2 studly grandkids

60th Birthday Surprise

What a surprise after our swim day!

Thanks, girls!

We've been out in the heat everyday!

Today we went shopping for school supplies. In Texas parents have to buy all the school supplies for each of their kid's classes. And as is everything in Texas it's a very large list! Each student has a list that fills an 8 x 11 paper and is very costly. Trying to find good buys on everything is impossible and running from store to store for clothes and supplies has exhausted Mandy and me! We have almost everything but they require name brand items only so it's pricey. What a pain.... I've fallen a bit behind in my racquetball and when I do play it is apparent that I'm out of condition. Gotta get back into exercising for sure. Still, it's fun having Mandy and the kids here and we're realizing that the time is going by way too fast...

It's one hot summer!

I love my family!

I miss you already...

Today we put Marin on the plane to Seattle and Garn and my heart almost broke. It was so hard to say good-by. Garn said we need to fix up the house but I said I want to save my money for air fares! We probably can do a little of each. The girls gave me the coolest birthday party ever! I had posters and streamers and a bag of goodies for the 60 yr. old with each item having a special message attached and a table cloth that had 60 yr. old sayings. It was such a surprise!! Thank you Thank you girls!! We spent about 4 hrs at Murray Park pool with Marin's hubby's mom and sister and friends and all our family and had such a great time. After the party and cake and ice cream we went over to Mandy and Jon's old neighborhood in Murray to see a performing group of kids and then watch our own personal fireworks. The kids were wonderful and the fireworks spectacular. Renewing old friendships and seeing all of Mandy and Jon's friends again was so nice. All in all a wonderful day with many memories shared. Marin, Ali went looking for you in your room a while ago and couldn't find you...we all miss you. You're a terrific aunt and will make a superb mom. Keep in touch...we all love you so much.

Today's my Birthday!

We're going to Murray Park to swim and have a BBQ this evening and see some neighborhood fireworks with all the family. Should be fun! I love how Utah celebrates my birthday!!