Congratulations, Corbin!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Mother knew best
Just in case you ever wondered, you never outgrow those moments when you hear your mom's voice in your head: "It won't take any longer to put it away now than it will if you do it later." Yes, you'll always be her daughter, always be tutored by her wisdom. Sometime maybe I'll make a list of more of the whisperings from my mom that keep me in line. For now, I just wanted to let you know you're never too old to realize that Mother really did know best.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Next Year
I just thought of something else: Katy recommended a book about financial freedom which I ordered and Tom has already read before me. He stayed up very late one night working out a financial plan for us. It is so nice to have him that involved with our finances and I have much more of a sense of security about our future now. I also ordered a book on CD for him: "Younger Next Year for Men." He has listened to it and taken it to heart. He has been exercising and doing other things to improve his health. I'm excited! I'm going to have a younger and richer husband next year!
What's Up?
I don't have anything in particular to say tonight. I just thought I should post SOMETHING since it has been awhile. Not much has changed in my life. However, I have started a new diet that is working. I have a free health coach named Lydia and I love her! As my blog title "Return and Report" suggests, I do best with having to be accountable to someone. Knowing she is going to be asking me if I have cheated at all keeps me on my toes. But after having lost as much as I have in such a short time I don't want to do something that would make me have to start over again into the fat burning stage. I am loving the way I'm feeling--lots of energy, confident, NOT hungry!
In choir we are preparing for performances that begin next week with a recording for a PBS program. I helped them learn their parts but they actually have a "canned" orchestrated accompaniment they have to use. I will be going to be a chaperone. (Does anyone have any ideas for activities to keep kids happy and getting to know each other during a ten-hour round trip on a bus?)
Well, that's about it for now. I'll see if I can find something more interesting to share next time. At least you know I'm alive, healthy and happy.
In choir we are preparing for performances that begin next week with a recording for a PBS program. I helped them learn their parts but they actually have a "canned" orchestrated accompaniment they have to use. I will be going to be a chaperone. (Does anyone have any ideas for activities to keep kids happy and getting to know each other during a ten-hour round trip on a bus?)
Well, that's about it for now. I'll see if I can find something more interesting to share next time. At least you know I'm alive, healthy and happy.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
One season following another...
I need to check my blog periodically to see what surprises Amy has for me. I like the new background. I bet Michael does, too.
Summer is nearly over and so is my free time. Monday I begin working at the schools and teaching piano every day again. I will be home from 9:15 to 11:15 and from 1:30 on. I teach lessons from 1:30 or 2:00 every day and finish at 6:00 or 6:30. So all the projects I didn't get finished during the summer are now on hold until next summer.
For months I have wanted to make quiet books for my grandchildren. I have taken steps toward that but by the time I get them completed they will have babies of their own.
I have been trying to write a history of the Copper Hills Ninth Ward since it no longer exists. When it is finally done, people from that ward will maybe have forgotten it ever existed in the first place.
I wanted to organize the photographs I have. I want them in books so my grandkids can look at them and learn more about their family. My family is growing so fast and the photographs growing even faster and I can't keep up!
These are only a few of the projects I have been working on. I will always have things to do. But I don't want to just focus on what I haven't done. I did get some things accomplished this summer.
I taught group piano lessons and our theme this year was "My Walk Through Music History." I learned so much about the history of music and enjoyed very much all the research. I feel a lot of satisfaction because of my efforts in this area and I enjoyed our closing social a couple of weeks ago. I'm looking forward to beginning the individual lessons next week.
I planned a family reunion for the weekend of July 24th. It was the first time in four-and-a-half years all my family was together. The last time we had five grandchildren, and now we have fifteen! We were missing my son-in-law, David, but everyone else was here. My father and Tom's mother and sister were here, too. It was a wild and wonderful weekend! The highlights were: we went to a sock-hop, went fossil-hunting, and had a pizza and salad cook-off. I was in heaven. Then suddenly they were all saying good-bye and it was over. A month later it's almost as if it hadn't happened at all. But I
keep gathering things around the house that are evidence that they were here. I recently made a trip to the post office to send five packages around the country--shoes, socks, baby toys, artwork, fossils,
Summer is nearly over and so is my free time. Monday I begin working at the schools and teaching piano every day again. I will be home from 9:15 to 11:15 and from 1:30 on. I teach lessons from 1:30 or 2:00 every day and finish at 6:00 or 6:30. So all the projects I didn't get finished during the summer are now on hold until next summer.
For months I have wanted to make quiet books for my grandchildren. I have taken steps toward that but by the time I get them completed they will have babies of their own.
I have been trying to write a history of the Copper Hills Ninth Ward since it no longer exists. When it is finally done, people from that ward will maybe have forgotten it ever existed in the first place.
I wanted to organize the photographs I have. I want them in books so my grandkids can look at them and learn more about their family. My family is growing so fast and the photographs growing even faster and I can't keep up!
These are only a few of the projects I have been working on. I will always have things to do. But I don't want to just focus on what I haven't done. I did get some things accomplished this summer.
I taught group piano lessons and our theme this year was "My Walk Through Music History." I learned so much about the history of music and enjoyed very much all the research. I feel a lot of satisfaction because of my efforts in this area and I enjoyed our closing social a couple of weeks ago. I'm looking forward to beginning the individual lessons next week.
I planned a family reunion for the weekend of July 24th. It was the first time in four-and-a-half years all my family was together. The last time we had five grandchildren, and now we have fifteen! We were missing my son-in-law, David, but everyone else was here. My father and Tom's mother and sister were here, too. It was a wild and wonderful weekend! The highlights were: we went to a sock-hop, went fossil-hunting, and had a pizza and salad cook-off. I was in heaven. Then suddenly they were all saying good-bye and it was over. A month later it's almost as if it hadn't happened at all. But I
keep gathering things around the house that are evidence that they were here. I recently made a trip to the post office to send five packages around the country--shoes, socks, baby toys, artwork, fossils, etc. that had been left behind.
My house is more home now that all my family has been here and filled every corner and hole with sounds and soul that warm my heart. Thanks, family, for taking the time and expense to give this gift to me. 
I went to New York in June and had a wonderful week with Alan and his family. For a couple of days Alan and Jessica were able to get away to celebrate their anniversary and I had a great time with the kids.
I've been able to do some temple work and have loved the peace and learning and feeling within those walls.
I rode Amtrak with Corbin, Morgan, and Miralise. What a fun experience!
I started a friendship quilt for some dear friends--our first in Spring Creek--who recently retired and moved to Utah after living here for thirty years. I made squares and had ward members write their sentiments on them. With the help of another dear friend the top is together now and Tom is right now finishing quilting stands. I have the quilt ready to put on the frame and by this afternoon will be quilting. This is a project that will be finished before the weather turns cold.
I have three afghans that will also be finished soon. This is therapy for me. I love making afghans for those I love.
I've read some good books, written in journals, done housework, babysat grandchildren, moved my office to the bedroom so Tom and Michael can use the other office strictly for their business, kept up with the bills, etc. Now the flexible time is over and my life will be more structured but I am looking forward to the things I have committed to. The students I have, the choir members and Mrs. Hansen, the choir director, are all important to me and I enjoy being part of their lives. I enjoy the children in Primary and am finding more ways to include them in the sharing of music in our meetings.
I have a good life and am thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving me so much--my family, my religion, my talents, my knowledge, my friends, my memories, my desire to serve and use my talents, my home, my neighborhood, etc., etc., etc. Thanks to all of you for your part in making my life so wonderful--for making each season of my life rich and vibrant and fulfilling!
p.s. I would add photos but that option is not working for me today.
I've been able to do some temple work and have loved the peace and learning and feeling within those walls.
I rode Amtrak with Corbin, Morgan, and Miralise. What a fun experience!
I started a friendship quilt for some dear friends--our first in Spring Creek--who recently retired and moved to Utah after living here for thirty years. I made squares and had ward members write their sentiments on them. With the help of another dear friend the top is together now and Tom is right now finishing quilting stands. I have the quilt ready to put on the frame and by this afternoon will be quilting. This is a project that will be finished before the weather turns cold.
I have three afghans that will also be finished soon. This is therapy for me. I love making afghans for those I love.
I've read some good books, written in journals, done housework, babysat grandchildren, moved my office to the bedroom so Tom and Michael can use the other office strictly for their business, kept up with the bills, etc. Now the flexible time is over and my life will be more structured but I am looking forward to the things I have committed to. The students I have, the choir members and Mrs. Hansen, the choir director, are all important to me and I enjoy being part of their lives. I enjoy the children in Primary and am finding more ways to include them in the sharing of music in our meetings.
I have a good life and am thankful to my Heavenly Father for giving me so much--my family, my religion, my talents, my knowledge, my friends, my memories, my desire to serve and use my talents, my home, my neighborhood, etc., etc., etc. Thanks to all of you for your part in making my life so wonderful--for making each season of my life rich and vibrant and fulfilling!
p.s. I would add photos but that option is not working for me today.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The truth.
Truth is, I have some pretty sexy daughters. Here's a sampling. Sorry, boys, they're taken.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Secret's Out
This is hard to say & it will be harder for some of you to hear. But I can't hide it anymore. I'm tired of the lies, the deception.
The truth is.... my daughter Cindy is the best-looking of all my children. There. I've said it. I can't unsay it now. Look at her; she's a vision of beauty!
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