Saturday Morning Fun..

We have been having a problem with our pool losing water for quite some time. Then recently we discovered our pool vacuum won't run, even though it is working fine. We had a leak detection company come out the other day, and they ran some tests and the tech put on his head phones and took his machine and ran it along the concrete the pipes are under, stood up and said, "your leak is right here under the concrete". Today Ed jackhammered up the spot, and though we found wet dirt, we couldn't find a pipe issue. So, while I got right down with my face in the hole, he ran the hose in the skimmer and pressurized it, and whamo, the water sprayed up into my face, WE FOUND THE LEAK!!!

A Great Loss..

My 20 year old granny smith apple tree had become so distressed by age, disease and pest infestation it needed to be removed, and today was the day. I have loved this tree so much as it has grown up with our family from a little sapling in a 5 gallon pot to one that has produced bushels of apples every year that we have harvested and enjoyed throughout every year, as well as sharing with family, friends and neighbors.
I am so sad today to see it go.

Let It Snow!!

What a way to welcome 2011, a snow storm in Vegas! Should make for an interesting time for family pictures in the park this afternoon, hmmm. It sure is beautiful though.

A Merry Christmas To All...

We had so much fun on Christmas Eve and Christmas this year. The McKeehans and Bitters were here for sandwiches, salad and dessert Christmas Eve, Santa came and brought pj's for all, and then after our guests left, our annual service project began. We stumbled into bed rather late that night, laughing and reminiscing about all those Christmas Eve's in the past when we would be up all night assembling toys, bikes, etc. and barely get to bed before the morning of Christmas arrived. At 2:40am we were awakened by the phone, Steve calling us to announce that 26 years ago he was being born! He likes to give me the opportunity to always be the first to wish him a Happy Birthday! We again laughed because this time it was Steve who hadn't yet gone to bed, he was busy assembling Christmas presents for Abby! (I love payback). Christmas day we had the Bitters, McKeehans and Torrances here with us for the day. There were games played, cousins playing together, lots of food and treats, and great chats. Best of all was Grandma (me) getting to rock new grandbabies. (We did really miss having the Cox's here, but are so excited to see them next week. Thank goodness for Skype!) What a magical time it is with little ones around at Christmas.

Stirring and Stirring and Stirring Her Brew...

Actually I'm making applesauce, IT'S APPLE TIME AGAIN!!

A Hard Day's Work

I spent most of the day yesterday reorganizing and cleaning my pantry. i took everything out, washed shelves, the whole deal. I am so excited with the results! This is a partial view, if you could see to the left, I even have an empty shelf! What a job!

I Really Lived

I got this quote from a lesson in Relief Society today, and I just loved it.
"I don't want to drive up to the pearly gates in a shiny sports car, wearing beautifully tailored clothes, my hair expertly coiffed, and with long, perfectly manicured fingernails.
I want to drive up in a station wagon that has mud on the wheels from taking kids to scout camp.
I want to be there with a smudge of peanut butter on my shirt from making sandwiches for a sick neighbor's children.
I want to be there with a little dirt under my fingernails from helping to weed someone's garden.
I want to be there with children's sticky kisses on my cheeks and the tears of a friend on my shoulder.
I want the Lord to know I was really here and I really lived."

Marjorie Pay Hinckley

Thanks Courtney, great lesson!!!