Yes, I have a very weird quirk about getting to the Airport extra early. I'm always afraid I'm going to miss my flight - so I make sure I'm there 2 hours early no matter what. It's a psychological thing and since 9/11 - it's gotten worse.
Right now we are sitting in the SEA/TAC airport and much to my husband's chagrin - we are two hours early.
I take care of all the flight, hotel, and other arrangements when we go on a trip - so it's my family members' own fault if they don't know the actual flight time that we take off, right??!!
Today we take off at 11:30 and I told Jay - around 11AM. (You think he would have figured it out by now!)
But I always say at least a half an hour earlier, because I'm afraid of running late. Maybe it's because I have missed a plane before and once was enough for me!!
We are going to Mobile, Alabama to see our son. I'm excited, because this time it should be a more leisurely trip than last time - when we drove 5000 miles(round trip) to take him his stuff .
The guys plan to do some golfing in Florida and maybe we will get to see some places that we haven't before. Well, I am getting low on battery - so I'll sign off.
But it's so nice to be here and so relaxed at the airport while we are waiting for our plane. Just don't ask Jay how he feels about it.....:)
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Bishop Jay
Yes, I've got to post about my husband, Jay.
Something happened on September 12th this year to us. Jay was put in as Bishop of Ephrata 1st Ward in our town of Ephrata, Wa.
We are members of ' The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' (Mormons).
We both have grown up in the church and been members most of our lives. Our children were raised in the church, too. (of course).
Here's a link to our church website - if you are interested in knowing more.....:)
LDS.org
I really never thought I would be a Bishop's wife, but now I am and I don't know what to think of it!!
I'm hoping I can just hide in the background and not have to say or do much. But people are telling me that I can't do that. I do keep busy at church with either playing the organ or the piano for our meetings. I am comfortable now in being in that role. And I have been in the presidency and as a teacher in different auxillary organizations in the church. (Primary, Young Womens, Relief Society) I am thankful for all the experience that I've gained from being able to serve in these positions. Right now I'm the 1st counselor in our ward Relief society, but I think that will change soon - since Jay is the new Bishop.
About Jay being the Bishop, I have no doubt that he will do an excellent job. He is a great leader and has such a good, kind heart. And he definitely does get things done. It's amazing to me how he already has stepped right into the position and it seems to fit him.
He really cares about the kids and the young men and women. They all seem to like him, too.
I think it didn't hurt that for all these years he has been known as the Candy Man. He always has something in his pocket for the kids after church. It's usually a wrapped candy, like a smartie or jolly rancher or pepperment, etc. It will be interesting to see how he will handle this now with all of his other duties.
He was in a Bishopric about 10 or so years ago (as a counselor) with Dave Hammond. Dave lives by us and he and his wife and family have been good friends. Jay learned a lot of good stuff from Dave and will always be grateful for that time to work with him. Dave was the reason our boys got their Eagle Scout Awards. I know they wouldn't have been able to receive that honor without all of Dave's help. So we are eternally grateful for that and so are our sons. It really does take a village to raise a child. And I'm glad the Hammonds are in our Village!
Something happened on September 12th this year to us. Jay was put in as Bishop of Ephrata 1st Ward in our town of Ephrata, Wa.
We are members of ' The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints' (Mormons).
We both have grown up in the church and been members most of our lives. Our children were raised in the church, too. (of course).
Here's a link to our church website - if you are interested in knowing more.....:)
LDS.org
I really never thought I would be a Bishop's wife, but now I am and I don't know what to think of it!!
I'm hoping I can just hide in the background and not have to say or do much. But people are telling me that I can't do that. I do keep busy at church with either playing the organ or the piano for our meetings. I am comfortable now in being in that role. And I have been in the presidency and as a teacher in different auxillary organizations in the church. (Primary, Young Womens, Relief Society) I am thankful for all the experience that I've gained from being able to serve in these positions. Right now I'm the 1st counselor in our ward Relief society, but I think that will change soon - since Jay is the new Bishop.
About Jay being the Bishop, I have no doubt that he will do an excellent job. He is a great leader and has such a good, kind heart. And he definitely does get things done. It's amazing to me how he already has stepped right into the position and it seems to fit him.
He really cares about the kids and the young men and women. They all seem to like him, too.
I think it didn't hurt that for all these years he has been known as the Candy Man. He always has something in his pocket for the kids after church. It's usually a wrapped candy, like a smartie or jolly rancher or pepperment, etc. It will be interesting to see how he will handle this now with all of his other duties.
He was in a Bishopric about 10 or so years ago (as a counselor) with Dave Hammond. Dave lives by us and he and his wife and family have been good friends. Jay learned a lot of good stuff from Dave and will always be grateful for that time to work with him. Dave was the reason our boys got their Eagle Scout Awards. I know they wouldn't have been able to receive that honor without all of Dave's help. So we are eternally grateful for that and so are our sons. It really does take a village to raise a child. And I'm glad the Hammonds are in our Village!
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Yesterday
Yesterday.....all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as if there here to stay.....Oh, I believe in Yesterday.......
Sorry... after I wrote that title. It made me think of the song "Yesterday". Not a bad song. But it's not exactly how I feel right now. I feel pretty lucky and don't feel like I have a lot of troubles right now. (knock, knock, knock on wood).
I just thought I'd blog about the great walk around the river that I had.....Yesterday. Here's a pic that I took. Doesn't the river look so peaceful?? In fact, it looks like a lake in this picture. The water doesn't look like it is moving at all. But I promise you - it is the Columbia River in Wenatchee. There was one place that I walked by that was so stagnant that the algae smell was very, very strong. This is not how the River usually is - so that's why I took the pic.
On this walk, I also had my first encounter with a deer as I walked aound a bend in the path. I don't remember ever coming face to face with a deer on this walk. I was a little startled, because I about ran right into her, but she seemed calm and just moved very slowly away. Wierd, usually the animal is more startled than the human.
Well, it was a nice day and today was great, too. I can't complain.
I was able to go in to work (Columbia Basin PT) one day this week and I felt like I worked hard that day. It always makes me happy that I don't have to go to work every day. But I do enjoy the socialization of it all.
I see a lot of old friends and meet new ones every time. It's good for me.
Sorry... after I wrote that title. It made me think of the song "Yesterday". Not a bad song. But it's not exactly how I feel right now. I feel pretty lucky and don't feel like I have a lot of troubles right now. (knock, knock, knock on wood).
I was able to go in to work (Columbia Basin PT) one day this week and I felt like I worked hard that day. It always makes me happy that I don't have to go to work every day. But I do enjoy the socialization of it all.
I see a lot of old friends and meet new ones every time. It's good for me.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Blog name change
Yes, all day today - I've been thinking of changing the name of my blog.
I guess I can't change the Url of it, but I can change it on my heading, anyways.
I walked the 11 miles around the river today. (I just saw a sign today that said it was 11 miles not 10.
Wow. that makes me feel better.) I guess I could clock it and find out, but who cares.
Well, Anyway, I thought of a lot of different names like: Trying to be realistic... or Smile..... or Marie's
blog...(real original). But nothing seemed to fit. So towards the end of my walk, I was listening to my tunes and Jimmy Buffet's song came on " Trip Around the Sun". It just seemed to be my answer......:)
If you get the chance, listen to that song. I was trying to copy out the lyrics on-line, but they asked for my cell# and I think they were trying to charge me something or make me sign up for something. So I decided to forget that.
So the reason why I'm changing the name is that I notice that more and more -I'm not talking about my walking/running goals. I'm talking about whatever.....anything and everything else. So it really shouldn't be called Marie's Walking/Running Blog. Let's face it, I'm no pro at that, but at least I tried.
And I will continue to keep trying....walking that is ....maybe not as much running anymore.
Today was a different day on my big walk. It looked like it would rain the whole time, but it didn't.
Then the minute I got into my car - it started to rain a little. I still don't know what happened to the summer.
I can't believe this is September 8th. Well, I'm doing my best to hang on while on this trip around the sun.
I guess I can't change the Url of it, but I can change it on my heading, anyways.
I walked the 11 miles around the river today. (I just saw a sign today that said it was 11 miles not 10.
Wow. that makes me feel better.) I guess I could clock it and find out, but who cares.
Well, Anyway, I thought of a lot of different names like: Trying to be realistic... or Smile..... or Marie's
blog...(real original). But nothing seemed to fit. So towards the end of my walk, I was listening to my tunes and Jimmy Buffet's song came on " Trip Around the Sun". It just seemed to be my answer......:)
If you get the chance, listen to that song. I was trying to copy out the lyrics on-line, but they asked for my cell# and I think they were trying to charge me something or make me sign up for something. So I decided to forget that.
So the reason why I'm changing the name is that I notice that more and more -I'm not talking about my walking/running goals. I'm talking about whatever.....anything and everything else. So it really shouldn't be called Marie's Walking/Running Blog. Let's face it, I'm no pro at that, but at least I tried.
And I will continue to keep trying....walking that is ....maybe not as much running anymore.
Today was a different day on my big walk. It looked like it would rain the whole time, but it didn't.
Then the minute I got into my car - it started to rain a little. I still don't know what happened to the summer.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I'm still here.
August 2010
Gwendalyn
GwendalynWell, I just can't seem to keep up with my blog the last few months.
I guess because it's a walking/running blog and I'm not doing my walking/running as much as I use to. (that's probably it - except today I walked 4 miles......:)
Above is a picture I took of our latest grandaughter Gwen. She had a cleft lip, but the surgery in July really changed that. I'm so glad that she doesn't have to wear the apparatus on her face and the arm restraints anymore. Her next surgery will be in December. The Dr. said that she needed more time to heal. But hopefully, this next surgery will be her last. They will look at it when she is 5 years old and decide if she needs another surgery. I'm so glad that they have the technology now to easily fix a child's smile.
I have an uncle that had a cleft lip and was born in the early 50's and he had many, many surgeries for many years. I've always felt bad about hearing how much he had to go through.
I also had a great trip to see Staci & Chad's family and then go to Utah BYU Education week for a few days. I loved it. I try to go whenever I can. I've gone on and off for the last 20 years to it. I have a lot of good memories of going to that and I have lots of notes from all the different classes that I've been to.
Every hour of every day this one week in August - they offer tons of classes. And the subjects are so diverse. This year I was into some of the financial classes on Retirement.
I guess Jay & I need to think of preparing for Retirement. Yes, we are getting old. We need to prepare.
I also, took an organizing class and went crazy when I got home with organizing my house. I'm kind of an OCD type -cleaner person anyways, but I realize that I really love to organize so I'm getting my(our) house into better shape. Although, it has lead from one thing to another. I'll explain.
We moved the big entertainment system in the living room to another wall and that lead me to clean out everything in that entertainment system and organize it. Then I decided that all the photo albums need to be in one place (which they weren't) and all the DVD's, CD's and videos need to be organized and it one place.(which they weren't either).. Well, you can see what I'm saying. Then I noticed the wall that we took the big mirror off - needed painting. Yep, that's leading to me painting the living room. And then I decided to put all my piano music (which is a lot) into one place. So we bought some files for the computer room and I decided to change the whole computer room around. Oh, you are probably getting bored .....if you are reading this. I'd better just stop, because you certainly have gotten my point by now. But to make a long story short........I've just about organized and cleaned every room in our home here. There's always more to do, but I feel good that I've been able to get a lot done.
Now if I can get back in to my walking/running routine again. Hopefully, this week!!
Oh! Another reason I was inspired to organize and clean things around here - is that my parents moved to Zillah, Wa. from Toppenish, WA this summer. I don't know if I've said anything about that.
I was able to go visit them and help with the moving a little bit. They really did clean out and give away a lot of things. They moved into a smaller place, but it is perfect for them and they are closer to my brother and sister that live there. Which is great.
So it really has been a busy summer.
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