I keep thinking that spring will spring but we see to get a few good days and then several cold and blistery ones. That is the Cedar City Spring... I am enjoying the budding trees and daffodils and tulips. John's yard is full of them and they are so pretty! I already wrote a post about daffodils and tulips but I don't seem to see it posting - I don't get things right everytime. Anyway I mentioned in that post that I had observed some green plants in John''s back yard last summer through fall and wondered when they would bloom. Never thinking that they might have already bloomed. Well such is the case. They are a small purple flower that is through out his back yard and beautiful right now...
We have $19 in our LBH account right now. Not good. I am really hoping it is going to pick up soon. Can't really afford to buy anything it sell. We haven't had more than a dozen visitors all week but perhaps today. We have had one visitor this morning and it was before 11 am! It is Friday so sometimes that means good things... While I'm thinking about it I need to put out our sign and some little furniture to draw people in so I'll be going back to work now!
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Low Back Pain
Several years ago when Amy was between 3 and 5 I really had a bad time with my back. I went to Doctor Dudley weekly and was in so much pain. I discovered that many years of luggiing babies and doing laundry were the main problems. When we moved to Las Vegas and Amy became old enough to get places on her own and I think when some of my other routines changed a bit, my back just seemed to heal itself. I haven't really needed to go to a chiropractor since... at least until last year and that was when my upper back gave me a few problems.
When we were in SLC for our anniversary trip I wrenched my back and ended up in Dr. Murie's office on Tuesday. He helped me through it until this Monday when it flared up again and then Tuesday I bent over to brush my teeth and thought I was going to die. By the afternoon I had a pain that went from my lower back to my knee and Dr. Murie wasn't available. I took some ibuprofen and some excedrin. I tried to walk but the pain kept getting worse... Jim gave me a blessing last night and I was able to sleep in one position most of the night but when I got up to go to the bathroom I had to hunch over like a little old lady to make the nerve pain better unfortunately that made the lower back pain worse. Finally I rubbed my self on the front and the pain went away in the back... go figure. I got into Dr. Murie again and I hope that works for awhile. I am not supposed to bend and twist... hope I get better because we have a lot of moving to do.
We went to Jack's 7th birthday party last night and to Amy's 22nd on Sunday and Monday. Monday was at Milts with Dave and Amy and we had a good time. Amy and I also spent her birthday just hitting a few stores and going out to lunch. We had a nice time together. Tonight we are going to Dani's for a girls night and watching Tangled.
Tomorrow I plan to work on JMA stuff and also on some menu and works shifts. Hope I get it all done. I made about 7 or 8 Easter Baskets today and hope to sell them some time. Not much business coming through right now and people seem to resent the fact that we are moving across the street when I mention it and yet the quaint little house isn't making much money as a museum. We get a few people in everyday and then we are lucky if they spend $10... hopefully over there we can make some money too!
Well I am out of here. Have to go home and see if my ice bag leak from this morning has dried up on my quilt. I fell asleep and it just kept melting all over. I am getting so old... back aches, and wettin' the bed!
When we were in SLC for our anniversary trip I wrenched my back and ended up in Dr. Murie's office on Tuesday. He helped me through it until this Monday when it flared up again and then Tuesday I bent over to brush my teeth and thought I was going to die. By the afternoon I had a pain that went from my lower back to my knee and Dr. Murie wasn't available. I took some ibuprofen and some excedrin. I tried to walk but the pain kept getting worse... Jim gave me a blessing last night and I was able to sleep in one position most of the night but when I got up to go to the bathroom I had to hunch over like a little old lady to make the nerve pain better unfortunately that made the lower back pain worse. Finally I rubbed my self on the front and the pain went away in the back... go figure. I got into Dr. Murie again and I hope that works for awhile. I am not supposed to bend and twist... hope I get better because we have a lot of moving to do.
We went to Jack's 7th birthday party last night and to Amy's 22nd on Sunday and Monday. Monday was at Milts with Dave and Amy and we had a good time. Amy and I also spent her birthday just hitting a few stores and going out to lunch. We had a nice time together. Tonight we are going to Dani's for a girls night and watching Tangled.
Tomorrow I plan to work on JMA stuff and also on some menu and works shifts. Hope I get it all done. I made about 7 or 8 Easter Baskets today and hope to sell them some time. Not much business coming through right now and people seem to resent the fact that we are moving across the street when I mention it and yet the quaint little house isn't making much money as a museum. We get a few people in everyday and then we are lucky if they spend $10... hopefully over there we can make some money too!
Well I am out of here. Have to go home and see if my ice bag leak from this morning has dried up on my quilt. I fell asleep and it just kept melting all over. I am getting so old... back aches, and wettin' the bed!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Happy Birthday Nigel
I understand Nigel woke up to a phone call this morning (on his 31st birthday) telling him he has a new job! I am so excited and glad for him and for Laura. I hope all goes well and that this will develop into a career... at least if that is what he wants.
I am glad to check them off my prayer list. Now hoping for good news for Jay and Dani - jobwise. So many things to worry about - jobs, new homes, children, having babies, what school to go to. It seems like it is never ending and worrying about everyone is hard work. Heck worrying about myself is hard work.
I didn't take my drops this morning and I can tell that I am more emotional today. Perhaps it is the threat of snow again that has me upset or maybe just the pressure of the new store. I am glad for it, believe me. When I spend a day and no one comes in to the LBH that is upsetting to me. People seem to be glad we are there but no one seems to have the time or money to visit. Hope they will start soon and that the cafe/shop combo will invite more people in.
I am exhausted tonight and I think I will just watch a little TV or a movie. Watched the tourist last night and enjoyed it inspite of knowing how it was going to end up!
I am on a chocolate fast this week... but I am dying for something sweet - it's hardly worth it if it isn't chocolate. Got into the Spumoni ice cream last night and was just about to have some of that delicious chocolate when I remembered my goal - so had a little of the cherry and pistachio and that was okay but it needed the chocolate to make it really good. I hate being on this diabetic deal... I knew it was coming but I am such a sweets person and especially more-so when I know I can't be.
Well that is about it for tonight. Hope I remember my drops tomorrow so I can have a good day... hope Nigel had a good day inspite of getting soooo old!
I am glad to check them off my prayer list. Now hoping for good news for Jay and Dani - jobwise. So many things to worry about - jobs, new homes, children, having babies, what school to go to. It seems like it is never ending and worrying about everyone is hard work. Heck worrying about myself is hard work.
I didn't take my drops this morning and I can tell that I am more emotional today. Perhaps it is the threat of snow again that has me upset or maybe just the pressure of the new store. I am glad for it, believe me. When I spend a day and no one comes in to the LBH that is upsetting to me. People seem to be glad we are there but no one seems to have the time or money to visit. Hope they will start soon and that the cafe/shop combo will invite more people in.
I am exhausted tonight and I think I will just watch a little TV or a movie. Watched the tourist last night and enjoyed it inspite of knowing how it was going to end up!
I am on a chocolate fast this week... but I am dying for something sweet - it's hardly worth it if it isn't chocolate. Got into the Spumoni ice cream last night and was just about to have some of that delicious chocolate when I remembered my goal - so had a little of the cherry and pistachio and that was okay but it needed the chocolate to make it really good. I hate being on this diabetic deal... I knew it was coming but I am such a sweets person and especially more-so when I know I can't be.
Well that is about it for tonight. Hope I remember my drops tomorrow so I can have a good day... hope Nigel had a good day inspite of getting soooo old!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Conference Weekend
I love Conference weekend. This time I was able to watch every session without interuption. It was wonderful. I love the feeling of conference and especially enjoyed the Sunday Sessions. Amy and I were both bawling by the time the afternoon session was over. I was so touched by Richard G. Scott's stories about his wife, but also loved the other talks as well. Elder Hollands thoughts about conference were very close to my own. His comments about Pres. Monson having served as a General Authority (and I think as an apostle) since he was 36 was amazing. What a dedicated leader he has been.
I will look forward to when the Ensign comes and I can review the talks I heard as well as the Priesthood session. I spent the Priesthood session with John's sweet children. We at nachos and played Wipeout. Andy was feeling better and ate some Nachos also. I even played some Wipeout with the boys and even though I am terrible at it, I am glad they let me play. Natty came and took over after awhile. She is quite the Wii player.
Other things this week have been limited. I am trying to pack some things up for the move(s). Will be glad to get the LBH moved and the restaurant up and running. Ran into one of the girls who used to work at HY at the movies tonight and she doesn't have a job right now and might be interested in working for us again. She was an awesome worker so I hope she gives us a call.
Not much more to say tonight. Just glad to repeat how much Conference means to me. I am so grateful for the spirit that comes and the whole experience. Hope I can be better.
I will look forward to when the Ensign comes and I can review the talks I heard as well as the Priesthood session. I spent the Priesthood session with John's sweet children. We at nachos and played Wipeout. Andy was feeling better and ate some Nachos also. I even played some Wipeout with the boys and even though I am terrible at it, I am glad they let me play. Natty came and took over after awhile. She is quite the Wii player.
Other things this week have been limited. I am trying to pack some things up for the move(s). Will be glad to get the LBH moved and the restaurant up and running. Ran into one of the girls who used to work at HY at the movies tonight and she doesn't have a job right now and might be interested in working for us again. She was an awesome worker so I hope she gives us a call.
Not much more to say tonight. Just glad to repeat how much Conference means to me. I am so grateful for the spirit that comes and the whole experience. Hope I can be better.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Anniversary Weekend
What fun we had this weekend in Salt Lake with most of the adult family, only Clorinda, Dani, Pete and Tara were missing. We went to the temple and enjoyed the live performance there. There is an amazing spirit that comes while watching the live actors... they do an incredible job.
Following the temple we ran through the wind to the hotel so Sara and Jay and Jim and John could all register for their rooms. Amy had watched the baby boys and they had given her a rough time so they were crying. The wind blowing didn't help and Sara and I moved as quickly as possible to get them to some warmth... and of course feed them. People were laughing as we hurried past. Anyway we got checked in and babies fed and then we just hung out until we headed to the Joseph Smith building for dinner at the roof. We had a room to our selves with a huge round table. It was great fun with everyone trying things from buffalo to creme brulee. John sampled 20 out of 26 desserts and loved every minute of it. We had a great waiter named Stephen who took pictures of us and served us well.
After dinner we went back to the hotel for swimming. We enjoyed the pool - it was warm! We also dried off in the sauna which made it nice to get back to the room without freezing to death.
Sunday morning we went to the Tabernacle to hear the Choir and the Spoken Word. We all found Cal Simmons in the middle of the sixth row up. It was a powerful experience to hear the Choir in the Tabernacle. The BYU singers also participated and it was a wonderful time. After that we went to Laura's complex and enjoyed a nice lunch she had prepared complete with octopus - most of us passed on trying it including Amy who had Laura buy it. Most of the gang left for home following the lunch but a few of us went back to Laura's house and talked, watched AFV and had more food!
Monday Dad and I got to Ikea where we bought some great red shelves and also from Standard Restaurant got a great oven and proofer plus a set of bread shelves. Things are starting to come together for our cafe! We also went to Rodworks where we found ribbon holders and got ideas for a counter and for ways to hang bags and tissue. looking good!
Last night we ended our great weekend with Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat which was put on by some Cedar City youth. It was darling. Joseph was just a little 9 or 10 year old kid and there were four girls narrating. It wasn't professional by any means but the efforts were certainly appreciated. Ben and Connies two daughters were in it, Kadie Norton was Judah, the Espinoza kids were also there with Chelly playing the butler! So fun.
So I am writing this instead of dusting the store which I must now do. I pulled my back out over the weekend and will be going to see Dr. Murie this afternoon. Jim gave me a blessing yesterday which helped a lot but I am still in a sufficient amount of pain and hope the Dr. can help me.
This week we should start clearing out and moving in over at the new store. There is a lot to be done! We still need a toaster, grill and two burner stove plus several stainless tables and a triple sink. We are excited to pull everything together.
Following the temple we ran through the wind to the hotel so Sara and Jay and Jim and John could all register for their rooms. Amy had watched the baby boys and they had given her a rough time so they were crying. The wind blowing didn't help and Sara and I moved as quickly as possible to get them to some warmth... and of course feed them. People were laughing as we hurried past. Anyway we got checked in and babies fed and then we just hung out until we headed to the Joseph Smith building for dinner at the roof. We had a room to our selves with a huge round table. It was great fun with everyone trying things from buffalo to creme brulee. John sampled 20 out of 26 desserts and loved every minute of it. We had a great waiter named Stephen who took pictures of us and served us well.
After dinner we went back to the hotel for swimming. We enjoyed the pool - it was warm! We also dried off in the sauna which made it nice to get back to the room without freezing to death.
Sunday morning we went to the Tabernacle to hear the Choir and the Spoken Word. We all found Cal Simmons in the middle of the sixth row up. It was a powerful experience to hear the Choir in the Tabernacle. The BYU singers also participated and it was a wonderful time. After that we went to Laura's complex and enjoyed a nice lunch she had prepared complete with octopus - most of us passed on trying it including Amy who had Laura buy it. Most of the gang left for home following the lunch but a few of us went back to Laura's house and talked, watched AFV and had more food!
Monday Dad and I got to Ikea where we bought some great red shelves and also from Standard Restaurant got a great oven and proofer plus a set of bread shelves. Things are starting to come together for our cafe! We also went to Rodworks where we found ribbon holders and got ideas for a counter and for ways to hang bags and tissue. looking good!
Last night we ended our great weekend with Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat which was put on by some Cedar City youth. It was darling. Joseph was just a little 9 or 10 year old kid and there were four girls narrating. It wasn't professional by any means but the efforts were certainly appreciated. Ben and Connies two daughters were in it, Kadie Norton was Judah, the Espinoza kids were also there with Chelly playing the butler! So fun.
So I am writing this instead of dusting the store which I must now do. I pulled my back out over the weekend and will be going to see Dr. Murie this afternoon. Jim gave me a blessing yesterday which helped a lot but I am still in a sufficient amount of pain and hope the Dr. can help me.
This week we should start clearing out and moving in over at the new store. There is a lot to be done! We still need a toaster, grill and two burner stove plus several stainless tables and a triple sink. We are excited to pull everything together.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Back again
Well I went to write on my blog this morning and it vanished. John just spent an hour getting my blogspot back up. I think I have lost a few posts but that is better than all of them. Have no idea why they would come by and just eliminate everything.
We have had some good news this week. The building across the street is now ours - lease for 12 months and then buy at an option. It is really quite exciting and since we are getting so crowded here, I think the place across the street will be great. We also got a message from Gary Crum this morning that says he is still interested in selling us the house. We are debating on that right now... Twila's "supposed" buyers never happened (hmmm) seems like she did that to us too. Well, I would like it but now with the the new building we'll have to see if things come together... like money.
We are headed to Salt Lake for our anniversary party this weekend. It should be very fun with most of the kids and their spouses there. Wish Pete could come but the rest of them will be there and that will be great.
We went to Milts on Saturday and then to Jay and Sara's on Sunday for dinner and celebration. We also spent Saturday treasure hunting and found some great things in St. George. We definitely are running out of room but we need to have things of interest to put in the new space. I feel strongly that the Lord is blessing us so much. I know it is because we chose to pay our tithing in December and that has helped us through these next month with payments from clients, new clients, and back bills to us paid. What a gift.
We are now going to have alot of work to do - especially if we move from both places.
Since my last blogs were lost I might mention about Shey's birthday party last week which was so nicely done by her mom. It was a rainbow party with eveything in colors including layered color cupcakes with blue sky frosting and a candy rainbow attached with cloud frosting. colored rainbow games, pizza designed to look like a rainbow, colored fruit skewers, skittle candies, taffys - you name it. It was fun to watch Laura and Nigel put on this party so creatively. I was impressed with both of them and how good they were with 20 children! It was great fun and a fun weekend as well. Glad Jim could come up and be with us as well.
We have had some good news this week. The building across the street is now ours - lease for 12 months and then buy at an option. It is really quite exciting and since we are getting so crowded here, I think the place across the street will be great. We also got a message from Gary Crum this morning that says he is still interested in selling us the house. We are debating on that right now... Twila's "supposed" buyers never happened (hmmm) seems like she did that to us too. Well, I would like it but now with the the new building we'll have to see if things come together... like money.
We are headed to Salt Lake for our anniversary party this weekend. It should be very fun with most of the kids and their spouses there. Wish Pete could come but the rest of them will be there and that will be great.
We went to Milts on Saturday and then to Jay and Sara's on Sunday for dinner and celebration. We also spent Saturday treasure hunting and found some great things in St. George. We definitely are running out of room but we need to have things of interest to put in the new space. I feel strongly that the Lord is blessing us so much. I know it is because we chose to pay our tithing in December and that has helped us through these next month with payments from clients, new clients, and back bills to us paid. What a gift.
We are now going to have alot of work to do - especially if we move from both places.
Since my last blogs were lost I might mention about Shey's birthday party last week which was so nicely done by her mom. It was a rainbow party with eveything in colors including layered color cupcakes with blue sky frosting and a candy rainbow attached with cloud frosting. colored rainbow games, pizza designed to look like a rainbow, colored fruit skewers, skittle candies, taffys - you name it. It was fun to watch Laura and Nigel put on this party so creatively. I was impressed with both of them and how good they were with 20 children! It was great fun and a fun weekend as well. Glad Jim could come up and be with us as well.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Please publish
I have put the last 4 or 5 posts on the family blog. I will have to ask Amy to help me move them over. In the meantime I am pleased that I have been able to get to the point where I could put this post on Oldies but goodies. Not that I have a lot to say but I just kept wondering where my last posts have gone.
I am about ready to fall asleep here - it is my nap time but actually more time has past than I thought and I just have another 1 hour and a quarter to work here at the shop. Hoping that we get a few people in these next few minutes. We are going to close the store on Mondays and Tuesdays now for the rest of winter. I hope that lets up a little bit on expenses. I also have to pay for the consignors tomorrow so I hope there is enough money in the til to pay for them.
Made some creative windows this morning and hope to make a couple of wreaths tomorrow. Now if someone would come in and see them! Sold one of my favorite pieces this morning to Connie Burrows. Interestingly she loves brass and she bought a brass bell that I thought was so charming. Good for you Connie. Perhaps she'll come in again.
Had a meeting today about the shop and getting it moving. I am hoping to focus on the new larger shop but keep this running at the same time. I think we could sell things better if they could be better displayed. Susan and Richard's things etc. I need to work on our write-ups about them for the on-line store. I was hard on Jim about the on-line stuff but it seems like for years we have been working on this stuff and nothing comes to fruition and yet it has cost a lot of money and time. If everyone else makes it at these things why not us?
three things:
1. I am good no matter where I serve as long as I am serving well.
2. I am grateful that I am feeling better - I was really dragging for a few weeks and so darn emotional, but things seem to be getting better.
3. I plan to get on top of things now that I am feeling better. Coming along on Laura's book and hope to see it finished by Monday at the latest. It is so fun to do these books and recall great memories.
I am about ready to fall asleep here - it is my nap time but actually more time has past than I thought and I just have another 1 hour and a quarter to work here at the shop. Hoping that we get a few people in these next few minutes. We are going to close the store on Mondays and Tuesdays now for the rest of winter. I hope that lets up a little bit on expenses. I also have to pay for the consignors tomorrow so I hope there is enough money in the til to pay for them.
Made some creative windows this morning and hope to make a couple of wreaths tomorrow. Now if someone would come in and see them! Sold one of my favorite pieces this morning to Connie Burrows. Interestingly she loves brass and she bought a brass bell that I thought was so charming. Good for you Connie. Perhaps she'll come in again.
Had a meeting today about the shop and getting it moving. I am hoping to focus on the new larger shop but keep this running at the same time. I think we could sell things better if they could be better displayed. Susan and Richard's things etc. I need to work on our write-ups about them for the on-line store. I was hard on Jim about the on-line stuff but it seems like for years we have been working on this stuff and nothing comes to fruition and yet it has cost a lot of money and time. If everyone else makes it at these things why not us?
three things:
1. I am good no matter where I serve as long as I am serving well.
2. I am grateful that I am feeling better - I was really dragging for a few weeks and so darn emotional, but things seem to be getting better.
3. I plan to get on top of things now that I am feeling better. Coming along on Laura's book and hope to see it finished by Monday at the latest. It is so fun to do these books and recall great memories.
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