Friday, November 23, 2012

James and Alex got up very early this morning to go fishing at Silver Creek.  James says it was 29 degrees when they got there.  Alex had a very successful day fishing.  James said he caught 13 fish, more than everyone else there put together.  Here is the biggest one.

The biggest rainbow trout ever!

The kid is a fishing genius

Notice the unsuccessful fishermen in the background.

I made that lucky hat.

Smiling fish.

Cody, Chelsea, Carter, and Cash Pace came up today.  They are best friends with Brian and Kim.

Brian made us all delicious burgers for dinner.  Burgers with cheese and poblano chilies.  

James, Joe, and Alex went out looking for coyotes this evening.  They were not very successful.

The boys are in the truck waiting for Grandpa who forgot his keys.

Brian and Cody watched the ASU, UofA game, which ASU ended up winning.  

Kim and I played a game of 5 Crowns with Chelsea and then while she spent time with her boys we went in and watched a Christmas movie.  I also worked on my lesson for Sunday. 

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving!!  Mr. Turkey went in around 7:30.  James brought up china, stemware, and our gold flatware, and my green Christmas tablecloth when he came home yesterday.  I spent a good hour or so this morning washing everything and setting the table. 

The turkey got done before Kim and Brian were here so James was texting back and forth with Alex asking him when their estimated time of arrival was.  When James said the turkey was going to get cold Alex said:  "Now we have a car full of angry Horaks'."

Everyone arrived by 11:30.  Kim made her famous pumpkin delight dessert and some stuffing while I made The Pioneer Woman's creamy mashed potatoes with cream cheese, butter, and whole cream.  They are delicious.  I also made candied yams, a green bean casserole, corn and rolls.  Kim and Brian brought up cranberry celebration from Fry's to complete our feast.  We ate around 1 pm.

Let the feasting begin.

Alex and James each got a drumstick.

Small in number but large in appetites.

After the kitchen was cleaned Kim and I watched a Christmas movie called "Christmas Angel" and this week's "Dancing with the Stars."  We also played a game of 5 Crowns, which I won, and just relaxed.

Back at home Sheri, Trina, Tricia and Christy Wanlass ran in the Turkey Trot.  I wish I had their energy.  

It was a fun day.  I love Thanksgiving because it involves good food, family, and very little stress.  For dessert we had pecan pie and pumpkin delight.

I have so many blessing to be thankful for.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Sheri sent Max in to wake Evan up this morning.  Evan is very had to wake up.  Max figured out a way.  He told Evan that he had been asleep for a month and that they had opened all of his Christmas presents.  That got his attention and he was up in no time.

I spent a couple of hours today cleaning upstairs.  I changed the sheets on the beds, vacuumed and cleaned all of the bathrooms.  There were lots of dead bugs.

I watched two Christmas movies, " The 12 Men of Christmas" and "His and Her Christmas." 

James called me on his way home and asked me if I needed anything in town.  I told him to get some ice and to bring home something for dinner.  He brought home BBQ chicken pizza from Pappa John's becase he knows it's my favorite. 

No Mutual tonight because tomorrow is Thanksgiving.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

James left this morning early for the valley.  He is going down to finish painting his mom's house.  I am feeling a little better today.  I took all of the boxes that I brought back from Chandler downstairs and unloaded them in the storage room. 

I got a call from Linda Price this morning checking on me to see how I am doing.  Linda also gave me Alicia Hunsaker's roll recipe.  I learned that Alicia's nickname is "CC." 

I stayed inside all day.  I took a psych test online for Jeffrey Maxwell for one of his classes.  I am ashamed to say that I didn't finish.  Hope he can still use the data.

I worked in the kitchen and this evening I watched "Dancing with the Stars."  The finalists are: Kelly Monacco, Shawn Johnson, and Melissa Rycroft.  I am cheering for Melissa because she is partners with Tony Devalono who has been on the show 14 seasons and has never won.

I also watched "The Mentalist" and "Castle." 

Monday, November 19, 2012

Well I am still sick this morning but I have to go Thanksgiving shopping.  I have to buy a turkey and begin thawing it.  James went with me.  He went to Home Depot while I shopped at Wallmart.  Afterwards we had lunch at Wendy's.  I had their chili and a frosty again because they both feel so good on my throat. 

It was the most perfect day today weather wise.  The high was around 55 and there was sunshine but no wind.  I loved it!

I came home from my shopping trip and rested on the couch.  James is so sweet.  He waits on me hand and foot and makes sure I have something to eat and drink when I need it. 

We watched a Christmas movie together. 

Sunday, November 18, 2012

I stayed home from church today, something I don't do very often, but I was pretty sick with a bad cold.  I spent most of the day on the couch in front of the TV, the only thing I felt like doing. 

James came home and fixed me some lunch, soup and a ham sandwich.  It tasted delicious.  James got a call today from the stake clerk.  He has an appointment with the stake presidency next Sunday.  I told him I thought he was going to be called to the high council.  He said he thought Brother Wallace our high priest group leader might be released because he is in such poor health and that he might be called to take his place.  We will just have to wait and see.

My visiting teacher, Linda Price came by this evening with some homemade chicken soup and cornbread.  It was so good.  I am grateful for Linda's friendship. 

Tried to go to bed but had such a bad cough I moved back to my spot on the reclining part of the couch in the family room.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

I got up early this morning to work on cleaning the wood floors before anyone else got up.  I cleaned up the drywall dust and then did a light waxing.  After the floor was finished I began dusting and cleaning and packing things off the fireplace.   My last project was to work on prime painting in the hallway.  James got home from his mom's around 1pm.  I didn't finish priming the hallway. 

James left for home before I did.  I went the Payson way and ran off the road a couple of times, once I almost hit a sign.  I finally stopped at the Dollar Store in Overgaard and took a 20 minute nap.  What a relief when I finally got home. I don't think I will make it church tomorrow because I am quite sick.

Something cute happened today while we were still in Chandler.  Evan went past the house and saw my car parked there.  He said to Sheri:  "I see grandmas car. Ask her why old people have to live in Vernon.  Why can't they live here by me?"  Oh, Evan I love you!