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!

Universal Studio

                                  

Since we added another day we decided to go to Universal Studio's too.  We went on Wednesday and it sure was fun.  I love how they have characters everywhere.  Count Dracula greeted us and got a little cozy with Patti and Carla. These people are good.  They know what to say and how to pose.  It was so fun for me.

The rides were fun...or at least most of them.  I don't care for the ones that really jerk you around. I liked the Incredibles!  The Mummy ride didn't make it on my list of fun rides.  Neither Carla or I cared for it but I think Patti and Robin loved it.  It was a roller coaster that jerked and even went backwards.  Motion Sickness Hit Me! We played Heads Up while we waited in line and that made waiting much more fun. I think we all enjoyed the shows...The Animal Show and Water World were both really enjoyable.  I really liked the Movie Tour ride.  It's very informative and cool.  I loved driving around the lots and learning about all the movies that have been filmed there.  We saw a commercial being filmed as we passed quietly by.

I'm glad we took the time to visit here as well.  It was a lot of fun.  I hadn't been to Universal for many years and it had changed a bunch.  So cool....clever, clever people!