A Busy Day

This morning, Clyde went and helped take down chairs from the Mormon Miracle Pageant.  He came home about 8:00 and we ate breakfast.  We then headed to Provo to take a garbage bag of stuff to Deseret Industries, pick up Clyde's suits from Men's Wearhouse (they look marvelous on him) and then to get other errands taken care of.  I got a food mill to puree fruit for jam and jelly.  We got a new thermostat because our keeps trying to freeze us out (it flips to 60 degrees in the middle of the night for no reason.)  We got some KILZ so we can start repainting the guest bath on the main floor and then went to Costco.  We got home around 3 p.m.  We haven't been up north  for over 2 weeks - a record for us since we got home.  However because it is our grandson, Dutch Davis' birthday - we are going up again on Friday.  Good reason I would say.

Clyde has our kitchen about 3/4 finished.  It is a creamy yellow color with one accent wall that is a brighter yellow.  We both love it.  I did have Clyde save the inside of the spice cabinet the blue that was the original color my Grandma Sarah always had.  I love opening that cabinet and letting the memories rush in.

Yesterday...

Yesterday was my grandson Nathanael Pfiester's birthday.  He turned 13.  We thought about him all day but seemed to have one things after another happen.  Nathanael - you are so special to us.  We are thankful for such a special person to be a part of our family.  Have a wonderful year.

We got up yesterday and Clyde continued to try and figure out the sprinkling system for this house.  There is a leak and so far it has been like finding a needle in a haystack,  Heidi and I weeded in the gardens - Heidi much longer than me.  We had a lunch together and spent the afternoon with our Nordell granddaughters and a few extras.  At 4:30 we headed over to the Pageant dinners and cashiered again.  We got home at 9. 

We were supposed to have Mallory spend the night tonight but during dinner she had a major meltdown.  She is so tired.  Pageant has been hard on that little one but just two more times and life will go back to normal - or as normal as summer time lets it.

A Memorable Day

At 9:30 this morning, I went in for a mammogram.  I have not had one in over 2 years because of the mission.  I thought all was well until this afternoon when they called to see where I had had other mammograms done.  They need to look at my old results to see what those results were.  I must admit I have been a little off ever since that phone call.

We had a funeral at noon so we decided to go and get our Utah drivers license taken care of.  We finished that at 11:57  and headed to the Ephraim Stake Center.  We are now official residents of Utah. 

It was the funeral for Marie Beacham.  It was a sweet tribute.  We saw a lot of old friends and renewed acquaintances that we had not seen in over 12 years.  So much fun. 

At 3 p.m. - we headed to a nearby restaurant for something to eat and came home to get anything taken care of we would have done this morning.  Now, my grandchildren are weeding or watching TV, waiting for our bat watch this evening at 9:20 or so.  I love having these amazing young people so close.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all of the wonderful men in my life.  My son-in-laws are some of the most incredible fathers I have every met.  I am truly blessed by being surrounded by honorable men.

We have been very busy.  Friday we said goodbye to Cyndi Allen Peterson and her family.  It was so fun to have that time with one of my favorite cousins. 

Last night we helped cashier at the turkey dinners at the Armory here in Manti.  We bought some extra turkey for dinner today and boy am I glad we did.  It sure made dinner easy today.  I also saw some really fun people I had not seen in years! 

 I have had a migraine since 2:30 this morning.  It will be an early night tonight.

Fun times

Yesterday Cyndi and Eric Peterson came with Maggie and Roxy and Maggie's boyfriend, Brandon.  Charlie Allen, Cyndi's brother came down from Alpine and we had a wonderful visit.  The Peterson/Allen group went to the Mormon Miracle Pageant.  They left this morning.  We had a wonderful visit.  It was so fun to be with family and spend time with them again. 

Starting to make the house ours

Today the last of the furniture that we bought has arrived.  We now have 2 head boards in the yellow room and two end tables in the family room.  I also bought some latex pillows for a better nights sleep.  Things are falling into shape.

Last night was the first time I had been to the Mormon Miracle Pageant in almost 16 years.  It was fun to see so much of our family on the hill.  That made it even more special.

Today in the temple we ran into Ralph Brenchley - our former stake president in Ephraim.  So fun to visit with him.  We have been busy getting ready for company tomorrow and doing things for pageant.  Life goes on.

Dr Visits

Clyde and I needed physicals, and a TB test.  We spent the late morning and early afternoon in the Doctors office.  I visited with Bob Armstrong and then Helen Parry came in to help me with my diabetes.  It was like old home week - our kids all hung around together all of the time during High School.

I am on a new diabetes Rx.  We will see how it works.  Life is good.  Bella was here quite a bit today.  I so love that.

Saturday and Sunday

There are advantages to having a large garden.  My husband brings me in fresh flowers every morning.  It is fun.  We also have an abundance of lettuce, spinach and radishes.  I am afraid everything else will come in all at once and we will be overwhelmed.

Tomorrow is my first Gospel Doctrine Class.  Busy trying to get ready.

Sunday: My lesson went well.  I got nervous and wanted to present everything.  I need to slow down and go with the Spirit.  I will get into stride soon.

We had just the Bahlmann's and Doreen for dinner.  We had chicken roll-ups or chicken pillows as the my Davis grandchildren call them.  They were a big hit.  For dessert we had huckleberry cobbler and Luke had 3 servings.  However Mallory had a chicken roll up and liked it.  It was successful meal.  The Nordell's were celebrating Brandon's dad's birthday.  We will see them soon.

Same Old, same old

Life is getting more and more mundane.  This is a good thing too.  We get up and work in the cool of  the morning and then kind of slow down for the rest of the day.  Then we go out and work in the evening, when things cool down.  However today was spent buying new blinds for the upstairs bedrooms, getting Clyde a new suit (we ended up getting 2), me a new temple dress and some new lamps for the downstairs.  It was an expensive day but we got things that we needed.  All and all a good day but I am dehydrated and have a pounding headache now.  I can think of so much to do but no energy to do it.  Tomorrow will be another day.

A busy and fun day

This morning we went to the temple and I ran into a couple - the Killians - that I was friends with in high school here in Manti.  We had a fun reunion.

Then my 'baby sister' Aleta Breakwell came and we had lunch with Heidi, Heather and Bella.  We stayed in the restaurant for over 2 hours and then visited here for another 3.  So much fun.  I spent over an hour weeding the garden and then fixed a light supper.  So tired.  Looking forward to going to bed tonight.

We have Bats!

Last evening - at sunset, the Bahlmann's, Nordell's and Clyde and I watched the house to see if we had bats.  We have about 200.   They were noisy and amazing.  I never realized that bats were so noisy.  In truth, if this wasn't going to be so costly to eliminate - it would be a truly awesome sight.  I kept seeing dollar signs as the bats flew out of the house.

I have not felt well for a couple of days.  I just want to sleep.  Maybe I have finally hit the wall and just need to get my strength and health back.  Tomorrow is our temple day - looking forward to that.

Sabbath and Family

This was one of the first Sundays that we had only the Bahlmann's, Nordells and Doreen for dinner.  It was so much fun.  I love that we get to have so much family time together here.

I forgot to mention yesterday what my most memorable memory was.  When I saw Sam Kilts for the first time in over 10 years, I started to introduce myself.  He looked at me and enveloped me in a hug and said, "I know who you are.  You are my Grandma Bailey."  I cried.  He was the first person to ever call  me Grandma.  So special.  I am hoping to be able to go to his farewell on June 21.

Family Road Trip

This morning we got up early and headed to the Bountiful Temple to see Josh Kilts marry Rebecca.  It was beautiful and I now add another temple to our list.  The Spirit was strong and I could once again feel my father's presence.  It was wonderful.

We meandered home a bit - stopping and getting things that we needed as we headed home.  Heather and Heidi had to be back for practice but I think it got rained out.  Not sure though.  Was an incredible day. 

Looking forward to tomorrow

This morning we went to the dentist and found out we both need crowns on the teeth he tried fix.  Not looking forward to that expense.  We went to Walmart and bought another crock pot.  One is just not enough to feed our families when they all gather anymore.

The numbness in my mouth finally completely left about 6 this evening.  My head is pounding and I want to go to bed so badly.

Tomorrow is our old neighbor - Josh Kilt's - wedding day.  Heather Heidi, Clyde and I are all driving up to the Bountiful temple to see our wonderful friends again.

Radishes Galore

The Bahlmann's, Clyde and I harvested over 1 pound of spinach and almost 2 pounds of radishes from the garden - the first picking of the season.  The radishes are very sweet but spinach did not go with our dinner.

We went to the temple and did a session and then sealings afterwards.  It was wonderful to be there but for the first time since I have been home, I cried over the loss of my father.  Dad spent all the time he could in the temple and I could feel him there.  Plus there were many who recognized me as President Brugger's daughter.  It was a bittersweet experience but worth it. 

We had the Bahlmann's over for dinner.  Heather, Heidi and I went and picked up some kitchen things for a wedding this weekend.  It has been a good day.  Now the families are all off to practice for The Mormon Miracle.

The Pfiesters Went Home!

We had a last day with the Pfiester's at Thanksgiving Point.  ALL of the cousins were together for the first time in 4 years and it was joyous.  We were a bit late going home.  I had new lenses coming in and my lenses broke the bit, then the bit would not go all of the way through and they had to get a longer one.  Turned out the lenses slipped while being drilled and the holes were off.  They had to order new glasses!  I will wait a few more days to see.  However it has been a wonderful day.  We got a grandparent pass to Thanksgiving Point and will take the grandchildren up in the next few weeks to go to the museums in the next few weeks.  We were there a few minutes 'on the farm' and Evie and Luke got to ride the 'pony go round'.  Looking forward to a good nights sleep!

It has been an interesting day,,,

We went up to Manti Lasal National park and Nathanael started throwing up.  He has been sick ever since.  It is not a good forecast for tomorrow when the Pfiester's leave for Texas.  We are praying.  The rest of us have had a wonderful day playing and spending time together.  We will have to wait and see what happens with the illness aspect and go from there.  It has been a great weekend though.