V-Day 5

Up early to fix scrambled eggs and toast for everyone before Abby and Gabrielle's basketball games (2) before noon. Celebration 2 of Abby's birthday at 2PM at her home with Cullinans, Judy (AZ grandma) and Nanna Betty. Pizza and ice cream cake. Yum!

V-Day 4

Friday was our day with Emma. Shopped at Walmart (her choice) for Christmas present and then to Taco Bell for lunch (again her choice). Afternoon nap after watching her play with her selections.

V-Day 3

Abby's birthday today. She openned her present from us before going to school. Continued decompression in AM then long walk in afternoon. Updating blog before we take girls to basketball practice then to eat out for Abby's birthday (Micayo's).

V-Day 2

Up early to see girls off to school and then emailed some loose ends for newsletter. Afternoon walk to downtown Glendale, stopping at a few shops and then to Cerreta's Chocolate. Yum! Went with Brian to pick girls up at school then home for the evening.

V-Day 1

Traveled from Van Horne to Eastern Iowa Airport - Cedar Rapids to Mesa, AZ to Glendale, AZ. A mild 60 degrees when we arrived. Granddaughters were excited to see us. That's good. This will be hard to take!

Bday Yesterday

The day itself
somewhat a blur
little time
to reflect
until the end
of a
busy day
when finally
sitting down
breathing deep
sixty three
years worth
of living -
is good
very good.

Snow Day

Between numbers on
a sheet needed
for year-end reports
there is time
for mindless breaks
now and then
moving snow from
here to there.
Bright sun shine.