Crib delivery

Fred and I went shopping to a consignment furniture store a few weeks ago. We found a pretty crib that we thought Shannon might like for Copper. They had not purchased one yet as Little Buddy will still be in his crib. They said they would like it so we bought it. This weekend we delivered it to them in Las Vegas along with a birthday present for Brian. His birthday was the 17th. Anyway we had a nice stay in the Drees Bed and Breakfast. Enjoyed play time with Little Buddy and visiting with Shannon & Brian. We managed to fit the crib and our over night stuff in my new little Elantra truck. It was impressive that Fred could make it all fit, although in his packing, he forgot his own bag of overnight supplies. He made a trip to Wal Mart when he discovered he had no luggage. Luckily he had forgot his suit there our last trip so he did have clothes for Sunday.

Grammie and Grampie bought Little Buddy his first bag of Animal Crackers. As you can see, he liked them.

Little Buddy has the cutest little front teeth. He also has grown out of the walking style of monkey arms in the air. Shannon pointed out and I agree, that although Little Buddy looks so much like his Daddy, his head, ears and eye shape is Shannon all the way. He is such a nice combination of both parents.

I asked Brian to bake me a loaf of one of his yummy homemade breads. He bakes the best stuff and is also a super yummy cook. We enjoyed some bread toasted tonight with our chicken soup dinner. The last two visits following an evening of Brian creating his masterpieces in the kitchen, I do come through the kitchen and clean up so I do earn our keep.

I also went line dancing tonight with a work friend. It is kind of wierd to be in a totally new environment. Overall, I find that all women laugh at the same things and act basically the same silly way. I fit right in. My feet are tired and the muscles on the side of my upper thighs were burning. I guess I don't side shuffle very often.

Visiting Teaching St George style

I hope my words paint the perfect picture because I don't have a picture to post. Last night I was able to ride my new cruiser bike to visit one of the sisters on my visiting teaching route. As I cruised down the rode I thought to myself, well this is the life. I had a lovely visit with Carrie and she wished me safe travels home. I go outside (it's dark) and walk my bike to the street. Ready for mounting (I don't remember what way I was trying) and then down I went. Backward with the bike still somehow connected to me...slow motion again and landed on my lower back and somehow didn't hit my head. I lay there a moment realizing I was in big trouble as to how I was going to get my sorry big butt off the street. I reached over and pulled the kick stand down. I started to lean on the bike to get up and realized that wasn't going to work. I knew I'd fall the other direction. So I very lady like (NOT) rolled over to all fours and did a downward dog to get up. I was very thankful that it was dark and I'm 99.9 % sure no one saw me. As I peddled home I finally began to cry. Not because I was hurt, but so humiliated and disappointed that I can't even get on a bike and enjoy riding without falling down. The few times Fred and I have ridden around the neighborhood I could really sense my fear as I lack the feeling of coordination (you know leaning into a curve or turn) and almost freeze up with fear of falling.

Today my tailbone is so sore. Walking hurts and any movement from one position to another is bad. My neck is feeling like it would welcome a nice chiropractic crack! I haven't seen a chiropractor since we left Bremerton.

Happier news to come next.

Labor Day Weekend Events 2013

Labor Day weekend was a trip to Provo to celebrate's Garrett's 7th Birthday.

He choose a Harry Potter Themed party.

Here are all the party guests.

Ben came up with the activities for the party, hats, wands and Corinne ordered the glasses.

Chocolate Harry Potter Cake with ice cream.

 Ben and Corinne both worked on making their own pinata of the golden snitch. 

It really turned out pretty cool.

 Corinne and Ben & the boys came out for a swim at our campground pool. Here is the only shot I could get of all three boys together.

 Ben was the only adult who went in. Spencer was having a great time having his Dad's full attention.

 This is Ben, Garrett & Spencer.

 I forgot to get a picture of our campsite set up. So this is it being taken down.

 The campground had a great playground for kids. Here is Garrett on the old tractor.

 Spencer and Richard here.

 Spencer liked to jump up on everything even though he needed our help to get on the rings.

 Garrett in the playhouse.

 Spencer on the slide.

 Here is Richard on the tractor. He was asking Corinne what all the levers and pedals were for.

 We went to a park at the bottom of Provo Canyon next. It wasn't as good as the campground playground as far as toys to play on, but luckily Grandpa Fred came prepared with a couple balls, nerf torpedo type football thing and this big foam glider.

Richard was able to fly it pretty easily from the beginning.

 After a little guidance, Spencer got the hang of it too.

Happy Birthday Garrett and thanks for inviting us to your birthday party!