1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you! reminisce away...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Jerome in the Summer
My traveling buddy Julie called me today, and met me in Jerome. We used to hang out in Jerome in high school, but back then it was still a dusty ghost town. The hippies had come in and bought up some of the old abandoned homes, created communes and artist colonies. Gettin' high was just a fact of life there, it was a very interesting place to people-watch. Julie and I'd leave Prescott and the real world, drive over the mountain and drop into a little slice of California. Well, that's what it seemed like to me-it was psychedelic and a bit drug-addled. Not much has changed there.....
Jerome, Arizona went through an ugly tourist-trap phase in the 1990's, but I'm happy to say that many shops have gone back to the artist colony roots; I see a lot more work from local and Arizona artists there. We had lunch together at the grill downtown, then meandered up and down the streets, chatting and checking out the great stores. Just like we did 36 years ago... boy how time flies! There is a marvelous yarn shop there, it also has beads, and just about every fiber temptation a knitter could want. It's called Knit 1 Bead 2, I think. I didn't buy yarn there, but only because I'd found some lovely recycled silk yarn at another store, so I wasn't as tempted as usual.
I posted a picture of the project I'm working on now, it's an argyle scarf, which is reversible. I can't even begin to explain how it's done, but it looks really cool! It's the first time I've done this technique, so I'm having a lot of fun learning and working on it.
Jerome, Arizona went through an ugly tourist-trap phase in the 1990's, but I'm happy to say that many shops have gone back to the artist colony roots; I see a lot more work from local and Arizona artists there. We had lunch together at the grill downtown, then meandered up and down the streets, chatting and checking out the great stores. Just like we did 36 years ago... boy how time flies! There is a marvelous yarn shop there, it also has beads, and just about every fiber temptation a knitter could want. It's called Knit 1 Bead 2, I think. I didn't buy yarn there, but only because I'd found some lovely recycled silk yarn at another store, so I wasn't as tempted as usual.
I posted a picture of the project I'm working on now, it's an argyle scarf, which is reversible. I can't even begin to explain how it's done, but it looks really cool! It's the first time I've done this technique, so I'm having a lot of fun learning and working on it.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Wonderful Weekend
It's Sunday evening, Nic and I are watching Ice Road Truckers. Actually, he's reading- 'God, Emporer of Dune', and I'm watching tv. I went to church this morning, and attended Sunday School, so I made it for 2 hours today. My goal is to attend all 3 meetings every Sunday, I haven't done that since 2006. I attend the main meeting, Sacrament, on most Sundays now, but I'm still not strong enough to stay for 3 hours yet. Our church holds most of the meetings on Sundays, so we have a long day, but it's great to feel the Spirit and honor the Sabbath.
Dakota was over all day yesterday, it's always fun to have her here. They colored, played with Lego's and waded in the pool. Of course we watched Finding Nemo, no visit is complete without that. Nic is moving up here next week, he'll be working for Best by Farr now, so we'll get to see Dakota much more, as he's hoping to have her every weekend. Yippee!
The chickens are doing very well, Lucky and Betty have healed and are back with the twins. Betty's feathers have filled in again, so she has very little bare skin showing. Lucky's leg has healed up, although it is bent awkwardly a little. It doesn't seem to bother her though, and she is speeding around the pen just like the others. I was worried about her, but she's young and strong I guess. We've had marvelous, wonderful rain over the past several days. It rained really hard yesterday, and has rained a little almost every day the past week. The dirt is still damp outside, that is unusual in 100 degree heat. Around here, the ground is dry within 24 hours after the rain, so it's taken a lot of moisture to keep it damp. Overall, we've had a great weekend!
Dakota was over all day yesterday, it's always fun to have her here. They colored, played with Lego's and waded in the pool. Of course we watched Finding Nemo, no visit is complete without that. Nic is moving up here next week, he'll be working for Best by Farr now, so we'll get to see Dakota much more, as he's hoping to have her every weekend. Yippee!
The chickens are doing very well, Lucky and Betty have healed and are back with the twins. Betty's feathers have filled in again, so she has very little bare skin showing. Lucky's leg has healed up, although it is bent awkwardly a little. It doesn't seem to bother her though, and she is speeding around the pen just like the others. I was worried about her, but she's young and strong I guess. We've had marvelous, wonderful rain over the past several days. It rained really hard yesterday, and has rained a little almost every day the past week. The dirt is still damp outside, that is unusual in 100 degree heat. Around here, the ground is dry within 24 hours after the rain, so it's taken a lot of moisture to keep it damp. Overall, we've had a great weekend!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Friends old and new
We had a great time in Flagstaff, did a little hiking, went out to dinner, it was a lovely anniversary. We bought a freezer- I know, it's pretty romantic! Our old freezer has been a problem for a while, and when things started thawing out again, enough is enough. I lost a bunch of meat last year, and don't want that to happen again. This time we bought a big chest freezer with dividers and baskets, so we can separate food items and hopefully keep track of everything better.
Tuesday was our actual anniversary, and our old friend Laurie dropped by on her way home from Kansas. She spent 6 weeks visiting family in Wichita, and stopped in on the way back to southern Arizona, so we were thrilled that she spent the night with us. We haven't seen each other in 4 years! Laurie married David's cousin Wayne a few months after our wedding, and we all lived in Phoenix for a couple years, and became good friends. We have 3 kids the same age. She is one of my favorite people, we don't see each other for years sometimes, but we can just pick up where we left off. I've always valued my friends, but the older I get, the more precious they become.
Speaking of friends, I had lunch with Jenny today- we meet for lunch a couple times a month. We worked together in probation for several years, and have maintained our friendship. I appreciate her so much, it's hard to explain. Leaving my job was so hard, most of the friends I'd made here were from work, but it's made it so much easier, knowing I still have friends there, and I can drop by the office and still be welcome. I don't want to name them all here, but I hope you know who you are.
OK, since I'm being mushy, I'd like to acknowledge all my family and friends, each of you make my life so full and joyful, thank you! Life can be counted successful because of the friends and loved ones we have, I think, and my life is very rich indeed.
Tuesday was our actual anniversary, and our old friend Laurie dropped by on her way home from Kansas. She spent 6 weeks visiting family in Wichita, and stopped in on the way back to southern Arizona, so we were thrilled that she spent the night with us. We haven't seen each other in 4 years! Laurie married David's cousin Wayne a few months after our wedding, and we all lived in Phoenix for a couple years, and became good friends. We have 3 kids the same age. She is one of my favorite people, we don't see each other for years sometimes, but we can just pick up where we left off. I've always valued my friends, but the older I get, the more precious they become.
Speaking of friends, I had lunch with Jenny today- we meet for lunch a couple times a month. We worked together in probation for several years, and have maintained our friendship. I appreciate her so much, it's hard to explain. Leaving my job was so hard, most of the friends I'd made here were from work, but it's made it so much easier, knowing I still have friends there, and I can drop by the office and still be welcome. I don't want to name them all here, but I hope you know who you are.
OK, since I'm being mushy, I'd like to acknowledge all my family and friends, each of you make my life so full and joyful, thank you! Life can be counted successful because of the friends and loved ones we have, I think, and my life is very rich indeed.
Friday, July 18, 2008
How did this happen???
Holy Cow! Our 31st anniversary is next week! We are going to Flagstaff this weekend to celebrate our 30th anniversary. No, you didn't read that wrong- we never got to celebrate our 30th, since I was fresh out of the hospital on our anniversary and barely able to walk. So, I've decided that we are actually celebrating our 30th properly this year.
I want to know how on earth 31 years have gone by- I distinctly remember our wedding day, and it certainly doesn't seem that long ago. Sometimes it seems much further away, but mostly life has flown by. I still remember the first time we went to the grocery store and didn't have to buy diapers- I bought ice cream to celebrate that day. How is it that happened 22 years ago??? Suddenly all the kids were out of elementary school, then junior high was a memory. Heather's junior year in high school I realized that it was time to rekindle some of my hobbies, and start reclaiming bits of my life back. I had spent the past 16 years focused on my kids, their friends and activities, and realized I could finally pay a little more attention to other things in my life. It was important for me to gracefully move into empty-nesting, and not try to live my life through my kids.
David and I have gotten to know each other again, that's been really wonderful. There were so many years that we were both working, and he traveled 80 miles one way to work every day, so he didn't have much time at home. Then we had three kids and their activities to attend or get them to, church activities and callings, there just wasn't much time together. It was a busy, ok, hectic, bunch of years, but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. Now it's pretty quiet at our house most of the time, but we enjoy each other's company, and have enough company coming around to keep it interesting.
I want to know how on earth 31 years have gone by- I distinctly remember our wedding day, and it certainly doesn't seem that long ago. Sometimes it seems much further away, but mostly life has flown by. I still remember the first time we went to the grocery store and didn't have to buy diapers- I bought ice cream to celebrate that day. How is it that happened 22 years ago??? Suddenly all the kids were out of elementary school, then junior high was a memory. Heather's junior year in high school I realized that it was time to rekindle some of my hobbies, and start reclaiming bits of my life back. I had spent the past 16 years focused on my kids, their friends and activities, and realized I could finally pay a little more attention to other things in my life. It was important for me to gracefully move into empty-nesting, and not try to live my life through my kids.
David and I have gotten to know each other again, that's been really wonderful. There were so many years that we were both working, and he traveled 80 miles one way to work every day, so he didn't have much time at home. Then we had three kids and their activities to attend or get them to, church activities and callings, there just wasn't much time together. It was a busy, ok, hectic, bunch of years, but I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world. Now it's pretty quiet at our house most of the time, but we enjoy each other's company, and have enough company coming around to keep it interesting.
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