Back Home Again

I flew back to Philly from Utah last Tues. My plane kept getting delayed; my original arrival time was 11:30 pm - my new arrival time was 1:00 am. We arrived home at 2 am - a loverly time to be getting home. Then neither Rick nor I could get to sleep. We lay there asking each other, "Are you asleep yet?" "No." "Me neither," until 3:30 or so.

Sunday was Ward Conf, we both had leadership meeting at 7:30 am, which went until 8:50, and then Sac Mtg started at 9. After church we both had visits to do with less active people with Stake people, so I got home at 3:30. But it was nice because I met an older homebound sister that I did not know - she is a delightful person and I enjoy getting to know the sisters whom I don't know except as a name on paper.

Sat we had bought a bunch of plants for around the townhouse, and yesterday and this morning I planted. And now we have no more space for anything.

But as much as I enjoyed being in St George and taking care of mom, it is NICE to be home. I notice that when I'm home I don't walk as much as I do in St George. In St George I take a 1 to 1 1/2 hour walk every morning, then a 1/2 walk every evening. All this helped me to lose 7 pounds. Need to find the motivation to walk as much, but it's so much funner (I know that's not a word, but I like it better than "more fun") to walk around the temple and area around it and mom's townhouse.

4 Generations with Grandmother Deeny

Paige and family came to St George last weekend to visit Grandmother. We took some 4 generation pics with grandmother, plus some misc. I really regret not getting pics with Jason and Chris, when they were here.

Spring in St George

The weather here has not gotten too incredibly hot yet. Highs in the 80s, still cools off at night. We drove out to Tuachan a few days ago - saw a lot of pretty catus in bloom, everything still looks so green. And especially against the red rocks, so dramatic looking.

Stella and Macy

These are 2 pics that Rick sent, taken sometime over the weekend of Paige's surprise 30th birthday. Stella is on the train in SouthTowne Mall and Macy is walking outside Tucanos. I could just eat both of them up!!!

Rick said when he left on Mon morning Stella cried and cried, telling Papaw to not leave.
(Can I also mention that I hate change, so when blogger changed the way I blog, I really don't like it. I try to remind myself that it is helping my brain.)

Surprise 30th birthday party

No, not mine. Paige turned 30 on April 22. Everybody came, Jason, Chris, Scott is in Utah, and Rick and I. Kincade had the party on Friday evening. The guys came to St George on Thurs, spent time with Grandmother, and we left for Eagle Mt on Fri at noon. Paige was completely surprised had no idea - Kincade did a good job.

Unfortunately, I left my camera in St George so I have no pics. Sat we looked at motorcycles, and then ate at Tucanos, which I had never done. Quite delicious, but ruins a diet quickly.

Sunday at 5:30 I caught the shuttle back to St George. It was a fun weekend. Wish I had pics.

Spring in Montgomeryville

Things change so quickly. I have only been gone 1 1/2 weeks, and the daffodils are already gone and the new purple things have bloomed. The grass looks much greener also. By the time I return sometime in mid or late May, all the bulb flowers will be gone. I hope I don't miss the 3 blooming trees in our front.