressed with her system. She is in the Vernon ward during the summer and I have wanted to talk to her but I am a little intimidated. She will be my "contact" this week. I knew her husband Collin when I was growing up in Phoenix. We were in the same ward. I remember him but he doesn't remember me. I remember him because I liked the name Collin and because I thought he was cute.
Harold, Vickie, and Madison are in Washington state. Harold and Vickie take their grandkids on a trip when they graduate from the 8th grade. Madison wanted to go to Seattle and to Forks to see where Twilight was filmed. I know this because Vickie called me on Friday to wish me a Happy Anniversary. I wish we could take our grandkids on a trip...this year that would be Michael and Alex. I feel like a slacker grandma.
We went on a Ranger ride today. James showed me "The Village." Alex, Ben and Joe were talking about it when they were here. It is an old abandoned Boy Scout camp, A-frame cabins, outhouse, and all.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
James and I both bore our testimonies in our new ward. I have challenged myself to introduce myself to at least one new person each week. Today I met Bridget Jordan. She said her name was easy to remember. Just think of a bridge over the river Jordan. Clever.
Brother Peeler taught Sunday School. He is the stake Sunday School president. Rosie Lauritzen taught Relief Society. I am her visiting teacher and I really like her.
I am now officially a visiting teacher although I don't know my partner and I only know one of the sisters I visit. I also have a visiting teacher. Her name is Linda Price. She is from Gilbert and is only here for the summer. She and her husband built an apartment off their home where their daughter now lives so they have their privacy when they return to the valley. I wish we could do that!
We broke our fast right after our meetings since we started early yesterday afternoon. We fasted that we will be able to collect the money Norquay owes us.
I made pork chops with stuffing for dinner. It is a receipe I got when I was a Tricia's. James really liked everything except for the apples in the stuffing. Next time no apples.
I watched 3 TV shows this evening; Adele Live in London, Cupcake Champions, and The Next Foodnetwork Star.
Brother Peeler taught Sunday School. He is the stake Sunday School president. Rosie Lauritzen taught Relief Society. I am her visiting teacher and I really like her.
I am now officially a visiting teacher although I don't know my partner and I only know one of the sisters I visit. I also have a visiting teacher. Her name is Linda Price. She is from Gilbert and is only here for the summer. She and her husband built an apartment off their home where their daughter now lives so they have their privacy when they return to the valley. I wish we could do that!
We broke our fast right after our meetings since we started early yesterday afternoon. We fasted that we will be able to collect the money Norquay owes us.
I made pork chops with stuffing for dinner. It is a receipe I got when I was a Tricia's. James really liked everything except for the apples in the stuffing. Next time no apples.
I watched 3 TV shows this evening; Adele Live in London, Cupcake Champions, and The Next Foodnetwork Star.
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Saturday, June 2, 2012
I had a green chili mixed burro from The Burger House for breakfast. Food of the gods! James brought me two. I am saving one for tomorrow after church when we break our fast.
James has two things hanging over his head right now. One is the Norquay lawsuit and the other is getting Zaki's contract on his house ready to send in to the bank. He has to have information sent in to the attorney for the Norquay case by 8am Monday morning and Zaki's information has to be in to the bank by noon on Monday. We still had time to celebrate our anniversary by reading from our Victoria Holt book and going on a Ranger ride.
Brian posted on Facebook today that Arizona was the lone and dreary world so we were trying to prove him wrong with these pictures:
We started our fast today right after lunch. The Crane's called us and asked us to go to the spaghetti dinner at the park with them but we had to decline because we had already started our fast.
We ended the day by watching an episode from Sherlock. I am afraid I slept through most of it.
James has two things hanging over his head right now. One is the Norquay lawsuit and the other is getting Zaki's contract on his house ready to send in to the bank. He has to have information sent in to the attorney for the Norquay case by 8am Monday morning and Zaki's information has to be in to the bank by noon on Monday. We still had time to celebrate our anniversary by reading from our Victoria Holt book and going on a Ranger ride.
Brian posted on Facebook today that Arizona was the lone and dreary world so we were trying to prove him wrong with these pictures:
We ended the day by watching an episode from Sherlock. I am afraid I slept through most of it.
Friday, June 1, 2012
Friday, June 1, 2012
I woke up to this wildlife scene outside my bedroom window and deck:
Happy 44th wedding anniversary to James and I. He got here late this afternoon and the celebration began as he cooked us steaks from Sam's Club. They are the delicious, expensive filets. I grilled some asparagus and we had a delicious meal.
After dinner we read and then watched The Mentalist. I still can't decide if I like this show or not. I like the characters but the endings always leave you hanging.
After dinner we read and then watched The Mentalist. I still can't decide if I like this show or not. I like the characters but the endings always leave you hanging.
Some random pictures taken around Vernon:
Can you find the butterfly in this picture.
Yes those are waterfalls. This was taken near Chocolate Lake.
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