Michael's Baptism

Yes I know, I just got to Indiana. On our way to Ohio.  Our wonderful nephew Michael turned 8 at the beginning of the month and he waited to be baptize so we could be there. It was a great weekend and was so wonderful to see family.  Here are some of our pictures. I had some pictures with Dan and I with the family however I can't find them. 

On the Road again

Have I told you that my dad is wonderful? He was so kind to drive out from Washington to Indiana with me. I truly enjoy every minute. We also stopped at some places along the way.

Day - 1 We stopped in Farmington, Utah and stayed with Jenn and Dennis and got to visit with their family and we were also able to visit with Laurie. This was a visit for me that was long over due.

Over the next couple of days we stopped at  a few destinations, some were great and one was a bust. we stopped in at Fort Bridger in wyominig, then continued to North Platts visitor center. This was a Bust! we were hoping there would be a bathroom at this visitor center due to the fact that we missed the last 2 rest stops due to the lack of signage.

We stopped in at Winter Quarters and Kanesville Tabernacle. for some reason I was thinking that Winter Quarters was going to be a fort of some kind. Why did I think this? who knows. I still enjoyed the visit. Here are some pictures of the trip. We finally reached our destination on Day 4 to Hammond, Indiana.

 Me at Fort Bridger

 Some neat old Surgical instruments.  

Me at Winter Quarters

Washington here I come!

Good Bye Arizona! It's been Wonderful, Fun, Hot, and we have truly enjoy your beautiful Winters. We have had some laughs and some flat tires, dead Batteries and we have eaten some amazing food. Last but not least we have made some great and amazing people and friends. We will miss you all!

On my to Washington,  I made the drive in 3 days. After I had Lunch with my good Friend Laurie, I went back to make sure the POD was on it's way to Michigan and I drove to Vegas and stayed with Lindsay and Derek. It was good to see them it had been way to long, however it was good to catch up. The next day I drove to Kaysville, UT to surprise my grandma and take her to lunch. I was able to spend the afternoon with her then I went to spend the evening with my brother-in-law Darren and his Family (Dan's Brother). From the moment I walked through the door my nieces would barely let me sit down. (which I loved I just felt bad due to not having any energy from moving.) I was so excited to spend time with them. I have not had the opportunity to spend a lot of time with Darren and Adrienne since Dan and I have gotten married. It was an amazing visit and hope to see them again soon.

I finally made it to Washington. While I was there I was able to watch my nephew Lucas. I can't believe how big he has gotten so fast. Sorry this isn't the greatest picture. Lucas kept trying to grab my phone :)

 My Mom and I also did some quilting. Some of you might remember the quilt I did for my laurel project 15 years ago. My mom sent me the scraps and I made a baby quilt. So I got to play on her quilting machine. It was fun. I am no expert. Hopefully I will finish the binding on it soon.

I was also able to spend some time with other family members and friends while I was home. I do have to give a huge thanks to Roxanne for driving down from Spokane and stopping at Rosas' Pizza on the way. If you have never had Rosas Pizza in Cheney or Airway heights.(I believe the just opened one in Spokane too) They have the best Cheese Bread That Dan and I had ever had and it's still at the top of our list. We also love there homemade ranch  as well. If you go,  tell Brad that Dan and Melissa sent you. YUMM!!

To Indiana he goes. . . .

While Dan was driving from Waterloo, IA to his next locations; he realized he was close to Antique Archaeology.   American Pickers baby! Can you say anything else!! It's one our our favorite shows. Dan was not able to meet any one. However that doesn't mean he didn't have some fun. I was a little jealous being in Phoenix.

Gone Fishing

Dan had a day break were he couldn't visit any programs so we had some time to visit family. So Dan and his brother Dave went fishing for the afternoon. it's always great to have a little down time.  I believe he got 3 fish that day. It was catch and release. What better way to enjoy some finishing when you don't have the ability to take it home.

It's finally Done. . . What else can we add to the chaos?

It has been interesting month, I have managed to sell the rest of the furniture and items we are not taking with us and pack up the rest of the house with some help from some close friends of course while Dan is in Waterloo, Iowa. I should have taken a picture of the pyramid of boxes that were in the kitchen.  I did take some other pictures, however I think I took them with the other camera because I can't find them. I don't think I could of made it with out all those who helped me box things up and Finish cleaning. At the end I was so exhausted and tired.  I was moving slower than a snail literally. I can not wait to see Dan in the middle of June.

We have moved many times, I knew it was hard work but for some reason it seemed so much harder this time around. I think it was because Dan was not there helping me make the decisions. But I learned a lot.

After I put the last of the items in the moving POD. I went to lunch with a good friend and a gal I visit teach. (Lunch was so nice and relaxing) Right as she get there the phone rings and the bank calls and asked me if I made a $1000 purchase at Best buy online. So long story short we had to cancel our credit card. we are not a big fan of credit cards so this made things interesting over the next month until we got out new one.

A cheaper way to eat healthier

While Dan was in Waterloo he was staying in a room at the hospital. There was a kitchenette down the hall with a microwave and a fridge. Dan was trying to come up with ways that he could eat healthier and cheaper instead of going out and eating in the cafeteria. He decided to go to a thrift store to see if he could find a sandwich maker or something to could make something other than microwave meals. He found this cup .  .   .

When he saw the cup he remembered that if you had your own cup refills at the hospital was .50 instead of $1.50 and the physician's lounge had free sodas if you had your own cup.  Sometimes I think it fits.  .  .  .