I know Drew and Kayley are looking forward to their mommy flying in tomorrow night. I would venture to say mommy feels the same way. A couple of videos to get her through her Friday before the flight.
In this video Drew practices talking to mommy on the phone...
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, Monday
Another Monday rolls around. I had a busy week-end. Started my Saturday with a 5 mile hike to Shaw Butte. I have not hiked for nearly four months so it felt really good to do this BUT my thighs are really talking to me today! It probably didn't help that after hiking I spent the entire day on my knees putting a colored sealant on my grout. Now my knees are doing more than talking. They were even a little swollen. Maybe that is why Home Depot sells those knee pad things...wish I had bought some! Our tile looks 100% better, though, so I am glad I went through the pain of it all. :-)
Sunday morning I went over to watch the kids for Andy so he could get some stuff done. I think he accomplished a lot...dug weeds, trimmed the palm trees and cleaned the pool filters. Stuff that needed to be done before they move. We still don't know when that move will be, though. Hopefully before it hits 115 degrees here in the desert!
Megan, here is another video of your children. I am sure you are excited to be flying back to AZ this week-end to see them! They will be excited, too!
Before and after pictures of my grout:
Sunday morning I went over to watch the kids for Andy so he could get some stuff done. I think he accomplished a lot...dug weeds, trimmed the palm trees and cleaned the pool filters. Stuff that needed to be done before they move. We still don't know when that move will be, though. Hopefully before it hits 115 degrees here in the desert!
Megan, here is another video of your children. I am sure you are excited to be flying back to AZ this week-end to see them! They will be excited, too!
Before and after pictures of my grout:
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Seems like only Tuesday
Andy and the kids flew to Peoria this week-end and didn't return until Monday afternoon so with all my days off I feel like today is only Tuesday instead of Wednesday! It sounds like they had a great time visiting mom and I know mom was so very glad to have her husband and children with her for three whole days!
I had big plans for my downtime but didn't get around to nearly as much as I had hoped to accomplish. I was in a bit of a funk thinking about my nieces and nephews who lost their mother to cancer. Shari's funeral was yesterday. Mark and Matt were pall bearers and my sister Jan and husband Don drove down for it, as did their daughter Britt and granddaughter Hayley. I wish I could have been there, too, but it just didn't work out for me.
I couldn't believe how much I missed Drew and Kayley and it was only 3 1/2 days! What am I going to be like this summer when I only will see them sporadically?!?!?! Yikes! That will definitely take some adjustment for old grandma.
Dayton and Phoenix have the exact same temperature right now...that explains why I wore a coat outside all day!!! Both are 64 degrees.
A Video for mom. The rest of you might find it boring... :-)
I had big plans for my downtime but didn't get around to nearly as much as I had hoped to accomplish. I was in a bit of a funk thinking about my nieces and nephews who lost their mother to cancer. Shari's funeral was yesterday. Mark and Matt were pall bearers and my sister Jan and husband Don drove down for it, as did their daughter Britt and granddaughter Hayley. I wish I could have been there, too, but it just didn't work out for me.
I couldn't believe how much I missed Drew and Kayley and it was only 3 1/2 days! What am I going to be like this summer when I only will see them sporadically?!?!?! Yikes! That will definitely take some adjustment for old grandma.
Dayton and Phoenix have the exact same temperature right now...that explains why I wore a coat outside all day!!! Both are 64 degrees.
A Video for mom. The rest of you might find it boring... :-)
Friday, April 16, 2010
My heart is sad...
My nieces and nephews lost their beautiful mother today. Shari had a courageous battle with cancer and now she is at peace. My heart goes out to John, Katie, Lee and Sarah. Please know how much I am thinking of you all on this day. Love and hugs, Marla
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Hi Mom!
Drew and Kayley wanted to say hi to their mommy. The video is not very good...too much moving around by the camera lady in the hopes of Kayley not falling off the play equipment at the park! But, mom should like it anyway.
I also posted some pics of our new purchase in Arizona. All we have left to do is the landscaping and inside decorating, window treatments, etc. That will be for next fall!
I hear the midwest was 80 degrees yesterday. That was warmer than here I think! Time to get the fields planted I guess!
I also posted some pics of our new purchase in Arizona. All we have left to do is the landscaping and inside decorating, window treatments, etc. That will be for next fall!
I hear the midwest was 80 degrees yesterday. That was warmer than here I think! Time to get the fields planted I guess!
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
A new home
Mark and I purchased a home in Phoenix. We have been working non-stop on it, fixing minor things and painting all the rooms, etc. The biggest job has been getting the water lines located and repaired for the landscaping we hope to do next fall. We love the home, the location and the back yard. We are looking forward to spending many winters together in it. I will have pictures soon! The only thing that would make it better was if Megan and her family were still living here. But, she is already in Peoria and the hubby and children and granny nanny will follow soon. They cannot get Drew and Kayley into daycare there until June 7th so I am going to care for them until that time, then head to the farm for the summer and fall.
Megan flew home last Friday to spend Easter week-end with her family. It was a short visit but a nice one! Went out to dinner Saturday night then watched the kids hunt easter eggs in the yard Sunday morning.
Megan flew home last Friday to spend Easter week-end with her family. It was a short visit but a nice one! Went out to dinner Saturday night then watched the kids hunt easter eggs in the yard Sunday morning.
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