We're Home!!! And Misha is on her way down!!

We had a wonderful trip to CA & OR--Was a little cold in OR though~ Enjoyed the kids so much. Trenton is getting so tall, and Dane is a crack up with his dog, Harley! Anabeth is also getting tall, and losing her baby fat rolls~ She almost slept with us, the last night we were there~ And she cried when we left, which broke my heart! I told her parents, that's why they're supposed to live in AZ by grand parents!!

Meanwhile, Kora has learned to climb into my new leather chair~ Misha & the kids are on their way to AZ~ Trevor is busy with his ABC's~ Cole is into everything while Christtina is teaching Trevor ~& Storie is just her cute self!! And I didn't get any current pictures of Trenton & Anabeth~ Miss Anabeth isn't still for a minute, so it's hard catching her~ I meant to get pictures of Trenton in the hot tub, which he loved~Awww---next trip, which will be in August, when Helen gives birth. Hopefully I'll be able to get pictures of Anabeth & her new baby brother! No, we don't know yet, I'm just hoping and guessing!

Northern CA

We are in Northern CA enjoying Kodi, Jeremy, Dane & Trenton, & of course Anabeth, Kevin & Helen. Yesterday we went to Half Moon Bay, and bought Crab for $4.50 a pound--Poured ice on the little fighters, and brought them home, where Kevin cooked them up~ I see why they charge so much~ they are a pain to clean and cook! But they were delicious~ Kevin made garlic noodles to go with them, which is one of our favorites!

Today we are going to the Zoo~ The weather is absolutely perfect. I always forget how wonderful my skin feels when we visit. And you can breathe--the cool ocean air is so enjoyable!

Happy Birthday Mallorie & Kolby

Well, it's amazing how all the grand kids just keep getting older~ That just isn't supposed to happen! The older I get the faster time flies by!

Mallorie & Kolby will be 7 years old tomorrow~ They have been such a joy to all of our family. We waited and worried so much about them when they were little~ And next year they'll be baptized~ Wow~ They are two of the sweetest & kindest kids I've ever known~

Trevor & Cole

Christtina has new pictures on her blog, so of course I hate to take some for my blog!! These are so cute~ Just such precious little boys! And of course Jessica does such a good job taking the pictures of the kids~

Kade's Orange Scarf

I've been busy making scarfs for everyone, knitting, as we travel. I made this one for Kade--who loves orange~ I'm not sure how he has this tied, but it's much longer than it looks--he must have it wrapped funny--Taryn said she can see him wearing it all summer with his shorts, and cowboy boots! ha! He is after all Derik's son. I also made one for Kolby, and he wears his more than Mallorie wears hers/ Little Boys!!

Random Happenings~

I always thought by the time you were a grandma, you weren't supposed to worry so much===WRONG--- This past week, Kodi's little guy, Dane had to be rushed to ER==He had been sick and running a fever--at 9:30 Kodi took his temp. it was 100.4 Which isn't too bad--she just held him, then at 9:50 he started having a seizure. His temp was 103--Jeremy called 911, and Kodi made sure Dane didn't swallow his tongue~ By the time 911 arrived, the seizure had stopped but he was lethargic~ They took him to ER, where they did all kinds of tests. As well as giving him medications. Apparently the sudden rise of his fever is what caused the seizure~ Thank goodness Kodi had dealt with this at the hospital. After all my kids, and all the kids I've taken care of through the years, I've never experienced this, nor did I know this could happen. I'm so thankful he's ok now!
And on top of that===Kora is walking now, but she turns one of her little feet out, and walks with a sort of limp--It really looks like one leg is longer than the other, or that perhaps her hip is out of place. Kilee and Dustin took her to the Dr. this week, and he said to give it 6 more months--then see if it's ok---But the grandma/mother in me, says this should be checked out further, and corrected now, while she's learning to walk, and growing. Awww---this is the reason I have to dye my hair!!! Not to mention losing sleep, which causes wrinkles!! Ha!
My Dad is on his way to AZ--It always scares me when he drives that distance. He's having an eye lift next week==Which I think is crazy--But the Dr. has convinced him he needs it, and of course the insurance will pay for it. But I'm not sure I'm ready for him to always looked "surprised".

 

Trevor & Cole

Dear John

Yesterday Misha and I went to see Dear John---ohh la la ---We have a new hottie--The movie was very good, of course you can't beat Nicholas Sparks!!

Idaho

We are in Idaho visiting Misha~ It snowed yesterday, and was supposed to snow more today, but so far none---clear blue skies! We've had fun making watch bands for the inter changeable watches~ Or I should say I've had fun watching Misha make them. I told her I was the money and designer, she was the manufacturer--Ha! She's made 12 now. She made 2 for Mallorie, and 2 for Emmie as well--The little ones are really cute~ We've gone to the Bead Hive every single day for new beads, or clasps, or spacers or something~I found a ton of my mother's old jewelry, with glass beads~ We've taken them apart and used them also. They are so pretty, and unusual~ And it's fun having a little bit of her with us, in the new bands!
Kilee and Christtina keep sending me pictures of the kids, making me miss them, so I'll hurry home! Little Trevor is sick, and Kilee's girls have been coughing. Also Miss Kora is walking, and Storie potty training. Still not sure what day we will return. Every time I mention going back to AZ, Mallorie gets those big tears in her eyes. I've had either Mallorie or Kolby in my bed every night~ I love it! One afternoon, Kolby fell asleep in my UGG boots, we all thought it was so cute. They are really warm and toasty!
Mallorie's dance competition in Ogden was a success! Her dance numbers placed 2nd and 3rd for her age group. Not sure how many dance schools competed but it was a big deal. Two of the judges were from "So you think you can dance". I'm not familiar with the show, so don't know who they are/ other than the program info. It was fun seeing her perform. She's a good little dancer (just like her mommie was). I remember Susan paying Misha when she was a little girl, to dance for her~ Misha loved it--I don't know where the time has gone??
Misha has been busy everyday with piano lessons. She has 14 students now, and I'm amazed at how well they are all learning. She will have a piano recital in the Spring, and all of her students will play movie themes~ Kolby will play star wars, Mallorie will play the theme to Harry Potter~ 

Chasing Paradise

I read a new book yesterday, by Chad Daybell--He's a wonderful author. Anyway, the book was sooo good, didn't want it to end. It's way too short, but made me cry and laugh. I highly recommend it~

2010 Snow!

We have about 3 feet of snow in our field~ It is beautiful! The tree branches are all covered, and icicles are hanging from our house! However, I've had to wade through the snow, and brush off our satellite dish numerous times to maintain TV coverage! I've knitted 2 scarfs, played on the internet, and read~ What else do you do when you're snowed in? Myrle went to the mountains with Steve. They went "sledding" and watched super bowl yesterday~ and more sledding today~Next thing Myrle will be wanting a snow mobile~ I'm just not sure I'm up to being out in the snow that much!

Uncle Mike

My Uncle Mike died on Sunday~ He was my favorite uncle~ He was such an influence on me when growing up. He and my Aunt Carol were the only ones close to me, that had been married in the temple. Uncle Mike was a welder, and worked on the Alaska Pipeline for several years. He would be gone for weeks at a time, and while gone write love letters to my aunt. I always thought it was so cute, she'd read us parts of his letters, then tell us the rest was just for her~ My aunt died 4 years ago, and he's missed her terribly. He had developed "alltimers"  and a good deal of the time, didn't know where my aunt was. In fact he thought she'd left him at times~ He had a stroke, and prior to dying, was fully lucid--he talked about how much he missed her, and could hardly wait to see her. My cousin told him, that he was going to receive a lot of grief from my aunt when he joined her, and he said " I know, and I've missed it so much"~ It makes me sad that he's gone, even though I know it's what he wanted. Still it's the end of a generation, and I know that probably my father will be next~ I'm NOT ready for that~ And I'm sure he isn't anxiously waiting to join my mom, since they were divorced~ Awww---Life goes on~

Tevor & Cole

Ranting!

 

It's Bush's Fault

Ok--We haven't ranted in awhile about our current Prez~ Just watched a video on symbols/advertising that I found really interesting! So, thought I'd post this for everyone to see. Many many years ago I studied advertising & journalism--and have done a lot of research on subliminal messages in advertising--Anyway, so very clever, they are!!

Karter & Bailee

I've been missing Karter & Bailee, as well as my other grand kids! I just hate living so far away from them. I know they have their own lives, and could care less about their old Grandma in AZ---It's just so nice to have Storie, Kora, Trevor & Cole around, and be able to have a relationship with them. I keep feeling like I just don't really know my other grandkids~I look at pictures, and can't believe how big they're all getting.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARTER!

Today is Karter's birthday! He's 12 years old, and will receive the priesthood, and be able to pass the Sacrament! I can't believe he's already this age. When he turned 8, we were in NC for his baptism, and it seems like only yesterday! I bought him a suit for his baptism, and he was so excited to have a suit! I thought this was so sweet, that he wanted a suit & wanted to look like a little missionary! Then, when we got home he had to try it on, again, I though this was so cute~ When he came down to model the suit, he opened his jacket, and had a toy gun inside. He was 007/James Bond!! I loved it!! I feel badly sometimes, because I don't know Karter as well as some of my other grand children~ It's hard having them so far away~ But whenever I send him things, he's always on the phone thanking me right away! He has a sweet spirit, and thinks of things that other kids don't even consider. I love him, and wish him a wonderful birthday! Wish we could be there for his special day!!

Trenton Pictures

I found these pictures on facebook, actually on Jeremy's sister's wedding pictures~ did that make sense? Anyway, I miss Trenton so much, and thought these were cute of him~

Jake

Ok--I'm picking Ali, after watching tonight. I think she's cute, not necessarily pretty, but the right look for him! Who does everyone else pick? Some of the girls were so annoying.

My song

Everyone keeps asking about this song on my playlist (MacArthurs Park)!  Have you noticed who sings it?? I was surprised, I had no idea that Richard Harris sang! I've always liked this song, although it's been made fun of a lot through the years~ Who knows what it means? I guess something different for everyone~ Also another bit of trivia, Richard Harris was cremated, and his ashes were dumped/spread in The Bahamas!! So now you all know a little bit about Dumbledore! Over the holidays, Kevin brought all of the Harry Potter movies, so we had a marathon, and I watched them all~ I'd seen bits and pieces, but not the whole thing before. It really helped having Kevin here to answer any questions, and watch with me. So, now we're ready for the next two movies!

Starting the Year off Right!

The good news is that everyone made it home safely. No snowy roads, or fog~ However Kevin and Helen drove up to their house, and water was pouring out of their garage! Broken pipe in the garage ceiling. We had to have our house treated today for termites! I had no idea it was such a process. The bug man worked on it for several hours. He had to drill holes every ft. and put poison in it, then fill the hole with concrete. Now, Myrle is painting the garage and getting everything all put back in it's place!! Hope this isn't any indication of what the year will bring to our families! 
I'm ready to plan a trip~ The gypsy in me says I've been home  long enough. Kodi is wanting us to come to OR, and Taryn says it's time to go South! However both places still sound a little cold for us! Why can't I just be happy in AZ, and not get these feelings to travel??

January 2010

Misha and the twins left today for Idaho. They'll just drive half the way, and spend the night at a hotel, then drive on home tomorrow. Hopefully, they'll have good weather! That's the hardest part for me, worrying about them driving in the weather! You just never know what they'll have. Coming down she ran into a lot of fog from her home to Salt Lake City. In fact she was all the way past Salt Lake City, before she really realized where she was! Now, that's the kind of thing that scares mothers!! So, I'm cleaning today, and trying to forget that it's just Myrle and I alone in this house now! Children just shouldn't be able to move away from their parents! I like the idea of the extended family, in other cultures where they just all live together, grandparents help with grand kids etc. The men work, the women cook etc. Ok---I'm off to my bed to be depressed!