I am not usually grateful for 'other' men...but in this case I'll make an exception! I went to see Jeff, my physical therapist today. He is just a great guy. He is funny, kind, and helpful. We talk about all sorts of things...like my kindle fire or his i-pad. And he shows me interesting things medically on his i-pad.
A few weeks ago I attended a 'back' class, that he taught. It was very educational and has helped me already.
I am grateful for Jeff; for all the help he has given me thus far that has improved my life, and for what he will be doing to help my back. I am also grateful that he helped Pat with his shoulder a while back.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
Food Network Shows
I love food network shows. Recently the Rachael vs. Guy celebrity cook-off aired. I am not in any way, shape or form enamored by 'celebrities'. Nope. In fact the thing I loved about the show was the competition, and the creative thinking when it comes to cooking. I am not a bad cook, in fact I am pretty good. However, I am not creative like they are, and I love creativity in others. (myself too, if it were present)
That is why I love the food network - for the most part (let's face it some shows are boring...yawn). I am grateful for the way they teach me to think more about how I cook. I think it is fun!
That is why I love the food network - for the most part (let's face it some shows are boring...yawn). I am grateful for the way they teach me to think more about how I cook. I think it is fun!
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Orange you crazy for Oranges?
31 years ago when I was expecting Craig the only craving I had during his pregnancy was oranges. I wanted them...All. The. Time. I was so grateful to experience that craving during his pregnancy, during orange season! Honestly, I could not get enough of them! Maybe that is why I didn't gain much weight with him? (not that I gained a lot with any of my pregnancies, fortunately)
At any rate, I still love oranges. I don't think it has anything at all to do with growing up in Orange County either! I think I just like them, and I shall continue to be grateful for them - especially those off of our own tree. They are beyond delicious. I wish I could share them with you now. :)
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturdays
Obviously today is Saturday. I like them, a lot. Why? Because it means that Pat and I can spend time together, doing stuff...around the house, shopping, at church - wherever. Today we ran errands, and in a while we will be going to our ward's emergency preparedness expo. Then later we are going to Skype with our granddaughters.
That makes for a great day! ...which I am grateful for. =)
That makes for a great day! ...which I am grateful for. =)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Packages!
Actually I am grateful for several things, regarding this particular package.
1) that it was Rylee's idea to send us pictures she and Sadie had colored for us - so, so cute!
2) that we have new pics of Sam and family =)
3) that the package could have cost a bundle, but because USPS was actually nice to us, it didn't (see story below)
Life is good...especially for grandparents that love seeing their grandchildren!
Story - yesterday our mail delivery person (not sure what title they have, somehow 'mail lady' sounds funny) came to our door. That rarely happens. She handed me our mail (all 2 items) then she explained that the other package she was holding was ours, they think, but it was going to cost us $18.95 to keep it.
I didn't even know anyone sent us a package so I was not willing to fork over the money at the time. I told her I wished I could contact our kids to see if any of them had sent us a package. She said she would take it back to the post office, and handed me a slip of paper for me to pick it up later.
I quickly texted our family and found out that Linzi had sent the package.
The package was a mess. Someone had cut and pasted the postal codes, our name and address and the amount paid for sending the package and then put it on an express mail envelope, inserting pictures, etc, inside. Then they sent it.
So, I totally made up a story in my mind to make this act excusable, about some little old person accidentally opening our package, realizing the mistake they had made, and then sending it on it's way the best they could.
That's not exactly what happened, so I found out today.
Apparently the envelope/package was ruined en route to California, it ended up in San Francisco, somehow. At any rate, the post office is the one that 'fixed' the package and sent it to us. Fortunately our post office finally realized that was the case so they didn't charge us for it. (first they did, then upon further investigation they didn't; I had even slid my ATM card through!)
Noteworthy - as long as there were pictures of our grandchildren it was worth it to me to pay the $18.95. It didn't matter to me, because they are worth every single penny, and if there was even less than a penny that could be measured, they would be worth that too!
1) that it was Rylee's idea to send us pictures she and Sadie had colored for us - so, so cute!
2) that we have new pics of Sam and family =)
3) that the package could have cost a bundle, but because USPS was actually nice to us, it didn't (see story below)
Life is good...especially for grandparents that love seeing their grandchildren!
Story - yesterday our mail delivery person (not sure what title they have, somehow 'mail lady' sounds funny) came to our door. That rarely happens. She handed me our mail (all 2 items) then she explained that the other package she was holding was ours, they think, but it was going to cost us $18.95 to keep it.
I didn't even know anyone sent us a package so I was not willing to fork over the money at the time. I told her I wished I could contact our kids to see if any of them had sent us a package. She said she would take it back to the post office, and handed me a slip of paper for me to pick it up later.
I quickly texted our family and found out that Linzi had sent the package.
The package was a mess. Someone had cut and pasted the postal codes, our name and address and the amount paid for sending the package and then put it on an express mail envelope, inserting pictures, etc, inside. Then they sent it.
So, I totally made up a story in my mind to make this act excusable, about some little old person accidentally opening our package, realizing the mistake they had made, and then sending it on it's way the best they could.
That's not exactly what happened, so I found out today.
Apparently the envelope/package was ruined en route to California, it ended up in San Francisco, somehow. At any rate, the post office is the one that 'fixed' the package and sent it to us. Fortunately our post office finally realized that was the case so they didn't charge us for it. (first they did, then upon further investigation they didn't; I had even slid my ATM card through!)
Noteworthy - as long as there were pictures of our grandchildren it was worth it to me to pay the $18.95. It didn't matter to me, because they are worth every single penny, and if there was even less than a penny that could be measured, they would be worth that too!
Thursday, January 26, 2012
"Hi!"...again
Last night I looked at Amy's blog. On there was a video of Gavin and James playing in the snow. So cute!
The part I loved the most (besides James reenacting 'Polar Express') was when Amy told Gavin to say 'hi'. He was walking past her, said "Hi!" and automatically up went his little waving hand. He is too cute.
I am grateful for our family blogs, and that I can keep well informed about our grandkids that way. It's not nice that we have to be so far away from everyone. Their blogs, plus skyping helps us stay more connected. I don't know how we did without it when our kids were little. I wish we hadn't had to.
The part I loved the most (besides James reenacting 'Polar Express') was when Amy told Gavin to say 'hi'. He was walking past her, said "Hi!" and automatically up went his little waving hand. He is too cute.
I am grateful for our family blogs, and that I can keep well informed about our grandkids that way. It's not nice that we have to be so far away from everyone. Their blogs, plus skyping helps us stay more connected. I don't know how we did without it when our kids were little. I wish we hadn't had to.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Baby Successes
Today our five month old granddaughter, Darci, rolled over for the first time! Go Darci!
I am grateful for the baby successes each of our grandchildren have! It always gives me cause to celebrate!
I am grateful for the baby successes each of our grandchildren have! It always gives me cause to celebrate!
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