we'd be friends

The last few days I haven't felt so good.  I really haven't felt like getting out unless I really need to. I sound worse than I feel. In fact I sound like I have a frog in my throat or maybe like an old man.  I'm sure others wouldn't appreciate me being around them.  I went bowling yesterday because I was asked to sub for a lady.  Today I would have gone to the Temple but really don't think sharing what I have with others would be so kind.  So, instead I have found myself sitting at the computer more and reading about others and their adventurous  lives.  I love the blogging world and the people you meet that you don't really meet.  I love how reading about others inspires me.  I wonder when others read about my life are they inspired.

It's fun reading about how others celebrate and do things.  The traditions they make and the fun memories they are keeping by writing it all down..blogging.  I love the feeling of really knowing some of the people I follow.  I feel like I know them.  Some are really good writers and express themselves so well and the pictures....some are really good photographers.  Sometimes I just go on their site and look at the pictures when I don't feel like taking the time to read the things they wrote.  Their pictures speak for themselves.

I know if I met some of the people I follow that I don't really know that we'd be friends.  I feel it...our souls are connected.  We believe in the same kind of things.  Family first and loving life.  Being Creative and Sharing with others.  I wonder how many people we really do influence without even knowing it.  The few ladies I caught up on today have no idea I follow them....and that I love them and their darling little families!

I was fortunate to meet one gal years ago that I followed and we were instantly friends.  She knew very little about me but I had read much about her.  I met Heather when Cindee (my wonderful friend) told me about this girls blog.  Cindee knew that I would love her blog and her.  She was right.  I followed Heather's blog for quite awhile without ever commenting.  Then one time she asked us followers to send a recipe card with a little about ourselves so that she would know a little about those following her.  I thought that was fair enough and sent her my card with a picture of my family.  Then I started commenting.  It's like...heck...now she knows me a little too...I can comment.  I was really drawn to Heather and suggested after some time that we meet for lunch.  Our first lunch lasted 3 hours.  Heather is just a few years older than Trichelle but I feel a great friendship with her.

A few years ago Heather invited me to be on her committee for the Festival of Trees.  I did it because it was her.  I'd do anything for Heather.  I love that Heather shares special moments with me and that I am remembered when she sends out cards and invitations.

I'm thankful for the people in this world that do so much good and influence many without even knowing it.  I'm thankful for the influence they have had on me!

still moving forward

I was asked to sub on Monday for Carla's Friday bowling team.  Since her and Robin were gone instead of pre-bowling they were getting together to bowl on Monday instead.  The captain of their team forgot she had a doctor appointment and so she called me to bowl.  I thought it would be a good thing to get me going.  I got up early and made Scotcheroo's because I meant to make them for Roger before we went to Disneyland and wanted to get them done right away.  Boy am I glad I had a plate sitting on the seat for Carla when she got in my car to ride to bowling.  Carla came out with two cute gift bags.  I figured one was for Kimleighel since Carla decided that instead of taking a shirt and jacket back that she didn't use for Disneyland she would give them to Kimleighel for her birthday.  (we had talked about that earlier and I told Carla that Kimi would love that and not think it was weird at all)  The red bag is the gift for Kimleighel!

The other bag was for me!  I can't say how nice Carla is to me.  She is always treating me to something and says I deserve it.  She said that this reminded her of Hawaii and wanted me to have it to get ready for our trip coming up very soon.  I love Coconut and Lime and I love Carla!

I'm not sure I've mentioned it on here but Carla and Roger are going with us to Hawaii.  While we were traveling to Disneyland it happened.  Carla told Roger to look for airline tickets and he did look and bought them.  I like spontaneous!  Larry and I are looking forward to showing Roger and Carla around our favorite Island.

Colorful Meme

Could you tell me please, what color each of these things are?

~ Your hair: Dark Blonde but the roots are white or gray
~ Your eyes: My eyes are blue and if I wear blue they really stand out
~ Your shirt: Red Sweatshirt
~ Your socks: Red striped
~ Your shoes: Brown Keens
~ Your purse: Turquoise
~ Your wallet: Rainbow Stripes
~ Your phone: Pink
~ Your computer/laptop: white
~ Your earphones: pink
~ Your best friend’s hair: black
~ Your best friend’s eyes: blue
~ Your sky today: blue
Questions from HERE

Finally...I meet Sadie Lou

I was so tired Saturday morning since we didn't get home until 2:00 am. but when Larry got up at 7:00 to feed I couldn't go back to sleep.  I was dying to go hold little Sadie.  What a sweet little child Sadie is.  So perfect and cute. Little Sadie has beautiful long fingers and long nail beds...she's pretty darn perfect! I was really glad I went early to see my newest grand because shortly after I started feeling sick.  I never get sick but........the cold and cough going around found me.

Since I was heading to Disneyland when Sadie was born I bought her a darling Princess frame.  I hope she will always know how much this gramma loves her even though I wasn't home for her birth.  I know I will be much more help in the weeks to come. :)  I'm thankful for my sweet grands!

On the Road Again

It was time to head back home.  I was excited because I wanted to see my newest grand.  No one was in much of a hurry though to get going.  It was decided that we wouldn't try to beat the traffic but go late enough to avoid it.  You do not avoid California traffic....ever!  We left about 10:30 and stopped by a Harley Davidson store so that Carla could get Roger a gift.  The store didn't open until 11:00 and so we browsed in another store until it did.  We got back on the road and went around a few blocks and we were right back at our Hotel....it kind of felt like a bad dream...you know the kind where you can never get to where you want to be.  Actually the traffic wasn't as bad as when we were coming to California from Vegas but it was noon and we were just leaving.

The drive home wasn't that bad though.  We talked a lot and stopped a few times.  We sat down for dinner in Mesquite at a Pizza Hut and that is were Carla and I took our last picture together.  Patti was an awesome driver and got us home safely.  I think we dropped off Patti and Robin just after 1:00 am and then we got home just before 2:00.  It was a super fun trip and the only thing that could have made it better is for Robin to have felt good the entire time.  It would have been fun to share the fun we had with a few more sisters but other than that is was Spectacular!

Food For Thought Friday

Food 4 Thought Friday!
A little feast without the calories!!
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Breakfast: What three things made you the Happiest this week? Going to Disneyland with my friends. The birth of Sadie Lou Ropelato...my 8th grand. Feeling like a kid again...no responsibilities.
Lunch: What three things made you the saddest this week? Braxton had a panic attack while Kelsi was giving birth to Sadie and I wasn't there to help out.  Robin took a weird combo of meds and was falling asleep during breakfast, and was sick on Thurs. That I wasn't able to see Sadie the day she was born.
Dinner: What are some of your quirks (name at least 10) that most people don't know? I like the toilet paper to go down the back of the roll and not over it.  I am constantly checking my chin for whiskers and then I try to pull them out with my fingers.  I pull Larry's eyebrows out when we are driving. I raise my left eyebrow when getting my picture taken. (it's droopy)  I find myself imitating others if they have a little quirk. Like if someone licks their lips, I will start licking my lips. I like to have a stash of chocolate and money. (it gives me peace of mind) I like the garbage in car to be put in the doors and emptied when getting gas. (not the pockets behind the seats) I have to shower and shave my legs and arm pits every day or I go crazy. (a reason I refuse to go on a Trek) I'd rather get things done right away if I'm assigned to do something and prefer my kids to do the same. (dislike procrastinating) I think out loud sometimes. (quite often)
Midnight Snack: Name a flattering moment this week and a not so flattering moment. Phoebe the Photographer came up to us in California Adventure and commented on how Carla and Robin looked so serious but how I was sitting there with a big smile and that I radiated Sunshine. Trying on shirts in Disneyland..not so flattering thus the reason I bought shoes!
Recipe of the Week (instead of your recipe for life what is it just for the week?) Live your life each and every day.  Don't worry about the things you might miss but enjoy the moment you are in and the blessings you have. 

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California Adventure

Thursday was the day we saved for California Adventure.  Robin didn't come with us this day because she got sick during the night.  When we woke up she was shivering but hot to the touch.  We were all worried about her but knew there wasn't much any of us could do for her.  Carla offered to stay with her but Robin told us that would make her feel worse.  We checked on her throughout the day and she seemed to be getting better but never good enough to join us.  I was worried about Robin before we came because she had gone to the ER two weeks in a row because of blood clots. This was better than having that.  I was really glad we went to California Adventure on Monday so that Robin didn't miss it completely.  We headed straight for Cars Land to ride the cars.  There was a little wait but really not long for it being such a popular ride.  It was fun.  Patti and I took turns riding by ourselves.  Carla doesn't like being by herself and so we didn't make her.  I didn't mind though at all...except on the Toy Story ride.  I wish I had been sideways with Carla and Patti instead of back to back.  It would have been more fun but it was still fun.

I had received a text from Linda Love the night before and she wanted me to get her Jack Skeleton bag.  We were just browsing in a gift shop when Patti saw some pants and shirts with that logo on them.  She told me to look and then I heard: "Dawn Ropelato what are you doing here?"  It was Suzie Arave, my neighbor.  So funny.  I was looking up the text to show her so that she too could keep her eyes open for the bag and before I could pull up the text Patti had it.  As we talked to the gal ringing us up we noticed that she was from Liberty, UT.  Carla's brother and her brother were great friends...we couldn't help but say: "It really is a Small World After All."  Who'd of thought?  Carla is always saying that we can't go anywhere without me knowing someone. hahaha  I stuffed my purse into the bag I got for Linda and that is how I carried it around.  (I hope she won't mind)

I will ride any ride once and held to that.  Carla hated the California Screamin Roller Coaster.  The whole time she was screaming..."I hate it...I hate it!".  We went an saw Aladdin which was wonderful as usual and enjoyed a cute parade.  Speaking of parade...right in front of Carla and Patti was a lady sitting on the curb.  I was standing by the garbage can and so I didn't see what they did.  The lady had a butt crack at least 6 inches showing and didn't seem to know or care.  How do they NOT know?  Both Carla and Patti took a picture to share with their kids.  ☺

As we were sitting on a bench, Phoebe the Famous photographer came over to us.  We all lied and told her we knew who she was ....who is Phoebe the Famous Photographer?  There was also another lady walking around with a puppet dog and we didn't know who she was either...maybe she is Phoebe's friend.  Anyway, Phoebe came over and made my day.  She said look at you ladies.  These two look so serious and there you are right between them with a big smile.  She continued to say that I was like a light or ray of Sunshine!  Comments like that make me want to continue smiling.

This week was fast and fun!