Saturday doings

I can hardly wait. My Mom & my Aunt are expected to arrive in SLC either Sun or Monday. They are going to be here for a few days. We have been spiffing up the place somewhat for their visit. Walt & C spent the better part of the day working on a cover on the south side of the house (it covers the south window and the dog door). C also planted a Kousa Dogwood tree in the back yard. I cleaned inside and of course, supervised outside. hehehe

Fall Tasks

Fall has been keeping us busy this year. When checking on Connie's place, I found some rolls of sod that had been left behind after a construction project was completed. I snagged 5 rolls and C was able to fill in a spot in the yard that needed some help.

One of Walt's TO DO's is make sure all of the vehicles are ready for winter.. He checked the oil, the washer fluids and the antifreeze. Filled those that needed anything and in general just did what a lot of guys do - just look at the engine cause he thinks it's the manly thing to do. Besides, anymore, it's the only thing you can do - LOOK. Some of them are so complicated work on even if you can find what it is you need to fix.
We've been blessed with HUGE tomatoes in the past month. Only problem, we can't eat enough and this size don't last long just sitting around. I have made lots of sauce with some and we've had lots of tomato sandwiches. YUM. But I'm affraid with all the FREEZING temps we've had in the past couple of days, we are at the end of the toms. Till next year....
I can't believe that there are still sweet peas growing in the yard. They are one of my favorites as well as my Dad's and my sister-in-law Brenda's. If only our computer had scratch and sniff. They smell so good.

This past week the Mr. came home with BIG fish tales from Flaming Gorge. He then went to our property South of Fruitland - both trips with his son and his wife Jennifer. I stayed home to work but had a great time doing what I wanted to do. Remember I am knitting a sweater and so I didn't have any interruptions when I was knitting. I also am reading a genealogy mystery book and was able to read with out interruptions. I was able to dead head some that flowers that have been able to hang on. I'm sure the killer frost will do a lot of them in before their time.
Today I worked some on my family genealogy, did some knitting, made some spaghetti sauce from the few remaining tomatoes we were able to rescue before the killer frost, made some fudge, hung out seasonal garden flags, made some dog cookies and had lunch with Jay & Walt. Whew, I am tired just thinking abt all that I accomplished today. Walt took turns holding down the couch and the bed. He is VERY sluggish when a low pressure storm approaches. I usually am too, but I was too busy doing all the things I did today.

Things to Love

Things to love this week:
Rain lurking on the horizon
Husband getting the opportunity to go fishing with his son
Staying home with my sister and eating Tuna Casserole
Being able to keep in touch by cell phones when love ones are far away
Having parents that are alive & well enough to still do the things they love to do
Being able to go to the grocery store and having to choose between many brands of Albacore Tuna
Dog sitting

Moving along

We are back online after helping Connie move some of her bulkier things.

To this cute farm house. She's added a few touches to make it look like someone is living there. When she first started moving in , things had been neglected for a time....After helping things started to look loved again. On of the jobs was to get the sprinkling system to the flowers and trees up and running again.
Even across the street were trees that need trimming so you could see beyond the corner..

IT's nice to be able to help friends out. We love helping.

Out of cybertouch

We have been helping our friend Connie move to Rigby, Idaho so we've been gone lots this past month. Also, last week I was working in Rangely, Co and the motel didn't have a computer. I hate not being able to keep in cyber touch, but I managed to get thru it.

45 Things about Me!

Here is a tag a few of you have done.
1. Do you like blue cheese salad dressing? Love it if it's done right! It's my very favorite.
2. Have you ever smoked heroin? Are you kidding me, not on anyones life.
3. Do you own a gun? Well sort of, Walt has lots that are both of ours
4. What's your favorite drink at Starbucks? I don't go to Starbucks. I don't like coffee of any kind.
5. Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? No not really
6. What do you think of hot dogs? I love them. Esp those that are steamed
7. Favorite Christmas song? I dreaming of a White Christmas
8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? I prefer hot chocolate with mini marshmellows but any kind will be just fine.
9. Can you do push ups? I might be able to do one if I really tried
10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I love my wedding ring.
11. Favorite hobby? Genealogy and Family History
12. Do you have A.D.D.? Every so often, but not always
13. What's one trait that you like about yourself? I am happy and upbeat most of the time.
14. Middle name? Alexis
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16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink: Water, hot chocolate and Pepsi.
17. Current worry right now? That Walt will be able to have a good time in Seattle over Christmas. Rain and cold are a bother for him.
18. Current hate right now? I don't really have a hate, except maybe a strong dislike for making dinner on a work night when everything is frozen.
19. Favorite place to be? Anywhere there is sun and a breeze. One of my faves is in the mountains on a clear day. Or the beach is another favorite.
20. How did you bring in the New Year? This past year I was sleeping.
21. Do you like to travel? LOVE IT! I do as much as I can afford.
22 Name three people who will complete this: Hmmm Kalyn, Melissa and Lisa (L hurt yourself and try)
23. Do you own slippers? I have 3 pairs - one for outside, one for inside and one for traveling.
24. What color shirt are you wearing? Black - I look good in black.
25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No - too cold and slippery.. I have flannel sheets on the bed in the house and the trailer all year round.
26. Can you whistle? Absolutely!
27. Favorite color? Purple. I also like black, pink and red.
28. Would you be a pirate? No
29. What songs do you sing in the shower? I never sing in the shower. I only sing in the car.
30. Favorite girl's name? I don't have a favorite
31. Favorite boy's name? Todd
32. What's in your pocket right now? Burt's Bees chapstick, phone, coins and car keys
33. Last thing that made you laugh? Sending a picture of my bruised arm to my boss as a joke.
34. Best bed sheets as a child? I don't remember bed sheets - they were just plain and simple ones.
35. Worst injury you've ever had? I had a metal horn rim from an old car go thru my bottom lip which broke off a tooth in a car accident
36. Do you love where you live? Yes, I love Salt Lake
37. How many TV's do you have in the house? We have 3.
38. Who is your loudest friend? ChrisTEENa WarTEENa
39. How many pets do you have? We have 2 dogs and 5 fish
40. Does someone have a crush on you? Not that I know of
41. What is your favorite book? Yes, a notebook to keep track of things I need to remember.
42. What is your favorite candy? Anything chocolate.
43. Favorite Sports Team? I'm not much of a sports fan.
44. What were you doing 12 AM last night? Are you kidding me? I was sleeping
45. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? I wonder if I need to be to work at 7 or 8 today?

Velvety Smooth

My cousin Velvet recently married Nathanial Heaps. They had a simple wedding in Magnolia Park with lots of family to support them in their newest journey.

Things to Love

ads for sales
green grass just mowed
weddings x 2= excitement (Anola & David - Velvet & Nan)
cereal with berries or peaches on top
fall weather (i'm an early transitioner)
Colleen FIXIN anything
Cousins Less than Dozens gatherings
candy corn!

Wedding Smiles for Anola & David

Anola makes a beautiful bride with her mile wide smile...
David & Anola in finery....The loving couple at the wedding table....
12 tables all decked out with party favors and all...
every guest had a name card telling them which table to sit at....
Anola dancing with her Dad - my brother Jim....

Family Members in Attendance:

Mr and Mrs David Blumbergl-r Dalia (David's Mom), James (the brides brother), Denise (the brides paternal Grandma)
l-r Jim (the brides Dad), David (The Groom) and James
l-r Patty (Jim's sister)and Bob (Paternal Grandpa)