After taking pictures, we stopped at the I Scream Saloon!
Thursday, June 01, 2006
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
Hit the Road
This is the (short) kick-off of our summer roadtrip season! We are off to Pocatello to visit Papa Jim & pick up my nephews, Cody & Ty (who are flying from Phoenix to Salt Lake City as I type, where they will be shuttled to Poky by Aunt Jill). Addie is especially excited to have them over--she's been asking about them for DAYS!! I hope that they'll have fun with us and that the drive to Missouri won't be too painful!
Monday, May 29, 2006
Get well, Aunt Party
Yesterday I wrote a post about my Auntie for my other blog. It was timely, as Aunt Marti had a horse accident on Saturday and broke her pelvis, then had to be air lifted into Tucson for emergency surgery for internal bleeding late last night. She is still in Intesnsive Care and we are all a little shook up. Aside from the worry, we have enjoyed a cold, rainy Memorial Day at home getting stuff done. The fence is done; flowers are planted; laundry is done. We just pray for Auntie M's recovery.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Better
Rich went to see The DaVinci Code without me on Monday, but promised to take me on Thursday. We couldn't find a babysitter, so I just went by myself. I hated to do that to Rich, but I really needed a little break and wanted to see the movie.
I snuck some SmartFood popcorn into the theatre and I actually quite liked the movie (except for the general freakiness of the monk). I get a kick out of people getting so freaked out about the prospect of Christ being married. It wouldn't be so weird for "my Jesus." I know the story was fiction but I like the mixing of real symbology and art to create a plot/ mystery, and I love Audrey Tautou since I saw her in Amelie (I liked Amelie so much that I thought about naming Heidi Amelie). I thought maybe someone else would have been better in Tom Hanks' role, but it was good. And I was refreshed after a night out. I even drove home slowly and listened to a couple of songs on my "Best of the Cure" cd. Oh, that was fun. I don't think I will ever get tired of listening to "Boys Don't Cry" or "In Between Days." Cheap thrills.
Another good thing about going to the movies was that I saw the mom & grandma of the family I mentioned yesterday at the movie! I was so glad to see them out and about, and happy to hear that grandpa came home and all was well. Yay. And they loved the enchiladas--another yay. I am trying really hard to DO something when I feel moved to do it, instead of talking myself out of it, and this has been good motivation. When I thought of taking dinner to that family, I told myself that was a dumb idea, who needs enchiladas when people are sick ? , etc. etc. I always think my ideas are dumb, but I have to remember that it's the ACTION that really matters--the "thought that counts," as the saying goes. And I am learning that's really true, and hopefully I will just start moving when the prompting comes and stop THINKING too much. Heart over head.
Gotta go get the munchkins down for quiet time....
PS: I just noticed that my pregnancy counter says "111 Days to go." I'd just like to point out that, since I had both girls at 38 weeks (instead of 40), there is a very good chance that Little Man will come early, too. And that means I may have LESS THAN 100 DAYS LEFT in this pregnancy. Can I get a hallelujah?! Also, Rich's brother & his wife (Jess & Kelli) found out they are expecting a boy in October, so more twin cousins!
PPS: Congratulations to Cousin Scott on his graduation from Buena HS in Scary Vista, AZ
I snuck some SmartFood popcorn into the theatre and I actually quite liked the movie (except for the general freakiness of the monk). I get a kick out of people getting so freaked out about the prospect of Christ being married. It wouldn't be so weird for "my Jesus." I know the story was fiction but I like the mixing of real symbology and art to create a plot/ mystery, and I love Audrey Tautou since I saw her in Amelie (I liked Amelie so much that I thought about naming Heidi Amelie). I thought maybe someone else would have been better in Tom Hanks' role, but it was good. And I was refreshed after a night out. I even drove home slowly and listened to a couple of songs on my "Best of the Cure" cd. Oh, that was fun. I don't think I will ever get tired of listening to "Boys Don't Cry" or "In Between Days." Cheap thrills.
Another good thing about going to the movies was that I saw the mom & grandma of the family I mentioned yesterday at the movie! I was so glad to see them out and about, and happy to hear that grandpa came home and all was well. Yay. And they loved the enchiladas--another yay. I am trying really hard to DO something when I feel moved to do it, instead of talking myself out of it, and this has been good motivation. When I thought of taking dinner to that family, I told myself that was a dumb idea, who needs enchiladas when people are sick ? , etc. etc. I always think my ideas are dumb, but I have to remember that it's the ACTION that really matters--the "thought that counts," as the saying goes. And I am learning that's really true, and hopefully I will just start moving when the prompting comes and stop THINKING too much. Heart over head.
Gotta go get the munchkins down for quiet time....
PS: I just noticed that my pregnancy counter says "111 Days to go." I'd just like to point out that, since I had both girls at 38 weeks (instead of 40), there is a very good chance that Little Man will come early, too. And that means I may have LESS THAN 100 DAYS LEFT in this pregnancy. Can I get a hallelujah?! Also, Rich's brother & his wife (Jess & Kelli) found out they are expecting a boy in October, so more twin cousins!
PPS: Congratulations to Cousin Scott on his graduation from Buena HS in Scary Vista, AZ
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Consolidate the Misery
Another busy week. Rich got home from Great Falls last night and we were all so tired, we just ate pizza and fruit and watched a movie with the girls. We got them to bed and watched the Idol finale (well, we fast-forwarded through most of it). I was truly surprised when Taylor won, but I think it was really close and both finalists are excellent singers. I think Taylor was my favorite, just because he's so entertaining and so different and he started out as an underdog. I feel really sorry for hom if he has to do that Idols Live tour because those musical numbers they have to do are SUPER GAY! I heard them described as "Brady Bunch numbers" and i think that's pretty right on! Katharine will be just fine--she's beautiful and talented and has had all the exposure she needs.
We are getting ready to go do Meals on Wheels. I have been delivering 14 lunches all week long--Heidi comes with me on my route and Addie goes with Grandma Rosalie. The old people love to see Heidi and she tried not to be too shy with them. She loves to carry the drinks.
I have also been watching out for this family in our ward--I visit teach the Grandma and the Grandpa got sick and had to go to the hospital Saturday. He came home Sunday, then had to go back because his gall bladder was failing. I hear he is doing better as of Wednesday afternoon--I hope that's true! Meanwhile, the mom (daughter of the sick grandpa) had a miscarriage last week and had to have a D&C Monday (and had her tubes tied, too). During the surgery, she was intubated and they cut hup her throat really bad, so she had to go back to the emergency room to get the swelling and the pain under control. I feel so bad for them--and the 4 kids at home-- all I could do was make big pans of enchiladas and bouquets of lilacs and wish them well. I hope Grandpa gets to come home today--that's just too much for one family! It reminds me of how Rich's grandpa died and I miscarried the same week last fall. We call it "Consolidate the Misery..." bad stuff comes in twos or threes. At least there is a stretch of peace afterward, right? Ideally, anyway.
Well, I'd better round up my posse and go deliver lunch. Hope all is well with yall...leave a comment!
We are getting ready to go do Meals on Wheels. I have been delivering 14 lunches all week long--Heidi comes with me on my route and Addie goes with Grandma Rosalie. The old people love to see Heidi and she tried not to be too shy with them. She loves to carry the drinks.
I have also been watching out for this family in our ward--I visit teach the Grandma and the Grandpa got sick and had to go to the hospital Saturday. He came home Sunday, then had to go back because his gall bladder was failing. I hear he is doing better as of Wednesday afternoon--I hope that's true! Meanwhile, the mom (daughter of the sick grandpa) had a miscarriage last week and had to have a D&C Monday (and had her tubes tied, too). During the surgery, she was intubated and they cut hup her throat really bad, so she had to go back to the emergency room to get the swelling and the pain under control. I feel so bad for them--and the 4 kids at home-- all I could do was make big pans of enchiladas and bouquets of lilacs and wish them well. I hope Grandpa gets to come home today--that's just too much for one family! It reminds me of how Rich's grandpa died and I miscarried the same week last fall. We call it "Consolidate the Misery..." bad stuff comes in twos or threes. At least there is a stretch of peace afterward, right? Ideally, anyway.
Well, I'd better round up my posse and go deliver lunch. Hope all is well with yall...leave a comment!
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Lilacs!
After a little nap this afternoon, Rich took Addie and went to take pictures of spring around the valley. I waited here for Heidi to wake up, and then we took a walk down our street and picked a few lilacs. They smell so good!!! I can't wait to grow some of our own!
Heidi showing off her flowers (and diaper--oops!)
Oops! I shot this into the sun, but the shadow is still cute!
Here's Heidi smelling her flowers.
Heidi showing off her flowers (and diaper--oops!)
Oops! I shot this into the sun, but the shadow is still cute!
Here's Heidi smelling her flowers. Achoo!
We have had a pretty sneezy/coughy week here. It's hard to tell if it's allergies or a cold, but the whole family has had it and we have all 3 humidifiers going, too. It has beena nice week, but busy, so no time for musing here on the blog (or even thinking straight, really). Rich just left for Helena AGAIN--hopefully this time there will really be an insurance conference! We will miss him, but I am feeling better physically and emotionally than last week!
Today Addie & Heidi wore special dresses to church. Heidi's dress is from Gramma Jo Hite--she actually bought it for Addie when Addie was 2, but it was already too small for her (even though it's a 3T). Addie got to wear her favorite "play dress," which Nana made for her.
It was hard to get these little sillies to look at us at the same time...
...or smile at the same time!
Today Addie & Heidi wore special dresses to church. Heidi's dress is from Gramma Jo Hite--she actually bought it for Addie when Addie was 2, but it was already too small for her (even though it's a 3T). Addie got to wear her favorite "play dress," which Nana made for her.
It was hard to get these little sillies to look at us at the same time...
...or smile at the same time!Friday, May 19, 2006
Hello, Summer
Well, this week our temperatures jumped from barely-60-degrees to well-into-the 80's. In fact, it looks like we set a record high yesterday because the record book says 84 and it was 86 in Livingston yesterday. 
That's usually as hot as it ever gets around here, so needless to say, my water babies were excited to break out the pool on Monday (there have been years where we only had a few days here and there that were warm enough to swim). We've pretty much been outside ever since! (The fence is not complete closed in yet--there are a couple of sections without pickets, which means I still have to police the yard vigilantly, especially since NOTHING keeps Heidi from eating dirt or getting in the water).
The girls got out to get dry for lunch the other day, and this is what they looked like. Addie tells me they were "playing dolphins." They crack me up!
That's usually as hot as it ever gets around here, so needless to say, my water babies were excited to break out the pool on Monday (there have been years where we only had a few days here and there that were warm enough to swim). We've pretty much been outside ever since! (The fence is not complete closed in yet--there are a couple of sections without pickets, which means I still have to police the yard vigilantly, especially since NOTHING keeps Heidi from eating dirt or getting in the water).
The girls got out to get dry for lunch the other day, and this is what they looked like. Addie tells me they were "playing dolphins." They crack me up!
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Phew!
Elliott is finally going home, by only 2 tenths of 1 percent! Which, out of 50 million is like 150K, but still, I like to think my redialing for Katharine helped. Now I kinda don't care who wins cuz life is good for both Taylor and Kat...besides, poor Taylor would probably much rather be playing wiht his band than going on that dumb "Idols Live" tour.
Only one more week of my yammering on and on about Idols! ;)
Only one more week of my yammering on and on about Idols! ;)
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