Ashley's day date

 One of the presents Ashley got for Christmas was a day date with mom. I  got her the 

'fiss-y kissies' at SeaQuest and off we went! But first, remember how I was going to be in that celiac study? Well, I got kicked out because I got a cordisone shot in my knee (and shoulder), Oh well, I didn't want to drive up every month. 

So after that, Ashley and I went off to the mall. You sit on this tall chair and stick your feet into a big tank filled with cold water and little fishes. It was like nibbling (for sure), and a little suction-ing and tickly for sure. 

The cold water did help my swollen ankle (walked off the treadmill and sprained something bad, very swollen) a lot. We shopped around the mall, got Ashely a VERY nice navy dress, etc. Then we went to Olive Garden  and drove home. 

A good day! I love spending time with you Ashley.

Bluemlein party

 We also had a delightful Bluemlein party. There was some illness, so some of the activities were cut short. Still there were two awesome boards to eat and rice pudding. Go Team Bluemlein!

Herron party

 We motored up the Logan to see Grandpa and Susan and all the family.  We played Bingo ( I LOVE bingo). Did the famous left/right game and ate delicious good. Go Team Herron!!

Christmas!

 Ashley didn't get up until 7 a.m. this Christmas!

And here is the traditional picture on the stairs. Everyone had fun and good presents abounded. 

I love Christmas and my family!

Savior of the World

 In my quest to find fun things for us to do this winter, we went to see Savior of the World at the conference center. It was a nice, new perspective on Jesus. A bit draggy at places.

We liked the lights and got to give our annual donation for chickens and diapers for the Light the World Machines.

Happy Christ-mas!

Covo-Mono-trep

 Michael has had a rough new months. About three months ago he just started not wanting to go to school. So tired. So gucky. So I let him stay home a lot. 

Then Dad and Ashley got Covid. Then we and Mike got Covid.

Finally I took him to the doctor for his on=going stomach and backaches. And he has very high levels (active) mononucleous. So we let him stay home some more. After a few more weeks I took him back to check on his stomach.

And he has strep throat. 

Poor kiddo. The NP gave us a note for the school suggesting long-haul mono and getting a 504 to ask for a medical accommodations. We will work on that next week.

He gets up, eats, sits for about 10 minutes, and goes back to sleep. He has been awake for about 2 hours so far today, and it is 6 p.m. I am going to get him up for dinner.