OH WHAT A DAY!~

We picked up the Brown's this morning to go to the Temple. It was a brisk morning. We did 2 endowments today and then quickly left to get home. Ellie asked me if I would tend Evelyn today so they could go fishing again. I told her we were going to the temple and then wanted to go to the gym. I told her I could be home by 3:30. She said that would be fine. After dropping off the Brown's, we hurried home to change our clothes and rushed over to the rec center. Pat met us and we walked. Tony walked 3 miles cuz he's faster and so Pat and I walked 13 laps and then we quit so I could be home to watch Evie. I sent Ellie a text to tell her I'd be home in time. She didn't respond. When we drove into the driveway, I tried to call and still didn't get an answer. I came inside and finally got a text. She said Evie cut 4 more teeth this week and was not feeling well. She said she forgot to let me know. lol I could have walked the entire 4 miles. lol  OH WELL, at least I was able to get my exercise day. Tony and I jumped in the truck, went to Costco to fill it up with gas and then we went thru the CHICK FIL A drive through for a salad. We then took the truck through the car wash and  then to Lynn's to pick up her mail and then home to finally sit still and relax.  We ate our salad and watched STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS.

Tony finished this puzzle last night and started another one

AND finished it.

He did it while we watched the movie and started another one!! The guys amazing!  I worked on cards.  Pat was asking me today while we walked, if I had done any more AI pictures. She sends them to her Aunt Erlene back east, and Pat said she gets such a kick out of them and is always asking for more. 

I'M HERE TO OBLIGE!!

So I made us "Runway Models" for starters. lol

IF ONLY!~

Then I did this one and thanked her for helping me clean up the leaves in my yard. lol Of course I always ask AI  to make us buff. 

This one kills me. Pat has a tattoo on her ankle and I'll never get one but I thought I'd make one of us that said Bestie's. lol Then after AI made it, I wrote this message to them and they replied to me. I thought it was so funny!

I had to laugh.  1st, they called us Grandma's!!  WHAT??  They could tell!!  lol

I sent the tattoo picture to Katie because she does tattoo's and she got quite a kick out of it. Then I sent it to Ellie and told her since I didn't get to tend Evie, my friend Pat and I went and got tattoo's. lol She said "somehow, I don't believe you." lol Like what was her 1st clue. THE BUFF BODS???  lol  Then she sent me this.

I thought it was so funny that Evie even had them on her little fingers. I've created a monster. lol

I finished eight cards this evening that I'd started last night. 

They are a double fold and I really like them. I got them all folded and papers cut and glued on, last night. Then this evening, I made the sentiments. I now have to cut out some bee's to embellish them with.

I think I'll NOT put a sentiment on the inside. Maybe later, I can stamp a "Happy Birthday"  or whatever. Gonna watch THE VOICE now and then go to bed. It's been a great day.

Tony got another puzzle done. lol  He's started on another but he won't get it done tonight because 

I'M NOT GOING TO STAY UP THAT LATE. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

SUNDAY/MONDAY

Sunday was a good day! Tony and I went to choir practice at 11:30. We practiced a song that we sang in Sacrament meeting. We had a good Sacrament meeting and I am always thankful to be able to renew my baptismal covenants each week. I am so grateful to have the Savior with me in this chaotic world we live in.

I was on my own in Primary today. Jan went to the Lagoon with her family and Diana was called to meet with the Stake President. We were short two teachers so I had Brother Adamson help his wife in her class and Sister Baine was kind enough to help in Nursery. It all works out when we are about the Lord's work. We had dinner when we got home and at 4, Tony went to a Stake Leadership meeting. I stayed home and took it it easy. We watched COME FOLLOW UP, and the new DEDICATE series after he got home. We went to bed around 9:30 and I read while he was getting ready to turn in. We checked out a book from the Library about Angels. Kevin Poulson told us about it so we checked it out. So far, it's very good.  We both had a decent sleep and went to the gym this morning at 7:30. Pat said her flower broke so she brought it back to Tony to fix. We had to run to COSTCO to get gas and ended up buying $300 dollars worth of  groceries. Well, not all was food. Tony lost his earbuds and had to buy new ones and they were $70 bucks !! He got ice-cream and I got a hotdog. I shared it with Tony. "Breakfast of Champions!" lol

We went through the car wash on the way home and then to the library to check on the book I need for November book club. I have to wait as all 3 have been checked out. We came home and dear Tony got busy on Pat's flower.

The top flower came off so Tony added another extension and GLUED the flower this time.

It looks better with the longer stem too. Pat will be so happy!

I went up to my craft room and worked on cards while I visited with Heather. I told her to thank Jon and Mara for helping Scott and Jill unload, along with others. 

I made a FALL card and ruined one of my corner punches on the heavy dark brown paper. It's a speciality paper and has fabric in it. Not a good combo for my punch!

I used it all up with the 2nd card I made on the right. 

 (which I don't like as well as the 1st) one but it's ok. 

I also finished the boxes and bags for next Silver Sisters Luncheon.

I came down to fix us lunch at 4PM. Leftover's from dinner yesterday. Tomorrow, we are going to the temple and then I'm tending Evelyn again while her folks go fishing. Looking forward to it. She's a little doll. Now, to do some reading. Tony's watching STAR TREK movies, and I only like the new ones with Chris Pine. 

GOD IS GOOD!~

TOO FUNNY!!

We got up late this morning because I was exhausted!!  It was a big day yesterday, helping the kids. We went to the gym at 9 and on our way Scott called. They had got away at 8. He said there were a few things they had to leave in the house because they ran out of room. He asked if we could go pick them up and take them to our house and he would pick them up when he comes in a few weeks to go to the BSU / OREGON game.  We said we'd be glad to. So we got to the gym and I walked with Pat and Rena. I was so tired that the last 4 laps were horrible. My legs felt like they were going to give out.....BUT, I persevered and made my 4 miles. We left and went straight to Scott's and picked up the few items.

We loaded them into the car and home.  We unloaded them in the garage. It will be good to see the kids when they come to get this stuff. I then called Heather to see if they were able to go to help Scott & Jill unload this afternoon. She was busy but she thought Jon might be able to. Scott was hoping to get Jon Posey and Loren Brown and hopefully some members of their new ward would come too. I haven't heard anything yet. We came home and I made Tony the last waffle and I ate a bowl of cereal. I folded up the two loads of laundry from yesterday and put it away. Then I made some funny pics!

I told AI to make me loading a big exercise machine onto the

 U HAUL. Like I actually helped. lol Then I said to make me coming off looking wasted from the hard work. 

Well, they put Pat in the picture and she wasn't even there.! LOL

So then I said, NO NO, the woman who was in the 1st picture loading the exercise machine.  So they put this one on!!  I said , although this is funny, NOT, wasted with alcohol, but from hard work!!

They finally got it right!  TOO FUNNY! Scott called me around 3:30 and said they were done unloading!! AWESOME!! He said Loren and several of his family came, Jon and Mara and I think a few Elder's from church. He was on his way back to return the U HAUL truck. He was happy it went fast! ME TOO!

We are going to Lynn's to watch the BSU/WASHINGTON game cuz we can't get the channel.  We hired a man to blow out the sprinkler system and he is supposed to be at Lynn's 1st. Between 2 and 5.  Haven't heard from him yet. I also have a gal coming to pick up some Halloween stuff that I sold on MARKETPLACE. She had me cut the price in half and then had the gall to ask me to come to THE VILLAGE in Meridian to deliver it. I said no. So she said she'd come to Lynn's a little after 4.  Come to find out, it was a guy who bought them and he did pick them up at Lynn's. Glad to be rid of a few more things. Still trying. lol Got the sprinklers blown out.

AND, WE WON!!!

HATE TO SEE THEM GO

We went to the gym this morning and Tony was only able to walk 2 laps and then had to walk over to the clinic to see the doctor about his arm. It's been giving him a lot of trouble.  I walked with Pat and when we finished our 4 miles, Tony was still at the doctor's office. I waited in the car and he showed up soon after. We went home, ate waffles and then we went to Costco to pick up my prescription and a couple of gallons of milk. I had Tony drop me off at Scott and Jill's.

They were loading the big U HAUL and I helped where I could. I packed some kitchen items in boxes and taped them up. Then I cleaned all the kitchen cupboards and washed them down. I cleaned the oven and stove top. I then went upstairs and cleaned the bathroom. 2 sinks, the toilet and tub and cabinets. I vacuumed the 2 bedrooms and the closets and cleaned the baseboards.  There was one of Scott's friends there helping (and his name was Scott too) Also Mostyn was helping. He was loading things that were his. Tony came over about  2:30 with Pizza and drinks. We took a break and ate some lunch and then I had to go with Tony to pick up our truck. It had to be taken to the shop to have the electric motor in the back window fixed. It was done and it cost $910 bucks! Couldn't believe it. I came home and rested a bit and then headed back over.

When I got back, there were several men from Scott and Jill's ward at the house. They had loaded quite a bit more into the UHAUL.

I was sure glad they were there and helped with the real heavy things. No way the tree of us could have loaded them.

The lady who wanted the entertainment center came to get it and took a few more things that they were giving away. They also gave some things to the men who were helping too.

Some of the things were getting put into the back room in the garage and will get locked up. The men were taking things back.

The U HAUL is about filled but they left enough room for the freezer. They were going to load it in the morning but thank heaven's, the Bishop suggested they load it onto the truck while they had the man power. They put it on and plugged it back in. 

It was about 6:30 and not much left to put on the truck. The men all left and I was ready to go home too. I had parked my car at the club house to keep it out of the way. I walked down to get it and then came back and put some items in my car that are going to Traci. Their dad's ashes for one. 

I got one last picture of the kids, till I see them again in Utah. 

I was in my car leaving and Scott came out and got a picture of the two of us. I look like heck BUT, I was working and cleaning all day. 

I said my goodbyes and came home. Tony had washed our sheets while I was gone so I made out bed and then took a shower. Tony was on visits with Brother Knobbs. When he got home, I had him take the laundry basket down stairs for me. I was too tired. lol I started a load of whites and then sat down in the living room to rest.

He had made the Sun Flower puzzle for Pat today and I'll give it to her tomorrow....that is if I can make myself go to the gym.  I hope I sleep good tonight. It was nice to be able to help the kids.

GOD IS GOOD!~

WEDNESDAY / TEMPLE / BABYSITTING

We went to the temple Wednesday morning this week because Tuesday was Silver Sisters. It was a lovely day. Just cool enough for a vest. It was a good day and we did an endowment each and then sealings for two hours. I love to be in the temple and enjoy the peaceful surroundings and feel the love of my Savior.

It was hot again when we left and I didn't need the vest. We had to hurry because the Browns needed to be home by 2:30 for an appointment at 3, and I needed to be home to babysit Evie. Her parents were going fishing. I got a text from Ellie and she said it would be between 2:30 and 3 because Evie was napping. I had time to make a waffle and eat quickly. Tony went to Corwin Ford to find out what all they wanted to do to the car. They said it needed 5 things done besides fixing the latch release. Tony wasn't happy and said he didn't want all the stuff done because we'd had a lot of it done already at a different shop. We are thinking of buying a new car.

While he was gone, the kids came and they brought Evelyn's stroller. I was so happy because I hadn't got my exercise day yet and it was lovely outside. After they left, I made myself a drink, loaded her in her stroller and we headed for Lion's Park. She was thrilled to be outside and she chatted the entire way. She would make noises when we went over bumps so her voice was shaky. It was so cute.  

She ate her cereal puffs the whole way. She liked the lion and would make a grrrrr sound when I asked her what a lion says. We walked around the park twice and she loved watching the kids on the swings and slides. We were gone a good hour by the time we got home. I had to laugh at all the cereal puffs that were under her bottom when we stopped and got her out. Obviously, not all of them made it to her mouth. I figured she would be thirsty so we went in, I changed her diaper and gave her milk. 

She downed it in no time. She was thirsty!!  lol

She wanted her applesauce after the milk.

She asked for the lid and promptly put it in her mouth.

AND Gramma, promptly took it out!!  lol 

 I didn't need her choking on that!!

Ellie sent me a picture of the Big Mouthed Bass that Joe caught right away. I showed it to Evelyn and she smiled so big!! Then she'd say dada.  She knows her mom and dad !!

She got down off the couch and went over to her chair and climbed in. She didn't get her feet quite right but she was pretty pleased with herself. lol I took her to the backroom where Grandpa was putting a puzzle together. I asked him to keep her safe,

 while I transferred her toys to the backroom.

She loves to put her toys in the garbage can by my chair. She also got on the foot vibrater and managed to turn it on. She laughed and would make the awhhh bumpy sounds with her voice like she did when I was pushing her on our walk. So cute!! She also discovered our stairs and she climbed the entire stairs twice. She is so funny. She would turn and look at me ( and I was directly behind her to catch her if she fell) and she would giggle and smile and let me know she was proud of her big accomplishments. She explored the up stairs and then we went downstairs because Jan came over to drop some things off for Primary on Sunday. She and Diane will both be gone and I'll be on my own. I can do it. 

I put Evie in her Pac and Play while I talked with Jan. She just stood there and would comment now and then with a squeal.  

She just wanted to be heard and in on our conversation!  She is such a good baby. No tears or crying when her mommy and daddy leave. 

But she is so thrilled when they came back. She was giving me the Hollywood wave! It was so cute. I love to watch her but boy, can I tell my age. I was dead tired when she left. I had her about 5 hours. I couldn't do this full time. My body has a had time getting down on the floor with her and an even harder time getting back up when I need to. I could feel aches and pains in bed last night. Hips, feet etc. It's not fun getting old. BUT, I'm still upright. It was fun!

GOD IS GOOD!~