Memories

Yesterday, a friend happened to be going by on his horse. He use to take my son horseback riding for part of his reshab training. Well Mike spotted them coming down the road and decided to see if he would give the kids a ride. Whitney seemed to enjoy it. Wilson was a little hesitant at first but when it was time for him to get off he didn't want to. It brought back many memories of my youngest son riding that same horse. Thanks Kirk for sharing your horse!

Dreary MOOD

What a day! It has been so dreary and my mood has been dreary so I decided I needed to do something. I got out the paint and painted the window sills and the door trim in my bedroom. They have been the bare wood for far to long and I've had the paint forever. You think I would have gotten on the ball a long time ago. It looks nice and while I was at it I rearranged my room. Looks good. Feels good! Still dreary outside!

New Grandson

I am the grandma of an new little boy. Ethan Andrew. He is very cute!! I feel so blessed with all my grandchildren. They are all so unique and special. Each one makes me smile and laugh with their little antics. I will miss the Wilson and Whitney when they move to their new home (I'll miss mom and dad also). I've been teaching summer school and loving it once again. They brighten my days. I learn more from them than I teach them.

My Trip

This is at the airport in Billings. Terri had departing gifts for each of us. (Whistles, just in case we got mugged or something like that. Here we are trying to find out where the conference was going to be. If you look at the next picture that was only a part of the conference center. All we had to do was follow the worm!

Part of the conference center looking out my window on the 14th floor! This was as we were riding in the taxi to down town. You can see the Trump tower. Oprah lives in one of these buildings (or so they said) but I couldn't tell you which one.We went down town to Michigan Ave. This was a beautiful little park in the middle of the block. The white tulips were beautiful. I went window shopping in the Water Tower. Talk about expensive! I couldn't even afford to look!

While we were down town we went to the Cheese factory restaurant! YUMMY is all I can say! There was so much food we couldn't have begun to eat it all. This was Terri and Betsy showing off their bling. Each of us bought a pair of sunglasses at Navy Pier but of course I forgot to take my camera there. It was a windy but beautiful day. Ann and I walked along the Pier and enjoyed the sun. They had a beautiful stain glass museum we wondered through. It was a fun evening. Sorry I don't have any pictures of it.

My biscuits and gravy! I loved it! I just wish I could have eaten the whole thing!

Down town

Here's the gang with Ted Koppel! Ann asked if we could get our picture with him. We talked with him for a few minutes. Nice man.

On our last evening there we went to the firehouse. This is where they filmed Back Draft, for you who have seen it. I have to admit it was very uncomfortable because we were way under dressed. We didn't notice the sign that said, Proper attire required until after we left the place. Oh well, now they now how we dress in our neck of the woods.

On our way home the wind was so bad we almost had to be routed to Idaho Falls. Thank goodness we made it home. However, Ann's luggage went to Rome first before it finally made its way to Cowley! Now why couldn't we be routed through Rome? Needless to say we had to go shopping a Dillard's when we got to Billings! It was nice to be able to afford the things in the store! I love being above the clouds and looking at their formation. When I got home I was welcomed to my trees on the West side cut down in preparation for a new fence. Now the work begins. Now the real work begins!

Over all it was a nice trip but I am glad to be home.

Home sweet home! Mike got my new side walk going across the front of the house poured and it is so nice! One step at a time. Who knows what the next step will be. My fence, finish the outside of the house, painting the house, new lawn? One can only imagine at this point!

Fly away

I will be heading off to Chicago on Saturday for a reading conference. I am nervous about flying into O'Hara. I have never enjoyed flying. I have trouble not getting vertigo on land! I tried to mow the lawn tonight but couldn't get either of the two lawn mowers to start so gave up. I'll just have extra long grass when I return unless someone takes pity on me and mows it while I am gone. Any takers?

Easter day

I am so grateful for the feelings and thoughts I have received from listening to conference. All the talks were inspiring and uplifting. I also enjoyed watching all my little ones try to listen and take part of what has been said. They have wonderful mothers who are always teaching them. We went over to Janet's and had lunch, which was so good!! I am totally full!!!! I just want to express how grateful I am for the atonement and for everything that it promises us. I am amazed of the love my Savior has for me, for the life he gave and that He was willing to sacrifice all so that I might live again with Him and Heavenly Father.

Night time, can't sleep thougths

I went to the temple today. It was such an enjoyable day. I was able to do two sessions. I then went and did a little shopping (not much!). I also got my hair cut. It was getting way too long and out of control. I just hope I can fix it so I don't look like an "old lady" as Nicole would say. Nicole and I like to watch the show, What Not to Wear (in my case it is 'what will I wear'). Sometimes, wish I could have my own personal advisor so I don't look as old as I really am. Thank goodness for family who continues to remind me that I'm not old! It was a nice surprise to see Bryan walk through the door tonight. It would have been even better if the whole family could have come but I will take what I can get. Nicole's family is here so we had everyone over last night for Navajo Tacos. YUMMY! I have to admit my diet is in need of serious over all. All the Easter chocolate will be the death of me. I can't seem to get enough especially if it is mixed with peanut butter! Thank goodness tomorrow is another day and I can start over yet again! I guess that is the trick, Keep trying!