JANUARY'S BIRTHDAY JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING

Before coming to spend a week with us, January flew into San Deigo to spend a few days with a friend she has known since before her marriage to Bob. They had a wonderful reunion and Karen, her friend, made her a beautiful birthday cake.

After their 2 day visit, Karen along with her daughter, drove January up to our place.

 Danielle has been a entertainment cournselor on a cruise ship. Her contract was up when they were in port in New Zealand so she took leave and flew home because she has some serious back trouble. When she heard about my inverter from January she was most anxious to try it. She loved it.

 

We're all enjoying watching Danielle.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVIS McKAY AGLE

A very happy birthday to Davis who turns 18 today.

A significant year for a young person.

 

 

Ah yes! The breakfast quiche. Looks yummy.

WINTER IN UTAH

No that isn't the moon. As Dennis jr. says, "Come on, sun. This all ya got?

BURRRRRRR.

CARLTON UPDATES

As you recall, Eddy, a third grade teacher, has a tradition. When one of the kids has a birthday, they usually bring cupcakes. He takes the "opportunity" to press one 'gently' in their face. This year, one of the kids had their birthday the same day as Eddy's. Here are the results.

Good sport. I can see why his students love him.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, here is Rhiannon's latest project. Recovering a footstool.

 

Nice and comfy.



HOW ABOUT A LITTLE "INCLINING?"

With some Christmas money I received, Dad encouraged me to buy an Incliner. I've always been curious to see if it would be as helpful as they tout.* It was now or never! Costco had a deal on them and we took advantage of it. It was in a beast of a box. It felt like it weighed a ton.We got the men at Costco to load it for us, (we couldn't begin to lift it) and while Ken and Coppelia were here, Ken unloaded it and started the assembly one morning and then after work, finished the job. It was not an easy, simple assembly!

Finally assembled.

Too bad I didn't get a picture of the box. It was ginormous.

 

 

 

Coppelia offered to be our guinea pig.

It takes some adjusting to be just right for each person.

We've got the balance right.

 Away she goes.

 Ken's turn. Coppelia is checking the instructions.

 

Whopee!

 This is fun.

 

Yes, they got me on it.It is supposed to be very helpful for your back. I'm hoping it will make it possible for me to go to Disneyland in July and enjoy it. 

 Do I look like I'm having fun?
 

 Next it was Dad's turn. It took a little coaxing but he finally said yes.

"Okay, I can do this."

"Wow! This is pretty neat."

Erik came over a few days later and tried it out. Loved it!

Looks like a pro.

Stayed upside down long enough to get a little red in the face!

*Inversion works like this: When you tilt back on the table, it uses your body weight and gravity naturally,creating something called progressive decompression. It essentially does the reverse of the compression that occurs while you stand. This kind of stretch can help relieve back pain, improve circulation, relieve stress and fatigue, increase oxygen flow to the brain, strengthen ligaments, build core strength, encourage proper posture--the list goes on and on. (and so does the Costco review, but you get the idea).

 



HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDDY

A very happy treinta y cinco
birthday to Eddy, the best 3rd grade teacher EVER!

Some people strengthen others just
by being the kind of peope they are.
                                                     John M. Gardner

This is when Eddy had the boo-boo from the car accident.

 

(Eddy must be the photographer in the family because I could not find one recent, even sort of recent, photos of him. Hint to family: Someone else take the photos on occasion!)

 

ALL WORK AND NO PLAY MAKES FOR DULL

Ken and Coppelia had some work here in SO CAL and we had the pleasure of their company. When they finished their work, they had some play time, so where do you go to have a lot of fun in glorious weather (it was in the high 70s and crystal clear) while here? DISNEYLAND. They have the perfect person to take care of things at home while they were gone. THANKS, ARIA.

 

How special is that?

 

 

Like they were on their first date!

 

 

 

 

 

Oh yes. The Tower of Terror.

 

 

 

Meanwhile, back home, these two masked men prepare to ski!

 

 

 

 

 

And back in the land of snow and ice (Utah) Dennis jr. writes this: "Part of the joy of this winter has been a couple weeks straight of below freezing temperatures for a high. The salt makes all the cars pretty like this. Good news is this week should see our temps finally climb a little above freezing. Look out car washes of Utah. Here we come."

Katie and Daren have new digs.

Katie and Daren recently moved into a new apartment, and though the move itself was very hectic, they are now happily settled. It is in Midvale, closer to Daren's work and convenient for Katie to get to school.
Here are some pictures of thier place. It's brand new and roomy.

Beautiful and airy.

 

 

They do their best to color coordinate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks Katie and Daren for sharing your new apt with us.

 

A NEW MEMBER OF THE FAMILY

News from Murrieta. 

They have added a new member of the family.

Meet Dexter.

 

Kristin says:He was an instant hit

  He pees a lot but it took me 3 years to get the kids to stop peeing on the carpet so I'm not worried.

 

 

 

Those eyes look blue, don't they?

 

 

 

Ryan started shaving and Erik stopped!

 

 

 

As you can see, he is a real hit with the family.