Lois's surgery went well this morning. She had a 90% blockage in her main artery and so they did put a stint in. She should feel much better. I think she is in pretty good shape for someone in her mid 80's.
James worked on signing up for medicare today. The deadline is December 7th. I paid some bills. In the afternoon we went outside to do a little cleaning. I swept off the driveway and inside the garage and James washed my car and his truck. We worked until it got dark, around 5:30.
This evening I watched the finale for "Dancing with the Stars". I wanted Melissa Rycroft and Tony Delavano to win. Tony is the pro and he has been on the show for 14 seasons and has never won. They did win and Tony was so excited!
We also watched a Christmas movie.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Gospel study and reading from 3 Nephi with James. James went to the post office to pick up my thyroid pills. I cleaned in the bathroom, and waxed the floors in the living room and family room.
James fixed venison steak and gravy for lunch. It was delicious.
I got a phone call from Jared this afternoon. They got a call from Tricia's birth mother Christine today. Her 20 year old son Aaron was in a terrible car accident last night. He was thrown through the wind shield of the car he was driving and is in a medically induced coma. Tricia is flying out to be with Christine and Mark her husband, and Jared was wondering if I could come and help him with the kids. I told him I have a Young Women's activity here on Wednesday night and on Saturday I am suppose to go to the temple with the youth. Jared arranged to take off work Tuesday and Wednesday. I called Natalie Soderquist, the Young Women's president, and told her my situation. She was very supportive and said they could get someone to take my place on Saturday. I told Jared I would drove out on Thursday morning. James will be in Chandler working.
Laura called today. Lois, James's Mom is in the hospital. They are doing an angiogram on her in the morning to see if she needs a stint. James told her last week when he was at her house that she needed to go in because she was having shortness of breath. Laura, Dave, Cathi, Terry, and Dawn have been staying with Lois around the clock. I am sorry that we aren't there to help.
James fixed venison steak and gravy for lunch. It was delicious.
I got a phone call from Jared this afternoon. They got a call from Tricia's birth mother Christine today. Her 20 year old son Aaron was in a terrible car accident last night. He was thrown through the wind shield of the car he was driving and is in a medically induced coma. Tricia is flying out to be with Christine and Mark her husband, and Jared was wondering if I could come and help him with the kids. I told him I have a Young Women's activity here on Wednesday night and on Saturday I am suppose to go to the temple with the youth. Jared arranged to take off work Tuesday and Wednesday. I called Natalie Soderquist, the Young Women's president, and told her my situation. She was very supportive and said they could get someone to take my place on Saturday. I told Jared I would drove out on Thursday morning. James will be in Chandler working.
Laura called today. Lois, James's Mom is in the hospital. They are doing an angiogram on her in the morning to see if she needs a stint. James told her last week when he was at her house that she needed to go in because she was having shortness of breath. Laura, Dave, Cathi, Terry, and Dawn have been staying with Lois around the clock. I am sorry that we aren't there to help.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
James had an appointment at the stake president's office this morning at 8 am. I went with him and we met with President Van Winkle. He called James to be on the stake high council. I told him Rita Solomon was my cousin and he said he knew her very well and that he was in her ward. We made it back in time for our church. Kim, Brian, Joe, Alex, Cody, Chelsea, Carter and Cash were all at sacrament meeting. There wasn't enough aaronic priesthood so James helped pass the sacrament.
Alex's fish pictures made the rounds in priesthood. When Collin DeWitt saw them he asked James to email them to him. He teaches a fly fishing class and he wants to use them in his class.
We divided into classes in Young Women's. The lesson was on "The Ability to Succeed" and was about thinking positively.
The Horak's and Pace's left shortly after we got home from church. The Pace family left a nice thank you card and Carter drew us a picture. We enjoyed their visit.
This evening for FHE James and I watched two episodes of "The District" on BYUTV. The District is a reality show about 8 missionaries serving in San Diego, California. I love it and wish all my grandsons would watch it.
Alex's fish pictures made the rounds in priesthood. When Collin DeWitt saw them he asked James to email them to him. He teaches a fly fishing class and he wants to use them in his class.
We divided into classes in Young Women's. The lesson was on "The Ability to Succeed" and was about thinking positively.
The Horak's and Pace's left shortly after we got home from church. The Pace family left a nice thank you card and Carter drew us a picture. We enjoyed their visit.
This evening for FHE James and I watched two episodes of "The District" on BYUTV. The District is a reality show about 8 missionaries serving in San Diego, California. I love it and wish all my grandsons would watch it.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
James and Alex went coyote hunting this morning. Afterwards James came home and made venison steak and gravy with biscuits. Brian got some venison from Dave. Thanks Dave for contributing to our delicious breakfast.
James and his helpers, Chelsea and Brian.
I made a trip to town this morning to get some gum for my handout for Young Women's tomorrow. I ended up going to Safeway, Circle K and Walmart. I needed wax for the floor and they didn't have what I needed at Safeway so I went to Walmart. I did buy some steaks for our BBQ tonight at Safeway because they have better steaks than Walmart. I found the gum I needed at Circle K.
I talked to Vickie on the phone today. She told me all about Show Low's loss to Seton Catholic (a Chandler School) last week. They got beat 42-14. She said the coach changed all the plays at the last minute and Harold was furious. She said she almost got into a fight with one of the fans for Show Low who was bad-mouthing Colby. It was a sad way to end such a great season for Show Low. Seton ended up beating Blue Ridge in the championship game.
In other football news today Hamilton High won the state championship game and so did Queen Creek.
We grilled steaks this evening with Kim, Brian, Chelsea, and Cody. Before dinner James took the Pace kids, Carter 8, and Cash 6, up to the swing and the pit. Alex went too. The boys were so excited to get to go on the Ranger.
Friday, November 30, 2012
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.
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.
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| 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 28, 2012
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.
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.
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