Freedom, Fires and Fireworks

I guess I need to be better about blogging. I'm not the best blogger in the world. I read various blogs of people I know, and they express themselves so much better than I do. I have started so many blogs over the years, and I really need to consolidate I guess. Today is the 4th of July. The birthday of America! The birth of this great Nation! It is also my Grandmothers birthday. She would be 109 today. Happy Birthday Grandmommie! You are loved and missed. The Great State of Utah is on Fire! Not because of Stadium of Fire, I mean FIRE! Fires everywhere! Blazing, Raging Fires! It is not good! This has been going on for almost a month! It is only the first week of July. There wasn't any rain the entire month of June. Most of the fires were because of HUMANS! C'mon people! WAKE UP! Quit being so STUPID, and CARELESS! People have lost everything! I can't believe how stupid and selfish people can be when others have lost so much. That being said, Everyone be safe, and SMART! I am thankful for my Country and my Freedom. Enjoy the day. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Going Nowhere Fast

July 18, 2012

Well, Summer is halfway over. If you consider that the neighborhood children will be back in school at the end of next month. (YAY!) Well, I must admit, it hasn't been that rowdy around here, unless you count the days where I have been laid up with a Migraine. (too many in my book.)

We haven't gone anywhere this summer. Okay by me. I'm just a homebody this year. Jared, the "birthday buddy" nephew, will be here at the end of the week, for two days, until he heads home to prepare to depart on his mission to Nicaragua, for TWO WHOLE YEARS! (I can't be that old already...) Which means, his older brother Joseph, will be coming home from his mission. Has it been two years already? I guess time really does fly.

It has been a long, hot, dry season. How's that for using great adjectives all my wonderful English Teachers/Professors of the past? hmm?

Well, since I haven't done much of late, and I am no longer going to school. (another long sad tale.) Here is a list of things I am going to start to do, or progress on anyway.

1. FINALLY truly learn to play my Ukulele
2. Volunteer somewhere. (thinking about Clear Horizons Acadamy
3. Picking up Photography....again

Okay, that's a good start. I think. I can't overwhelm this already overloaded injured brain too much. That would send it into panic mode, and then I would be in trouble again. THAT is part of the long sad tale, saved for another blog.

May 4, 2012

Today is Friday May 4, 2012. Mom has been home for ONE WEEK! YAY! I am so happy. She is doing so well! She had a Total Hip Replacement on April 3, 2012. On April 6, 2012, she went to Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab Facility. It has been a very long and exhausting month. I am so very grateful for all those that have stepped up and helped us out during this crazy time! More pictures and experiences to come. Stay tuned...

Back from Sunny Milwaukee!

Back from Sunny sans snow Milwaukee for Christmas and Mark's Wedding. What an adventure!!!!! Stay tuned for all the fun details...

Is it Winter yet???

Was it just yesterday that I was wishing it was warm????? Well, NOW I wish it was just a tad bit cooler. My body is still a little crazy. First I'm cold. Then I'm really, really HOT! I am having a ton of difficulty concentrating on my studying! So I'm taking a break!!!

The dog is in a playful mood. Mark is here from Milwaukee for a wedding. It is nice catching up! He was just 2 yesterday you know!!! The Stadium of Fire is a week from today. I'm taking Callie. To celebrate her birthday. She turned 15 on Tuesday! Unbelievable!!!!

Well. back to studies before bedtime. I'm wide awake!!!! Should NOT have had that Coke today!!!!

Just Checking In!

Here I am! I'm alive! I had TWO, count them, TWO! Brain Surgeries at the end of February 2011. Great way to start the year don't ya think!?? I had a colloid cyst removed, my old shunt removed, and a new shunt put in a few days later. WOW! Head completely shaved....Memory somewhat erased...partly...Still can't remember lots of things. It's June 2, 2011. I have some hair now, I still have a few headaches, I'm "cystless" (That's not really a word I know, but I made it up, so it is NOW a word!)

I am blessed to be alive....I've lost 20 or so lbs.....That is pretty much a good thing, although I still look like I have a belly, but my pants like to fall off....

MORE LATER!

Could it be?

Could it be that I'm finally posting something on our blog???

Yes! It could also mean that I am procrastinating on getting ready to leave the house to fight for exclusive parking closest to the Harris Fine Arts Bldg. at BYU for Niece Leslie's concert. I'm postponing my viewing of Biggest Loser and GlEE for you dear one, so Please don't disappoint your Auntie and Grandmother. Since we now have to pay hard earned money to these fine events, does that mean I will be served Jelly Belly's?

Break a Leg sweet one!

Oh, wait....already too many injuries in this family at this time. Just play your socks off. I hope you have a pedicure. Nice inappropriate blog. Don't you think?