Saturday, March 16, 2024

Flowers, Fitting for hearing aids



Mike found some pretty, marked down flowers at Smith's when he went to get his prescription refilled. Red roses with lovely baby's breath and greenery. There were only 7 roses. They lasted quite a while and when they were gone, the baby's breath and greenery was still too nice to throw away, so he bought some lovely springtime flowers. We had the Larson's over for snacks and games Wednesday evening this week, so it was nice to have some pretty flowers in the kitchen.

Mom had a fitting for hearing aids this week. She's going to try them again.



Wish her luck! I think they could make a big difference, but it will take time and effort on her part. She learned the new technology of her CGM, so I'm confident she can do this, too! CGM is her continual Glucose Monitor she got the beginning of Feb. She loves that. No more finger pricks.


Working on the binding of a Grandma Autrey quilt.




 

Saturday, March 2, 2024

March came in like a lion

 And I'm not talking about wind! It was windy. But my calendar is what looks like it's going to be hurricane strength pretty soon. All I did was turn it over to March on the 1st. And then all this stuff just ---boom!--- appeared like magic or something.

I guess it's good to remain busy, occupied and active during retirement and old age. I'll count this

 as a win.


And then go catch my breath. 😊

Also, I finally FINALLY got a repayment check from the SSA. Long story about retirement, paying for Medicare, overpaying by accident because of a bank glitch, waiting, calling, waiting, calling. It was worth it.







Saturday, February 24, 2024

Crawl space

 

My first foray into our basement crawlspace. It's the area under our addition. Creepy!

But our dryer vent is clogged somewhere and I wanted to find out where. All the under floor stuff looked fine, so it must be in the wall. Probably a curve/ turn somewhere. 

Drat.

Anyone have a twisty thing to put up in there to clean it out?

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Cousin time!

 Mom and Donna and I drove to Utah County to meet with Aunt Tuny and girls-- my cousins. 

We went out to eat in Saratoga Springs at Olive Garden, and Robert joined us. I invited Nick and Family, too. Always fun to see our grandkids! 

Then we played cards with Sandi and Suz after while Mom and Tuny visited at Sandi's house. Mom and Donna and I spent the night at a Hampton Inn in Lehi and drove home Thursday. Quick trip!!

Wednesday February 21st and Thursday February 22nd, 2024.





Sandi has an adorable cat named Jamison Garrison Leonardo Lance. So playful and personable 

Sisters!



Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Presidents' Day Family Time

 








Lots of family time, games, food and fun!!
The four of us siblings get together so seldom, so this was great fun. Dave drove from Texas, Robert and Janet drove down from Provo. They stayed for the long weekend and got lots of time with Mom. Donna flew in and is staying here for the whole week! So fun.