May 7, 2015---Michelle’s House

No rain this morning so Bill and I walked around the block.  I know I’m getting stronger.  When we have decent weather, I will try to go for a walk.  That’s my goal.

Natalia went to Sonic for lunch.  She remembered how much I liked cherry limeades so she brought me one.  It was a special treat.  Thanks, Natalia.

Bill took the Weed Eater outside the back fence to get rid of the jungle that is growing out there.  Hapa was in the backyard and she patrolled the fence to make sure he was safe.  She is such a good watch dog.

Meredith came for dinner.  She is so busy that we don’t see very much of her.  She now has one and a half jobs.  She still works for Oracle full-time in the employment law division, sometimes from home, and sometimes she drives into the office in Broomfield.

Her part-time job is as assistant manager and Girl Friday at a new restaurant being opened in downtown Loveland.  It has been a new and interesting experience for her.  Joshua is going to work there, also.  I’m not sure what his position will be, because I don’t think they had an opening for “handsome young man.”  He has been going to their training sessions. 

May 6, 2015---Michelle’s House

We just had a little bit of rain this morning. David called to say he would be here about 1:00.  I told him I wanted to go for a walk. Shortly thereafter, as he was driving over from Greeley, it started to rain, but by the time he got here it had stopped raining.  

We were able to walk the longer route.  I am getting stronger, so it was a bit easier for me to walk.  And we didn’t have any rain.  Yea!

I ask David to send a message to his mother.  If she ever decides to put him up for adoption, I want to have first choice.  He thought that was funny and said his mother would think so, too.  He is a very interesting young man.  

Both of the health care providers who come to the MH are really nice and very well qualified.  Lindsey has a little boy, seven months old, who is just learning to crawl.  I don’t think she would let me have him.  Whenever I ask her about him, she gets a beautiful smile on her face.  There is no doubt he is the “apple of her eye.”

At 4:30, a hard rain started to fall.  It continued until 6:00, which is about the time we go into Michelle’s for dinner.  Just a few minutes before we were to go in, the rain stopped.  Yippy! Skippy! 

We listened to the weather report from Denver tonight.  They are calling for snow, possibly for Sunday.  Wow!

May 5, 2015---Michelle’s House

Not only did it rain a lot today, but we had fog.  And it was cold like winter.  Br-r-r-r-r!

I talked to my brother, Jim, today.  And our daughter, Lori, and Bill’s sister, Harolene.  It is always good to talk to family and catch up on news.

Michelle made chili and cornbread for dinner.  It was perfect on a cold night like this.  It was definitely chili weather.

This week is rather “vacant.”  I have a session with the PT tomorrow and that is all.  I think I will start some beaded crosses.  Jim said I would probably feel better if I had a creative endeavor, and he is probably right.  I wonder if I could count polishing my fingernails would count.  Naa!

May 4, 2015---Michelle’s House

We had rain most of the day.  Sometimes a lot and other times just a few drops.  The grass seems very happy.  Joshua mowed front and back on Friday, and they both needed it again yesterday.  After soaking up today’s rain,  both yards need mowing even more.

When David came for my PT this afternoon, we decided what it might not be too good of an idea to go for a walk.  We worked on leg strengthening exercises.  I always need extra work there.

Lindsey came just as David was ready to leave.  We were having a hard time getting a prescription filled.  She spent a few minutes on the phone and got our problem solved.  She’s a great one to have on “our team.”

The weather had improved so Bill and I went for a walk.  It was probably the easiest time I’ve had in a long time.  Maybe a tough workout with David made walking easier.

I have worked off and on today trying to get my desk cleaned off.  It is looking better than usual.  I must be making progress.  Yea!

May 3, 2015---Michelle’s House

Michelle and I went to Costco this morning.  The store was really busy, and as we were leaving, lots of shoppers were arriving.  That store really is successful.  I know that our kids are glad to have the store close to them.

It is the same way with the new Trader Joe’s.  After leaving Costco we headed across town for TJ’s.  I made the list while we were driving.  There weren’t very many things to shop for there, so I stayed in the car.  Michelle made quick work of her shopping list and we were soon on our way back home.

I got back to the motorhome just as Dale Jr. was making his victory lap at Talledaga.  He was very emotional about winning.  Jimmie Johnson was second.  Unfortunately, Jeff was involved in a wreck two laps before the end of the race and ended 37th or something like that.  It certainly wasn’t a very good finish, considering the fact that Jeff was at the front of the pack for a lot of the race.

We had several rain showers during the afternoon.  That pattern is predicted for the next several days.  And we can use more rain even though we aren’t in a drought situation.

May 2, 2015---Michelle’s House

This morning. Michelle, Meredith, and I went to Greeley for Connor’s track meet.  He was entered in shot-put.  There were 10 schools attending, and about 50 guys taking part in the shot-put event.  After all the boys had thrown, the top few threw again.  Connor was among those and finished 7th.  He really puts a lot of effort into it, as you can see in this picture.

It was nearly 2:00 when the meet finished.  Matthew, who had been helping with the event, left with the three of us.  Not that he was anxious for our company, but because we were going to eat lunch somewhere.  Matthew is ruled by his stomach!  We enjoyed his company and went to a barbecue place...Dickie’s.  I was the only one who was familiar with it, having eaten at the Pleasant Hill Dickie’s with Lori.  The food at this one was as good as in California.

When we got back home, I was really in need of a nap.  Two hours later, I was refreshed.  Michelle fixed spaghetti for dinner.  As usual, it was very good.  That is a favorite for all of us.  After eating, we sat around the table and talked about how the Broncos came out in the draft.

NASCAR is racing at Talladega tomorrow.  Jeff got the poll.  The other three Hendrick’s drivers are 2nd, 4th, and 5th.  It should be a great beginning, anyway.

May 1, 2015---Michelle’s House

I wish I could leave a May Basket on everyone’s porch so you would know how much we love and miss you.  Instead, I tried to send pictures of Michelle’s tulips for your imaginary basket.  I wasn’t able to accomplish it, so please use your imagination.  I really do need to practice “picture sending.”  I seldom get it right.

This afternoon Bill and I took a walk.  Along the way, we met some new people from the neighborhood and some that we have known since Michelle and her family moved into this area.

I was really tired when we got back home, but there was no time for a nap.  Michelle, Tippy, and I went to visit Meredith and her group.  We sat on their back porch and look out at Boyd Lake while the dogs ran and played in the backyard.   It started to rain, but rather than go inside, we sat under an umbrella and continued to enjoy being outside.

On our way home, Michelle and I went to Panda Express for dinner for the two of us and Bill, who was waiting at home.  All of the boys were at a track meet and we didn’t know when to expect them home.

Michelle came to the motorhome and had dinner with us.  That was a treat for us and not one that we get to enjoy very often.