This has been a whirlwind kind of day, but a lot of fun. I started with water aerobics, then came home to shower and then straighten the house. I had some friends coming this afternoon to watch a movie, so I had to also make sure I could get the thing working. It takes 4 remote controls and some replugging of cords to watch a DVD now. Very confusing, but I got it done.
About 1:00, four friends showed up. One is my VT companion and one is a sister we visit. While visiting last month, we got to talking about watching a movie that I had purchased, but not watched yet. It was "Ephraim's Rescue," a theatrical release out west, but not out here, of course. I had heard it was really good, so we decided to have a "girls' afternoon at the movies." In addition to those two, a couple of our other friends came, too. They wanted to have popcorn made with our popcorn machine, so I rolled it into the living room and we had fresh popcorn. They got a kick out of watching it pop - just like the real movies. Someone brought some chips and hummus and someone else brought some homemade cookies. I had also gotten a small cake, as the sister we visit had a birthday a few days ago. We had a great afternoon. The movie was enjoyable and the food was good, but mostly we enjoyed spending a little time together. Two of the women are widows and they do get lonely sometimes, so they really enjoyed getting out.
Once they all left and I got things cleaned up, there was a little break before it was time to get cleaned up again to meet Lisa and David for Lisa's birthday dinner. Her birthday is tomorrow, but she wanted to go to The Melting Pot and they run a special Monday through Thursdays. It is an expensive place, so their special saves a good bit of money - and it was still $40 per person. But, oh so worth it! Bill and David had never eaten there before and they were both a bit hesitant, but it didn't take long for them to love it! The special is an all-you-can-eat four courses - and we really ate a lot! Cheese fondue - salads - meat and veggies entre - and finally chocolate fondue. It took three hours to get through dinner, but we loved every minute of it.
It has certainly been an "on the go" kind of day, but filled with lots of fun.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
February 26th - Family History Wednesday - what else?
I picked up my friend on my way to the family history center this morning. I was glad she was with me, as my co-worker called just as we were getting to the church to say that the school had called and she had a sick child. At least I wasn't there alone!
Jan had come prepared to work on a specific name and I helped her get into Ancestry and showed her how to do a search there. We found her name in another family tree (very exciting, since she only had a name, but we used birth year of his wife and just the country where they lived) and the owner of that tree had done a lot of research and had a long list of documents attached. She was able to piggy-back off that work and ended up going home with copies of 7 census records, a birth record, and a marriage record. Plus, there is more to work on later. Needless to say, we were both very excited. I also worked on my grandfathers' siblings' children and found a lot of details that I did not have. A good morning!
We went to lunch on our way home, dropped her off at home, then I stopped at the grocery store to pick up some things. By the time I got home and things put away, I was tired! But, I never did make it to a nap. I had enough other odds and ends to handle at home, plus I wanted to finish up what I had started at the family history center. I didn't get it finished, though, although I made some progress. Making sure everything gets entered and copied correctly can sometimes take longer than doing the research!
This evening, Bill had to go to church for the Blue and Gold Banquet and a Court of Honor. That meant another quiet evening for me. I was tired and had pretty much reached my limit on the computer, so I watched another episode of "Genealogy Roadshow" and enjoyed that. After a little conversing with friends on FaceBook, I went on to bed to read.
It has been a very busy day, but I am excited about what I have found on my family history. I don't seem to have as much time to work on my own stuff anymore, so it is fun when I do.
Jan had come prepared to work on a specific name and I helped her get into Ancestry and showed her how to do a search there. We found her name in another family tree (very exciting, since she only had a name, but we used birth year of his wife and just the country where they lived) and the owner of that tree had done a lot of research and had a long list of documents attached. She was able to piggy-back off that work and ended up going home with copies of 7 census records, a birth record, and a marriage record. Plus, there is more to work on later. Needless to say, we were both very excited. I also worked on my grandfathers' siblings' children and found a lot of details that I did not have. A good morning!
We went to lunch on our way home, dropped her off at home, then I stopped at the grocery store to pick up some things. By the time I got home and things put away, I was tired! But, I never did make it to a nap. I had enough other odds and ends to handle at home, plus I wanted to finish up what I had started at the family history center. I didn't get it finished, though, although I made some progress. Making sure everything gets entered and copied correctly can sometimes take longer than doing the research!
This evening, Bill had to go to church for the Blue and Gold Banquet and a Court of Honor. That meant another quiet evening for me. I was tired and had pretty much reached my limit on the computer, so I watched another episode of "Genealogy Roadshow" and enjoyed that. After a little conversing with friends on FaceBook, I went on to bed to read.
It has been a very busy day, but I am excited about what I have found on my family history. I don't seem to have as much time to work on my own stuff anymore, so it is fun when I do.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
February 25th - Water Aerobics and then back to boring!
When I got back from water aerobics this morning, I was feeling rather lazy. As a result, I did pretty much nothing of great value. Well, all the "have to's" got done, but not much beyond that. I did spend some time reviewing my lesson for Sunday and listening to the videos again, so I could remember what they said!
I finally gave in and took a nap later in the afternoon. And, boy! Did I ever go into a deep sleep. I guess I was lazy, because I was tired. Whatever.
When Bill got home, it was another quick change and then take off again night for him. He had a home teaching appointment this time. I had some dinner and watched "Genealogy Roadshow" while I ate. I had just finished, cleaned up, but was still watching the TV, when our hometeacher showed up with the missionaries. We had a nice visit with them, but they had to leave before Bill got back home. Oh, well.
It has not been a bad day, but hopefully I will accomplish a little more of value tomorrow.
I finally gave in and took a nap later in the afternoon. And, boy! Did I ever go into a deep sleep. I guess I was lazy, because I was tired. Whatever.
When Bill got home, it was another quick change and then take off again night for him. He had a home teaching appointment this time. I had some dinner and watched "Genealogy Roadshow" while I ate. I had just finished, cleaned up, but was still watching the TV, when our hometeacher showed up with the missionaries. We had a nice visit with them, but they had to leave before Bill got back home. Oh, well.
It has not been a bad day, but hopefully I will accomplish a little more of value tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
February 24th - Out to Lunch
Well, I am usually "out to lunch," but today I actually went out to lunch with several of my friends. It was kind of a group visiting teaching meeting. There were about 10 of us and we went to Cheesecake Factory. Very good lunch and very fun time.
The rest of my day was pretty much the routine stuff - straightening up, working on several things on the computer and at the desk, reviewing the lesson for Sunday, etc. I also managed to take a rather long nap. I guess going out to lunch must be tiring!
Bill got home late and had to rush around and take off again to go to the church. The bishop had a meeting and needed another person at the building with him. So, I watched this week's episode of "Downton Abbey" while eating some popcorn. Then it was off to read. I am making progress in the Old Testament - I am in Joshua now. I also started a new book.
Last night I finished Still Alice, which was a good book, but a little depressing. It is about a highly educated Harvard professor who is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzhiermer's Disease. The book is told from her point of view, making it interesting to see how she deals with the memory lapses, etc. I found myself checking to see whether I was personally experiencing any of the symptoms, as my mother died of dementia. I decided that I am at that stage where it is difficult to tell if they are symptoms of normal aging or early disease. Oh, well. Even so, the book was very good.
The rest of my day was pretty much the routine stuff - straightening up, working on several things on the computer and at the desk, reviewing the lesson for Sunday, etc. I also managed to take a rather long nap. I guess going out to lunch must be tiring!
Bill got home late and had to rush around and take off again to go to the church. The bishop had a meeting and needed another person at the building with him. So, I watched this week's episode of "Downton Abbey" while eating some popcorn. Then it was off to read. I am making progress in the Old Testament - I am in Joshua now. I also started a new book.
Last night I finished Still Alice, which was a good book, but a little depressing. It is about a highly educated Harvard professor who is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzhiermer's Disease. The book is told from her point of view, making it interesting to see how she deals with the memory lapses, etc. I found myself checking to see whether I was personally experiencing any of the symptoms, as my mother died of dementia. I decided that I am at that stage where it is difficult to tell if they are symptoms of normal aging or early disease. Oh, well. Even so, the book was very good.
Monday, February 24, 2014
February 23rd - Fabulous Sunday
As is usual, today was a great day. Church meetings were really good. There is a new teacher in Relief Society and today was her first time teaching. She is deaf, so had to have an an interpreter, but she had a very well prepared lesson and it was a great lesson.
Back home, I didn't have much to do for dinner, since I had put the pot roast and trimmings in the oven before I left. All that was left was to set the table and bake the loaf of bread. The kids got over around 5:00, but we didn't eat until around 6:30.
Brooks wanted to play in the dirt with his mighty machines, but that wasn't an option today, so we got the rice bin out and he played forever in that. Of course, at cleanup time, we had to run the vacuum, but that is a small price to pay to keep him so happy for so long. He didn't want to share, so we made a beans bin for Ashby, so they were both happy.
Since it was David's birthday yesterday, we had picked up a very decadent chocolate cake from Publix - 4 layers of chocolate cake with chocolate cream filling between each layer, plus rich dark chocolate frosting and a decoration on the top made from white chocolate. It was really wicked! David loves chocolate, so he was in heaven. Brooks ate as much as his daddy did, though. It turns out he is also a chocoholic! And Ashby kept right up with the both of them. I think they liked the cake.
It was a fun, relaxing evening. I do love my Sundays!
Back home, I didn't have much to do for dinner, since I had put the pot roast and trimmings in the oven before I left. All that was left was to set the table and bake the loaf of bread. The kids got over around 5:00, but we didn't eat until around 6:30.
Brooks wanted to play in the dirt with his mighty machines, but that wasn't an option today, so we got the rice bin out and he played forever in that. Of course, at cleanup time, we had to run the vacuum, but that is a small price to pay to keep him so happy for so long. He didn't want to share, so we made a beans bin for Ashby, so they were both happy.
Since it was David's birthday yesterday, we had picked up a very decadent chocolate cake from Publix - 4 layers of chocolate cake with chocolate cream filling between each layer, plus rich dark chocolate frosting and a decoration on the top made from white chocolate. It was really wicked! David loves chocolate, so he was in heaven. Brooks ate as much as his daddy did, though. It turns out he is also a chocoholic! And Ashby kept right up with the both of them. I think they liked the cake.
It was a fun, relaxing evening. I do love my Sundays!
Sunday, February 23, 2014
February 22nd - Happy Birthday, David!
Today was my son-in-law's birthday, but we didn't do any celebrating. He said he would just as soon that everyone just forgot the whole thing. We will celebrate tomorrow when they come over - whether he wants us to remember or not!!
Ashby and Brooks and spent the night, so we had a fun morning with them. Ashby slept the whole night in our bed, so Bill ended up sleeping on the couch much of the night. She didn't wake up until after 8:30. Brooks slept in the crib and he woke up around 7:00. When I went in to get him, I opened the blinds first and the sky was a gorgeous bright pink with the sunrise. So we started our day with a beautiful morning - he was so excited about the sky.
We had some pancakes for breakfast and then they just played. Eventually, while Bill was watching them and I was in the shower, they started bringing cans out of the big pantry. For some reason, they were "delivering food." They practically emptied the pantry, at least all the shelves they could reach, and had my big kitchen rug pretty much filled.
Fortunately, when they were finished, they helped put everything back. I put things back on the shelves, while they carried it all back to me. We all got a big laugh out of it.
David came over a little later to pick them up. He stayed a while, so they could play a little more. It was such a beautiful day that we all went out front for a while and they got the sidewalk chalk out to play hopscotch and to draw smiley faces.
Once they finally left for home, I had to get ready to go over to the church for a baptism. I was conducting the music. A woman who had been raised in the church, but left it years ago, has come back and has been active for several months now. Her husband, who was never a member was baptized. It was a very nice service. She had some family members who flew in to be here, plus there was a large turnout from the ward. Afterwards, there were refreshments at one of the member's homes. It was a nice day.
After we left the refreshments, we decided to go out for dinner. It was early, but we had not eaten since breakfast, other than a few of the refreshments, so it seemed like a good idea. We went to a local Italian place that people had raved about. Either we made poor choices, it was just an off night, or people don't know what they are talking about. I had shrimp scampi and the shrimp was tough and tasteless. Bill didn't much like his either. I don't think we will be going back.
We were both so tired from our busy day that we totally collapsed once we got home. I went on in to read earlier than usual.
It has been a very busy day - fun and spiritual. So not the usual Saturday!
Ashby and Brooks and spent the night, so we had a fun morning with them. Ashby slept the whole night in our bed, so Bill ended up sleeping on the couch much of the night. She didn't wake up until after 8:30. Brooks slept in the crib and he woke up around 7:00. When I went in to get him, I opened the blinds first and the sky was a gorgeous bright pink with the sunrise. So we started our day with a beautiful morning - he was so excited about the sky.
We had some pancakes for breakfast and then they just played. Eventually, while Bill was watching them and I was in the shower, they started bringing cans out of the big pantry. For some reason, they were "delivering food." They practically emptied the pantry, at least all the shelves they could reach, and had my big kitchen rug pretty much filled.
David came over a little later to pick them up. He stayed a while, so they could play a little more. It was such a beautiful day that we all went out front for a while and they got the sidewalk chalk out to play hopscotch and to draw smiley faces.
Once they finally left for home, I had to get ready to go over to the church for a baptism. I was conducting the music. A woman who had been raised in the church, but left it years ago, has come back and has been active for several months now. Her husband, who was never a member was baptized. It was a very nice service. She had some family members who flew in to be here, plus there was a large turnout from the ward. Afterwards, there were refreshments at one of the member's homes. It was a nice day.
After we left the refreshments, we decided to go out for dinner. It was early, but we had not eaten since breakfast, other than a few of the refreshments, so it seemed like a good idea. We went to a local Italian place that people had raved about. Either we made poor choices, it was just an off night, or people don't know what they are talking about. I had shrimp scampi and the shrimp was tough and tasteless. Bill didn't much like his either. I don't think we will be going back.
We were both so tired from our busy day that we totally collapsed once we got home. I went on in to read earlier than usual.
It has been a very busy day - fun and spiritual. So not the usual Saturday!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
February 21st - Made Up for the Down Day Yesterday
So glad I was feeling better today, since it was a much busier day. My first chore of the day was to run out to the grocery store to pick up some things for one of my visiting teaching sisters. She bummed up her knee in a fall on the ice and my companion and I planned to take some snacks for her and the family to enjoy. I picked up some good sandwich rolls, some deli meat and cheeses, some shrimp, chips and dip, nuts, and grapes. It all fit in a basket I had and looked pretty good. My companion made home-made muffins to finish it off.
I picked her up around 11:00 and we went over to deliver our goodies and spent about an hour chatting with her and her sister. It was very enjoyable. I had met the sister one other time, so we all had a good time catching up and getting better acquainted. This particular sister is always fun to visit, but she often ignores messages, so is hard to actually get in to visit.
Back home, I had some things to do around here and then felt tired, so I took a nap.
About 7:00, Lisa, David and the kids came over. The kids are having a "spend the night" with Grandma & Grandpa, so Lisa and David can have a date night. They had planned to go to the temple first, but things didn't quite work out right, so they were going to go out to dinner. They had a gift card left from Christmas for a really good place in downtown Buford, so this seemed like the perfect night to use it.
We had a really fun evening with Ashby and Brooks. They were both so excited. It was cute as they both walked up the sidewalk pulling their little suitcases behind them. Brooks hasn't spent the night as often as Ashby has, so he was particularly excited about his suitcase and pulled it straight into his room. Meanwhile Ashby was unpacking and putting her toothbrush in the bathroom.
We fixed some mac & cheese for a late dinner. They had had fruit and snacks earlier to get them through, but needed something that would stick through the night. Other than eating, they just played and played. They were especially excited to have Grandpa here, so they played a lot of hide-and-seek and chase.
Eventually, to calm them down, they got into the bathtub and stayed there playing with the plastic animals for a very long time. Then it was time to get into jammies, have another quick snack, and then I went into bed with Ashby. We read a book and then she was asleep almost instantly. She slept in our room, so when Bill came into bed later, he had a little trouble getting to sleep. He finally gave up and moved out to the couch. She is a snuggle bunny!
Brooks had taken such a late nap that he lasted a little longer than Ashby, but once she was asleep and I said it was time for bed, he was ready. I just had to put him in the crib and he went to sleep almost immediately.
What a fun evening! Now, if they both sleep all night, we will have it made.
I picked her up around 11:00 and we went over to deliver our goodies and spent about an hour chatting with her and her sister. It was very enjoyable. I had met the sister one other time, so we all had a good time catching up and getting better acquainted. This particular sister is always fun to visit, but she often ignores messages, so is hard to actually get in to visit.
Back home, I had some things to do around here and then felt tired, so I took a nap.
About 7:00, Lisa, David and the kids came over. The kids are having a "spend the night" with Grandma & Grandpa, so Lisa and David can have a date night. They had planned to go to the temple first, but things didn't quite work out right, so they were going to go out to dinner. They had a gift card left from Christmas for a really good place in downtown Buford, so this seemed like the perfect night to use it.
We had a really fun evening with Ashby and Brooks. They were both so excited. It was cute as they both walked up the sidewalk pulling their little suitcases behind them. Brooks hasn't spent the night as often as Ashby has, so he was particularly excited about his suitcase and pulled it straight into his room. Meanwhile Ashby was unpacking and putting her toothbrush in the bathroom.
We fixed some mac & cheese for a late dinner. They had had fruit and snacks earlier to get them through, but needed something that would stick through the night. Other than eating, they just played and played. They were especially excited to have Grandpa here, so they played a lot of hide-and-seek and chase.
Eventually, to calm them down, they got into the bathtub and stayed there playing with the plastic animals for a very long time. Then it was time to get into jammies, have another quick snack, and then I went into bed with Ashby. We read a book and then she was asleep almost instantly. She slept in our room, so when Bill came into bed later, he had a little trouble getting to sleep. He finally gave up and moved out to the couch. She is a snuggle bunny!
Brooks had taken such a late nap that he lasted a little longer than Ashby, but once she was asleep and I said it was time for bed, he was ready. I just had to put him in the crib and he went to sleep almost immediately.
What a fun evening! Now, if they both sleep all night, we will have it made.
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