Tammy and I went out this great restaurant to eat. It is in a nursery.
we both liked plants so it was great. It also had a art guild in doing different kinds of art and selling. We didn't get anything but there was some nice things.
I loved seeing your blog on my page. It gave some interest and color to my page. I have found that when you have leg cramps, Magnesium tablets work good. The doctor told me to take that when I get cramps. Before I was trying to keep Tonic water on hand. It has quinine in it and that works. But it is so much easier to have a bottle of pills on hand. I also think I got hooked on diluted gatoraid for the stomach flu. I tried a little white rice and chicken noodle soup for dinner. That was still heavier than what I wanted on my stomach. I am getting better. I slept off and on today. I am hoping tomorrow is a normal day.
Enjoy your new phones!

Tues, June 28, 2011

No Blog from you, so I am sure your day was over whelmed at the doctors office and hopefully you are OK...and hopefully Bud is OK!

We got new phones last night, We are on a phone plan with Terry and Lorie Jo and it was time to change our plan...still with AT&T. I got an

I phone which is the coolest thing ever. Makes Texting so much easier and I can now check on my Avon people on my Avon website even when I am not near a computer!

I have an appointment in Sandy this morning at 8:30 to sign up a new Avon lady...another one to call after 12:00 today... so a work day for me!

Rod has been having hip and shoulder problems and went to the doctor today and he said there is no cure for aging!! Told him to stop complaining. He did give him a shot for his shoulder. We really like our doctor , has a crazy sense of humor but over all pretty good. He did his training in the boot heel of Missouri! I have been having leg cramps the last few weeks at night.....I think I will just deal with it...don't want to be told there is no cure to aging!

Choose only the Blessings you like today!

Well I am off to have a successful day!

Shopping with Kris

Pictures don't lie! I have to start standing up straighter. Speaking of pictures, you look great. Everyone must notice how much weight you lost. You look so good.
I have been reading my new cancer book. They suggest almost a vegetarian diet. This is going to take some study.
Bud has been sick with the stomach flu for 2 days. I am trying to stay far away. I don't need anything new!
I hope I can get in to see the eye doctor early tomorrow. I have Look good, Feel better. at 1:00 tomorrow. I will probably leave at 12:15.
Talk to you later.

Trellis

We added the trellis after you left. It is between the secret garden and the neighbor's mess. It encloses the hammock area more than it hides anything.
Today, I went to a meeting 2 hours away from here. I am getting braver but I took a Imodium before leaving-just to be on the safe side. I felt fine the trip there, back and during the meeting. I didn't have to drive. I am not up to driving that far yet. This was your last busy day. Don't you feel good when it is all over? How is your back?

Happy California Cow

Today was another good day. I may go to bed early though. Tomorrow is a early day. I saw the social worker today. She is transferring to Sacramento. I may see her partner after I have my cat scan in August. Most of my questions that I had for her was medical, so she sent some over to the doctor. The eye doctor called this afternoon for me to try to get in on Monday about my floaters. I had an appointment this afternoon with the trainer at the fitness center. She is the one who gave the talk on fiber when you were here. Today it was mostly get all the information and a few machines. On wednesday, I will go through all the machines that I will be using.
I got my green beans planted and Manuel and my garden watered. I am going to try to be there by 7:00 in the morning to water again before I have to leave for my meeting in Livermore.
Many times I wish I had all those helping hands. Have a good weekend.

Funny Family

This picture always puts a smile on my face. What a family! It really couldn't be pictured more accurate.
How is your back? I hope tomorrow is better. How was your dinner. I am anxious to see the dress.
Today was an o.k. day, went to lunch and went to see a lady from church who was in rehab. I got a few veggies to plant and planted them. We watched The King's Speech from Net flex. Not a real exciting day!
Did you get Harold's letter? I see the Social Worker tomorrow.

Back to the fitness center! Time to get back to the old life!! Tai Chi was today and there is one more class on wednesday at the center, then he thinks he can get a place in the country. I can't remember the moves to do on my own, but I think it would help with my breathing. I set up times for the trainer to go over the weight machines with me.
I went out to the community garden at 7:00 this morning. We have had 2 days over 100 degrees.
It was nice early in the morning and I had so many weeds to get out.
All and all, it was a good day. Except Kris got me Skype for my computer and I used 2-3 hours trying to get it to work on my Mac (? Mac Compatiable?) I guess I will go to Best Buy and see if they can tell me what I don't know. I hope your day was good and you can't wait for tomorrow to come to do it again.

looking through

As you know, I like pictures of looking through. Usually you only see what is on the other side. But looking at this picture (of which I was going to discard) I could see both of inside and outside with the reflections in the window. It is like life, you are on the outside focusing inwardly but too much of the outside is in your way and you can't focus on only what you want to. Just a thought!
I saw Kris briefly this morning but other than that, I took my time trying to get the house back together. Towards evening, I was starting to get bored. Not enough going on! Plus it was 101 degrees and now it is 95 degrees. 78 in the house so not too bad.
I hope everything is super for you the next few days.

I have eaten so much! Kris and I stopped at a place on the river and had something to ea, after taking Tammy to the airport.. I feel like I have done nothing but EAT. Robin and Kris came over tonight and did father's day dinner for Bud. It was light but it seems like it has been food, food and more food for the last few weeks. You look good in that old picture and I am sure you must look good now. Congratulations! For the time being, I am not too concerned about weight. The diarrhea is keeping my weight down.
The visit with Tammy was good. We were constantly busy. We are both interested in photography and gardening. We did some of both. She helped us at our church in feeding the homeless. We did lots of different things.
Now it is quiet in the house. It is hot but pleasant.
I know you are really busy for your big day on Wednesday. I will be thinking of you.

St Helena

A great day yesterday! It is great to get away and see different things, better weather, being with Kris and Tammy. It was a little bit farther than we thought. Kris drove. She was probably worn out. She has a 5 hour drive today to go see Kindra. She and Robin are going and come back on Sunday. Your time away is probably really busy but enjoyable. I know you won't be seeing the blogs until next week but it is like my diary to myself. After we got back from the wine country, Tammy wanted to take Bud and I out to eat. We went to Sushi which we like but never know exactly what to order except the California roll. Tammy knew what most of the things on the menu were so she ordered these different things and they were all so good. It really made me feel healthy. I asked for tea, and they brought Japanese green tea, a very different taste. But it made me remember when I was on a Japanese tea kick and I should have some left. I used to drink it every day for a few months. It is supposed to be so good for you. It's in my head or where ever , I feel more back to my old self today. At the winery, Kris and Tammy did the wine tasting, I shopped, did pictures, and came over where they were, the server said he would take a picture of the 3 of us, so he poured a few drops in a wine glass for me for the picture. You pay for the tastings but he could see I wasn't going to be having any so it was nice that he offered to take the picture, dirty the glass for nothing.
It was a great day to go get away from everyday things and refresh your mind. You are always doing that!! How are all of you doing on your diets? It is a weird and healthy diet but whatever works!
Tammy is not up yet so I am catching up on a few things.

Water lilies in Portland

I think I got everything done. I hope to get more sleep tonight. Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. Kris flew in this morning, stopped by on her way to the dentist. She had a long list of things to do , people to see. We are having the family dinner again with Tammy and pork chops. Just like when you were here. I will probably be tired of pork chops soon, I also ordered pork chops at Mimi's tonight. I brought home half of it.It is getting late and I want to get more sleep tonight. Sounds like you are plenty busy for the next week,
I am looking forward to seeing Tammy.

Happy

Today is another good day! Even though the refrigerator went out. I didn't like Sears before and they couldn't come out until Wednesday and I wasn't going to be here. Also I wanted everything done before picking up Tammy. I looked in the phone book and found someone who only worked on refrigerators. The office was close by even though they worked all over the area. It only came to $300.00. What a relief! By talking to me and asking a few questions, he had it figured out and had the parts and fixed in an hour. Now I am checking the temperature in the garage refrigerator. We also had a new filter put in the pool. It was a $1,000 dollars. Oh well, can't win them all.
This dog is a tennis friend's baby. His name is not Happy but that is what I like to call this picture.
I hope your Lehi Days tent went up o.k.Do you have help on the day of the event, I could have never gotten our canapy up without Manuel's help. You have a busy week, a busy life! What would we do if there was nothing to do??

Banff

I know most of my friends (and probably sisters) thought I was crazy for camping 10 days with a college group of all ages. I loved all the ones that I went on. This picture was in Banff. On this trip, we also went through Idaho (I had never been there) Montana, Glacier Park, Banff, Mt. St. Helens, Crater Lake and of course California. It was such a great trip. Wonder what I studied??? Geology!!
I still don't know much about geology but I got some good pictures and hiking.
Today was a good day again. So much I would like to get done before Tammy arrives. But if it doesn't get done, it is o.k.
Have a good week.

At Mimi's

My first outing with about a dozen co-workers that I haven't seen for awhile. I didn't want to wear a wig. So I had a denim cap from last time with my jeans. I felt very comfortable. I didn't know we had windows behind us so the picture didn't turn out too good. It was good to see so many people. I felt good all day until the last 30 minutes and I was on my last ounce of energy. I made it home and to the bathroom just in time. I collapsed for about an hour and now I feel great again. I am ready for more days like this. I went out to Costco and watered some of the church garden. After my revival, I even worked in mine some. My book came today, the one Sharon's friend liked. I think I will try reading some tonight.
How did the baby contest go? There are times that I am glad that I am on a slower pace, other times I miss the rat race! Soon Tammy and Kris will be here and I can kick into high gear again.

Bird eggs

I don't know what bird this goes to. But the nest is built on the ground and very hard to see.
A good day. I played bridge, went to Kohls afterward but was too tired to spend much time there. I have a luncheon to go to tomorrow and I hope to work Costco in with that trip. Hope your day was good.

Kindra opening her heart necklace

Sounds like everyone is doing good on their diet. You are a good influence. You have been so busy, you don't have time to eat between meals. I am eating better now, The nutrition person called today. She had a cancellation but I didn't have a car. So she will call in July when those dates are available.
Manuel is having a garage sale on Saturday. I gave him lots of my other stuff and Bud was buying a lawn mower so he took the old one over to Manuel's. Manuel is like you, Norma and Kenny. He loves garage sales.
I feel good. I want more ENERGY!! Looking forward to Tammy and Kris coming. I am playing bridge tomorrow afternoon. Kohls is on the way. I hope I can stop there on the way to use my 30%. Hope your day was profitable!

Marisa's graduation

Graduation day. Marisa was on top of the world! She has been on a continual party since.
The first time that I've worn my wig for a few years. I didn't get it just like I wanted. I will play with it some more. I don't know if I will wear it that much.
Today was a good day. I felt good when I woke up, had more energy and still have more than some days. I had a meeting tonight at church, go home and stir fried my new potatoes, green onions, zucchini and yellow squash. It was so good. I haven't felt like anything was good lately. Not quiet ready for protein yet. I have a appointment with the social worker at the end of the month and I asked to have a appointment with a nutritionalist. All my labs were good. There must be nothing wrong with me. Tomorrow I see the lymphodema therapist.
Do I sound like Mama Vaughn???
I also had Tai Chi. Very slow movements and uses your breathing.It is taught by a doctor. He only has one more time at this club. He said to leave my phone number. He is going to try to get a group together for free. I will leave you on this positive note.

Days of the past!It looks like you have everyone moving out to Utah with you. What a large group. I haven't done much again today. I now have your concerns about the bathroom. Will I find one in time. Will I Smell everyone out!! My diahrea has gotten worse today. I hadn't thought too much about it today until 5:00pm. I sent the doctor a message that I need some medicine for tomorrow. I hope to hear from him tomorrow morning, otherwise I will call the advice nurse and hope to get a answer before time to leave.
Now that you've called, you already know my activities for the day. They all end up at the same place--------------Bathroom.
I need to finish my list for the doctor.

Another senior ball

Everyone was so pretty that night but it was a long day. Especially without cough drops. It was cold and damp. I rested all day on Saturday since it rained all day. Today was a good day. There was a new college girl at church. She really wants to garden and she lives in the apartments across from the church. You know how excited I get about gardening,! Another great thing was my chocolate dipped soft ice cream cone. I used to get those at least once a month. Everything went down hill after that. I am tired of diahrea!
Have you seen the movie. "The lessons learned from (I forgot his first name) Sperry. A very good Christian movie. I told Norma that I would look up Midway to Heaven. It is not available.
I am going to brush my teeth, take my cough medicine and go to bed.

I think you NEED to get a new camera! Some weird effect are o.k. but you don't want it on all of the pics. Sounds like you are making enough money to get one. It rained all day today. It was a good rest day, I even took a nap. That is why I am up now. I did too much yesterday and being out in not so good weather. I coughed a lot and forgot to take my cough drops with me. When I cough, I cough from the bottom of my ribs and it hurts.I felt like I had done lots of exercise. But with today's rest, I am going back to living on cough drops and cough medicine. Happy Birthday to Terry. I hope he survives it. Birthdays are only what you make them. 40, 50 and 60 was good for me! I guess I am still trying to get over 70. It must be because I celebrated my birthday in Mother's nursing home! This dog was a decoration at the house in Monterey. I guess it is art.
My computer is going to shut down in 1minutes.

Mountain Reflections

The good old days. My last camping trip. Sounds like you are really having a good day. Good luck this week end. I just got off the phone talking to Sharon and Diane's friend who has lung cancer. He was at church the Sunday that you were there. He remembers you. He is very impressed with the medicine that I am on (same one he is on) . He had a cat scan 2 weeks ago and his tumor had shrunk quite a bit. He doesn't have to see the doctor for 2 months. He has changed his diet a lot. He belongs to the same gym that I used to. We know lots of the same people. Exercise is very important to him. He recommends the book " Life after Cancer " by Block. He feels the change in the diet is the best thing that happened to him.
It is still winter here. Tonight is senior Ball and I was going to take some outdoor pictures of Marisa before the ball. It is probably a strapless cute dress but if we are outside, every goose bump will show. Of course it feels colder to me now with no hair. Maybe I will warm up if I get up and move.

Sharon's place

The closest thing I could find to Thanksgiving Point. It was fun at Sharon's and I am glad you got to meet her. I am tired tonight but had a good day. We went to the nursery this morning and Bud got a trellis for my secret garden to block out a little of the neighbor's industrial area. Of course, if I am at a nursery, I have to get some more plants. The gopher ate all but one of my green bean plants. So I bought more of those and put in a planter. 1 spagatti squash in a planter. I planted from seed last year and treated them almost like zucchini. TOO MANY! We have had such weird weather, my tomatoes don't look too good. So I bought tomatoe food--just in case they are hungry. Sunflower and zinnia seed are beginning to come up. The gophers ate my marigolds. These are the church gophers. So far my few things that I have at home haven't been touched. Not much to touch, most everything is in pots.
Your concerts sound great. I hope it doesn't rain at any of them . If so, maybe you can get one of those big golf umbrellas
Tomorrow I am going over to take a few pictures of Marisa and her friends before they leave for the senior ball. It may rain. At least they all chipped in for a limo and they won't be driving. Although we should be getting used to rain. We are above our year's normal!
I still need to take a shower and get to bed. Have a good night.

Happy Anniversary

Don't years fly by faster than these bikers! Phil was real excited that we got to watch them, even though it was raining and we were going to be a little late picking up Norma at the airport. Norma didn't let me know that it was your anniversary. I am going to need Dioni to remind me of dates.
We have had a wild day in weather. Tornado warnings here with hail, heavy rain and thunderstorms. No tornados here but I think their might have been some near your friend who is staying with her mother. First of June and it still feels like winter! To top it off, I got my head shaved today. Brrrr
The good thing today was that I went to the wellness center for exercise. I went to the Ti Chi class. The instructor who is a doctor said Ti Chi may help my breathing. I felt pretty good after that so I stayed for the ball class. I told the instructor, I would watch or do what I could.I could do most of it. I really felt good afterwards. I felt like I was with the living again.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU AND ROD!