April 1 - 15, 2023 Is It Spring Yet?

 April 1 - Saturday - Today I worked on the computer and ordered some items I needed. We watched Men's Basketball, the Final Four. One game was very exciting and the other one wasn't. Sunday - 2nd - I helped Steve work on music. We got rid of boxes in the garage and I did other routine things. Monday -3rd It warmed up to 89° today - rather hot for April. Steve was working on the music stick for the RV. I paid some bills and listened to RV budgeting. Steve picked up the mail and we received our invitations to Logan's graduation and Kristi and John's wedding. We also watered our yard and did a load of laundry. For supper, we picked up pizza from Simple Simon's. 

It was Hot today!

Tuesday 4th - I got up late. So after I got around I was off to the beauty shop to get a perm . Then we had leftover pizza for lunch. We  loaded up both our dogs and took them to the vet for their annual checkup. When they got home - they rested and didn't feel great. I guess those shots make them lethargic. We ate supper at La Macarena and it was yummy as usual. Wednesday - 5th - It was 39° this morning. Steve had an appointment at Stillwater to see an orthopedic doctor about his hip. He was seen through the Community Care program through the VA. The doctor said his hip was good. He does not need a hip replacement. Then we were off to Walmart Market to shop for groceries. We had lunch at home after unloading the supplies. Steve went back to work on the music. I talked to my sister, Marsha. Also, Tony Powell texted us to see if we had any tornados in our area. We were lucky and did not have tornadoes here. Thursday 6th - We had pretty routine stuff today. We did take our RV Engine battery to O'Reilly's to check it. They said it is OK and just need more charging. So we put it on the battery charger at home. I am also still doing home PT for my shoulder. Friday - 7th - Today we did errands around town. We picked up some plastic Easter eggs, candy and cash. We decided we would make up an Easter egg hunt for the grown grandkids. About 5 PM Logan called us and  he got his vehicle totaled avoiding a wreck! He was safe but his vehicle is scrap now. I made chicken enchiladas tonight. They were good. 

Saturday - 8th- We did our usual morning routine. Then we did some yard work. I mowed and Steve did weeds.  After lunch we stuffed the plastic eggs with cash and candy. Then we straightened the kitchen and did a few other chores. Sunday 9th - Easter. I was up at 8:00 and put the turkey breast in the oven to cook. The kids arrived about 9:30 or 10:00 AM and we hid the eggs so the young adults could hunt them. It was fun and they were happy with the cash and candy in their eggs. We fixed the rest of our Easter Dinner and ate. The best part was Angel Food Cake with fresh Strawberries and Strawberry Ice Cream! Then we sat around and relaxed. They all had to go home  because they work! Logan is borrowing my car - since his got wrecked. 

Logan, Austyn, Sky

Monday 10th - We were up early today (6:30) and headed to Stillwater by 7:30. We had to wait for the doctor in Outpatient waiting for Steve's procedure. He got a steroid injection in his hip. We were home by  10:30 and worked on laundry. We worked on the computer this afternoon. Tuesday 11th - Today after breakfast I did my home PT and putzed around. In the afternoon I helped Steve on the computer with the music. I skipped Book Club tonight and we went to Logan's soccer game at Guthrie. We were able to eat early with Hazel and Linda at La Macarena. 

Logan, Soccer at Guthrie

Wednesday 12th - We were up early again. After we had our breakfast we got the RV out and drove it to Stillwater for four new back tires. I led the procession in the pickup. Our first order of business after dropping off the RV was to get Steve a new white shirt for the wedding and some dressy shoes for me. After that, we hung out at Boomer Lake until the RV was ready to go. We picked up the RV about Noon and headed back home. The afternoon was spent hanging out and relaxing. 

New shoes for the Wedding

Thursday 13th - Today we took the RV to get the oil changed. Then we went to the car wash and Steve washed the RV. Our afternoon was spent taking it easy. Friday 14th - We were up in fairly good time today. After our routine morning things I completed my home PT. About 3:30 we left for Yukon and then on to El Reno. It was Senior  Night for soccer and so we wanted to be there and watch Logan get recognized. The game was over about 8:45 and we all went to Hideaway pizza for a late supper. We didn't get home til 11:30 PM. That's late for older folks! 

Senior Night for Soccer at El Reno

Saturday 15th- Today is Logan's birthday. So we did our usual morning routine. Then I did my PT. We got dressed and left the house about 4:15 to return to Oklahoma City. We met up the Kristi & John, Austyn & Sky, and Logan and Cielo for supper at Texas Roadhouse. Logan is now 18! Where does the time go? We headed to Yukon and had cake and ice cream at Kristi's and then headed home. We got home earlier tonight, about 8:30. The rest of the gang was going to a movie. We passed on that. 

Sky and Austyn

Kristi & John

Logan and Cielo 

Birthday Cake! Yes he is joining the Army National Guard!

March 16 - 31 - Marching On!

 Thursday  (16th) We got up and around in pretty good time today. After we got the bed made and ourselves dressed, we left for Tulsa. We headed out about 10:30 and arrived there at 11:45. Our plan was to meet up with my nephew, Anthony who was here to attend the NCAA Wrestling Tournament. So when we got to the BOK center, it was surrounded by police cars. We found a parking lot to pull into, and a lady attendant came to talk to us. She said this was a parking lot for the COX business center.  She also told us that the big police presence was because our governor was supposed to be there today and Trump tomorrow (neither one of those impressed me). So I explained that we were trying to meet up with my nephew and she said OK, no problem. We could park by her if we needed to. Then Anthony texted and said for us to go ahead and go to lunch because if he left the tournament, he could not return until the next session. So Steve and I went to Baxter's Interurban Grill. It looked pretty swanky, but everyone was dressed casual when we went inside. It was about 1 block south of the BOK center. Lunch was good and the prices were OK. When we finished eating, one of the places we drove to was The Gathering Place at 2650 S. John Williams Way. It its by the Riverwalk Trail in Tulsa. It is kind of like a big playground. I thought we could hang out there, but it started raining. We were able to pick Anthony up as he was leaving the BOK Center. Then we drove around a little bit and then found a place to hang out until he was ready to re-join his buddies for the evening session. We hung out at Tacos X Mezcal. It was at 39 E. 18th in Tulsa, also close to downtown. After a nice  visit, we took him to the Riverwind Casino to join up with his buddies. He lives in New Jersey and I don't get to see him very often, so it was fun to meet up. It did rain on us after our dessert meet-up but that was OK. We got home about 4:30 or 5:00 PM. 

Me, Anthony, Steve

 

Friday (17th) The morning was routine as usual. It was 32• when we got up this morning, brrrr.  We left at 3:30 PM today to go to Yukon. We went to Kristi and John's place and ordered Hideaway Pizza! The kids picked it up and after we ate we played games. We got back home about 10:30.  It was a lot of fun, but we were tired. Saturday (18th) So today we sat around awhile after breakfast and just relaxed. We did some errands around town and worked on the computer some. I made us some nice Chicken Vegetable soup for supper. We tried on our dress clothes for the wedding and we can wear what we have. Yea, No Shopping! Sunday (19th) Today we did all the morning routine things. Then Austyn came up and shampooed the carpet. She wanted to earn some extra money and we were glad she did the work. 

Monday (20th)- We were off to Walmart this morning and then back home for lunch and to put away the stuff. After lunch we worked on the computer music again. It still doesn't work like Steve wants it to work. Finally I just left him to it. Tuesday (21st) - Today was spent doing laundry and later I had a hair appointment. We ate supper at La Macarena with Linda, Hazel and Stetson. Wednesday (22nd) -A day at home spent on the computer doing bills, and working on pictures. I also started a picture book on Shutterfly. I broke a bit of my tooth on my upper plate, so I made an appointment to get a replacement. It's so fun to get old and need all these appointments. Thursday (23rd) - We went to Stillwater for my Denture Clinic appointment. They needed me to come back after two hours, so we went out to Boomer Lake and took a short stroll and listened to a podcast to pass the time. Then we checked prices for the rear tires on the motor home (the price takes my breath away!)  and I picked up a couple of items from Walmart. When we got home we relaxed and I took a short nap. Friday (24th)- It was drizzly and cloudy today so we did  the routine things as needed around the house. Saturday (25th) - Today's highlight was cooking some burgers and potatoes outside on the grill. We also watched KState get beat in the Elite Eight Basketball tournament. Sunday (26th) I got up late today. In the afternoon we went to OKC and bought a lawnmower at Lowe's. Then Kristi, John, Austyn, Logan, and Cielo, met us at Texas Roadhouse for supper. YUM! The food and company were great!

We got a new bedspread

Egret?

Duck

Burgers on the grill!

Monday (27th) Today was a big day for us. After we finished our morning routines the Foundation Repair guys arrived about 11:30. We locked our dogs up so they wouldn't interfere with the work. They got busy and dug 4 deep holes on the north side of the garage to install the piers. I am so glad that the hard work was done by them. I am sure I couldn't dig a big, deep hole! They also fixed the bad spot on the driveway. That entailed digging out a couple of big roots. Very hard work. The were here til about 6:30 PM and only took a short break for a late lunch. I am glad that is not my job. Tuesday (28th)-The guys from Power Lift (foundation repair) were here about 9:30 to check on the driveway and get paid. Then we had lunch and drove to Stillwater to pick up my new upper plate. After that was completed we went to Walmart Market for groceries and picked up medications at the other Walmart. Our supper was at La Macarena. Wednesday (28th) Steve felt really bad today. So I put the TENS unit on him first thing  this morning. I was on the phone making appointments for me, the dogs and Steve's hip. I  also paid the  insurance bills for the house and RV. Man, these bills and repairs sure do add up! Thursday (30th) Steve still didn't feel great. So he just putzed around. I am still doing my home PT 4-5 times per week. In the afternoon Steve & I got the new lawn mower unloaded and put together. I mowed the front yard, then we rested. Friday (31st) - Our schedule for laundry got messed up somehow, so today we did laundry. Later we went to Homeland and putzed around. It wasn't too exciting today, and that was OK!

Driveway repaired

Working on Driveway repair

Holes for piers

Stumps dug out from under driveway