Flying is scary

Of all the dang places to fly to on Monday (27th), I picked St. Louis, MO.  That is where there will be STRONG, SEVERE, THUNDERSTORMS. I got some advice from Erin and Jesse tonight, though, as if that will calm my nerves.  Advice: "get a wing seat."  Thanks, I needed that.  Oh well, Bill and I went to the Temple this morning, so I've got that covered, and I'll have him give me a blessing tomorrow.  You'd think I were marching off to war.  The next time I blog, I'll be better, so you won't have to here my whining.

wish me luck!

Bill's Father's Day gift

Jenny and Adam and kids gave Bill this shirt to remind him of all his grandkid's names!

Kinda serious, huh?

Golfing's for the strong

Bill and I went golfing at Sand Hollow yesterday afternoon (temp. only around 90), and today I feel like a Mack truck has run over me.  It all started with my 4 mile walk around the Bloomington loop in the morning.  Bill had a few things to do while I walked, and when he returned, wanted to go golfing, since it wasn't that hot. Right, not that hot.  I whined a bit, then thought, "he bought me a set of clubs, we've been putting a bit, and have been to the driving range, why not?"  My back was a bit sore, but what the heck, I could do it.
Previously, we've gone to golf stores where they have those fake driving ranges that measure your distance, etc. I actually did well, and the best part was I never whiffed the golf ball, which to me, was the most important thing.  OK, so out on the course (thankfully I couldn't see anyone nearby to witness my lack of skills).  Bill was so patient, even when I threw my club a few times. I thought that my clubs were actually not long enough...does that sound like an excuse to you?  After measuring our irons (golf terminology for the clubs you use in the fairway, for the most part), Bill's were a bit longer.  Sad news, though, the driver's pretty close to the same length.  Oh well, good try.  As we got to about the 6th hole, I decided to use my fairway wood twice in a row, so I didn't put the cover back on it,   and walked to where my ball was (approx. 100 yards).  I chose another club at that point, but couldn't find the "sock" cover for my previous club.

This is the club "sock" I dropped 100 yards back.

Dang if it didn't make me mad, since I knew then that I dropped it somewhere back where I had just hit the ball.  I walked back to pick up the cover (100 yds.) and then back to my clubs (another 100 yds.).  By that time, I was really pooped, and we decided to finish the game at 7 holes.

Bill was such a sweetheart, he pulled my cart and his, all the way back to the car :)

The following things are positive about the "game."
1. exercise
2. fresh (hot) air
3. practice (at a sport in which I suck).
4. beautiful scenery
5. parring a Par 3 hole
6. ran out of positives

Negatives about the "game."
1. really sore back
2. sweating like a dog
4. whiffing the ball a gazillion times
5. throwing my club (from time-to-time)
6. not doing nearly as good as I thought I could

All in all, I'm sure I'll continue to work at the game of golf.   I am really grateful that Bill is as patient as he is.  An outing like this could lead to many bad things in a marriage, but not for us!

Mmmmm, bread!

A friend in our ward, from Australia, makes this really yummy bread (sort of like round french bread, but better), and every time we have her over for Sunday dinner, she brings us a loaf.  After getting her recipe, I finally attempted to make some myself.  It is really good, especially toasted.

Holy kick-your-leg-up-high, Jessie!

Here's a picture of Jessica at her last little league game (her team won the championship).  I think she got a little carried away, when the coach told them to lift their leg for more power, what do you think?

Let 'er rip!

Happy Father's Day!

Well, it's a couple of days until Father's Day, but while Bill is away helping Mandy move to BYU Idaho (Rexburg), I bought his gift.  My problem was getting his new computer chair home.  I bought it at Staples, and the box it was in was huge!  If called around for someone to help, who had an SUV or truck, but no luck.  I finally went back to Staples and had them load it into my Civic without the box...bright, huh? I am able to put the wheels on, but am not too sure about the hydrolic lift part (the part that allows the chair to go up and down).  So, it is sitting in our family room, waiting for Jeremy and Mariah to come over for dinner on Sunday, so Jeremy can complete the job.
Happy Father's Day, everyone! Well, fathers, at least.

In case you don't get it, the chair is on the floor, on it's back.

Portland trip

Well, I've been here in Portland for few days now, and finally got over to the Apple store and bought this cute little iPad2 3G. It is amazing and I am so glad we got it. I'm entering this blog in my mom's living room, rather than the computer/library across the parking lot. This way I can stay with mom and do my thing at the same time!
I have a few pictures to add to this blog, but will need to get to a USB port for that.
It's been an interesting stay thus far, and sometimes a bit confusing. For instance, I may leave mom to go to Noah's little league game and to dinner with my friends, and when I return, mom has forgotten completely where I went, or even who I am. Ouch. I do know her condition drives these behaviors, but sometimes it really frustrates me. I love my mom, and that really is all that matters.
Went to church out in Troutdale and was able to see many people from our old ward. Angie Holwege had her little boy yesterday, so I didn't get to see her.
The weather has been in the 70s and 80s, and during noah's game yesterday, I got a little sunburned. (don't tell Bill)

Here birdie, birdie, birdie

I just love the beautiful little finches that come to feed on the "finch sock" that I hang up in the tree in front of our house.  I have to hang a new, refilled, one every few days, though.  Those little buggers are hungry!  I've tried to sneak out and take a picture of them, feeding from the sock, but they usually fly away.  There have been up to 5-6 birds at one time.  Just thought you'd like to see these cute little birds at dinner time.

Mmmm good!