January

I haven't blogged for awhile and my last post was about funerals, so I decided I would just talk about January. January has been a good month. We have had quite a bit of snow and it hasn't been too cold. Nothing we can't handle. We have a few birthdays in January and the first few days of February. So, that keeps us busy and eating alot of cake. We don't need that I know! Courtney and Bryce share the same b-day-January 12th. Then, we just had Tyce's on Jan.23rd. Next is Bridger's on Jan. 30th, John's on Feb.6th and Conner's on Feb. 9th. That is 6 within a month. Then we top it off with Valentines Day. And, boy oh boy am I looking forward to that. It is a wild time of year. I am a bit worried because I don't feel like my help is totally up to par yet. I guess we will get there in 2 weeks. Anyway Here's to another January. Hope you enjoyed it.

More Funerals

I know this isn't the most wonderful post, but the only thing going on right now.Yesterday, Sunday we had 2 people in our community die within 8 hours of each other. Marie Orgill, my next door neighbor growing up, died at the hospital early in the morning and then Jim Dunn, who just lives around the block, died on his way to the hospital from an apparent heart attack. They are both older people but is still sad. Since I have been in the Relief Society Presidency, about 2 1/2 years, we have had 14 funerals. It has been unreal. So, tonight after work I get to meet with the other ladies and plan 2 luncheons for this week. I hope we don't have anymore for a long time.

I'm getting better!!!!

I am practicing learning how to put a picture on my blog, so here is my first try. It is beautiful and very springy. But, we will have to deal with winter for a few more months. sorry. Have a great day!

A NEW YEAR

Well, our New Year didn't start off very good. John and I were both sick. We had the worst sore throats and congestion. It was yucky! New years eve I went to bed at 9:30 in tears. My throat hurt so bad. John rang in the New Year all by himself. Before the night was over I had taken a ton of stuff trying to feel better and the next morning John took me to Community Care. My blood pressure was sky high because I had taken so much cold stuff. They gave me an antibiotic and put me on some steroids because they were afraid I would develop pneumonia. I felt pretty rotten for a few days. In fact, it is the 5th and I am barely starting to feel half way decent. I still have a lot of congestion and cough up a lot of stuff, but no sore throat. Yeah!!! I should be feeling great soon. John feels really good and didn't need any antibiotics. What a pair we are. Now, we can concentrate on our New Years Resolutions before the month is over! HAHA! I hope all of you have a healthy, prosperous, happy New Year.

A Wonderful Christmas

We had a very nice christmas with lots of parties,fun, kids, food and lots of presents. It was really great. We started on the 19th and just kept going. For Christmas Eve we went to Tif's and ate and made gingerbread houses. This is one of our traditions. Malorie and I made our house together, but I didn't get a picture like a dummy. On Christmas morning, Malorie called at 8:00 and we were still in bed. She said hurry and get up Grandma because we can't open our presents until you come down. So John and I got up and hurried down to Tif's. We watched the kids open their presents and ate a cinnamon roll with them. Then, we went down to Trever's and seen what their kids got. They were all so excited, they could hardly contain themselves. Christmas is so fun! John and I went back home about 11:30 and got some stuff cooking for dinner and then we opened our presents. I was shocked. There was all these big presents from Santa. I must have been a good girl.
I got a table, a computer chair, a new stereo system for our bedroom,a new light for the room we were remodeling, perfume, a grill, makeup bag, foot spa stuff, a treasure chest, a massage, plane tickets to see Chrisper in the summer, calendar with grandkids on it, Tif's year history with lots of pictures. I was super spoiled. That afternoon, Tif and Trev's families came to eat and spend the rest of the day. We ate, played cards, watched movies and enjoyed one another. It was a great Christmas. The only problem is that John and I have been sick with sore throats, head congestion and coughs ever since. I sure hope we get over them soon. My throat is killing me today and I am at work. Not fun!

It's Almost Here

Well, the big day is just 3 days away. It is really hard to believe that it is that time of year again. We have already had a lot of fun times together and have celebrated some of the holiday. This past weekend was our big Orr party at the church. It was way nice with lots of food, fun and family. It was really well supported. They thought there was over 160 people, so that's fun. After the party, we went to the cemetary to sing to our family there. Not a lot of us went. My family, Vickie and Scott, and Melanie, Brenda and Marcy's kids. We wanted to do it while all of our kids were here. I felt bad that more didn't come, but there is always a lot going on. On Sunday we had ouf immediate family Christmas party. We were all there and it was really nice. I made my grandkids pillowcases with their names on them and then gave them new pillows and pajamas. I think they were a hit. Little Camri wouldn't put hers down. She wanted to sit on it , lay on it, read stories on it, you name it. It was a fun party and we loved having them all there. For Christmas John and I will get up by ourselves, eat breakfast, and then head down to watch Tif's family open their presents. We will just have a leisurely day. I plan on fixing dinner about 3:00 for Tif, Trev, and David's families. That way the kids can spend most of their day playing with their new toys. It is such a fun time of the year. I hope all of you have a Merry Christmas and remember about our Savior and the real reason for the season. We love you all!!!

A Nice Getaway

Tuesday afternoon I got off work at 3:00 and drove over to the AmericInn for an overnight stay with my Hubby. We got a fun theme room and just spent the night and next morning. When I got there John was still at work, so I just relaxed and went down to the pool and hot tub for about an hour. It was so nice. I was the only one there and I thoroughly enjoyed it. When he finally arrived we decided to get dinner from Applebees. He went and got it and we just stayed in and ate. We had a nice evening and they have a wonderful full fledged breakfast. Eggs, biscuits and gravy, french toast, waffles, bagels, muffins, juice, yogurt, bacon, cereals, fruit, just about anything that you could want. We checked out at 10:30 and went home. It was a fun little getaway. Every couple needs to do that once in awhile. I highly reccomend it.