This has been an on-the-go kind of day. I got a haircut and then headed over to Lisa's. Her car was in the shop and we were going to pick it up after lunch. We went to Pizza Hut for lunch. I believe that pizza is Brook's favorite food of the moment.
We got down to pick up the car only to find out that although it was supposed to be ready, it wasn't finished. They said try around 2:00 - but that created the problem. Brooks was already asleep in the carseat and needed to go home and nap. So, we just left the car and Lisa and David had to make arrangements to pick it up in the evening.
I then headed out to do a couple of errands - only to discover that we had forgotten to take the second carseat out of my car. That meant another trip back to Lisa's so she would have both her carseats. I only have the one and we have been saying we need to get a second - that just proved it!
By the time I got home, I had just enough time to get cleaned up and then we went to the temple for Angie's endowment. That was a wonderful way to end the day. We also did the sealing of little Selma Carolina Person to her parents. She is my grandfather's oldest sister that I just found a few weeks ago.
After the temple, we went to Chili's with Richard and Angie. We had a great time. By the time we finally got back home, it was time for bed.
Whew! What a day! Busy, but wonderful, too.
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 29, 2012
June 28th - Just another Thursday!
Boy, my blogs seem to get more boring as the days go by! Fortunately, I am enjoying my journey just fine - too bad it doesn't retell with much excitement!
Besides the usual straightening, couple of loads of laundry, and other stuff, I worked quite a bit on family history. I am trying to get the Ancestry tree up to date with my personal file, since I added all the Swedish stuff. I also got a copy of some pages from a book that my cousin sent to me by snail mail. He had made the copies from a cousin in Sweden. I am looking forward to studying it more.
Tomorrow is looking to be a very busy day, so I think I will be thankful for having had a couple of quiet days just for me!
Besides the usual straightening, couple of loads of laundry, and other stuff, I worked quite a bit on family history. I am trying to get the Ancestry tree up to date with my personal file, since I added all the Swedish stuff. I also got a copy of some pages from a book that my cousin sent to me by snail mail. He had made the copies from a cousin in Sweden. I am looking forward to studying it more.
Tomorrow is looking to be a very busy day, so I think I will be thankful for having had a couple of quiet days just for me!
Thursday, June 28, 2012
June 27th - Back to Family History today!
I had a quiet day today, so I was able to finally do some work on genealogy again. I didn't accomplish anything, but I tried. It was fun to get focused on it again. With summer so busy, it is hard to get more than an occasional spot of time to work on it.
I was so tired today - not sure why. For the first time in months, I actually took a nap! I must have slept for two hours - it sure felt good. I don't think I am getting sick and I haven't been staying up later than usual - I wonder if I am just getting old?
Good/bad news - they found the missing body. It has been nine days since the boat accident and it was getting harder everyday. Now they will be able to have the funeral for both boys together. So sad.
I was so tired today - not sure why. For the first time in months, I actually took a nap! I must have slept for two hours - it sure felt good. I don't think I am getting sick and I haven't been staying up later than usual - I wonder if I am just getting old?
Good/bad news - they found the missing body. It has been nine days since the boat accident and it was getting harder everyday. Now they will be able to have the funeral for both boys together. So sad.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
June 26th - Quiet Day Didn't Last!
My day started off quiet and normal. I had the second load of laundry in the washer when Lisa called and said they were going to Chili's for lunch. She had two coupons for free lunch for the kids with an adult. Needless to say, I dropped everything and met up with them there.
Ashby and Brooks already had their big bowls of mac and cheese and were having a ball. It turned out Ashby ate maybe half her bowl and some of the fried apples, which was actually a pretty good lunch for her. Brooks, on the other hand, emptied his bowl and wanted more. He then proceeded to finish everything that Ashby had left. He can sure pack it away - glad their meals were free!
When we had finished with lunch, it was decided to come over to grandma's house for Brooks nap. He went right down to sleep and Ashby made a fort with the couch cushions and a blanket and was lost in some world of her own. Lisa decided to take advantage of a couple of hours on her own and took off. We had a great afternoon. Brooks slept for over two hours and woke up happy and playful, as usual.
So my quiet day turned into a fun and busy day! The kids are so cute and they just make me laugh!
Ashby and Brooks already had their big bowls of mac and cheese and were having a ball. It turned out Ashby ate maybe half her bowl and some of the fried apples, which was actually a pretty good lunch for her. Brooks, on the other hand, emptied his bowl and wanted more. He then proceeded to finish everything that Ashby had left. He can sure pack it away - glad their meals were free!
When we had finished with lunch, it was decided to come over to grandma's house for Brooks nap. He went right down to sleep and Ashby made a fort with the couch cushions and a blanket and was lost in some world of her own. Lisa decided to take advantage of a couple of hours on her own and took off. We had a great afternoon. Brooks slept for over two hours and woke up happy and playful, as usual.
So my quiet day turned into a fun and busy day! The kids are so cute and they just make me laugh!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
June 25th - FHE
We had our Empty Nesters Family Home Evening tonight and had a great time. We had about 16 people there which is a great attendance. Bridget, who is the force who keeps us going, also teaches seminary, so she enlisted the group to help prepare some candy wrappers for her class. Each wrapper had a scripture mastery with the key words printed on it. We cut them out, and glued them around mini chocolate bars. It was fun, because we all got to keep talking while we worked. She is now set for seminary and will also send one set of the candy bars to Kyle, who is just leaving on his mission, although we decided to wait until a little later when it has cooled down a little. He doesn't need a box full of melted chocolate!
The rest of my day was so-so. I straightened up the house, ran by the library, and also dropped off the soup order. I worked on family history a little bit, but mostly I must have been lazy, because I can't really account for having accomplished much. I was busy all day, though!
The rest of my day was so-so. I straightened up the house, ran by the library, and also dropped off the soup order. I worked on family history a little bit, but mostly I must have been lazy, because I can't really account for having accomplished much. I was busy all day, though!
Monday, June 25, 2012
June 23 - Love Sundays!
This has been another great Sunday - my favorite day of the week!
As I walked in the door at church, Bill was waiting for me. It seems they needed a music director again. So, guess who got drafted? The talks were good. Sunday School was good. The Relief Society lesson was good. I enjoyed talking to my friends and I was especially excited because a new teacher was called, so I am now fully staffed with teachers again.
When I got home, Lisa and the kids were there, but David had some visits after church so he came later. We finished up dinner preps and as soon as David got there, we sent him out to start the grill. Our menu today was cedar plank salmon, yams, grilled zucchini, crook neck squash and onions, homemade bread (well, bread machine), and an almond pound cake. The cake was in memory of Judith, as she is the one who gave me the recipe and it is both Lisa's and my favorite cake! Bill managed to get home as we were finishing up.
Once everyone was finished with dinner, the kids were anxious to get out into the backyard. They put on their swimsuits and played in the little pool. Ashby had all the Barbies in with her and Brooks was playing with the running water from the hose. We hadn't been out too long when Ethan from next door came bounding out his back door and ran to the fence with the biggest grin. It seems that he had been watching for some time to see if Ashby was going to come out, so he could play. He and Eric came on over, as well as Chad, their dad. They all played for a while and had such a good time.
I had a friend stop by to drop off a food order and she had a piece of pound cake and sat with us for a while. It was fun to chat with her and she enjoyed seeing the kids having such a good time.
Once everyone had left, the kids stripped down and headed to the bathtub, where they played some more. They do love water! Then it was time for them to go home. It was another very enjoyable Sunday!
As I walked in the door at church, Bill was waiting for me. It seems they needed a music director again. So, guess who got drafted? The talks were good. Sunday School was good. The Relief Society lesson was good. I enjoyed talking to my friends and I was especially excited because a new teacher was called, so I am now fully staffed with teachers again.
When I got home, Lisa and the kids were there, but David had some visits after church so he came later. We finished up dinner preps and as soon as David got there, we sent him out to start the grill. Our menu today was cedar plank salmon, yams, grilled zucchini, crook neck squash and onions, homemade bread (well, bread machine), and an almond pound cake. The cake was in memory of Judith, as she is the one who gave me the recipe and it is both Lisa's and my favorite cake! Bill managed to get home as we were finishing up.
Once everyone was finished with dinner, the kids were anxious to get out into the backyard. They put on their swimsuits and played in the little pool. Ashby had all the Barbies in with her and Brooks was playing with the running water from the hose. We hadn't been out too long when Ethan from next door came bounding out his back door and ran to the fence with the biggest grin. It seems that he had been watching for some time to see if Ashby was going to come out, so he could play. He and Eric came on over, as well as Chad, their dad. They all played for a while and had such a good time.
I had a friend stop by to drop off a food order and she had a piece of pound cake and sat with us for a while. It was fun to chat with her and she enjoyed seeing the kids having such a good time.
Once everyone had left, the kids stripped down and headed to the bathtub, where they played some more. They do love water! Then it was time for them to go home. It was another very enjoyable Sunday!
Sunday, June 24, 2012
June 23rd - Busy Saturday
I decided that I had not really cleaned the house in a while, so it was time. In the middle of working so hard, I got a reprieve. Yeah! Lisa and the kids were on the way to the mall to play and did I want to come. Well, there is only one answer to that question!
We met up at the wall and the kids played in the playground for quite a while. Ashby was in some world of performing, I think. She was twirling and smiling and bowing and making sure the sun hit her like a spotlight. I do think she is smitten with the stage. She even told Lisa that she was really missing ballet on the stage.
Brooks, on the other hand, was consumed with the train. Every time it came by, he went wild, pointing and signing and waving. In between train appearances, he was at a full run around the play area.
After they tired of playing, we headed to the food court for chicken and rice for lunch. We stopped at the little cars on our way back and they both played in them for a while. Ashby was particularly fascinated with the ice cream truck and kept taking orders and fixing us our ice cream cones. Brooks was still fascinated with the train and went through the same routine every time it came by.
Then it was nap time and every one headed home. That meant I had to finish cleaning, which I did. I spent some time on the computer, as well. It turned out to be a pretty productive day - but to tell the truth I like the quiet ones when I do what I "want" to do, not what I "need" to do. Even so, I always love a clean house!
One sad note - I didn't make the connection to the two little boys that were killed on Lake Lanier last week to people I knew. I knew the family were members of the church in Sugar Hill. I did not realize that they are the grandsons of Gary and Kay Hansen. Gary was our home teacher back in the 80's when we all lived in Roswell. His children were all young in those days and I haven't kept up with them as they have grown, so I did not know that one of their daughters had married a Prince. I do know another daughter, Channy, but just hadn't made the connection. My heart has been heavy over the whole incident and now it is even heavier.
We met up at the wall and the kids played in the playground for quite a while. Ashby was in some world of performing, I think. She was twirling and smiling and bowing and making sure the sun hit her like a spotlight. I do think she is smitten with the stage. She even told Lisa that she was really missing ballet on the stage.
Brooks, on the other hand, was consumed with the train. Every time it came by, he went wild, pointing and signing and waving. In between train appearances, he was at a full run around the play area.
After they tired of playing, we headed to the food court for chicken and rice for lunch. We stopped at the little cars on our way back and they both played in them for a while. Ashby was particularly fascinated with the ice cream truck and kept taking orders and fixing us our ice cream cones. Brooks was still fascinated with the train and went through the same routine every time it came by.
Then it was nap time and every one headed home. That meant I had to finish cleaning, which I did. I spent some time on the computer, as well. It turned out to be a pretty productive day - but to tell the truth I like the quiet ones when I do what I "want" to do, not what I "need" to do. Even so, I always love a clean house!
One sad note - I didn't make the connection to the two little boys that were killed on Lake Lanier last week to people I knew. I knew the family were members of the church in Sugar Hill. I did not realize that they are the grandsons of Gary and Kay Hansen. Gary was our home teacher back in the 80's when we all lived in Roswell. His children were all young in those days and I haven't kept up with them as they have grown, so I did not know that one of their daughters had married a Prince. I do know another daughter, Channy, but just hadn't made the connection. My heart has been heavy over the whole incident and now it is even heavier.
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