I am enjoying my visit at Sarah's house. Noah lets me sleep in his bed. The other day all my children, except Tyler, as well as Trevor, Brittany, Noah, and Jason, were here visiting. It was so fun to look around and see all of them. I am so grateful for the wonderful children and grandchildren Heavenly Father has blessed me with.
I don't have any pictures to post with this, but I think I might mosey on down to main street today and take a few pictures. Wow!! gotta love Delta Main Street.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Made it to Utah!!
Dale and I went to Martina McBride on Saturday night. I wasn't too familiar with her songs, but as she sang, I realized I had heard many of them. She is a pint-sized singer with an amazing voice. The show lasted for two hours and she sang almost that whole time, with a couple of short breaks while the fiddle player had a solo and the keyboard player played one also. It was a great night. Dale took me out to dinner and I enjoyed one of my favorite things to eat which is ribs. MMMmm. .. yummy.
Sunday morning Laurel, Sydney, and baby Sawyer and I headed out from Denton on our way to Utah. Little Sydney was as good as gold the whole way. . . and it's a long way. Poor little Sawyer was fussy all day on Sunday. That evening he filled up his diaper (sorry, no nicer way to put it, but it figures into this story, which is why I'm telling about it). After that, he was a completely different baby, so we decided he just had a belly ache all day Sunday. We stayed that night in Gallup, NM. Monday morning we headed out and drove the rest of the way to Utah. Laurel got her exercise on the trip by climbing in the back seat and entertaining the kids. She volunteered to drive but I told her I would rather drive than try to keep Sawyer happy. I finally was exhausted and Sawyer was being good so she finished the drive into Gallup. I was amazed at her energy level and the patience she had with the kids. I was so glad she came with me. It was great to have her company and her driving. The closer we got to Cedar City, the more excited she was. She was driving, so I asked her to make sure she had the car in park, when we got into DeAnn's driveway, before she jumped out. Thank you for coming with me, Laurel.
Now, I am in the process of making cream puff shells for the wedding reception. Also, enjoying visiting with my family. We have a wonderful family, don't we?
I am so happy Dale will be coming up here and will be able to meet everyone. He's looking forward to meeting my family.
Love you and miss you, Dale.
Sunday morning Laurel, Sydney, and baby Sawyer and I headed out from Denton on our way to Utah. Little Sydney was as good as gold the whole way. . . and it's a long way. Poor little Sawyer was fussy all day on Sunday. That evening he filled up his diaper (sorry, no nicer way to put it, but it figures into this story, which is why I'm telling about it). After that, he was a completely different baby, so we decided he just had a belly ache all day Sunday. We stayed that night in Gallup, NM. Monday morning we headed out and drove the rest of the way to Utah. Laurel got her exercise on the trip by climbing in the back seat and entertaining the kids. She volunteered to drive but I told her I would rather drive than try to keep Sawyer happy. I finally was exhausted and Sawyer was being good so she finished the drive into Gallup. I was amazed at her energy level and the patience she had with the kids. I was so glad she came with me. It was great to have her company and her driving. The closer we got to Cedar City, the more excited she was. She was driving, so I asked her to make sure she had the car in park, when we got into DeAnn's driveway, before she jumped out. Thank you for coming with me, Laurel.
Now, I am in the process of making cream puff shells for the wedding reception. Also, enjoying visiting with my family. We have a wonderful family, don't we?
I am so happy Dale will be coming up here and will be able to meet everyone. He's looking forward to meeting my family.
Love you and miss you, Dale.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Heading to Utah on Sunday
Today is Friday, the 14th. Nick, Laurel, and family will be here tomorrow afternoon. Dale and I have a hot date tomorrow night. We are going to the Winstar Casino to see Martina McBride. We are both excited about that. We had a great time there when we saw the Gatlin Brothers and Kenny Rogers. I posted about that on my facebook. Winstar is only about an hour north of here. Its nice to go north and AWAY from the traffic for a change instead of south and into the traffic. There is a lot to do here. That must be one of the reasons people live here.
It rained like cats and dogs today (and left little poodles in the road). I had to say that because that's something Mom used to say. When I was younger and she said the part about the "poodles" I never could figure it out. I knew it was funny or a play on words or something because of the way she said it. I could see that poodles related to cats and dogs but couldn't see what it had to do with rain (of course, cats and dogs have nothing to do with rain, either). I don't know how old I was when a light bulb finally went on in my head and I realized that "poodles" were puddles being left in the road! Hey, I never said I was the most intelligent child. . . .
Dale had to drive in the rain all day. He said there was a bad accident on the other side of the freeway involving two eighteen-wheelers. Not so good. I'll be glad when he gets home safely tonight.
So, not too much to say, except I'm looking forward to seeing ya'all. Also, happy to be welcoming my new daughter-in-law-to-be, Brittany, into the family. She's a very cute girl and Cade is blessed to have her in his life.
I'll let you know how Martina was on my next post.
It rained like cats and dogs today (and left little poodles in the road). I had to say that because that's something Mom used to say. When I was younger and she said the part about the "poodles" I never could figure it out. I knew it was funny or a play on words or something because of the way she said it. I could see that poodles related to cats and dogs but couldn't see what it had to do with rain (of course, cats and dogs have nothing to do with rain, either). I don't know how old I was when a light bulb finally went on in my head and I realized that "poodles" were puddles being left in the road! Hey, I never said I was the most intelligent child. . . .
Dale had to drive in the rain all day. He said there was a bad accident on the other side of the freeway involving two eighteen-wheelers. Not so good. I'll be glad when he gets home safely tonight.
So, not too much to say, except I'm looking forward to seeing ya'all. Also, happy to be welcoming my new daughter-in-law-to-be, Brittany, into the family. She's a very cute girl and Cade is blessed to have her in his life.
I'll let you know how Martina was on my next post.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Armadillo Sightings & Horned Frogs
Did you know that the State Animal of Texas is the Nine-banded Armadillo? I have been in Texas for several months. Up until about a month ago I had never seen an armadillo. They have this dumb-looking souvenir you can buy in the gift shops that is an armadillo on its back with a shot glass. Next time I see one, I will take a picture and post it.
So far, I haven't seen a LIVE armadillo, but now I have seen three dead ones on the side of the road. Armadillo means "little armored one". Isn't that the cutest name? I think it really means "armored rat". That's what they look like. I would really like to see one alive, but I hope I don't ever run over one. Having lived in the Delta/Oak City area for 20+ years, I have run over my share of rabbits. It's not a pleasant experience. It makes a large "ka-thunk" sound under your car, not to mention the damage it does to the rabbit. I can only imagine what kind of dents or holes you might end up with if you run over an armadillo!
The Texas State Reptile is the Texas Horned Lizard. The mascot for Texas Christian University is the Horned Frog. A horned frog, a horned toad, and a horny toad are all names for the same thing, which, it turns out, isn't a frog or a toad at all, but a lizard. By now you are likely wondering why I am even talking about the horned frog, but read on, and you will find out.
It seems there is a famous horned frog that lies in state in a little glass coffin in the Eastland County Courthouse. He is famous for having been placed in the cornerstone of the building as it was being built. When the cornerstone was opened 31 years later, Old Rip (as he is affectionately called) was ALIVE! I won't try to recreate the complete dramatic story for you here, but I invite you to read it for yourselves by following this link: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/rip.html. It's another amazing story from the heart of God's Country (or at least that's what all the people here think it is. . . shhhhhh, don't tell them there's lots of other nice places in the world. )
So far, I haven't seen a LIVE armadillo, but now I have seen three dead ones on the side of the road. Armadillo means "little armored one". Isn't that the cutest name? I think it really means "armored rat". That's what they look like. I would really like to see one alive, but I hope I don't ever run over one. Having lived in the Delta/Oak City area for 20+ years, I have run over my share of rabbits. It's not a pleasant experience. It makes a large "ka-thunk" sound under your car, not to mention the damage it does to the rabbit. I can only imagine what kind of dents or holes you might end up with if you run over an armadillo!
The Texas State Reptile is the Texas Horned Lizard. The mascot for Texas Christian University is the Horned Frog. A horned frog, a horned toad, and a horny toad are all names for the same thing, which, it turns out, isn't a frog or a toad at all, but a lizard. By now you are likely wondering why I am even talking about the horned frog, but read on, and you will find out.
It seems there is a famous horned frog that lies in state in a little glass coffin in the Eastland County Courthouse. He is famous for having been placed in the cornerstone of the building as it was being built. When the cornerstone was opened 31 years later, Old Rip (as he is affectionately called) was ALIVE! I won't try to recreate the complete dramatic story for you here, but I invite you to read it for yourselves by following this link: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/pet/rip.html. It's another amazing story from the heart of God's Country (or at least that's what all the people here think it is. . . shhhhhh, don't tell them there's lots of other nice places in the world. )
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Ant Bites!!
You know those pesky little black ants that sometimes show up at your picnics in Utah? Not very often, but sometimes? If they crawl into your food, they are annoying. If they crawl up your leg, they are slightly annoying, but if one or two stays on your leg for a few moments, no problem. You will simply brush them off when they are noticed. No harm, no foul.
Sometimes you get a trail of smaller ants that come into your house and get into the sugar, or something else sweet. We call those "sugar ants". They are pesky, and none of us wants to have to deal with them. But, you have to admit, they have a cute little name.
Occasionally, we run into the black ant's slightly nastier cousin, the "red ant". It's a bit peskier, because they will bite you, I've been told. But, tell me. . . have you ever actually been bitten by a red ant? I didn't think so. It's kind of a "live and let live" situation.
Let me tell you about the Texas cousin of the black ant. It is the "fire ant". You probably think the fire ant is red and easily recognized. No, it's not red. . . it's black. It looks just like the Utah version. If you're from Utah, visiting in Texas, and nobody saw fit to tell ya'all that you'd best avoid an ant pile at all costs, be prepared for a rude initiation. They live in ant piles that are all over the place. Yes, ALL OVER THE PLACE! I stepped in an ant pile last summer when I was visiting here. Someone that was with me (Dale) said, "You've got ants on your feet." I said "oh", and calmly stomped them off my feet. Didn't think anything more about the ant incident, until later that evening when red welts started to appear on my feet and ankles. They were ugly, but they didn't itch or anything, which I thought was odd. Dale said, "We'd better get something to put on those bites. They will start to bother you tomorrow.". THAT was an understatement. They started to bother me the next day and proceeded to keep on bothering me for about a week.
Okay, so, recently, I started having welts showing up mysteriously on my feet, toes, stomach. You see, it's mysterious because you never actually feel the little nasties biting you. No, you don't even feel them on you. I couldn't figure out where I was getting bitten from. Eventually I realized that each day I was waking up with a few more welts. No, I am not a rocket scientist, so it took me a day or two, but finally figured out that they might be in the bed. I tore the bed apart, washed everything. Found two nasty little ants crawling around on the comforter. Ha!! found you! I shook them off outside. Sprayed the comforter, the mattress, all around the bed, the pillows, anything else I could think of. Hoped the fumes and poison wouldn't kill me and Dale in the night. Now, no more bites. But, yes, the exterminator is scheduled for Tuesday!
See posted picture of bite on my toe. I would show you the others, but I didn't want to show you my belly. And no making fun of my toes!
Sometimes you get a trail of smaller ants that come into your house and get into the sugar, or something else sweet. We call those "sugar ants". They are pesky, and none of us wants to have to deal with them. But, you have to admit, they have a cute little name.
Occasionally, we run into the black ant's slightly nastier cousin, the "red ant". It's a bit peskier, because they will bite you, I've been told. But, tell me. . . have you ever actually been bitten by a red ant? I didn't think so. It's kind of a "live and let live" situation.
Let me tell you about the Texas cousin of the black ant. It is the "fire ant". You probably think the fire ant is red and easily recognized. No, it's not red. . . it's black. It looks just like the Utah version. If you're from Utah, visiting in Texas, and nobody saw fit to tell ya'all that you'd best avoid an ant pile at all costs, be prepared for a rude initiation. They live in ant piles that are all over the place. Yes, ALL OVER THE PLACE! I stepped in an ant pile last summer when I was visiting here. Someone that was with me (Dale) said, "You've got ants on your feet." I said "oh", and calmly stomped them off my feet. Didn't think anything more about the ant incident, until later that evening when red welts started to appear on my feet and ankles. They were ugly, but they didn't itch or anything, which I thought was odd. Dale said, "We'd better get something to put on those bites. They will start to bother you tomorrow.". THAT was an understatement. They started to bother me the next day and proceeded to keep on bothering me for about a week.
Okay, so, recently, I started having welts showing up mysteriously on my feet, toes, stomach. You see, it's mysterious because you never actually feel the little nasties biting you. No, you don't even feel them on you. I couldn't figure out where I was getting bitten from. Eventually I realized that each day I was waking up with a few more welts. No, I am not a rocket scientist, so it took me a day or two, but finally figured out that they might be in the bed. I tore the bed apart, washed everything. Found two nasty little ants crawling around on the comforter. Ha!! found you! I shook them off outside. Sprayed the comforter, the mattress, all around the bed, the pillows, anything else I could think of. Hoped the fumes and poison wouldn't kill me and Dale in the night. Now, no more bites. But, yes, the exterminator is scheduled for Tuesday!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Oil Change
Oil Change Time. Last time I had my oil changed it cost me $45. FORTY-FIVE DOLLARS! for a little Mazda. You know how they reel you in with their teaser rate of $39.95, which is not so great anyway. Then you get in there and it's "well Ma'am, with your car it needs a special kind of oil filter which costs more, so. . . .". Here's what's funny: Seems as though every car I've ever owned, be it a Saab, a Pontiac Grand Am, a Pontiac Montana van, a Chevrolet Astro Van, a Pontiac Bonneville, or my car right now, the cute little Mazda, has always been the odd car that requires a special "this or that" that's of course more expensive than the one they figured for in the ad! Hmmmmmmm . . . anybody else ever had this experience. I mean, where is that car that's only $39.95 for the oil change?
So, anyway, I have been needing another oil change but have been too cheap to pay the $45.00 at Kwik Kar or Kare (not sure which it is). Lo and behold, a guy comes to my door selling a wonderful deal. I pay $89.00 right now and I get a card from their business (Eagle Transmissions) that entitles me to 5 oil changes and a few other free wonderful deals. I hesitated and was "having to talk to my husband" when he throws in another card for 5 oil changes to use for our truck. All for the $89.00. I was even allowed to post-date the check. I know, you're thinking this is all too good to be true! I went ahead and did it, and today I got my first oil change. Guess what? It worked.
Now, I wasn't born yesterday, so I know an advertising gimmick when I see one. The fine art of "get you in the place and upsell you like crazy". Sure enough, he wanted to sell me the upgrade to synthetic oil for only $29.95 more. The synthetic oil lasts longer so you don't need to change your oil as often. I know this, but you see I currently hold in my hot little hand, oil changes for a year for two vehicles in my household for only $89.00. Soooo. . . . . no thank you. Next thing, of course is "you need your air filter changed. It would be $28.00 to do that. Would you like us to go ahead and do that for you?" "No thank you" I say, because I just drove past Pep Boys and changing the air filter is one of the easiest things to do, maybe even easier than pumping your own gas. So I went to Pep Boys and purchased my air filter for $17.00 which I still thought was a little bit high. Anyway, saved myself $10.00 on that one. When I went to check out, I wasn't too surprised to find that everything was included except "shop supplies". That was an additional $3.50. Well, they had me on that one, so I paid my $3.50 and happily drove away with fresh oil in my car and a smile on my face for not folding under the pressure of the dreaded "upsell".
So, anyway, I have been needing another oil change but have been too cheap to pay the $45.00 at Kwik Kar or Kare (not sure which it is). Lo and behold, a guy comes to my door selling a wonderful deal. I pay $89.00 right now and I get a card from their business (Eagle Transmissions) that entitles me to 5 oil changes and a few other free wonderful deals. I hesitated and was "having to talk to my husband" when he throws in another card for 5 oil changes to use for our truck. All for the $89.00. I was even allowed to post-date the check. I know, you're thinking this is all too good to be true! I went ahead and did it, and today I got my first oil change. Guess what? It worked.
Now, I wasn't born yesterday, so I know an advertising gimmick when I see one. The fine art of "get you in the place and upsell you like crazy". Sure enough, he wanted to sell me the upgrade to synthetic oil for only $29.95 more. The synthetic oil lasts longer so you don't need to change your oil as often. I know this, but you see I currently hold in my hot little hand, oil changes for a year for two vehicles in my household for only $89.00. Soooo. . . . . no thank you. Next thing, of course is "you need your air filter changed. It would be $28.00 to do that. Would you like us to go ahead and do that for you?" "No thank you" I say, because I just drove past Pep Boys and changing the air filter is one of the easiest things to do, maybe even easier than pumping your own gas. So I went to Pep Boys and purchased my air filter for $17.00 which I still thought was a little bit high. Anyway, saved myself $10.00 on that one. When I went to check out, I wasn't too surprised to find that everything was included except "shop supplies". That was an additional $3.50. Well, they had me on that one, so I paid my $3.50 and happily drove away with fresh oil in my car and a smile on my face for not folding under the pressure of the dreaded "upsell".
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
New Blog . . . First Post
So, here I am in Texas. I didn't just have a baby, in fact, my babies are 22 years old. So, I hope it's alright to have my own blog anyway. The most exciting thing that has happened recently is that I got married after being single for 5 years. My new husband's name is Dale and he is a really good man who treats me like gold. I am blessed to have found him. So, what do I have to blog about? Hmmm . . . lots of stuff.
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