kindof odd

So, 8 weeks ago, Chili Willy left to go to Arizona for a visit with his Brother and sister that he hasn't seen for about 10 years.  We haven't seen him since.  He says he is having eye trouble and can't drive home.  Not sure what to think about that.  Wierd he is staying.  I'm sure he has lost his job.

Then, the day I have my tooth out and am asleep due to pain pills, he shows up.  He stays, for Christmas and then one day he is back in AZ.  I have been use to him working all the time and coming home after everyone is asleep and leaving before everyone gets up.  So not seeing him was not a big deal.  But one time we locked the front door on accident and so I knew he didn't come home.  I asked him where he was and he said he was at work.  12 hour mandatory working for the next two days.  Ok.  Then he texts me a few days later, and says 'we have to talk'.

It hit me that he was back in Arizona.  Yep.  He said he has gone back.  There is no way for him to get to work in Utah without driving.  We do live where Bus routes are not very good.  Well, unless you are working at the Church Offices downtown can you take a bus.  So, he went  back because he was making 6.00 more an hour and can take a bus.  Ok. As long as you pay the bills.

Then he says its my fault because I never have time for him.  I am always on my computer.  Well, we did go out to lunch and shop at RC Willey for a dishwasher and he never mentioned he was going back.  He said he didn't know for sure that day. Well, he sure could have said 'I'm thinking of going back'.  Its  not that I miss him or want him here, but I am tired of finding out days later and having to figure it out where he is...

His sister messaged me and I asked her what he is doing there.  She asked me what he had told me.  So obviously they are leary of what he told me.  She said he isn't staying with him but she thinks working kindof a ways away from where she and the brother live.  If that is true then he must be paying rent.  Seems like to me a job that pays more (according to him), and that you have to fly to Utah and then pay rent isn't really making much money.

Reminded of Judge Judy who says 'when things don't add up, it is usually because they don't add up".  Yep.  Can't wait to find out the outcome.  He is paying the bills he is suppose to for now anyway.

UPDATE:  It is January 26, 2018 and he is still in Arizona.  It has been 3 months.

UPDATE:  It is January 27, and he walked in.  He had a small backpack and got there around 11:00 am.  He paid Abi to take him to Target to get his medicine.   Abi said it took a while because they were not already filled.  He fixed my computer, fixed brooke's computer, cleaned the basement.  Then Sunday when we looked for him, he was gone.  Soo weird.  I wish I could parent only a few days a quarter. He said he did everything I asked and he had to be back at work on Monday.  Ok.  Could have told someone that you were only here for a day.

Crown - not thankful, but thankful for Mark

About a week ago, I had this irritated gum problem.  like it really bugged me.  Called my local dentist.  come see me was the response.  (like what did I expect him to say)  A few days later, I noticed a tooth was lose....dang.  Then, walking in to the gym, my tooth falls out and onto  the floor.  It was actually a crown.  So that was better than a tooth.  However, when a crown comes off, there is part of a tooth sticking out in your mouth.  NOPE.  There was nothing left.

Visited my dentist today.  (he is my favorite dentist)  He said what we should do is take off the crown behind it, and make a new one piece crown that would take the place of both teeth and anchor the crown that has no teeth to the one behind it.  If that makes sense.  Genius.  So, he drilled me all up, and got me ready for a crown.  Mark is the best dentist.  Takes such good care of me.  He also takes such good care of my family.  He is one of the funniest people I know.  And has the kindest heart too.

THEN we decided to play golf AGAIN.  We tried to get into Lakeside in West Bountiful.  It was full for the day.  so back to Fore Lakes.  We love that course.  Nick, and Abi and Maureen played again today.  It has never been this warm on Thanksgiving weekend.  Jack, Brooke and Andrew didn't want to go.  They are such party poopers.  I think I was the best today.

That is Abi in the background ...looking for her ball I think...Nick is in the front.  Those are my clubs in the bottom right corner....

We also went to Uintah Golf and looked at all the cool golf stuff they have and we want but won't get...

We got home and Brooke and Andrew put up the Christmas lights while we were gone.  They did a great job.  Even cleaned out the rain gutters while they were up there!

Thanksgiving 2017 in the books

Thanksgiving started with a workout at the gym!  Abi, Brooke and Maureen went to the Planet Fitness at 7:00 am.  It was a tad bit crowded. 

We went home and made our food assignments.  Mexi Dip, Salad and drinks.  Not too hard.  I do have a reputation for bringing anything too complicated like yams or green bean casserole or mashed potatoes.  Drinks and ice are what I do best.  We had our Thanksgiving at Mark's house.  Paula did a fabulous job with the party.

After dinner, we played our usual Thanksgiving Bingo complete with prizes.  They were pretty good gifts this year!

This is Brooke in her David T shirt....

Abi choosing the Bingo prize.  Also notice the David Archuletta shirt she is wearing from the concert two days before.  Only the best attire for Thanksgiving

Mark was the Bingo caller...he is turning into his dad.  It is hilarious to see...Here are the prizes for bingo.  This pic should have been first

Its always fun to spend holidays with the family.  We had less than 20 people and that is my entire family.  But even though we are small in number they are the absolute best!  So thankful for them. I am also thankful that we didn't have a trek reenactment for Thanksgiving.  Good food, Good company, Good health.

51.............

I have survived another year!  I turned 51 on the day before Thanksgiving.  It was a really great day to have a birthday because we happen to get that day off from school.  It is usually our family picture day however, with Andrew in college we didn't know if he would be home.  It was also a beautiful fall day.  We decided to go and play golf instead.  Abi, Nick and Maureen played.  Who plays golf the day before Thanksgiving?  It was a tad bit hot even.  I tried to take Nick to Buffalo Wild Wings for lunch after, but he settled on Taco Bell and go home.

Then, later that night, we celebrated the big day.  Brooke got these drumsticks and had a candle so they could sing to me.  LOVE drumsticks!

Brooke also made this beautiful thoughtful sign...funny thing is it is from LAST year and Brooke made the 50 into a 51.  Way to economize.  Just my style!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  And the Congrats Grad above the window was from Andrew's graduation and we just changed it to say Happy Birthday!  Nothing but quality for us!!!

Abi came home from work and had Swig cookies for me.   Andrew also gave me some Oreos.  hmmm kindof a theme here.

Brooke gave me this large version of the hymn book since I am the Primary pianist and need the larger version so I can see the notes!  And these bath bombs - which are the bomb.  Can't wait to try them out while reading a good book!!!

So thoughtful of all these kiddos of mine!  ALMOST makes turning 51 worth it.  (how does someone get to be 51?)  It happened so fast.  Get up every day and next thing you know, its been 51 years!

David Archuletta

Brooke has loved David Archuletta for some time.   He came in concert again at Abravanel hall.  So she got tickets...again.  It was actually at Abravanel hall 6 years ago when she was at that concert that he announced he was serving a mission.  fun fact.  Anyway, Abi, Maureen, and Brooke went to David.  He really does a fabulous concert.  We were on row 6.   They were excellent seats.  It was wheelchair seating in front of us so we had extra leg room...or extra room for dancing...He sang for over 2 hours.  Sang all the favorites and some from his new album.  I'm sure Brooke has that one too. 

I don't have many pics because Brooke and Abi were taking them all.  At the end of the concert, after the planned encore, he shakes people's hands.   This time Brooke and Abi got to shake his hand.  (the only reason is because there were a bunch of old ladies in front of us and they were much faster than they were to get to the stage) They were totally excited!  I'm surprised they have washed their hand since them...well, I really don't know if they have or not. 

These are my only pics...I was too slow on the camera to get a picture of him shaking their hand...

Super fun night I got to spend with my girls!!!

The WairHouse and Golf Thanksgiving Weekend

Thanksgiving this year was soo warm.  We decided to take in some golf.  It was fun to golf when it wasn't super hot.  I'm sure I was the best golfer though.  We tried to get on in Rose Park but they were full so we went to our stand by in Taylorsville, Fore Lakes.

That is Nick in the front, and Abi is over to the right in the back.  Not sure why Jack didn't come, he probably didn't like to play golf that day either.  

We had a great time and played two times this week we were out for Thanksgiving.  Fun to be outside and losing balls....hahaha

On Friday of the Week, we decided to mix it up and go to the Trampoline park.  The Wair House.  Jack was all in for this part of the weekend.

Jack and Nick took most of these pictures, thats why there are a million.

That is Jack crawling through that thing 

They were crawling through that thing on the top..I think that is Nick

Lots and Lots of videos that Nick and Jack took.  Might as well upload for their viewing pleasure some time soon....probably after I die ...