Papa's Birthday

It was a fine weekend. We celebrated Papa's birthday.


Mary and Allen were able to come up and we all enjoyed Benji's walking! Saturday Papa took me to see The Proposal. I loved it and Papa laughed almost all the way through. I am a sucker for romantic comedy so I do not care to evaluate the actual quality of the film or performances.

After we got home I made salad for the Ward Potluck barbecue and Papa took Mary back to see Star Trek. He said is was every bit as good the second time. Allen spent the afternoon fixing Beck's computer. We all enjoyed the barbecue, Benji even ate. The guys all went home and Mary and I went to Sam's and Walmart and, of course, stopped by Charlies on the way home.

Sunday was fine (no early meetings) until I tried to take a nap. It simply was not ment to be. Phone calls, visitis, back to catch the Bishop (he went on vacation this week) more visits . . .then it was time to finish dinner. thank goodness Mary put in the meat or we might never have had the opportunity to eat Sunday's dinner. After dinner we had Lemon-ade cake, per Dad's request. Dad got a movie, four actually, and a bunch of new Gs. He seemed to appreciate both. I can't remember what I did after that but the Mary left me with a great gift of my own, a clean kitchen.

The Salt Lake crew will be celebrating Monday night. I wish I could be there but . . .I will be satisfied with what I had, a good weekend and happy Dad.
Thanks Mary for the pictures!

Father's Day Weekend "You've got to have a dream. If you don't have a dream, how are you gonna have a dream come true?"

All the kids, spouses and grandchildren came up on Saturday. We celebrated Lily's second birthday. Rachael and Seuao put on such a cute Mickey Mouse Party. She planned to have a pool party. But alas we have had the rainiest June in many years and it rained. Thus the second floor of the Nolan clubhouse was the location. There was lots of dancing and gifts and pin the bow on Minnie's hair. Of course, we had lots of good food and hot dogs (you can't play hot diggity dog and not eat hot dogs) Lily was so overwhelmed with the whole thing that when they brought out the cake with the candles she threw herself on the floor and cried. She got over it pretty fast but I never thought I would see anything overwhelm this little ball of fire! We definitely have much more room up stairs. and everyone (except Mary, who had a headache) had a lot of fun.

We had such a great Father's Day. We missed Mary and Allen and Benji as they had to go back to SLC so she could lead the music for Primary. (Too bad the Bishop forgot and didn't put it on the program--or remember to insert it during the program. So, she marched the kids out of Primary and into the Priesthood room and sang to the Dads! You go you fine Woman!!!)
Everyone (minus Lexy who had to stay home with our darling one week old Phoebe) went to Sacrament meeting and later we had Dad's favorite--Lasagna (I often refer too June as National Lasagna Month. We usually get eat it three times during the month-Father's Day, our anniversary, and Pat's birthday) This year, Father's Day and our anniversary were on the very same day, June 21st.

Pat received some very nice and thoughtful gifts, The Last Lecture (in book form). the rugby Movie -Forever Strong, and a recliner! I know he will put it to use. We talked about naming it the "sleeping chair." It has the place of honor in front of the big TV upstairs. It was sad, I caught him-too many times-- sitting on a ball with an afgan wrapped around him-the couches were too uncomfortable to sit on and he wouldn't turn on the heat for just him- watching his new big TV. He really does deserve to have a comfortable place to sit! He deserves good food too (see the pizza entry of last weekend). Unfortunately, he doesn't always get all the good things he deserves. But I am trying, and yes most of the time I am also very trying.

I got a nice card for our anniversary. After 35 years you'd think . ..don't think, just be grateful for the card. He asked me a few weeks ago what I wanted for out anniversary--I decided to follow Dave's example--I dreamed big--and asked for a bedroom set. I have always wanted one. About 25 years ago I gave up and made us a dressed and two night stands in the adult wood shop class in Panguitch. It is very heavy duty. I used 3/4 inch ply wood and scraps from the saw mill. The dresser is so heavy it has not been moved in the almost 20 years we have lived in this house. Oh well, "You've got to have a dream. If you don't have a dream, how are you gonna have a dream come true?"

Banff National Park, Canada

We are planning on going on our first vacation alone together in many years this summer. I think that is what Pat has in mind as a gift for our anniversary. I must say it is going to be an change. I can't remember spending more than a few hours alone with him outside of a movie theater or in front of the TV or in church--and that was probably driving to and from SLC. Hummmmm. . . .

Friday's Here and So Am I

Cinnamon Creek

A mix up in locations-I did not recall which parking lot at the Church to meet in. I was in front and the other two sisters were in the back. I do wish my brain would hold it together better!!! But what a beautiful drive I had to Cinnamon Creek. I can't believe I remembered the way to get there, but at least my brain did do that. I need to be grateful. I could still be lost out there-out of gas and not at all happy with myself.

The 10 minute talk given seven times went well I think. I guess it doesn't matter--it's done! I did get out of the canyon and off the dirt road just before dark. Which was also real blessing. I stopped at Subway in Hyrum for a sandwich. In all the rush I hadn't eaten anything worth while all day. but I got lots of other stuff done! " YEA MOM" (as Dad would say.)

So
Yea! the week is almost over and the list has been greatly diminished!

Father's day for the Ward---DONE
Young Women---Done
Temple
still hanging in there as a possibility
Fish Fry
only one potato assignment left to give out
Relief Society
Check on Voniel and Wendy
Call about the food order
Check with the Bishop about the other possible food orders
Lily's Birthday
I still need a gift! (Bed Bath and Beyond and Smiling Moon toys)
I will still pray for sunshine but the weatherman doesn't hold out much hope. I will pray for
alternative inspiration as well.
Home-
install light bulbs, at least try and see if they will fit!
Buy worms for Dad (Smiths)
Get a connector for the garden watering system (Home Depot)
Groceries can wait until tomorrow

I still have a table to uncover, dishes to wash, and stuff on my bed to put away. All of which will take far longer than I would like to accompolish. However, I expect everythin will be done by 5pm so we can make it to the Temple. A nap would be nice too!

In my spare time I have been surfing the web, looking for places to stay on our trip to Glacier this summer. I have not been to successful in keeping the costs under $100/night. I'll get back to that next week.

It makes me smile just to think how much the Lord has allowed and helped me do this week. Progress has been made!

Progress

Progress is a funny thing when you look from the perspective of yesterday, or last week, or month or year it's not hard to see how far you have come. However, from the perspective of one ahead of you, looking back, or just meeting you on the path it may be very hard to see and movement at all. Aren't we blessed in that the Lord can see the big picture. He knows where we are today and how far we've come. He is the only one that truly knows how difficult our particular path has been.

The mortal application

If you do not know how much I have had to do this week or how difficult it has been you may not see any progress at all. The house is not clean, the dishes are still in the sink, the table is close to a foot deep in places although Dad could sit down to dinner tonight if he were here.
I never found a cute top to wear tonight and the outfit I decided on got red punch spilled all over the front of it. Now I have to take a step backwards and find something else to wear. I am still not sure what I should say to these Young Women, speaking usually comes so easily to me. Lily does not have a gift yet. I haven't had a decent meal all week.

On the other hand. I got all the potatoes stuff for the Fish Fry purchased, divided up and except for one delivered. I dyed my hair-I know vanity is evil but as long as Pat has dark hair--and he is older than I am--I feel like I am entitled to that indulgence. Besides it only costs $7 every six weeks or so. I did miss my nail appointment-it was yesterday, UGH! They are going on four weeks and will soon start to pop off.

I did finish the Father's Day candy bars and wrappers last night, cute little ribbons and all. Today I took them to the Church house and hid them in the Clerk's office. They are too much of a temptation to anyone that enters this house hungry. (Rebecca and I refrained yesterday by making brownies.)

I also got my weekly update on the sisters written and sent off to the Bishop. I just didn't think I would have time before Sunday so I did it at 6 am today. I also got some decent sleep last night, finally! I purchased some ear plugs at Walmart yesterday and they seemed to help. I didn't spend two hours fighting with the noise of the new oxygen machine trying to get to sleep. I hate wearing the things. They are a bit annoying, i feel like I have a head cold all the time. But if they make the difference two hours of added sleep they are worth the inconvenience.

I have got about two hours before I need to leave for Girls Camp, I wonder what progress I can make by then? I am sure I am the only one that will be able to see it even if it is simply showing up on time, and prepared. I know this is last minute, I have had at least five week to get ready. Whatever. The Lord knows my heart is in the right place.

It is thundering outside, I wonder if we will get rained out. I won't count on it.

More things on the list and a few off

So where am I now?
Somewhere on a list of things to do

Father's Day stuff
With Ella's all 60 ties are colored
All 60 are taped to the candy bars
Now all 59 (Ella took one home for her Dad) tied with green or blue ribbon
YEA!!!

Walmart
Ella also joined me on a trip to Walmart and the search for refreshment.
I secured the hair dye (add that to the list for tomorrow)
No cute top found (so sad time is running out still on the list for tomorrow)
Medication for Lance (Beck stayed at our house with Mia during the trip-she wasn't feeling too well )retrieved (on and off the list--the way I like it).

Phone Calls
Almost done! It has actually been kind of fun calling people-connecting to and making more friends. I called Amber but got her husband's cell phone BOO! I left a message anyway.

Around the house
The porch light got installed-mostly. thanks to a good Home Teacher-Thanks Darrell! Now all I have to do is put in the bulbs and program the thing. Thank heavens for instructions!

Overall
Not bad. . .let's see how tomorrow goes.

A voice from the Past, my friend Mary Harris

You will never believe who called me today, Mary Harris. Yes friends, one of my true friends in life.

Mary said she was reading in the Ensign about the 12 Step program for LDS folks and thought of me. Over 20 years ago I did a 12 step program and talked about it a lot with her. At the time I really wanted to write one myself and include the scriptures and beliefs Mormonism brought to the table that aligned with the original program. Mary remembered those conversations. Well it just ook the world and the church a few years to get it done. But at last it is done. See the June Ensign if you are interested in the specifics. I always knew I was ahead of my time.

We caught up on her kids and life. Seh is still going to school. She wants to teach art. She has to get a BFA *(Bachelors of Fine Art) first and then do the education stuff. She got her AA in Richfield and is now attending in Cedar, during the school year. She lives over ther during the week with her mother.

As for the kids, Emmily got married-I remember her sending us the announcement-in a black wedding dress. She didn't ewant to have anything to do with the Church. Molly is now divorced and doing her own thing with a guy that has 5 kids, Wesley, bless his heart, is hanging in there-going to church and being a good son. I forgot to ask about Emily--so now I have an excuse to call her back.

It was so cool. We talked for well over an hour. It was as if we hadn't missed a single day. She told me how she mourned our moving and had truly missed us. I know we are going down next year but I should find a way to see her before then.

She and Bob are celebrating their 45th anniversary this year. that to me is amazing beyond belief. Right now Bob gives trail rides in Zions national park 4 days a week and comes home for three. It's interesting how marriages hold up under these circumstances (I will withold further comments on that subject). Right now there is no school so she is growing a garden in Panguitch. I can't imagine a more difficult thing to do. All I ever got to grow was broccoli and even then we never got to eat any of it! She turned Bob's pigeon house into a green house and actualy has 7 tomato plants growing.

I don't know if she will ever graduate and actually getto teach but I am so proud of her for putting forth the effort and pursuing education and knowledge. I asked her if she had a blog or email---she has neither in the summer. but I gave her my info and I hope to be a more compassionate and attentive friend. She is the kind you keep forever. I love you , Mary Harris. thanks for being such a great influencee on me and my children. You may have actually saved my life a time or two while we were living in the wilderness.

It, just this very minute, occured to me that we spent 8 years wandring in the wilderness. Growing up and maturing in many ways. Being "baptized" and getting ready to spend our lives in Logan-the real world. And a wonderful world it is. Thanks again Mary.

I guess I'd beetter get back on the trail of the list of things to do.
Do you think I am avoiding it? No, never, not me!

Off and On the List

It makes me feel good to check things off the list. But sdomehow I usually (read today) add more than I can take off. So here it goes:

"Ill take the big one please!"

From the list
Get a drink at Mooches- I will need the nourishment and calming influence!
too bad, they are getting a new machine in today. Head to Beck's other source-make do without the fruit punch on top!

Go to Lowes. return the bug stuff and buy the light bulbs. Now these are the most difficult bulbs to find! 25 Watt candelabra base (about the size of you finger tip) look a little lik C7 the Christmas lights but they screw in and have a different wattage. Kind of like a night light but see above. Not frosted, not 40 or 60 Watt, not haligon--I can't believe it finally found. Spent more time in Lowes without being offer help than EVER before.

Add to the list
Shopko-White rocking chairs-that match my missing one-are on sale--one day (today) only.
Since I am going there i will return the pants that are too big and look for a shirt that will be good for the Walk of Light assignment and the trip to Glacier.

The rocking chairs sold out last week-there were NONE in the Store. On in Brigham, but the could not hold it, even for an hour so I could get there because fo the sale. UGH!! and that was the answer after waiting (to find the scu#) and waiting (only one person on the sales floor and she was taking stuff out to c car where the man was 'moving things around to make room--I ovre heard that conversation after going through half the store looking for the sales associate that would not answer the page. . .oh . . ) and waiting (for the customer assistant to call Brigham (and waiting for their only sales person to answer the page and check inventory).

After stoping back by the house to pick up Granny-she didn't want to leave the house until she got her wash moved-we were off again.

Wallmart Drive by- tiny hard plastic pool and smaller plastic pools. It was pouring rain so we didn't get out. I just drove up onto the sidewalk to check them out. There seemed to be plenty so I choose to leave it for another day. Granny wanted to go to KMart.
KMart- She tried to get me to park in formt of kohls but I prevailed when she discovered we were not at KMart. Ran through the rain. Granny had a coupon for $14 off of any purchase of $14 or more. We picked out a couple of puzzles for Lily-She put the two I liked (wooden with handles, animals) back and got a wooden 50 statyes of the US and another cardboard type. After standing in line-next in line we couldn't even back out like everyone behind us did-waiting for the New cashier-her second day- open a Sears Charge account for the older couple in front of us . .that really did take some time.-she discovered she had only purchased $13 worth. I ran back to the displat we'd just passed and got her a bag of Dove chocolates (boy did I need those by then) final price for Granny $2.56. My purchase $18-I got the plastic pool and, of course, my own medication (Doves chocolates) . Back through the rain, at least I had the pool to hide under. I figured if I got hit in the parking lot--you can't see much with a pool over your head--it wouldn't be because they couldn't see me. Oh I forgot, with the pool hanging off the front of the basket we did swing by the clothing department. I found a really cute jacket and shirt set but at $17 an $12, I passed them by. It is not easy to get around a store with a molded plastic pool hanging around the basket. I ate chocolate all the way home!

Total
Rocking chair on and then off the list--too much to do no trip to Brigham
Lowes trip lights and bugs off the list
Clothes for Thurdsay's talk on the list
the drink taste awful when coupled with chocolate-but that didn't stop me.

Granny gone home for the day-
Life is good, I'm still here.
If I couldn't laugh at myself I'd be in big trouble!

Another day in Paradise

My only regret with this weeks schedule is that I would rather be in SLC helping Lexy with the newest member of the family. Dave said he would call if they need help. I do hope he will. After all-none of these activities are truly more important than family!

It was just another day in paradise. This is however, looking to be an very busy week.
Here is the outline of activities. It's a good thing I like to be busy!

Relief Society
We had presidency meeting today. We divided up the list of single sisters over 50 so the three of us (Anna is out of town) so we could call them and be sure they were notified of the High Priest Fish Fry scheduled for Saturday. I guess 12 each isn't too bad.
One Food Order
Call amber-where has she been?
Visits-watch for Sarah to be home---catch her when you can
Two Surgeries this week-Voniel and Wendy (both Thursday)

Young women
I guess that is the next activity on the list-I have to be at the Church at 5:15 to ride out to Cinnamon Creek. I get to speak at the Walk of Light. I am excited, it is alwasy gratifying to share my testimony about the Temple with the young women. (More about that after the fact)

Temple
Temple night is this Friday-if it weren't I am sure I would not go. Sometimes I jsut need motivation!

Fish Fry
It is a High Priest Group Party but as usual. . .I just can't stand by and watch them spend two to three times what they should on potatoes so . . .
Get 6 volunteers to cook the potatoes
Purchase all the stuff to make the potatoes (Sams, Dollar Store, Albertsons)
Divide all the stuff up into the 6 parts and make recipe cards For each
Deliver the ingredients to the volunteers (find them at home)
MAKE THE TELEPHONE CALLS/INVITATIONS
Cook Potatoes

Attend fish Fry


My Sweet almost 2 Lily

Lily's Birthday
Order Balloons (call Rachael)
Get the Pool (Wednesday/Granny)
buy gift/wrap
pray for sunshine

Father's Day
(If everyone wasn't so busy I'd ask for help with this)
Buy Candy bars
design covers
copy covers
cut covers
put them together

Home
Get porch light installed
Buy lights for the Porch light
get stuff for Lasagna!
Friday-buy worms for Dad's Fishing trip! (Smith)
Get new connector for garden watering system
Return Bug stuff to Home Depot while you are at it.

Feeding Dad Pizza

Dad is only home for 9 meals a week. One might imagine that I could manage to cook that much. Add to that when asked, "What do you want to eat?" His answer is always either "Something good" or "what ever the cupboard can afford." Neither of which answers are very inspiring. After all I think everything I feed him is "good" and obviously we can "afford" it. I have yet to make him lobster, but I would love to. Actually I would rather go to Red Lobster and let them cook it . . .However, I am beginning to believe what I feed him is a direct reflection of my internal stress or 'busy'ness level.

This weekend reached new levels, let me explain via the menu.

Friday
dinner-Navajo Tacos (the scone mixture I had made up on Tuesday or Wednesday and needed to be made. It was topped with chicken that was dated 'best if used by 041209' but I tasted it and it seemed ok. It was only 2 months past. Neither of us got sick!

Saturday
breakfast-who is up for breakfast before 7 am? I was glas there was enough (not sour) milk.
lunch-we were on our way to SLC to meet Phoebe. there was no time to stop!
On the way back we tried to out run the rain but gave up in Layton. We visited Dennys, possibly of Dad's favorite. Then we actually had breakfast.
dinner- I was going to get some chicken at Sams but ordered a pizza at the deli before I remembered what I came for. So pizza and a vegetable tray it was. I also go thim a peach pie to prove I was conceerned about his happiness and "fullness." And I was really tired.

Sunday
breakfast- if there is leftover pizza Dad will eat it! He enjoyed it that time, I think. Again I was asleep. He felt the needed to be at church at 7:15 to set up chairs. I didn't need to be there until 8:30-half an hour before the meetings began. so I slept until almost 8 am.
lunch-Pat got home before me so he again ate pizza. This time he ate a few vegetables with it.
dinner- Well I had to leave at 5:15 to get everything ready for the fireside. Now I know he can cook frozen dinners and ther were two of them he cold have chosen from. In fact I made it clear that since I would not be home the (really good, extra special) frozen dinners were going to have to do. Can you guess what he ate? More pizza.
late night-about 9:30) he was looking around the kitchen, finding little to meet his needs. Note I had not done much more shopping than the pizza, vegi tray, peach pie, and bananas from Sams. he had been eating little pieces of the peach pie but that just was not going to do. finally I couldn't take it any more, (I felt so bad for him) I made him a chicken helper with canned chicken . He thougth it was great!
It's amazing what hunger and deprivation can do to the taste buds. It was actually pretty good.

Monday
breakfast-I believe he had cold cereal. But then again it could have been piza since I had not done the dishes and I know we were running short on bowls. Again, why should I be up and making breakfast before 7am if I don't have to?
11ees-(as in the Hobbit) he started to heat he last of the pizza (have you ever heard of a pizza lasting through that many meals?) I knew he deserved more so I made him an omlet. It has almost become a tradition on Monday mornings for 11ees. It is one of his favorites and I simply couldn't see him eating more pizza while I read email.
So, with a happy heart I made his omlett.

However, he wrapped up the last two pieces of the pizza and took them with him to SLC for a snack.

Who would have thought you could get that many meals out of one pizza?

Poor Dad.

Next weekend he will get his favorite, Lasagna. After all it will be Fathers Day and he deserves it. If he gets his way he will get it the next weekend as well. Lasagna will still be his favorite and it will be his birthday on Sunday. It will probably be a long time before I feed him pizza again, at least without some hungry sons (I include the imported fellows in that) to help him eat it.

And Phoebe makes 7

Welcome Phoebe!

We officially have seven grand children. Phoebe Alexis was born at 9:30 am on June 13. She is beautiful and healthy and a blessing to our family. Here are some pictures--if I can make it work this time.

Mom and baby only 4 hours old
(No one should look that good four hours after giving birth-no on but our Lexy)

Pat and Granny and I made a quick trip down yesterday. We had a rainy drive back but it was all worth it to welcome this precious little girl into our family. For all the challenges and trials of life there is nothing like the birth of a baby to put things into perspective. there is no greater gift that can come to this life than life itself.

"You did good!"

WELCOME to our world Phoebe!

Where can I turn for peace?

Why is it there is a certain segment of society that seems to think they can take what clearly does not belong to them?

I have always felt safe in our home here in peaceful city. Now I have to lock the doors even during the day! It is so annoying to have to get out a key to get into my own house. but, it just isn't worth the risk any more. Yesterday i purchased the motion light for the front porch. I think I will ask my hometeachers to help me put it in. FYI Conner, the little boy on the corner had his bicycle stolen just the other day. So locking down the front porch furniture I believe was fully justified. but listen to this.

A block or two over a fellow turned on his sprinklers only to have guisers go off all down the row. Someone had stolen all the sprinkler heads. They just screw off, but why? that just seems so juvenile. I can't believe it!

Somewhere some parents failed to teach their children to respect others property. and, unfortunately the police don't seem to bent on getting after the problem either.

Wait, we the law abiding, hard working citizens, pay our taxes, obey the laws, and always get caught for every little infraction should be protected from the bad guys!
When i asked my neighbor, Susan, what she thought we should do her only suggestion was to pull a "Dennis and Janice" and move up on the hill. Why can't the thieves just go up there, where the citizens can better afford to replace the stolen items.

Why can't people just respect each other and leave what is not theirs alone? I bet if someone stole something from them . . they'd be really mad!

What is this peaceful village becoming? Where can I turn for peace?

The Green Green Grass of Home

Missy Mia love the green green grass of our house!

I really like the grass in our front yard. Dad supports it through the spraying and watering and cutting, of course. but now, there are bugs in it. Clumps of grass just pull right out. Little holes are turning into bit holes. Our neighbors to the south had big, big patches of dead grass in their front yard just a week or two ago. So, I inquired of them regarding the turn around. Bayer bud granules, $17 a bag at Lowes. I just couldn't spend that much on holes, or could I? After reading way too many labels I settled for a $12 bag, I think it is the same stuff, I hope it is the same stuff. Maybe I should just take it back and get the real stuff, after all, I do love the green green grass of home.

While at Lowes I (on Dad's credit card) purchased a motion sensor light fixture for the front porch. they only had one design. and it takes those silly candelabra types bulbs. Ugh, I do not want to be constantly purchasing and replacing the bulbs, but I do want the fixture and the added security it promises. Evidently the new energy saving bulbs do not work in these type fixtures. I think I will go to Home Depot tomorrow.

Speaking of which, Granny and I went to Home Depot yesterday. I purchased a concrete block, a heavier chain and combination lock to use on the front porch. I do not want to lose my other rocking chair or glider. So, they are now chained down! I forgot to look for the light. But I did look for the stuff I would need to make more tomato cages like the ones we have been using for 20 years now. I am tired of the little ones that fall over and in the end do not do the job they were purchased for. However, the only stuff I could find was $139 and 330 feet. Lowes had nothing really and neither did IFA. Now what? I do not know. But the tomato plants are growing and something does need to be done soon. I do love tomatoes! I can hardly wait!

Catch up time

I so enjoy reading all the family/friends blogs I can't imagine why I haven't written lately. Sorry, I . .won't even try to make an excuse.

Mothers Day was wonderful. The men and Sarah cooked a yummy lunch while the mothers all sat around talking. Dad washed dishes too. And there were plenty of them. It was just plain old enjoyable. Thanks guys!

The garden tilled-thanks to the Hansen family-got mostly planted-with the help of the Lees-the week before memorial day. That is the earliest the Nolan plot has ever been improved. It has even started to grow. Although, we couldn't grow more grass if that was all we planted.

We celebrated Ella's birthday on Saturday in Willow Park. She is a darling five year old. Memorial Day was great too. Lots of kids, card games, food, and movies makes for a fun. We also got to visit John's resting place. It is so assuring to share the spirit of one that means so much to us.

Other than Relief Society activities and the usual church related outings life has been rather peaceful. Well except for the untold number of trips to various doctors. Everything seems to be healing well just too slowly for my time table. I will have another MRI close to the end of the month. If the tumor has regrown . . .we may have to do radiation but what ever will be-will be, no need to worry about it now.

There I feel better, all caught up.
Sorry if I left something important out. My brain is still coming out of the "fog" caused by the surgery. But, it is getting better.

Life is good and there are an abundance of good things to look forward to.
We'll soon have another adorable grandchild and yet more pictures to post.