Pinetop Vacation

We have been in Pinetop since July 1st and have been loving every minute.   It started out actually that B came up on July 1 and checked into our condo.  I had car issues and was stuck in Gilbert until the evening of the 2nd but finally made it here.  We had to take both cars since we (mostly me ;) had so much stuff to bring for the 2 months we are here.  I arrived to find a beautiful bouquet of roses on the counter when  walked in (glad I came later, heehee) and there were pictures of B and I around the condo.  He left the master suite "pappa bed"  for me and he was all moved in and took the "momma bed".  We still have a vacant room with the "baby beds" in it for any visitors!! I filled my closet with clothes and shoes after may trips from the car.  I also had pics of us to put up....we think alike, yet we both brought different ones so that is cool.

We have done so much in the less than two weeks we have been here. Have golfed 3 times and been rained out of golf twice, bowled 3 times (today B had a 212, and 204, game!!! and my high was 183.  We play tennis 2-2 1/2 hours three days a week at the city park in Showlow with a group and have a guy here who has put us on his roster for his private court so that is awesome and fun for variety.  On Friday we went to Snowflake and attended a temple session which we plan on doing once a week.  There is a golf course that surrounds the temple so that will fit in nicely.  Of course, many trips to Sonic and Walmart.  We have almost finished reading book 8 of "The Work and the Glory" and hope to get through most of the final book # 9.  B has finished Thomas Jefferson story (after he read John Adams, and he is reading another book now.  I am reading a book about shoe addicts, perfect for me.  On Sunday we go to church which is a 4 mintute walk from the condo.  We love listening to the ipod with our Sunday music on it and B reads to me from the Ensign.  In the evenings if it is not raining, we take walks.  It is so pleasant.  We have had many thunderstorms and we just leave the windows and doors open and listen to that beautiful sound and we look out at the Pines.  We are eating well and healthy.  I am down 56 lbs but still have many to go. We also have had some yummy meals eating out.   

Oh, did I mention that this is the best vacation ever.  Forget a cruise!  I would spend my vacation $$ on this any day, especially in the Summer!

Well that pretty much sums up what we have done so far.  Hope to keep "journalizing" if not for any other reason than for myself.  

Oh, I joined Curves for two months while I am here.  It is only  a 5 minute drive from here and is a great way for me to fill in between tennis and golf.  I love it.  I am the youngest person in there too, so today I played 2 1/2 hours of tennis and then did 45 min at Curves and bowled 4 games.  So happy.   Then this evening I had a pedicure and nails done.  Geeze.....life is good. 

Hugs to all,

Jen

Will I ever....

I am just wondering if I will ever really be a blogger.  I think about it often, but when  I actually sit down to write, I forget my password or something dumb.  I usually have plenty to say.  Soon, I hope to get it together.  I enjoy reading the family and friends blogs and it helps me to keep in touch with them when we are not near each other. Hats off to all of you who actually "get er done".  

Jen

California

B and I went to California for Mother's Day weekend.  It was very nice and relaxing and I got to see many friends. Friday when we got there I contacted my old Doctor and she was so happy to hear from me and so we were able to visit with her for about 45 minutes.  I love that.  She is a great physician as well as friend and I miss her.  That night B and I walked from the hotel and at at a nice little Italian place.  On Saturday we got up early and played 3 sets of tennis on the 7th floor rooftop tennis courts next to the hotel.  B let me win a couple of games....heehee. We had lunch and then went to a baptism and baby blessing of my best friend's grandchildren and many of my friends were there.  On Sunday we went to Agoura 1st Ward was which is always a big treat for me. Since Bob  was on his mission in that area many years ago :) and so we decided to drive north to see some of the places he remembered.  We stopped in Ventura, Santa Barbara and then went on to Solvang and walked around. It was very pleasant and enjoyable.   At that point we were only an hour away from San Luis Obispo, so we drove on up there to see mom and dad Williams.  I had not seen mom for about 6 years or dad for a couple so it was such a nice plus to our day.  They look incredible and I had many fond memories when walking thorough the house.    Holly and Glori and their families were there too and I was amazed at how the kids have all grown up so beautiful and sweet.  Fun times.  Needles to say, it was  long day and we got back to Woodland Hills at midnight. We got up Monday morning and took a walk around the block of the hotel before we left for the airport.  Glad to be home recooping now from a cold but getting ready to go and be gramma Jen in Albuquerque. 

TWINS

My  newest grandsons are fighting to come into this world. Friday some labor started and a hospital visit was made but momma was able to go home to wait it out. They are ready but we want them to hang on a little longer.  As of today, they weigh 5 lb 9 oz and 6 lb 3 oz.  Momma is hanging in there too but can't move too well too fast!  Gramma Jen is packing bags to be ready to go.  Hold on Krissy!  Love you and your boys....all 4 of them! 

I started this page but didn't expect it to be "out there' yet.  My son added me to his blog list and well, you know how fast it multiplies.  I am still figuring it out and am waiting help from my professional.  I love reading other blogs and get great enjoyment from it.  I hope sometime I will get it together to add some interesting tidbits from my end.   As for now,  not much is new.

My First Ever

Ok, I have no idea what I am doing, but am trying to join the Blogger family. We will see what happens and where this will go. My purpose is to soften my guilt of not keeping up with others by using this spot to inform any who are interested of what is going on around me and the things that "make my day!".