I haven't taken any pictures in a long time. I am committed to doing better in the future, but for now I will just have to write about the last two months. It might be boring but at least you will have a parents journal about what it is like to be old.
8/27 Krista got her patriarchal blessing. Sue and I were able to accompany her, as we have for almost all of our children. It was a special evening for us all and the blessing that Pres. Zimmerman gave her was wonderful and full of hope and promise for the future.
8/31-9/8 Tawna enrolled in LDS Business College. Three went to Utah and only two came home. The school is great and Tawna is anxiously engaged in her new path. We are thrilled to see her move on with her life. We had a great time while we were in Utah with the Buchanans, The Landon Allreds and Gma. It was quite a whirlwind because we had to get Tawna registered, buy books and a computer and find a place for her to live. I don't remember much else because I was so focused on having Tawna taken care of before we left. We did get to see Landon & Sarah's new house - very nice, we had dinner with Gma and Tracy's family (we played Rage and the best man won), Scott took me to a UofU/Utah State football game (loved it), celebrated Ava's birthday with Mac 'n Cheese. That is all I remember. OH WAIT! I saw BYU beat Oklahoma. It was great to have two weeks in the sun before going back to the doghouse.
9/15 Sue and I went to a Rotary Dinner at Woolgrowers. It cost $70 but it was worth it. I enjoy being with good, charitable, non-LDS people. Sue is helping me to be a little more social. At the dinner, I talked to the Foster's, who joined the church, were married in the temple and then went inactive. I am their Home Teacher but they don't allow me to visit. They are very nice people and very cordial but they do not want any church contact. It was nice to see my HT family in person. I mail them the 1st Presidency Message every month.
9/17-18 Sue and I went to South Lake Tahoe for my Independent Energy Producers meeting. I go to meetings and Sue shops and hikes. We do have some quality time in the evenings and on the 5+ hour drive. We thought of you all and the wonderful time we had at Tahoe with you.
9/25/09 Sue and I visited my cardiologist. He says that I am doing very well, or as he says, "I couldn't be more pleased." I could, but I want to have a 25 year old body again. He also said, "You might live your whole natural life and not need a heart transplant. We'll see." We also went to downtown LA to have lunch with my attorney - a business trip, you know. Then we went to the temple and had an enjoyable evening.
9/29/09 Zachary Scott Buchanan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to Alicia & Scott.
10/3/09 We enjoyed General Conference. After Priesthood Meeting we had the Aaronic Priesthood and their dads over for dinner, as we always do. Sue cooked ribs and everyone loved them.
10/4/09 Enjoyed the rest of conference. I will remember Elder Holland's talk forever. It was thrilling.
10/5/09 Sue left me on some boondoggle.
10/10/09 YOUR MOM CAME HOME FROM UTAH - something about a baby, Charlie, Pat, Zachary. I am little fuzzy about that.
10/10/09 The BYU Alumni Association of Kern County sponsored the BYU Ballroom Dance Company. The performance was fantastic and we raised over $4,000 for our Replenishment Grants. We had two great guys stay with us, a dancer and a tech. The tech, Ian I think, stayed up and watched the taped BYU football game with us. They came to our ward the next day, gave a fireside, and left for LA on Monday. Thanks to Sue, the house was ready for them. Right, Sue????
10/13/09 Krista's Choir Concert and dinner. It was very nice and I worked in the serving line. Sue was the BOSS.
10/15/09 Cogen Classic Golf Tournament - Since I don't play, I drove the drink cart and played Bobby Boucher.
10/17/09 Laura arranged for us all to go to the BYU / San Diego State game. Everyone went except Evan because he was working. We also visited the Jorgensens and they fed us lunch. It was good to spend time with them. We had a great day and BYU won!
10/22/09 We went to a United States Marine Band concert with the Hays. We had a great evening. Tawna came home for a visit. She is doing well and is happy.
If you have read this far, you must have a lot of time on your hands.
