Monday

This morning was Sister Afton Todd's funeral. She was a beautiful, wonderful, and kind woman. She was my first visiting teacher when I came back to CA from Boston. She had the sweetest smile and the kindest manner but you could tell she believed and wanted to teach you everything she knew. I will never forget her. I didn't have the privilege of meeting her husband, Brother Todd, until after we returned to church a few years ago. Time goes by so fast, I can't remember but it is, indeed, a privilege to know Brother Todd and his dear wife. They have a wonderful family and the funeral was very nice. I rode with Sister Desingano since Judy had to work and since Judy had to work, there is nobody I'd rather go with. She is such a sweet Sister.

When I got home I called Aunt Connie. Everything is fine in Alabama. Talked to Uncle Ted and Aunt Sandra the other day also Blaine and Claudia and everything is good in Idaho. I need to call Jery and Teddy and my friend, Karen. I think I will call Kay, too. We didn't get to talk too long on Saturday with everything going on with Heidi and Larry's dogs and horse.

I read my emails and was disturbed to get an upsetting email from my dear Jimmie Carolyn. She is having a hard time right now and we all need to pray for her. I called her and we talked for quite awhile. I hope she comes over tonight. I always love being with her and I think she needs to get out of the house since her husband, Larry, is working tonight.

The day is not as hot as it has been but strange in a way. Fires...I hope the Lord keeps the fire away from San Bernadino and my son, Michael and San Jacinto area where my sister, Debra and Joe live. Last I heard it was off the 215 but where I didn't hear.

Judy has had a raspy voice and sounds like she is coming down with something. She says it is from the air conditioning and fans blowing, etc. but I wish she'd go to the doctor and get it checked before it gets worse. She works so hard and it would be easy for her to get run-down. I love her very much and worry about her.

Cody went back to his mother's today, the little rascal. Taylor has left for his service call at church (he's always busy--and he loves it and so do I) and Michael is in his room playing a video game. Jamie is watching television in his room and all is well. Time to start dinner.

Sunday

We went to church. Made an easy lunch consisting of hot dogs, cold salads and chips. Then we watched the movie, "The Soloist." It was pretty good. Movies about Schzophrenia are not my favorite, however. Since we live with it, I don't particularly care to watch it but I didn't know that was what the movie was about when we bought it. I guess it does help the public know an itsy bitsy bit about the disorder and the torment the person affected goes through and the family of the the person affected. I always say our family suffers from schizophrenia rather than just my son suffers from it. My son is doing very well on his meds. He is homesick and we miss him terribly and look forward to the day that he can come home. We all love him with all of our hearts.

Saturday

Hot summer Saturday...started the day off watching Senator Kennedy's funeral on television. In the afternoon Judy and I prepared a meal for Brother Todd and took it over to his house. He wasn't there but his son was. We'll see him at church tomorrow. Taylor was gone all day. Jamie, Dawn and the rest of the kids went to Outback for dinner. Judy and I went out to pick up some bubble wrap from Kay so she can mail her first notebook in for repair. We decided to give it to Little Michael and I forgot to mention that she bought another one last night.
Taylor and Seth needed a ride to the church dance and we took them over. Sister Riggins is going to pick them up.

Heidi and Larry have had a lot of worries with their pets. The dogs are all losing weight except for Abbey, the English bulldog, and Billy the horse is not well. They had the dogs at the vet today and the vet to the house tonight to check Billy. They sure have had their share of problems lately. I hope everything works out for them--I know it will. We were suppose to have dinner together today and spend the day together but because of all the problems we have had to postpone to another day.

Talked to Aunt Connie and she had a good day. Adam and Michelle took her for a ride to the coast and they ate all kinds of bar-b-que pork. Sounds like she is having a wonderful time with Michelle and her family. She didn't say if it was still raining. As I said earlier, it is hot again today --thank goodness for air conditioners!

I still have my glasses and they seem to help me a lot so I guess the optometrist knew what she was doing. They are all great over at Kaiser Bonita. I still have no date for my knees surgeries. Soon, I hope. Don't remember if I wrote the results of my MRI or not. I'll risk it. Dr. said that I have two torn tendons in my left knee which he can fix arthrascopically at the same time he as he replaces my right knee. Actually, he will do the left first to lesson the risk of infection to the knee transplant. I'm anxious to get to be more active--ride bikes, play badminton--I use to be really good at tennis but that was about 40 years ago!!!!!! How about bowling, anyone?

Friday

First thing I did today was lock in the cool morning air and so far I have not had to put the air conditioning on. The new double paned windows and all the insulation we have had installed is really helping. We knew it helped during the winter but this is the first summer we have tried it out,--no, no, it is the second...I was in the hospital during the hot, hot spell last year and it was quite nice after I was finally able to come home. I did, however, wash the floor fans and what a difference they make when they are clean!!!! I should clean them more often. I'm off to do ceiling fans, now. Little Mike planted the idea when he cleaned his last night.

Speaking of planting...my plants are all doing well. They are growing but nothing on them yet. I suppost I am wanting instant gratification and it just isn't going to happen!!!

Jamie took the boys swimming yesterday and I am sure he'll probably take them again today. I don't know if he'll be going to his sister's house or to the YMCA. Hopefully, not the beach, they always come home sunburned! Jamie and the boys just left and they are going to the YMCA.

Roxanne just came by for a visit. It is really wonderful seeing her. I hope she knows how much we all love her. We had a nice visit.

When Judy gets off work we are going to Kaiser to pick up my new glassses. Gee, I can hardly wait, duh....I wonder how long it will be before I lose or break these?

Thursday

Well, it certainly was a hot day yesterday. We even had to put on the airconditioning. Didn't do much even went to Sombrero's for mexican food for dinner. Jamie brought home lots and lots of ice cream--we all like different flavors.

Judy's notebook is on the blink and she feels really bad about it. She has to send it to Texas. I want her to just go get a new one and we can always figure out what to do with that one (Little Mike?) Anyway, I know she misses it as I know how much I would miss mine. She had even started journaling on hers. Maybe she'll think about getting another one.

I talked to my sister, Debra, yesterday and she and Joe are doing well. I also talked to Aunt Connie and they all seem to be alright back in Alabama. It's still raining. Apparently, it rains off and on everyday. Sun could be shining one minute and raining the next. It's that way in Idaho sometimes, too. Usually, not during July and August-really the only two summer months they have. It has snowed in September in Idaho. The year I was born, 1950, my Mom said it snowed.

Wednesday

Judy and I got our new telephones today and now we just have to figure out how to use them! On top of that Judy has had a problem with her computer but I think we are getting it down.

No real news today...nothing really worth noting.

Tuesday

Hot today! At least it seems hot to me. Talked to Wally and Aunt Connie. They are both well. Wally just had a birthday (the old lady!) She's a month and a day older than me. I really miss her since she moved to Texas but am happy she got out of here when she did and is so happy in Texas. She has her Mom and daughter and two grandchildren there.

The garden or "pot garden" as opposed to ground garden is still going strong. It's gratifying to watch them grow. Plan on starting some new pots of tomatoes soon.

Still waiting for the surgery date on my knees. I do know that it will be a total knee replacement on the right knee and arthrascopic on the left. I have two torn tendons in that knee and the surgeon can fix that without a replacement. Things are looking better already. I'll just be glad to get it over with and get on with everything. I'm looking forward to going on a bike ride with the boys! Maybe bowl, or golf or who knows??? I've never done either. I'd like to be on the mend before Aunt Connie gets here. Or rather --mended!

Monday

The usual household chores kept me occupied during the day until Judy got home. Then we went to Cox Cable to get the HD box for our new television. Judy and I then proceded to do the self installation. We completed that mission successfully and with only one argument!!! We really like out new televison.

Taylor went out looking for a part-time job. He had to Mt. Miguel to get a work permit. Michael rode his new bike and went with him. Cody is here for a few days and it is always fun to have him here with us.

I talked to Uncle Ted and Sandra. Uncle Ted is feeling much better. Talked to Blaine and he sounded good as well. Later, Aunt Connie called me back and she was doing really great--getting ready to make a batch of fudge. We talked about the Christmas plans the family is making and we are so hoping that she will be here with us by then. I know it depends on when Adam can get off to bring her here.

Big Michael has not been feeling well but sounded better last night. Heidi, Larry and the boys are well and Jamie got a call to go have more lab work done as he has a high white count. Poor guy --always something. He still can't use his arm for another five weeks. I wonder how it keeps from freezing up. Gotto go and work on grocery list for the menus for the week and call my sister, Debra.

Sunday

We all got up and went to church. The boys were so excited because their mother, Melissa, went with us. She was so proud of them and still stunned at how big they are--I know because she teared up through most of sacrament. I believe she felt comfortable though. She use to go to our church and her grandmother is an inactive member.

After church, we continued to clean up from yesterday. We had to find places for a lot of different things that was in the entertainment center that doesn't fit in the new one. We got that done and both Judy and I was shocked when it was finally done.

Judy made a wonderful dinner and chocolate cake with boiled white fluffy icing (my favorite). I'm thinking about having another piece. We are all still tired tonight.

Saturday

Well, our television finally did bite the dust so we went out to get a new one. We then had to get a stand to put it on because it wouldn't fit in the entertainment center. My dear son, Larry, dropped everything and came to the store and with my grandson, Chris, and helped Judy and I pick out everything. Then drove it home in their truck and spent the rest of the day putting everything together! Heidi followed and we had a great day. Larry and the boys worked, as I said, Judy made a wonderful dinner and we all enjoyed the day and the excitement of the new television. We are very lucky to be able to count on Larry to help us with a lot of the things we can't do. Thank you, Larry and Chris, Taylor and Michael! We put the old entertainment center out on the sidewalk with the television and it was gone in 10 minutes!!!! We were going to take it to the D.I. box but it never made it. I'm glad somebody got it who wanted it and can use it.

The boys were tired after staying up late the night before with their friend, Seth, and having to get up early to go wakeboarding so they were asleep early. Good day!

Cody ~ 2009

As you can all see, my youngest grandson, Cody, is really growing. He is so sweet and so smart. He has a great sense of humor and loves being with us especially his dad and brothers, Taylor and Michael. Not to mention how handsome he is, he gets that from his grandmother. Ha-ha.

Made a good pot roast for dinner tonight. Thanks to my sister, Debra, who advised me. We all enjoyed dinner, tonight.

Seth is spending the night with the boys. They'll probably stay up all night and Taylor and Seth have to be up at 5:00 a.m. to be at church by 5:30 to go water skiing with Scouts. Michael says they'll be fine because they'll be running on adrenaline.

Jamie went back to the doctor today over his shoulder and found out he has now lost 50 pounds!!!! Wow, if only I could do that, I'd be happy. He still can't use his shoulder for another six weeks. Heidi called and they were all fine except the dogs who were waiting for Dad to get home with the dog food. Michael is good--happy to be starting up his job again in two weeks. Judy is suffering a bit of inner ear problems being a little off balance. She had a sore throat yesterday. Tried to get her to go to urgent care but she said it wasn't that bad. Hopefully, she will feel better tomorrow since it is the weekend and she is home.

Thursday

Today I was saddened to hear about dear Sister Todd's passing. My heart goes out to Brother
Todd and all of their family. Afton was my first visiting teacher when I came back to San Diego from Boston. She was always so kind and had such a beautiful smile and manner about her. I will miss her, too.

Melissa came for her scheduled visit with Taylor and Michael and it went very well. The boys even asked her to go to church with us Sunday and she heartily said, "yes!" They boys want her to see what they do and how they look all dressed up in their suits.

Cox cable came and worked on the television. The problem is the television but he was able to put some kind of nut or bolt on the back of the tv and so far it has helped. The repairman wasn't sure how long it would work but it is working now.

I threw in some crunchy fish sticks and potato tots for dinner. Easy and even I can't ruin that! It's been kind of a lazy day. I did talk to Aunt Connie and Michelle first thing this morning and that was fun. I was just getting ready to call Debra when she called me...the sister thing, I think. We had a nice conversation, too.

Tuesday Special

On the menu today was cabbage rolls. They turned out a lot better than my cake yesterday! At least they looked more appetizing. My day started early. I woke up at 2:00 a.m. and couldn't go back to sleep. It was not a waste of time, however, as I was able to finish my book Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth. It was almost 1000 pages and kept me interested. I did finish it and that says a lot. I'd give it *** out of ****. I guess my snooze during my MRI and going to bed early gave my body enough sleep for I haven't lagged today.

Judy worked late today and came home really tired. We started to watch home movies but our television in the family room is going out and it was just too frustrating to watch it. We could go into the living room but we are so accustomed to sitting in the family room.

I was happy to read a reply email from my "Sweetie Pie," and you know who you are, and that you read my blog. My Jimmie Carolyn. Hi. Hi, Larry, J.J., and Adam. Hope you are all doing well.

OOPS!!!!!!

As you can see, my Pineapple Unside-down Cake was a flop! BUT, I know what I did wrong.... I didn't cook it long enough, or possibly use a high enough temp and I didn't let it cool enough. Anyway, it looks like a mess, but it taste yummy! I'm not giving up.

Monday

I started the day off with Judy going back to work...I miss her already. I didn't dwell on that too long because I had an eye appointment at 8:55. My eyes are 20-20 except for close up vision. I could just keep using dept store glasses but I have an astigmatism in one of my eyes and hopefully this prescription lens will make my close-up vision clearer. I should have my glasses in two weeks. Now, I have to be careful. I am well known for breaking and losing glasses. I can't be so careless with prescription glasses. When I got home I tried calling Aunt Connie again. We have had a lot of trouble getting calls through to Michelle's. They are having a lot of rain now -- maybe that is the reason. Tried calling again and got through this time.

I made Jenn Hurdsman's recipe for Dutch oven Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. It's in the oven now (not on a campfire) so I hope it still turns out. It sure smells good. Well, as you can see up above, it did not turn out as hoped but as I said, it does taste good.

I went over to the hospital and got my MRI done. Now, it's just waiting for the surgery date. Hope it is soon. Now that I have made up my mind, I want to get going and be 100% again.

Happy Birthday, Michael!!!!

Today, is my son, Michael's, birthday. He is 38 years old but he is and always will be my baby. We had brunch together and had a wonderful visit. He looks great. He is very handsome. After our visit, Judy, Heidi and I went to Debra and Joe's house in San Jacinto and they took us out to lunch at a wonderful Mexican restaurant. I had the carne asada plate and it was delicious. Judy had a taco salad, Heidi also had the taco salad, Debra had fish taco's and Joe had the carne asada, too. It was all so good. We went back to their home and had carrot cake that came in a close 2nd to our Mother's cake. We also drove by Joey, our nephew's, new home. We just got to see the outside of it because he was not at home. It is so nice. I'm anxious to see the inside. He lives in Hemet with his wife, Angie, and their daughter, Michelle, and son, Ryan.

I slept all the way home. For some reason I've been really sleepy for about four or five days now. Can't explain it. We arrived home and, as usual, we were happily and lovingly greeted by our wonderful Luke! Taylor and Michael were out on a bike ride and Jamie was in his room watching television.

Checked on the veggies and herbs and all looking good.

Sure wish Judy didn't have to go back to work tomorrow. I can't believe where the week has gone. We have had a terrific time and wish it could go on and on. I'll be glad when she can retire.

Saturday Gardening

Today we did some more gardening. More herbs, squash, cucumbers,red and yellow peppers, zucchini, and some marigolds to help keep the bugs away.

Luke has been acting strangely. He spends a lot of time in the dark hallway of our laundry room. His behavior is usually when one or more of us is gone but it its definitely upsetting to us. I know he has always suffered from separation disorder but sitting in the dark?

Tomorrow is Michael's birthday and we are going to celebrate with him. Hopefully, we can help cheer him up a bit. They had a nice memorial service for Judy at the hospital and everyone attended from patients to staff to administration. It made Michael feel really good.

Today is Michelle Mattie's birthday. She is my niece from my nephew, Joey and his wife, Angie. They celebrated her party today.

Seth spent the day with Taylor. They all seemed to have a good time.

Friday and Judy goes back to work Monday!!!!Ugh!!!

We have had such a good time that I just hate to see the week come to an end. We not only had a good time, we got so much done.

Taylor's "Crappy" Job!

Taylor needed money to pay for his new bike and to buy a new electrical cord for his laptop and Katie' called and offered Taylor a job of cleaning up doggy doo-doo for a substantial amount of money. We are hopeful that the Day's are pleased with Taylor's work and will call him again. As for Judy and I, we were so happy that Taylor accepted the job and followed through with it. By the way, I cannot take credit for the title "crappy job" that all goes to Rob. Judy brought home a cake she and Katie' made using Fondit and it was just the cutest thing.

Later Judy went with me downtown to take care of a disabled placard citation I received the day Jamie had surgery. We had to go downtown to 5th and A, some traffic dept. or other. I had already taken care of the citation by mail and the gentleman at the counter acknowledged this so basically I took care of it twice. What a pain! From now on I will throw the old one away as soon as I get the new one.

From downtown we went to our favorite stores: Fresh and Easy and Walmart. Upon leaving Walmart we stopped at Burger King hoping to get the Original Chicken Sandwich meal deal but that is only on Mondays. You really can't beat it for $2.99. We ended up having a Whopper which was just okay. For dessert we went down to Bonita McDonald's and got a McFlurry and went to our parent's graves to visit and enjoy our shakes.

The boys had a YM/YW beach party so we watched television while we waited for them to get home. Jamie and Cody went and got donuts. Yummy. No wonder we are so pleasantly plump!!

Today, Thursday, we finished cleaning Judy's room. It looks so nice. She just has drawers and shredding to do now. We had a nice dinner and relaxed afterwards. Well, I took a bath- the first in a long time (I have been showering) and it felt so good. Judy is still working on her bathroom. I can't believe how much we have accomplished this week. The next vacation will be a restful one. Even though we have worked and accomplished a lot that we are proud of, we still need to get a way for a while. We are really looking forward to Aunt Connie's visit whenever she is able to come for howeverlong she can stay. That will be relaxing...
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We had a Memorial Service for Judy, Michael's fiance. It was so short notice we could not make it but we will be with him Sunday. He went and fe felt good about the service so I am pleased about that. Michael's bithday on Sunday, August 16, 19971, will make him 38 years old. I am very proud of him and love him very much. I know how difficult this time is for him but he has his support team at the hospital and he has his devoted family to help him through the dark times.

Today we started out early. I had an appointment with my surgeon and now everything is in the works for at least one knee replacement and one arthrascopic knee or possibly two knee replacements. The doctor will decide next week after he sees the MRI. Later we went to our new best store to hang out in--Fresh and Easy.

Judy cooked a wonderful dinner which consisted of roast beef, mashed potatos, and corn. She used her new dutch oven I bought her for "sister's day." That's special for sisters who like to cook.

Tonight we are working on new kitchen curtains and will let you know how they come out.

Peach Freezer Jam

Yesterday, we went to church and spent the day enjoying each other's company and just resting. Wally called and we talked for along time. It was a really good visit. Judy was having let cramps really bad yesterday and Wally said that the "old folks" in Texas say to drink one half cup of pickle juice to stop the cramps. Well, Judy did and by golly it helped.

Today I started the day off talking to Michelle and Aunt Connie. Afterwards, however, Judy and I were all over the place again. From lab work to Walmart where Taylor bought himself a new bike. Thank goodness for Aunie Heidi and her big truck--when the bike didn't fit in the car Heidi came to our rescue. After we got home, Judy and I decided to make up the peach jam. It is good. We weren't too sure at first.

Talked to Michael two times today. He was just a little homesick. I miss him all the time, too. He's doing okay for having just lost his lovely fiance', Judy. He knows they will be together again and he is thankful that she is not suffering anymore-as we all are. We all love and miss her.

Raspbery Jam

Yesterday, Judy and I made four batches of raspberry jam! I took it out of the freezer to make room for the peach and decided to get a late photo of it (for proof)! That's why there is frost on the bottles. It was fun doing it together and seeing what we had achieved. Then we proceeded to clean Judy's room and ended up with a tv and four bags of clothing and shoes for the DI.

Later we went to Heidi and Larry's where Larry grilled us the best steak I remember having in a long long time. We also had baked potato and salad. We ate raspberry and strawberry freezer jam on hot biscuits and were stuffed! It was so good. My grandson, Chris and his mother really enjoyed the jam. It made me very happy.

We got home late and Judy kept on working-I ended up deserting her as I was so exhausted land my arms and knees hurt so bad I felt like if I didn't go to bed, I would just plain fall down. I did, however feel bad leaving Judy on her own.

Today I got up with the intent of making shoe bags. They are covers for your shoes so they don't get dusty. I had a lot of material left from hemming Michael's curtains so was able to get it done. If nothing else, I will have clean shoes.

Judy got home from work a little early and we went to Macy's, Walmart and Henry's for more raspberries! Tomorrow we make JAM, again.

Taylor had a request on our message board for homemade cookies and, of course, that is Aunt Judy's department so she made some sugar cookies--some very good sugar cookies. Now, we are going to relax and play a game and later watch a ghost show on tv. That's it for today...

Today, Jerome's is coming out to fix a leg on one of our dining room chairs. We have had so much trouble with the chairs in this set. But, I will say, Jerome's always takes care of it so I try not to complain about it too much.

I miss Michael. He stays out at Aunt Heidi's with Chris most of the time. This way Chris has company because Lil Larry goes to work with his Dad and Grandpa Larrys. The boys swim and I try to urge them (by telephone) to vacuum, do dishes and throw in a load of laundry once in awhile to help out Heidi and Larry. They assure me they are, but I don't know for sure.

Melissa, Taylor and Michael's biological mother, called yesterday and told Taylor how she had gotten a new tattoo. Wow! She could have bought the boys some school supplies or food or spending money or anything but she got her tattoo! As Bob would say, "Wow!"

Speaking of "Bob," our Michael came home today. He just doesn't understand how much we miss him when he is not here. Now, our family is complete again.

Enrichment

I'm actually writing a day behind. Yesterday...

We went to Enrichment, where Sister Spring was teaching how to make jam and freezer jam. She works really hard and gives good lessons. We left early and came home and went to bed.

I almost forgot that Cody hurt his wrist. Dawn took him to the hospital to make sure it wasn't broken and thank goodness, it wasn't. It is sprained and he has to baby it which means he gets to stay home from school today.

I also found out that I will see my Orthopedic surgeon next Monday at 10:30 in the morning. I'm glad Judy will be off and be able to go with me. I'll be happy to get it all over with so I can throw away that darn cane - or at least put it away for several years.

Lunch at the Day's and MORE!

Today, being Sunday, because I didn't get anything posted last night, we were invited to lunch at the Day's home with a lot of friends from church. It was a delicious lunch and a good time. I had the feeling that I had to be home by 4:00 and had told Taylor that I would be. Later, I found out that my son, Michael's, fiance', Judy, had passed away at 4:00 that day. We knew it was coming but it is so hard. I am so thankful that she is in heaven and not suffering anymore but my heart is broken to depths, that I can't put into words, for my dear son. We are all grieving with him.

Katie called about 2:00 a.m., as I recall, and was in the middle of a horrible asthma attack due to Kimori being "skunked" and Katie's allergic reaction to the fumes. Judy, Taylor and I (Little Michael was not at home) rushed over to help Katie'. We bathed Kimori with a bucket full of tomato sauce, paste, soup, stewed tomatoes--enough to shampoo her twice. She smelled like a nice cold bowl of tomato soup. Taylor said she looked like a pink cow, now. Anyway, after Fabreezing the house and getting Katie' calmed down, bathed and fresh clothes we came home and got a few hours more of sleep. Taylor is going to go over Wednesday and do the carpet for her. It is so difficult to get rid of that horrible stench.

When I spoke to Katie' a little while ago, (today-Monday) she was doing a little better but had a horrible migraine. She was going to go back to sleep. I hope that when she wakes up, she feels a lot better. We love her lots.

Visiting With the Propsners!

The Propsners are not just another family friend. They are family. We love all of them very much. They are Jimmie Carolyn, her husband (not pictured) Larry, John and Adam. They have two dogs-Hannibal and Molly. They are Great Pyrenees and they are absolutely huge and beautiful. They also have an equally beautiful cat named Panther. Jimmie and I go back along time. I was best friends with her Mom and eventually we all grew to love each other as family. They do not come any better.

We went out to Fort Rosecrans to visit Ruby and J.D. It is so beautiful out there. We had a nice visit and I know Ruby was listening in with great delight. Afterwards, we went out to lunch. We had Viet Namese food. It was so good. Then Jimmie told us about Spitz sunflowers seeds and all the different flavors so we had to go buy some of them in a couple different flavors. We got the Dill Pickle, Seasoned, Chili and Lime (my favorite) and Spicy, just to name a few. Oh, I forgot the name of a new grocery store we went to out at Point Loma but I know there is one in Casa De Oro--Fresh and Easy--something like that. I couldn't believe the great prices they had. We went in for flowers and came out with bags. I will continue to shop at the one in Casa de Oro.

Later Judy and I went to Macy's. Judy needed new shirts and we had fun doing the whole fashion show thing even though we were exhausted. Then we finished up at Wal-mart because I needed a new shower mat! Talk about a full day. It was fun especially being with Jimmie and her family again. Everything was fine when we got home so that made it even better.