Monday, March 25, 2019

Rhett's 1st Birthday

Last night was the birthday party for Rhett's 1st. His actual date is March 26, which is Tuesday. That little guy is so cute, as Jason says, if someone could squeeze out his cuteness into a bottle, it would sell for a lot of money.
His little mouth got covered with the frosting, but otherwise wasn't quite as excited about the cake as we had hoped.

 Rick plays a game with Rhett, putting his hat off and on and each of their heads. Rick has done that with all the gkidz; Stella said you need to get Rhett his own hat - voila! the perfect birthday present. And of course, Kincade loves the Jazz.

This little tricycle contraption is a 4 in 1: It has the push bar in back to make it a stroller, umbrella, and other amenities, and eventually can take it all off and just be his first trike. It was cold outside, but this little guy loved it. I have a feeling he's going to want to be outside all summer.

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Spring Weather

This week has been beautiful Spring weather in the high 50s. Last Mon or was it Tues? we got 4 inches of snow. The leaves are budding on some of my trees, the spring bulbs are 4-5 inches high. Percy and I have been going on walks everyday.

With Daylight Saving Time it stays light later in the evening, which is nice. Still, I don't like it. Just choose a time, on or off, and stay on that. Mom used to complain about it and I didn't see the big deal. Now I do.

Friday, March 15, 2019

Babysitting Gkidz

Rick and I are loving being here and watching the gkidz grow day by day, which we have never gotten to do before. I have been here more than Rick certainly, but even for me it's so much fun to dash over for an hour or evening or afternoon.

Rick was just certain that Rhett was saying "hat" last night, I think he was also. Paige came home and we were telling her, Rick said hat and Rhett looked over where the hat sat on the table. When we were leaving I said goodbye to Stella; Rhett said Buu and waved his hand for his bye. Paige, Rick, and I looked at each other in amazement.

Stella is growing into a young woman before our eyes. Macy is so independent, has a plan and wants to do everything for herself. Hattie is just adorable.

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Snow Storm in March

Hopefully this is winter's last hurrah, at least here in the valley.
Rick was supposed to leave for Indy at 8am, yesterday they cancelled both flights, he rebooked. Got up this morning, they had cancelled his Dallas connection due to 100mph hurricane like winds. That was all it took for him to decide it was ill-omened. Plus the upper Plains states were expecting 2 feet of snow. I'm sure some of that will hit Indy.

Scott was going to stay overnight with me, plus I was having a ggrrl or two staying also. I'll put it all on hold until he leaves on Sun, which is when he replanned his trip.

Skiers should be happy, and we all should appreciate the extra moisture for the hot, dry summer which will come.

Monday, March 11, 2019

St George Condo

A couple of months ago Kincade made arrangements for a condo in St George; Rick and I, Scott and Treena, and Paige and Kink and their family were going to go and enjoy some warm weather.

It was last weekend, Scott ended up not being able to go because of work. That left an empty room, so Rich, Cathie, and Casie came down instead. It was a fun weekend, did rain some and not as warm as usual, but a good time. We swam in the pool, hot tubed on our balcony, hiked and played in the sand dunes, and hiked on the red rocks above the city.

It made me realize how much I do like St George and how much I miss going there, especially to see my mom and spend time with her. She lived there close to 25 years and loved it. Definitely her second home. The below pic is of Rick, Yvonne, Stella and Macy on the rocks above the city. Mom took us there many, many years ago and I love to return and climb. So pretty.


Macy has always liked hot and spicy food; she was obsessed with Taki's Hot and Lime taquitoes. Rick bought a new chip and now that's her new fav. I told her to take a pic of it so I could make sure I bought them again. She not only took a pic, but a video. Love her personality. Love all their personalities. Each of the gkids is unique and special and bring this to our family. So much fun to see Rhett as his personality takes form.

One Year Hiatus

I was searching for the church I went to for the early morning sunrise Easter service, and completely unexpectedly, my blog popped up on the search engine. I read thro the blog post of 2 years ago and it make me realize how much I miss not keeping up with this record of my life. It was a kind of journal for me.

Here goes again...I'm not going to try and make up for the year I missed, but will instead just pick it back up from this date.

Jason and Justin arrived on Thursday at 10am and Rick and I picked them up. We went to Harmon's for lunch with their soup and salad bar (a Jason and Justin fav), back to our house in Daybreak, then down to Paige's to see Rhett. Rick stayed because he had a work phone call, plus was picking up Ashley and Chris (whose flight ended up being delayed).

Stayed at Paige's until the grrls got there, then left, as Thurs night is their crazy busy night. Everyone got in the hot tub later, not Scott, he hurt his back at work and the heat is not good for it right now, needs ice.

Friday it rained, Jason, Chris, and I took Percy for a walk anyway, quite cold with the rain and blowing wind. Justin and Ashley had to work until 12pm. Paige and Kincade came down, we all chatted and enjoyed each other's company.

Saturday Kincade brought the kidz down while Paige went to Gordon Wilson's funeral. (Sad note, he had developed Alzheimer's about 9 years ago, soon after their 2 missions. It was a celebration of his life.)

We all went to Dunford's for donuts, then J2 took the 3 grrls to Target to pick out General Doll clothes, which they loved doing. The four left to go skiing, Paige was meeting them at Sundance. Scott couldn't go because of hurt back, he's still walking funny. They got home from skiing at 9:30, straight to the hot tub.

Sunday Paige and crew came up, Scott brought food, Rick grilled, and I fixed sides. We talked, played games, played with the squirrels and Rhett (really need to come up with a name for the four of them as squirrels no longer seems to fit). Scott took the squirrels to the gas station for treats, which they love doing.

Rick started his first airport run with J2, Paige and fam left, as did Scott and Treena. Percy had been home in his crate and needed out time, he is not usually in there any long than 3-4 hours. Soon it was time for second airport run; I was sad on the drive home, it was such a busy and fun weekend.