FALL IS FINALLY HERE!!! AND I'M 75!!

Fall is in the house!!  I'm so happy it's here! One of my favorite season's !! My house is decorated with all my pumpkins!

We went to the gym at 7:30 this morning and I was tired!! I didn't sleep very well last night so really didn't want to get up BUT, Pat and I were going to Silver Sisters at 11 so I needed to get my exercise in before the luncheon. We did and then we hurried home so I could get ready. Pat came over at 10:30! I won't be at the gym tomorrow because we are going to the temple with the Browns, so Pat brought over a Birthday gift for me! 

LET ME JUST SAY, SHE TOTALLY SPOILS ME!!

One of those gifts, ONE would have been sufficient!!  She also gave me a $25 dollar gift certificate to Chick Fil A!! I really wish she wouldn't spend so much money on me!! She is my Bestie!!

We drove over to the Northside building for the luncheon.

It started out with this beautiful woman who works with the advertising company for a Senior Citizen yearly booklet. She got up and explained all the things in the book that would help seniors in the community. Things from doctors, care centers, hospice help, .....pretty much everything. She was so sweet!  After her, a sister explained how to use the Walmart app to order groceries. It was interesting...but I'll still go buy at the store. I'm not that old yet! lol

Then this cute little lady in the jeans and boots and gold top, taught us some simple line dancing.

Edith, (in the plaid top)  was SO GOOD!!~  Seriously!!  She had rhythm and a little hop in her step and she was amazing!!  It was fun to try and do it as well. I sure wasn't good but it was fun! We were then invited to eat lunch. It was a number of salads, cheese and crackers and several desserts. It was ok but not as good as some we've had. Just saying. lol After eating, I took Pat back to our house and Tony took a picture of us. 

She said she wanted me to make an AI picture of us with the new photo so she could send it to her Aunt Erlene in Ohio. She loves the pictures I make of me and Pat. lol

So for Halloween, I made us witches. lol

 (I know some people who think I am one.)

Then I decided to make us a Thanksgiving one to get ahead of the game. lol It was a fun day and we thoroughly enjoy being together. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

YARD DAY!~

Got up early so we could do the gym before the yard work. I  walked with Pat as Tony walked with Jane. We stick to partner's who match our speed. lol Jane can keep up with Tony and I can't. We did our four miles and at the finish, I saw Melissa on a treadmill. I went over and talked to her and told her the pictures of little Penny were so cute. She said they had a great time at the baby blessing. She is leaving for Hawaii on Wednesday with a couple of the girls she works with at the salon. They will be over there a week. FUN!

We had to stop by Walmart on the way home as Tony had to return a shirt he'd ordered online. They sent the wrong size. Then we went by the church to pick up Jan's spatula and then we went by her house to drop it off along with a plastic tub she left at the church on Sunday. Then we went to the library and I picked up my book for October's book club. Now to find time to read it. lol  I fixed up some fried potatoes and onions and fried eggs and toast for breakfast. Then we headed out to do our yard work. I told Aaron I would mow his as well but he said his water had gone on and he was going to attempt it in the afternoon after his doctor appointment.  

Tony dug weeds and edged. Unfortunately, we are getting a few dandelions, but he catches them and digs them out. So glad of that.

I mowed and went over it twice in a different direction. The Locust tree is starting to drop leaves and try as I might, I can't get them all with the mower. DARN!~

Nonetheless, I get what I can. I'm sure we'll have to rake some later in the season but that's ok. I'm still so glad it's not the Willow we used to have. It wouldn't drop it's leaves till late Autumn and sometimes the snow had fallen before they all came off. This is so much better. Got our yard done and Tony went over to take care of his mom's yard as little Tony decided he didn't want to do it anymore.

While he was gone, I cut some leaves off my Peonie in the front yard. When Tony got home, we took them to Zamzows to see if they could tell me why or what is eating the leaves. The specialist told me it is a weevil bug and it is in the dirt and will crawl on the plant and eat it. We bought some granule stuff she suggested and went home and put it on all 3 of my Peonies in the front yard. Then I watered it in for 5 minutes. I also put it on the peonie in the backyard. It hasn't been infected with the weevil yet but thought an ounce of prevention might keep them away. lol When we were done, I did three loads of laundry and then showered. We had a small lunch at 3 in the afternoon and then I worked on some die cuts while Tony prepared for his Elder's Quorum meeting tonight.

So far, I haven't heard from Aaron and I haven't seen him in his yard but Tony said if he hasn't mowed, he will go over tomorrow and do it while Pat and Me are at the Silver Sister luncheon.

GOD IS GOOD!~

PRIMARY PROGRAM, CHECK!!

Today was the Primary Program. BOY, are we glad it's over! lol It was actually pretty good and seriously, the kids did really well, BUT one little girl is a real instigator and she sat by the Bishop's daughter and got her wound up as well. I was constantly trying them to get them to quit talking and to quit bumping each other and to quit kicking the front of the podium. It was all I could take for 1 hour! lol But, all in all, the program was good and the kids really did do a great job. The music was awesome.

After the program, we let the Primary teachers go to Priesthood or to Relief Society. We took the kids to the Primary room and Sister Perry had a game for them to play. She divided them into four teams and it went really well.  The kids loved it.

After the game, Sister Poulson had treats for the kids and then the Ward had a Linger Longer. We all met outside at the back of the church. The weather was beautiful and there was a lot of different foods. Several salads, chips, desserts and the ice-cream that didn't get eaten at the at the ice-cream social on Friday. After it was over, Tony and I helped clean up and do some dishes. Then home to rest. 

I was ready to sit and chill for a bit. I got my inking die cuts and colored for a while and cut out some. I hope to get some new cards made soon. Maybe not this week but soon. lol

At 6:30, we went to Tammy's for Tony's birthday celebration. Dinner last night and donuts today.

Tony got a new chair for playing his video games and a trombone.  He's playing in the band now and Corbin is playing trumpet.

He got a whopping $10 bucks from us. lol But, that's all I can give when I have 40 plus grandkids. lol

Picture time with the grand parents!

And one with Mom and Dad. It was 8 o'clock so we headed home so the kids could get to bed. School tomorrow.  I'm ready for bed myself. It's been a busy weekend. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

I WANT MY LIFE TO SLOW DOWN A BIT

What a crazy busy weekend!! So busy, I didn't get pictures till Saturday night's last event!  It started off with getting up on Saturday morning and going to help clean the church. We hadn't been able to do that for several years because we served at the temple on Saturday mornings. Now that we serve on Thursday night, we were able to go help at the church. There were only 2 from the Bishopric, me and Tony and Josh Stucki and his son. We were there a little over an hour and then came home to eat a quick bite and then I went back to the church for our Primary Program practice. It was from 10 to noon. Jan brought goodies for the kiddo's to eat afterwards. I neglected to get pictures! I then went home and got the baby package ready to take back to the "Baby Shower"  at 2 for the Williamson's. I basically showed up, dropped off my gift, visited a bit and left to go home and get ready to go to the temple to do baptisms. Again, I neglected to get pictures. We picked up Chris Landrum and headed over. Liz was not feeling well and Yeti was still in Boise so we missed having them with us, but Drue was already there and Tammy and the two boys left about the same time as we did. We got 135 baptisms and 135 confirmations done. There were 2 young men and 2 young ladies there that didn't bring names so they graciously helped us. It was so great! We felt very good about it. We didn't get a picture after either.

The Floyds were celebrating little Tony's birthday at CITY BUFFET after the temple and invited us to come along. Tony brought his friend but I can't remember his name. lol

Corbin and Anna came too but Katie had plans with her friends.

It was the 1st time Chris and Tammy had been to City Buffet and they liked it a lot.

We sure didn't need to eat but......we did! lol

Tony's friend always gives him a TONY'S CHOCOLATE bar . It's so cute! Tony gave me a piece and it's pretty good chocolate.

Anna's so pretty.Tony's friend had his face full in every picture! lol

The place was so busy. I've never been there when there were so many people. It was a fun evening and tomorrow after church, we will go to their home for cake and ice-cream. We came home and it was after 8. Tony put the BSU game on the radio and he worked on temple names and I finished my baby crocheted blanket while we listened. I finally got so tired, I came up to bed. Tony told me that we won so that was great! It had been a long day and I was ready to call it quits a little after 10. Tomorrow will be busy too and I'm looking forward to a slower week but it doesn't look like it will be.

At the gym on Friday, Carol asked me if I was coming to walk on Saturday and I told her I couldn't because I had too much going on. She asked me what I was doing so I told her and she said, "You need to become a Catholic so you won't have so much to do!"  lol

GOD IS GOOD!~

THURSDAY, TEMPLE DAY AND A BUSY FRIDAY

Had a decent nights sleep. I took an Aleve before bed and it sure helped. I woke up at 10 to 7 and felt pretty good. Hopped out of bed and we even beat Pat to the gym this morning.  lol   Actually, she was almost to the gym and realized she forgot her phone so turned around and went back home. I guess she would have beat us if it hadn't been for that. lol We walked and talked and then walked the last couple of laps with Carol and Rena and Ray. It's so nice to make friends. After the gym, we stopped by the tax man for Lynn and got some paperwork to have her taxes set up on a auto pay. Then we went to the library to drop off my book and pick up the book for October. HOWEVER,  the library doesn't open till 10 today so I walked around to the outside book drop-off and Tony got the car and came and picked me up. We'll go tomorrow after the gym and see if I can check out the new book. It opens at 9 tomorrow. We then went to the church and copied off the program for Sunday.

Tony ran off 60 copies for me and I folded while they came off the printer. They are for our Primary program on Sunday.

We have a practice on Saturday morning and then there is a baby shower immediately after for Sister Williamson. I got a gift but won't be able to stay as we are doing baptisms on Saturday afternoon at the temple.  Came home, ate a bagel and cream cheese and are getting ready for our temple shift. 

It was a great evening shift. I was so happy to see Scott and Jill when I was in the main hall. We had a sweet visit. They had just finished an endowment and were headed home. It made my night! We came home and went to bed. Got up and headed to the gym this morning.

When we finished, we stopped by the library and I got my book reserved for October. It should be in by tomorrow. Then we went to the church and set up 12 tables and 8 chairs to each table. 

I kinda think it will be too many but Tony is hopeful. We then ran to Winco and picked up the ice-cream. I also got a few grocery items and then we went to Lynn's and put some of the ice-cream in her freezer and then to the church to drop off the rest.  We'll have to pick it up on our way to the church. I sent Scott a text and asked if he and Jill could come tonight. He said they will try.  Hope so!

When we got home, I made a tuna salad for lunch and put it in the fridge. I put some rolls in a baking dish and let them rise.Tony went outside to clean out our lamp in the front yard and then he went over to Sydney's house and cleaned out her's. 

I cooked the rhubarb that Diane gave me and will take it to church for a topping on the ice-cream.  If anyone wants it. It actually looks nasty but it was really good.

Then I put on potatoes to boil ....

I made potato salad for our LINGER LONGER, which will be on Sunday.  I won't have time to make it tomorrow so got it done today.  Then Tony came in and we ate our lunch and rested a bit. 

I worked on my crochet . I'm trying to get a baby blanket done for the baby shower which is tomorrow. I have a baby outfit already but hope to have this done to go along with it.

Our ice-cream social was fun but mostly because Scott and Jill came. I was so happy they made it. I introduced them to all my 4th ward friends. Then when we were cleaning up and getting ready to leave, Scott had Jill take a picture of us.

Then I asked Mary Ann to take a picture of the three of us. Tony was busy cleaning up in the kitchen. That's Zoey on the left side. She is dancing I guess. lol  It was a fun evening. Now home to bed and we'll go back to the church at 8 tomorrow morning to clean.

It's gonna be a busy Saturday.

GOD IS GOOD!~

BIT OFF MORE THAN I COULD CHEW

We went to the gym at 7:15 this morning and then went to Costco after to get my prescription and some milk. We ate a quick breakfast when we got home and then I went over to Aaron's to start on his lawn. I brought over some Creamy Chicken Chili and some cheese biscuits for him but he didn't answer the door. He didn't answer his phone either but the mower was out in the driveway with a gas container. I brought the soup back home and put it back in the fridge and Tony said he was coming over too, and he would edge and get some of the bigger weeds with our weed tool. 

He started the mower the 1st time and it wasn't hard to start after that. MAN, what a mess!! Some of the weeds were HUGE.

There were dandelions, thistles, some kind of fern looking weed that grew really close to the ground and more!!!

The mower was not self propelled so I was having to put all my weight into pushing through this mess. I'M A BIG WOMAN and it should have been easy with all my weight behind the mower but it was not!! It took all my strength and then some.

Aaron came out at one point and said he was going to the doctor to have blood drawn. (not sure why he didn't answer the door or his phone)  He does look awful. His eyes are swollen and he walks with a lot of trouble. He thanked Tony and me for cleaning up his yard.

I had to push forward and pull back and push forward again in spots like this. The grass was so tall I couldn't get through on one swipe. Tony was cutting branches off trees and then Jack (another neighbor in Aarons culdesac) came over and asked what was up? We told him we just found out Aaron was injured so we were trying to help him out and hence help ourselves because it made the neighborhood look better. lol So, Jack helped trim one tree. SWEET!~

Tony asked me to go get the wheelbarrow and he would mow a bit. I was getting exhausted so I did. I brought back water and a shovel and the blower as well. I swept up the weeds that were edged and used the shovel to pick them up and toss them. Then I used the blower to get the remainder.  

I took over mowing again while Tony finished up the trees.

It looks so much better but there are so many weeds that it is not a nice lawn. lol  I had had enough and felt so weak that I told Tony I had to come home. He finished tying the bundles of branches so the garbage man will pick them up and then he mowed the entire lawn a 2nd time.  I was too exhausted!!

It's an improvement for sure and we may have to continue to mow till the season is over but it will be a lot easier from here on out.

Aaron sent me a text and told me how much he appreciated our help and said when he's better , if there is anything he can do for us, let him know. I thanked him and told him to just get better.

I came in, took my shower and will rest till book club tonight.

I'm so tired, I would really like to skip it but I have to pick up Luva so there's no chance of that. Hope I get my energy back by then.

GOD IS GOOD