Scott and I ventured out to shop at City Creek. This was our first time to really do some damage to the pocket books. We stopped in and ate at Cheesecake Factory. We had a gift card from Christmas last year. Thank you for that gift! We were able to get a good portion of our shopping done. We had to stop because I just couldn't walk anymore.

Isn't he so handsome! This is just off from where Santa is.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scott is a really good sport. We looked at so much. The Tiffany Store is amazing! So much Glitter! Every diamond sparkled and it was a treat. We didn't go in Pandora or Swarovski. Maybe next time. We also didn't see any of the lights or the store front windows. We are planning to go as a family next week so we wanted to be surprised. I think I'll have to go in the wheelchair for that trip. Cause we will go over to Temple Square too.

I thought for sure I would sleep like a baby. Nope, for the last 5 nights I can't fall to sleep before 2. It's a stupid cycle I get in. I never take a nap either.

We are slow to get the tree up. Well it's up, but no lights. A goal for today and tomorrow.
Just happy to be able to see the tree and the lights on at other peoples homes.

We want to give and do so much. Our pockets just aren't deep enough. It's hard to choose one charity over another. I always give throughout the year to the Road Home, Children's Justice Center, Red Cross, Shriner's Hospital in SLC (since I spent so much of my youth there), Christmas Box House, and Food Pantry. I try to also to give to penny's by the inch, quarters for Christmas, Secret Santa. If you can choose even one of these to also donate that would be wonderful. Your heart will hear it and your community will be grateful.

I know I am blessed. I don't have all the things I want. No one really should. I do have the most important things. A wonderful husband. One terrific son and lovable daughter-in-law, and a fantastic son. I have a home that protects me from the elements and it's large enough to have family gatherings in. I have the Savior in my heart. I can do so much. I used to be grateful that I live in this time period. It's still true. I am so very thankful for the abilities I do have, and that I can do hard things. My motto. I can do hard things.

I hope you can do hard things too. That you are grateful for all you have, you are able have sufficient for your needs, and can share with others.

Sleepless

My meds make me wide awake, and yet I still hurt. It's 2:26 am. I try breathing techniques, spooning, pretending I'm a bag of sand that's draining sway and making my muscles tingly or a ballon floating away. No good plus I get so thirsty and drink a lot of water during the night. 

Although yesterday was productive. I vacuumed. Practiced my piano (I'll be pro before I know it). Started to sew a Christmas stocking, as I have a new daughter in-law. Repairing the old ones. I took all of my books out of my shelf and cleaned it. Yea me!  I am still hurting from leaning against he couch arm with my middle back. It's been four days now. Ready for it to stop. It's in the area of my shunt and the no vertebrae. Whine, whine. I also took the dog for her walk and did dishes. 

It was so beautiful out. It's good Annie insists on a walk. 

A new Annie

Annie had her stitches out and she is groomed.

Doesn't she look like they shaved 10 years off?

CONTINUE

I am a Mormon, a Latter Day Saint, or the official title is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I don't shy from it. I don't throw it in any one's face either.

 

I don't have the words, energy, or creativeness of Al Fox. But, I do share in her insight, love of God and his gospel. She is so wonderful. What she says is true. Her words are so powerful. What an amazing woman. I really, really admire her!

 

Watch and listen to her words.  Pray about them.

 

http://alfoxshead.blogspot.com

Annie & foxtale

My poor lil' Arff~N~Annie. At some point she tangled with the wrong weed and the foxtale won. Infection, sedation, surgery, and drugs.  

First day after surgery. She missed 2 meals because she was sick. I knew she was getting better when she started to bark at the neighbors. 

I went to the Dentist

I called the Dentist and they had me come right in. They decided my bite wasn't right. A little sanding and I'm fixed!  

So happy. 

Have any of you ever put something off because of your own self imposed fear?  Then it turned that the fret was worse than reality. Share your fret with me 

Cheerios

I went to make some breakfast. Grabbed the Cheerios and went to set the canister on the counter. As is typical in my preparation of meals, I dropped it. Annie did her best to help clean up the mess :)

It's Not About The Nail, need I say more?

The Bride

What's on my mind today is...

Tonight we met with my sons' in-laws about the planning of the reception. The family has been working very hard to get the yard ready. 

A little over 2 weeks to go. I hope the day turns out the way the bride wants. It's just going to be our immediate family and their friends. 

I don't know what we are wearing. It's not a traditional reception. It's supposed to be casual. I am excited for their wedding reception. 

Some of the yard furniture that will be used for the reception. Here are some pictures of the path Emilie worked on.

Call the dentist!

This is my first ever blog post- Yeah Me!

What's on my mind today is...

I went well over 18 years of not seeing the dentist. I finally went. Yeah! lots of cavities and 2 crowns. I've never had to have crowns. Overall the dentist said I took great care of my teeth.

Now I am having a problem with the first crown. It hurts by the end of the day, I keep forgetting to remember to call the dentist. Frankly, I am scared. I don't want a root canal. It feels like I can feel the edge of the crown, as if its not all the way down. When I went in for the second crown I told her it hurt. She said it looked ok.

If I wait long enough I will for sure need one. It's my lack of courage, and money. I have 2 more payments for the last dental visit. I am going to be more than the Cowardly Lion, I will call. :D