We just learned a month ago that Sherri was having a baby in April, and learned just a few weeks ago that Amy is having a baby in June. We had our fingers crossed for boys for both. Of course we love little girls and can't have too many.
We called the kids tonight to wish them happy Halloween and learned that Sherri is having a girl. She and Steve have one boy, and three girls in that order, and they were trying for another boy. She and Kim were at the same doctor today and Sherri told Kim that it looks like another girl is on its way.
The day she told us she was pregnant and was trying for another boy, Mike reminded her that he and her mother had to have six kids to get that second boy. She didn't have that look on her face to say, "no, this is it, if it's a girl, we're done", so I wonder if this one's a girl whether they will try for that second boy again. We love them all. So whatever we get it a blessing.
It's too early for Amy to know what she's having so well wait and hear when she tells us.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Another Beautiful Day In Arizona
It's so beautiful here! For some reason Mike and I, well, I should say I, because he always wakes early, but where I wake between 7 and 8:00 AM in Utah, I wake every morning here at 5:30. It's very different for me. I did the same thing during the week we were in Hawaii too.
It's fun to awake with the window open and hear the song of the many birds that love it here as much as we do.
The sun is shining, it's warm, yet cool, there are people taking early morning walks through the park, and you just want to get going on your day.
It's fun to awake with the window open and hear the song of the many birds that love it here as much as we do.
The sun is shining, it's warm, yet cool, there are people taking early morning walks through the park, and you just want to get going on your day.
Monday, October 29, 2007
October 29, 1929
You're probably too young to know what this date is famous for. So am I, except I love the stock market and know enough about it to know that that is the day of the stock market crash. That was almost 30 years ago, and thank heavens, Monday October 29, 2007 the stock market was up.
Mike and I applied for a loan today to buy one of the foreclosures here in the valley, and the loan officer was asking about our assets. I gave him the total of our stock account and then went into it for see what it really was, since it changes by the minute and Mike and I did a high-five. Our account was up $2000 since two weeks ago, and $1000 since yesterday. We were happy to say the least.
There was also a big crash in 1869. They named it Black Friday. Now we refer Black Friday to the day after Thanksgiving when we all shop till we drop. Dropping from shopping exhaustion is better than dropping out of a window. That's what happened during the 1929 stock market crash. Stock brokers literally committed suicide by jumping out the windows. Horrible! I hope we never see that day again.
Mike and I applied for a loan today to buy one of the foreclosures here in the valley, and the loan officer was asking about our assets. I gave him the total of our stock account and then went into it for see what it really was, since it changes by the minute and Mike and I did a high-five. Our account was up $2000 since two weeks ago, and $1000 since yesterday. We were happy to say the least.
There was also a big crash in 1869. They named it Black Friday. Now we refer Black Friday to the day after Thanksgiving when we all shop till we drop. Dropping from shopping exhaustion is better than dropping out of a window. That's what happened during the 1929 stock market crash. Stock brokers literally committed suicide by jumping out the windows. Horrible! I hope we never see that day again.
Owning Another Home
You just can't own enough homes you know! Mike and I put an offer on a foreclosure here in the Phoenix area on Saturday. We met we the loan officer today and was approved for the loan, and now our Realtor Lori can take our offer to the banks (there are three loans on the home) and hopefully get our offered approved.
Foreclosures take several months to buy. The banks don't move that swiftly, and there is a steps that have to be followed. We might proud owners of a new home Dec 31, 2007 which is the date we've set for closing.
Foreclosures take several months to buy. The banks don't move that swiftly, and there is a steps that have to be followed. We might proud owners of a new home Dec 31, 2007 which is the date we've set for closing.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Looking Forward To Las Vegas
Robyn and I are planning to go to Las Vegas for the Convention, postie.con. I will have the opportunity of meeting Ted in person. Robyn knows him and thinks he a wonderful person. Mike and I haven't figured out yet if we are going to drive or have me fly. It would be much better if we drive, it's only a 6 hour trip from Phoenix, and I don't really want to be there without Mike, although, I would be staying with my cousin. Well, I think the way the conversations are going we are going to drive and stay in a hotel room, and see Dee Anna only one day during the weekend.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
I can Hear!
I was so happy last week to learn about prednisone and that it was helping me. But the last two days have offered up the greatest revelation. I found out what is causing my ears to fill up. I would take the prednisone and my ears would start to clear or they would clear, and suddenly they would be full all over again. And then the noise level would increase again.
The last two days I have found 24 foods that I am allergic too! I only knew of 9 of those previously! That is huge!
I am especially allergic to onion and tree nuts! I have been eating onion, walnuts, and almonds everyday for years! I can have peanuts because those are legumes and not from a tree. That is good because I eat peanut butter everyday also.
I'm glad to know about the other foods too. And I was especially happy to find a few foods that I can eat that I didn't think I could. Oats and some corn. Most corn is not good for me, but for some reason I was okay with corn shells for tacos. And popcorn isn't a poison food, just a nutural food. This is really huge because popcorn and tacos are some of my favorite foods. I have to eat tacos without cheese, sour cream, or refried beans though. But that's okay. It's all good. At least I can eat them. And I can eat green chilies and taco sauce that I love, so that's good too.
The last two days I have found 24 foods that I am allergic too! I only knew of 9 of those previously! That is huge!
I am especially allergic to onion and tree nuts! I have been eating onion, walnuts, and almonds everyday for years! I can have peanuts because those are legumes and not from a tree. That is good because I eat peanut butter everyday also.
I'm glad to know about the other foods too. And I was especially happy to find a few foods that I can eat that I didn't think I could. Oats and some corn. Most corn is not good for me, but for some reason I was okay with corn shells for tacos. And popcorn isn't a poison food, just a nutural food. This is really huge because popcorn and tacos are some of my favorite foods. I have to eat tacos without cheese, sour cream, or refried beans though. But that's okay. It's all good. At least I can eat them. And I can eat green chilies and taco sauce that I love, so that's good too.
Friday, October 12, 2007
Prednisone
I have really been in trouble with my ears for over a month now. I was deaf before I left on our 15-day trip, and I was really deaf the whole trip.
Mike insisted that I get into the doctor and see if there was some help for me. I decided to go to a new doctor and wanted an ENT ear nose and throat doctor. They have a long fancy name but I can't ever remember it.
He put me on prednisone and said that some meniere's patients are responsive to the medication and others are not. I think I am one of those people who is responsive, because I could tell the difference almost immediately.
If I can find help for these ears it will absolutely wonderful! And the noise level in my head is anything but manageable right now. Horrific is the word! I have a freight train and a fog horn, and a fire alarm house blast, and a million crickets in there. This is really no fun!
Mike insisted that I get into the doctor and see if there was some help for me. I decided to go to a new doctor and wanted an ENT ear nose and throat doctor. They have a long fancy name but I can't ever remember it.
He put me on prednisone and said that some meniere's patients are responsive to the medication and others are not. I think I am one of those people who is responsive, because I could tell the difference almost immediately.
If I can find help for these ears it will absolutely wonderful! And the noise level in my head is anything but manageable right now. Horrific is the word! I have a freight train and a fog horn, and a fire alarm house blast, and a million crickets in there. This is really no fun!
Saturday, October 6, 2007
I Wish The Weather Would Warm Up
I need the weather to warm up for just two more weeks. It will warm up a little but won't be warm enough for me.
When the weather is cold, rainy, and snowy, like it is right now, it affects my ears. I have meneire's syndrome, and I haven't been able to hear for a month. It's really a struggle to carry in a conversation.
I sent and email to our son Mike in Idaho telling him that I'd like to tell him about our 15 day trip but that I was to deaf to hear his side of the conversation. He responded with, "Okay, I'll type louder". Cutie!
We leave for Arizona in two weeks and would leave sooner if it weren't for the many doctor appointments I have. And I wouldn't have so many doctor appointments if I just got out of here.
Ironic Huh?
When the weather is cold, rainy, and snowy, like it is right now, it affects my ears. I have meneire's syndrome, and I haven't been able to hear for a month. It's really a struggle to carry in a conversation.
I sent and email to our son Mike in Idaho telling him that I'd like to tell him about our 15 day trip but that I was to deaf to hear his side of the conversation. He responded with, "Okay, I'll type louder". Cutie!
We leave for Arizona in two weeks and would leave sooner if it weren't for the many doctor appointments I have. And I wouldn't have so many doctor appointments if I just got out of here.
Ironic Huh?
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Getting Things Ready To Leave For The Winter
Having a winter home and a summer home is fun, but it takes a lot of work getting the home ready to leave for six months. We will be back in a few months though. This year we are flying home for Christmas. We missed Christmas last year and it wasn't any fun being without our kids and grandchildren! We also missed our annual Christmas Party with the extended family members. We will be here for that too.
We also plan to drive to Rexburg, Idaho to see our other kids and go through the new Rexburg temple. I sure hope the weather cooperates! Nothing is worse that driving in a snow storm. Well, there might be worse things come to think about it, but it wouldn't be any fun, that's for sure.
We also plan to drive to Rexburg, Idaho to see our other kids and go through the new Rexburg temple. I sure hope the weather cooperates! Nothing is worse that driving in a snow storm. Well, there might be worse things come to think about it, but it wouldn't be any fun, that's for sure.
Mark Twain
One of our favorite places to visit was Hannibal Missouri to visit all the Mark Twain memorabilia. There are several homes to visit, and they have dedicated the entire town to Samuel Clemens. I even had my picture with Mark Twain. You don't believe me! Well, I have the picture to prove it, and will put it on here as soon as I locate it on the computer.
Do you know how Mark Twain got his name. I didn't either, but while we were in Hartford, Connecticut going through his home there, the guide told us the history of his name.
Back then many writers took pen names. Of course we all knew that Mark Twain was a pen name of Samuel Clemens.
When it was suggested to him to choose a name he said he had it picked out, and chose it a long time ago.
He tell in all his stories about his river days and the time he spent on River Boats. The captain or a crew member counts the - nevermind my telling the story. Here it is from the website:
He maintained that his primary pen name came from his years working on Mississippi riverboats, where two fathoms, a depth indicating "safe water" for the boat to float over, was measured on the sounding line. A fathom is a maritime unit of depth, equivalent to two yards (six feet, approximately 1.8 metres); "twain" is an archaic term for "two". The riverboatman's cry was "mark twain" or, more fully, "by the mark twain", meaning "according to the mark [on the line], [the depth is] two [fathoms]", that is, "there are 12 feet of water under the boat and it is safe to pass".
Do you know how Mark Twain got his name. I didn't either, but while we were in Hartford, Connecticut going through his home there, the guide told us the history of his name.
Back then many writers took pen names. Of course we all knew that Mark Twain was a pen name of Samuel Clemens.
When it was suggested to him to choose a name he said he had it picked out, and chose it a long time ago.
He tell in all his stories about his river days and the time he spent on River Boats. The captain or a crew member counts the - nevermind my telling the story. Here it is from the website:
He maintained that his primary pen name came from his years working on Mississippi riverboats, where two fathoms, a depth indicating "safe water" for the boat to float over, was measured on the sounding line. A fathom is a maritime unit of depth, equivalent to two yards (six feet, approximately 1.8 metres); "twain" is an archaic term for "two". The riverboatman's cry was "mark twain" or, more fully, "by the mark twain", meaning "according to the mark [on the line], [the depth is] two [fathoms]", that is, "there are 12 feet of water under the boat and it is safe to pass".
Ray And Colleen
We had a wonderful time visiting with Mike's brother and wife on our recent trip. We would love to thank them for their hospitality, the great meals they feed us, and their great company in general. They were at work everyday we were there but offered up their home to us to eat and rest. It was wonderful.
The last night we were there we got to enjoy Mike's nephew David, his wife Linda, and daughter Lizzie also. It was a wonderful seeing them. They only live an hour any from us, but we both had to go half way across the US to see each other.
That night Colleen had a fashion show and Linda, Lizzie and I inherited part of the clothes from the show. Lizzie got a shirt, Linda got two or three shirts, and I got a jacket. Great Show Colleen!
The last night we were there we got to enjoy Mike's nephew David, his wife Linda, and daughter Lizzie also. It was a wonderful seeing them. They only live an hour any from us, but we both had to go half way across the US to see each other.
That night Colleen had a fashion show and Linda, Lizzie and I inherited part of the clothes from the show. Lizzie got a shirt, Linda got two or three shirts, and I got a jacket. Great Show Colleen!
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