Pee Wee Herman and a little sheep!
Prizes were won with these costumes.
Monday, October 25, 2010
special guests
Look who came to visit!
Pee Wee Herman and a little sheep!
Prizes were won with these costumes.
Pee Wee Herman and a little sheep!
Prizes were won with these costumes.
35 years
Married 35 years.
Here's the photo to document that we made it and are still smiling.
And happy!
And happy!memories
Found these photos of KC and Camille at the Atlantic beach. Camille about 9 months, KC 2 years, 4 months.
Reminds me of Alex and Ruby.
Reminds me of Alex and Ruby.
Monday, October 11, 2010
the airport disaster...
setting: Denver International Airport
time: 7:40 pm
Gate:C30
departure time: 8:35 pm
Everything went fine as I arrived at the airport after a nice three day visit with my dad, age 94. Security went fine, put my shoes on, and headed to the trains and concourse C.
I looked at the board to determine my gate and made a stop at TCBY for a $4 (one scoop) bowl of ice cream. I made my way to gate C 30 - clear at the end of the concourse.
I had about 3-4 bites of ice cream when I decided to call Camille to make sure she knew my plane would be on time.
WHAT!? WHERE IS MY CELL PHONE??
A quick check of my bag (not my purse, but a rectangular shoulder bag with outside pockets) confirmed it was gone! I ran my mind over my last steps and thought of places it could have been misplaced. I didn't think it was in JD's car, I thought I saw it as I placed my stuff in the security bins. All day Sunday my glasses and cell phone had been in the mesh side pocket of the bag, normally used for a water bottle. I recalled setting the bag down on the floor after going through security so I could put my shoes on. I couldn't even call JD - he likely was not home yet and I did not have his cell number memorized!!
So a kindly fellow traveler suggested I get the airline counter staff to call Lost and Found for me. Great idea! It was now 7:55 pm - plane to leave at 8:35 pm
She found the number after some searching, and let me describe the phone to the Lost and Found attendant. After a few moments I heard the good news that it was there!! I was told how to get out of the 'incoming traveler doors' so I could get back to the checkpoint without having to go through security again. I quickly asked the counter staff if they thought I could make it for my 8:35 flight. She said "what flight? We are not gong to SLC!! You need to be at gate C 35!!"
Yikes - my eyesight has failed me again!
I quickly made my way to C 35 and told the attendant I was here, going back to get my phone and to please not leave without me. She said, "you'll never make it and no we cannot hold the plane for you!" I begged her, asked her to pay attention to her conscience and please hold the plane and I told her "I'll make it!"
So I walked as fast as I could to the escalator to the trains, hauling my rolling luggage and my shoulder bag, computer and all.
The train had to stop at concourses B, A, and the main terminal. It was a really quick trip - so far this is great!
I followed the instructions to wait for the incoming passenger doors to open and went through them to the checkpoint entry - seeing only two down escalators and one long flight of stairs. I hiked up the stairs, hauling my bags. At the top I hollered to the attendant, "where's Lost and Found?"
He pointed me to my right and said, "looks like he just stepped away."
So I go over to the tall counter, wander to the side, stick my head in a doorway to an office. One TSA person was in there, looking at a computer. I asked him if he was Lost and Found. He came out and mumbled that he was not, but sometimes helped with Lost and Found out in the city.
I quickly explained that I lost my cell phone at the checkpoint and they had told me it was there at lost and found, a red flip phone. He turned to a bin behind the counter and pulled it right out.
Hooray!! "That's my phone!" I said.
He then grabbed a huge clipboard with 2 inches of paper and said he had to check it off as being picked up. He couldn't find the listing, I kept saying I had an 8:30 plane to catch and he was having nothing to do with just giving me the phone and he was all about protocol.
So I finally put on my glasses and looked at the page with him. I spotted the entry "Sanyo/ cell phone" and I exclaimed, "here it is!"
I grabbed the pen, sort of signed my name, and he handed me the phone.
I flew back to the escalators to the trains and waited a minute to board, saying a little prayer.
I made it to Concourse C in pretty good time, 8:17 to be exact!
I hauled my stuff back up two escalators, walked quickly to C 35 and noticed there were NO passengers waiting to board. I hurried to the door and gave my boarding pass to the attendant. He seemed surprised but happy that I was there. I hurriedly got on the plane, and the flight attendant said there was some bin space in bin 7 or 8. We got my bag up there and I sat down in row 9.
I made it and it was only 8:20 or 8:22 pm!!
I think I had just pulled a Camille - boarding the plane at the very last minute! Tense but what a relief!
I think, but will never know since I didn't wait to ask where it was found, that the phone slipped out of the side pocket when I laid my bag down to put on my shoes. A phone is heavier than glasses and that much inertia from laying the bag down propelled it out of the mesh pocket, onto the floor. My guess anyway.
Thoughts of having to spend another night in Denver, calling JD to come back to get me, re-booking a flight out - maybe waiting a whole day for an open seat, all were forefront in my mind as I raced against time with prayers and hope. I think everything that fell into place was a blessing - I did get the phone and I made my plane. And I was sure to use the plane restroom since there was no time before boarding.
Lessons I learned:
As a side note, I must tell you that I tossed my ice cream bowl as I began my race back to the checkpoint - could not be encumbered holding one more thing. I figure each bite cost me a dollar. But I got very few calories in that treat! bonus!
I guess this post should be titled Airport Disaster - almost.
time: 7:40 pm
Gate:C30
departure time: 8:35 pm
Everything went fine as I arrived at the airport after a nice three day visit with my dad, age 94. Security went fine, put my shoes on, and headed to the trains and concourse C.
I looked at the board to determine my gate and made a stop at TCBY for a $4 (one scoop) bowl of ice cream. I made my way to gate C 30 - clear at the end of the concourse.
I had about 3-4 bites of ice cream when I decided to call Camille to make sure she knew my plane would be on time.
WHAT!? WHERE IS MY CELL PHONE??
A quick check of my bag (not my purse, but a rectangular shoulder bag with outside pockets) confirmed it was gone! I ran my mind over my last steps and thought of places it could have been misplaced. I didn't think it was in JD's car, I thought I saw it as I placed my stuff in the security bins. All day Sunday my glasses and cell phone had been in the mesh side pocket of the bag, normally used for a water bottle. I recalled setting the bag down on the floor after going through security so I could put my shoes on. I couldn't even call JD - he likely was not home yet and I did not have his cell number memorized!!
So a kindly fellow traveler suggested I get the airline counter staff to call Lost and Found for me. Great idea! It was now 7:55 pm - plane to leave at 8:35 pm
She found the number after some searching, and let me describe the phone to the Lost and Found attendant. After a few moments I heard the good news that it was there!! I was told how to get out of the 'incoming traveler doors' so I could get back to the checkpoint without having to go through security again. I quickly asked the counter staff if they thought I could make it for my 8:35 flight. She said "what flight? We are not gong to SLC!! You need to be at gate C 35!!"
Yikes - my eyesight has failed me again!
I quickly made my way to C 35 and told the attendant I was here, going back to get my phone and to please not leave without me. She said, "you'll never make it and no we cannot hold the plane for you!" I begged her, asked her to pay attention to her conscience and please hold the plane and I told her "I'll make it!"
So I walked as fast as I could to the escalator to the trains, hauling my rolling luggage and my shoulder bag, computer and all.
The train had to stop at concourses B, A, and the main terminal. It was a really quick trip - so far this is great!
I followed the instructions to wait for the incoming passenger doors to open and went through them to the checkpoint entry - seeing only two down escalators and one long flight of stairs. I hiked up the stairs, hauling my bags. At the top I hollered to the attendant, "where's Lost and Found?"
He pointed me to my right and said, "looks like he just stepped away."
So I go over to the tall counter, wander to the side, stick my head in a doorway to an office. One TSA person was in there, looking at a computer. I asked him if he was Lost and Found. He came out and mumbled that he was not, but sometimes helped with Lost and Found out in the city.
I quickly explained that I lost my cell phone at the checkpoint and they had told me it was there at lost and found, a red flip phone. He turned to a bin behind the counter and pulled it right out.
Hooray!! "That's my phone!" I said.
He then grabbed a huge clipboard with 2 inches of paper and said he had to check it off as being picked up. He couldn't find the listing, I kept saying I had an 8:30 plane to catch and he was having nothing to do with just giving me the phone and he was all about protocol.
So I finally put on my glasses and looked at the page with him. I spotted the entry "Sanyo/ cell phone" and I exclaimed, "here it is!"
I grabbed the pen, sort of signed my name, and he handed me the phone.
I flew back to the escalators to the trains and waited a minute to board, saying a little prayer.
I made it to Concourse C in pretty good time, 8:17 to be exact!
I hauled my stuff back up two escalators, walked quickly to C 35 and noticed there were NO passengers waiting to board. I hurried to the door and gave my boarding pass to the attendant. He seemed surprised but happy that I was there. I hurriedly got on the plane, and the flight attendant said there was some bin space in bin 7 or 8. We got my bag up there and I sat down in row 9.
I made it and it was only 8:20 or 8:22 pm!!
I think I had just pulled a Camille - boarding the plane at the very last minute! Tense but what a relief!
I think, but will never know since I didn't wait to ask where it was found, that the phone slipped out of the side pocket when I laid my bag down to put on my shoes. A phone is heavier than glasses and that much inertia from laying the bag down propelled it out of the mesh pocket, onto the floor. My guess anyway.
Thoughts of having to spend another night in Denver, calling JD to come back to get me, re-booking a flight out - maybe waiting a whole day for an open seat, all were forefront in my mind as I raced against time with prayers and hope. I think everything that fell into place was a blessing - I did get the phone and I made my plane. And I was sure to use the plane restroom since there was no time before boarding.
Lessons I learned:
- Store cell phones in a secure tight compartment like a jeans pocket, or zippered purse, or similarly designed cell phone spot – NOT a loose open top pocket on the outside of the bag
- Keep a list in your wallet or bag of important cell and home numbers of family and others you might need to contact in an emergency or other cell phone disaster
- Prayers are indeed answered
- You can go back to the security checkpoint without having to go back through security
As a side note, I must tell you that I tossed my ice cream bowl as I began my race back to the checkpoint - could not be encumbered holding one more thing. I figure each bite cost me a dollar. But I got very few calories in that treat! bonus!
I guess this post should be titled Airport Disaster - almost.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
when the floor becomes hazardous
So, if one thinks of using the immersion blender WHISK attachment
And gets the oil, water and two eggs needed for the brownie mix
And places them in a 1 cup Pyrex measure
Then
there might be a slight (or a lot) spray of water, oil and egg
Everywhere!
And YES, I did that
today, right during dinner prep.
A super slippery floor was the result.
Hazardous, just so you know.
And gets the oil, water and two eggs needed for the brownie mix
And places them in a 1 cup Pyrex measure
Then
there might be a slight (or a lot) spray of water, oil and egg
Everywhere!
And YES, I did that
today, right during dinner prep.
A super slippery floor was the result.
Hazardous, just so you know.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Cousin's dinner resumes
Summer is over, the leaves are changing on the mountain, the Provo traffic is back, and Cousin's Dinner has started again!
Cait Earnest is now married, James is married; Alicia, Dustin, Carrie, are back in town. We hope to see Whitney Robinson at some of our cousin's dinners. Michelle helped her get a job at LDS Philanthropies and we hear that they love her!
We love to see everyone and hear about what has been going on in their lives. Time with loved ones just passes too quickly.
Today's menu and recipes:
Creamy meatballs and rice - recipe found here from an earlier post.
Broccoli salad
wheat rolls and strawberries
Pig Pickin Cake ( which we renamed - Hawaiian Delight cake )
Broccoli Salad
1 head broccoli chopped small
1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled OR 2/3 cup real bacon bits ( from Costco)
1/2 cu sunflower seeds
1/2 cup craisins
1/2 cup diced red onion
dressing:
1 cup mayo
2 T rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
mix well and pour over salad 10 minutes before serving. It will seem like there is not enough, but it gets runny after a short time on the veggies and will be plenty.
Hawaiian Delight Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can mandarin oranges and juice
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
beat all together in a mixer for 3 - 4 minutes
pour into a Pam sprayed pan
bake at 350; for 1 10 x 15 pan bake 25 - 27 minutes
for three 8" round layer pans, bake 20 minutes
frosting:
1 large can crushed pineapple and juice
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 carton Cool Whip (8 oz)
Mix pudding into pineapple, then stir in Cool whip. Spread over cake, or between layers if you did a 3 layer version.
Store in the fridge, preferably overnight.
Cait Earnest is now married, James is married; Alicia, Dustin, Carrie, are back in town. We hope to see Whitney Robinson at some of our cousin's dinners. Michelle helped her get a job at LDS Philanthropies and we hear that they love her!
We love to see everyone and hear about what has been going on in their lives. Time with loved ones just passes too quickly.
Today's menu and recipes:
Creamy meatballs and rice - recipe found here from an earlier post.
Broccoli salad
wheat rolls and strawberries
Pig Pickin Cake ( which we renamed - Hawaiian Delight cake )
Broccoli Salad
1 head broccoli chopped small
1/2 lb bacon cooked and crumbled OR 2/3 cup real bacon bits ( from Costco)
1/2 cu sunflower seeds
1/2 cup craisins
1/2 cup diced red onion
dressing:
1 cup mayo
2 T rice vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
mix well and pour over salad 10 minutes before serving. It will seem like there is not enough, but it gets runny after a short time on the veggies and will be plenty.
Hawaiian Delight Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 can mandarin oranges and juice
4 eggs
1/2 cup oil
beat all together in a mixer for 3 - 4 minutes
pour into a Pam sprayed pan
bake at 350; for 1 10 x 15 pan bake 25 - 27 minutes
for three 8" round layer pans, bake 20 minutes
frosting:
1 large can crushed pineapple and juice
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 carton Cool Whip (8 oz)
Mix pudding into pineapple, then stir in Cool whip. Spread over cake, or between layers if you did a 3 layer version.
Store in the fridge, preferably overnight.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
what a summer
Twenty days total in Denver with Dad, wedding events, family time, and we are now in September.
I've seen a few spots of color on the mountain today - Fall is coming and I feel it in the morning air.
I've seen a few spots of color on the mountain today - Fall is coming and I feel it in the morning air.
to remember:
free wireless while Dad was in the hospital!
Cousins at James and Taryn's wedding
The Newlyweds
Grandpa about 60 days after his stay in ICU - looks good!
Rainbow we saw on the way to the airport after my recent five days in Denver.
The wasps who think my gutter and shingles are a great place to make a home...
My garden basil is almost three feet tall - want some?
And I'd like to show you my wonderful pole beans, but they seem to have only grown great leaves, runners, and a few blossoms but NO BEANS! I planted them June 1, and folks it is Sept 4th. I think I'll just pull them out and let the raspberries take over.
Some summer.
UPDATE ON THE BEANS: Sept 16th and I now have lots of beans - almost ready to pick. Maybe the threat of being pulled out worked some magic. Magic beans, hmm.
free wireless while Dad was in the hospital!
Cousins at James and Taryn's wedding
The Newlyweds
Grandpa about 60 days after his stay in ICU - looks good!
Rainbow we saw on the way to the airport after my recent five days in Denver.
The wasps who think my gutter and shingles are a great place to make a home...My garden basil is almost three feet tall - want some?
And I'd like to show you my wonderful pole beans, but they seem to have only grown great leaves, runners, and a few blossoms but NO BEANS! I planted them June 1, and folks it is Sept 4th. I think I'll just pull them out and let the raspberries take over.
Some summer.
UPDATE ON THE BEANS: Sept 16th and I now have lots of beans - almost ready to pick. Maybe the threat of being pulled out worked some magic. Magic beans, hmm.
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