BEGINNING'S OF THE FENCE REPAIR

On Tuesday, we went to the gym early because I had the Silver Sister Luncheon at 11 am. Pat wanted to come again with me so we worked out early. The luncheon was fun. We did Chair Yoga and I didn't think it was going to be much of a workout but we were both sore the next day. Obviously, it worked muscles we don't use when we walk. lol While we were gone, Tony went to ourchance boards for the fence repair.  Later in the day, I helped him unload and take the boards eo the shed in the back yard. The little wagon he has was filled to overflowing when we started.

We'd already taken one load to the back yard when I took this picture. We made the mistake of using a little wagon to haul them back and when we went to pull it, it tipped backwards and we had to unload all the wood and start over on a bigger wagon.

This one worked MUCH BETTER!!

The loads were pretty good size and we did this three times.  Tony had to load all of them onto a cart at the store, then load them all into his trailor so this was his third time unloading them ...poor guy!

Then we unloaded them and stacked them in the new shed until he and Patrick can fix the fence. It's planned for the 1st part of June sometime. After we get back from Utah.

This was what we were looking for! lol

We got three stacks of lumber piles up when we finished. Glad that's over with. We are getting to old for this kind of hard work. lol

After going in the house, I noticed the plant that Pat gave me when Joyce died. It looked thirsty!  I didn't mean for this to happen, so I hurriedly gave it some water.

Wednesday morning, it was back to normal. I was so glad because it really is a nice plant. Definitely don't want to kill it.

I've been tending to Katie Kat since Monday. Shawn and Suzette took off for a graduation in Arizona. They will be back Saturday night and then I'll tend her again in June when they go to McCall camping. She's a good kitty. Yesterday, we went to the temple and so we walked in the afternoon when we got home. Pat waits for me. She's so sweet!

Tony went to the store again after we got home and bought the poles, cement and bigger boards for the fence. I stayed home and did laundry and read my book. Around 8:15, I called him and asked if he was OK. I was getting worried. He said he was home and unloading and would be in shortly. I'd have gone out to help him, but didn't even realize he was home. When he came in, we watched an episode of POLDARK (and handsome) and then went to bed.

It was a great day and God Is Good!

YARD WORK

We were on the boulevard today and saw the water running in the new park display they built in front of

TRACTOR SUPPLY!

It's really quite pretty. 

It'd be prettier up closer but this is what ya get when ya drive by! lol

After Tony finished the lawn mowing, I went out to check out my plants. Things are growing nicely. My Hen and Chicks are doing better now that I've split them up.  Here is the ones I had to pull some out of. It's still overflowing.

I repotted some into another planter box, and after replanting them over and over, because the dang squirrels kept digging them up to bury a nut, they are finally growing large enough that the rodents aren't bothering them anymore. YAY!!

The Quintz are looking better too, as are the Hydrangeas. 

These Lillies are budding out and will be blooming soon.

I'm pleased with what the yard is doing. Tony fertilized the yard a week ago and it is amazing how quickly the grass is responding.

GRADUATIONS AND MORE GRADUATIONS

Sunday was my 1st time in Primary! IT WAS SO FUN!!   I am excited to be working with the little kids again. They were all so darling. One little girl is autistic and can't speak. She is 11 years old, small, and her dad plays the piano for singing time. She took a shine to me and stood on my feet, sat on my lap, hugged me and held my hands. She left at one point to go see her dad and another little girl said, "Can I sit on your lap?"   It was so sweet!  After church, we had LINGER LONGER. We were going to eat outside but it was windy and cold so we stayed in the gym. I had made BBQ meatballs and besides some sandwiches, baked beans and a green bean casserole, everything else was sweets except for one salad. lol It was good though.The real food went fast . lol

In the evening at 6, we went to the BIRCH Building for the SEMINARY GRADUATION.

It was so nice. There were somewhere around 20 students and our Scotlyn was one of them!

Of course, that's why we went! lol

Proud Momma and Papa!

It was a wonderful Sunday and a great way to finish it seeing her graduate from Seminary. We went home and got to bed early because we needed to get up at 6am and go to the gym so we could be home by 9 and get ready to go to Scotlyn's high school graduation at 10.

Scott sent me pictures of her that he took before going to the

 Idaho Center.

She's sure a pretty girl. We are so proud of her.

We drove to the Birch Building and parked in the lot there and walked over to the Idaho Center. They are charging $10 dollars to park now and we didn't want to pay that much. Besides, the walk is not that far and it doesn't hurt to get a little more exercise.

Yeah, we're cheap, we admit it.

We found Scott and Jill as he was saving spots for us as well as Jill's mom, sister, niece and Claire and Lincoln. When we got there, we helped save the seats and Scott went down on the floor to get some pictures. He got Scotlyn and Porter.

And he got one of him and his baby girl!

Here she is standing while we all stood till all the graduates came in .

Seated while the program continued. It only lasted and hour and 50 minutes. It was great! There were several speakers but they were all brief!  We loved it!!  Best Graduation ever! lol

And here is what we waited for. Scotlyn receiving her diploma!

When it was over, we went out to meet her on the grassy area. It was windy and chilly again and I was so glad I wore my sweatshirt.

After getting her goodie lei, we got a picture of her and her little buddy, Lincoln! Our Great grandson.

Porter and Scotlyn

Flowers from Mom and dad.

Grandpa Scott and his grandson, Lincoln

Grandpa Tony, Scotlyn and Grandma Vernie

Mom and daughter

Dad and daughter

Scotlyn, Mostyn (brother) and Lincoln

Mom, and dad and Scotlyn

Grandpa and his grandson

SO CUTE!

After all the pictures, Tony and I walked back to the Birch building and Stillman and Michelle showed up to follow us to the Green's Club House for the after graduation party.

Scott and Jill had a wonderful luncheon prepared for a lot of friends and family. It was wonderful. We ate and visited and then we left to make more room for those who arrived later. 

Stillman and Michelle came over so I could give Jayden his Graduation card. His graduation is on Sunday the 30th and we are leaving on the 29th for Utah and won't be able to go to Jayden's graduation in Lewiston. 

Michelle took a picture of us with the boys and then they left to head home. The boys were missing school today so they could come to the graduation and still have 11 days of school left before they are out for the summer.  After they left, Tony mowed the lawn and I went up to clean the floor in the bathroom. Now that my eyes are clear, I see dirt EVERYWHERE! lol It's great but I've got some serious cleaning to do now that I can see it. lol  Been a good day!

GOD IS GOOD!~

2nd EYE SURGERY

Tuesday, Tony drove me to Boise for my 2nd eye surgery. I had to be there at 9:10. We got there a little early which was good because they had to take me to the other side of the building to have a checkup on the 1st eye that was done a couple of weeks ago. They said my right eye was healing well. I just have to keep up the eye drops 4 times a day for another few days and then it will be all on the left eye for a while. 

The worst part of the surgery is getting the initial needle in my arm. She had a bit of a problem finding a vein this time. She tried two spots and finally got one on the 3rd stab. lol  It was so weird this time. It seemed like I was more aware of what was going on. It didn't hurt but I was aware the doctor was there (which I wasn't on the 1st eye) and I felt the pressure on my head when they taped my head down so I didn't move and I felt him put the thing around my eye to keep it open. BUT, luckily, I didn't feel anything on the eye.

GLAD IT'S DONE! 

The worst part of after surgery is I can't wear make up. lol 

We went to the temple this morning. It was just Tony and I today. The Brown's weren't able to go. We did 2 session's and then came home and got ready to go to the gym and walk. Pat waited so she could go with us. She's a great friend.  After walking, we came home and I am just relaxing. Tony puts the drops in my eyes and I can taste them. Pretty gross! BUT, it's a necessary evil, so there's that!

It was a good day and GOD IS GREAT!

YARD IS DOING GREAT

When we went to visit Isabel on Monday, she gave me this African Daisy and a bag of Lindor Chocolates for Mother's Day, 

As soon as we got home from Boise, I planted it in a planter in the back yard. It's a perennial so it will come back year after year!!

I love it!!  Thanks girls!!

Tony trimmed back the Viburnum on Monday and also cut back the daffodils.  The berm looks so much better!

The white Peonies are blooming!  Love Peonies so much!

I didn't know that the bush we bought to replace the lilac tree, has blossoms on it. I think I'm gonna enjoy this bush!

It sure helped to cut back the Quintz bushes this spring. They were getting way too big. I still get a ton of shoots come up from them (which I hate) but that's the way of it. 

The yard is looking pretty good ! We are getting older and have noticed a new ache or pain every morning when we get up!! SO, that being said, we are still able to make things look decent! lol

I noticed a plant coming up behind these two flower pots. I thought it was a tomato coming up from seed, however Tony said it's a potato. It's not getting water back that far so guess I'll pull it. 

The patio plants are doing great!  I hope we are able to do a block party this year. My yard and plants are ready to entertain! lol