An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away!

September has been a month of medical issues for us.  We finally tracked down (and fixed) Harold's back problem, we got his heart back in rhythm, only to have my Mother suffer from a mini stroke.

If you want a wake up call, I'd imagine a mini stroke would do it!  Mom was at a political luncheon when suddenly she felt dizzy and couldn't move her arm.  Instead of calling 911, she drove home and spent hours trying to reach a doctor.  When she finally was told to go to the hospital...she did.

My Mom has always had good health.  This was the first time I even thought about life without her.  My Mom is so much like her Mother, Eva.  She fills her day running around town, helping anyone she can.  She's also like her Dad and is very health conscious.

So when I got a minute to reflect over the past month, I became very thankful for Harold and my Mother.  These two people work harder on their health then anyone I know, and they were the unfortunate ones to suffer this month.  I will never take good health for granted anymore.  I've jumped on the low cholesterol, low fat, low sugar, band wagon.

HERE'S TO GOOD HEALTH!

Karenine

It's Back Breaking!

My hubby had some bad news from doctors this past month.  Two weeks ago he had surgery for severe lumbar stenosis.  His poor spinal canal was practically closed shut, causing him a lot of pain in his legs.  We were lucky that Dr. Berry came in on his day off and fixed the problem.

To complicate things a little...before the surgery we found out that his heart had gone back into a-fib.  So tomorrow we are going to go have a cardio-version to try to get it back in rhythm.  FYI... I'm not going to watch that procedure EVER again.

Normally this kind of month would really get a person down.  I'm so proud of Harold and his positive outlook.  His back is doing great and I'm sure his heart will do as it's told!

Football Season

The other night when I was driving home, I pasted Hillcrest High School during a football game.  The Husky's were winning 28 to 0.  It was all I could do not to pull over and watch the game.  Then the next morning (Saturday) all the Little League teams were out playing.

  I LOVE FOOTBALL SEASON!

Aubrey sent these pictures of Gabe playing in his practice game last week.  Gabe scored his first touchdown!  Way to go Toombs!  I can't wait to come cheer you on!

Look at his form!  What a little stud!

Is Gabe telling the little guy not to mess with him? :-)

Gone Fishing

Yesterday, after a quick trip to the sporting goods store, we headed up the mountain.  I finally got a chance to watch Jason fish.  We also had a few encounters with snakes and spiders, but it was all worth it.  Harold and I bought fishing licenses, but watched Jason do the fishing.  I really enjoyed watching because the guys said "If I caught something, I had to touch it!"  I told them "that's why I got married and had boys!"

The Joy of Summer

Sometimes running a business can eat you alive.  I've always been a hard working girl, from my 3 jobs as a teenager to partnering up with Harold in this tough real estate market.  But life is not all about work...Harold and I try really hard to keep our lives in balance.  So we dedicate this summer to r&r and enjoying friends and family.

It's so nice when we are invited to a BBQ!  Ken & Ed threw a great party!

Clay & Sharon at the Pride BBQ

Harold and Kenny

Good friends and yummy food

Ed (we love this guy)

Harold (thrilled that Kenny was grilling)

Ken taking a break inside with Jennine & Blake

 Red Butte Garden's concert series

Harold and I enjoying great food and awesome people watching!

Jamie, Kenny and I dancing to Sheryl Crow

Kevin's 24th Birthday (NBA finals)

Kevin, Tori, Travis and James

Harold doing what he does best...grilling!

James & Sam

Kevin & Tori

Ken & Ed

Jason and the killer cupcakes!

FIESTA!

We threw a fiesta for Harold's 60th birthday on Saturday.  More than 50 people dropped by to help celebrate the big day with us.  I couldn't have pulled it off without a lot of help from the boys.  A big thanks goes to Kenny for putting a birthday video together for Harold.  We loved it!  Thanks everyone, for taking the time to come celebrate.  We ALL had a blast!

Jason and I checking out the food from Rico's Market.

Josh, Jordan and Sabina coming in for seconds.

Ed, Harold, Karen, Jordan, Sabina and Josh enjoying the food!

Tish, Jason and Devin

Jessa and Harold

Lindsay, Erica and Blake
Erica looked as tired as the little one she was holding!

Marston, Brook, Kevin, Austin and Chelsi

Jason was a trooper!

Karen helping Isabel 

Cooper swinging big!

The darn thing wouldn't break!

Ed helping out

Finally we have candy!

Jensyn getting ready to hit

Scott, Cindy, Audrey, Bryndi and Blake

Happy Birthday sung by the Mexican Indian and his Amigos!

Kris and family watching the Amigos

3 Amigos?

Jessa!

Congratulations Kevin!

It's official...Kevin has graduated from Dixie State College!  Following are pictures taken at the ceremony.

Marston, Kevin and Brook

Todd and Michelle joined us for dinner

The happy fam

Kevin 2010

Following is a note from Kevin's Professor letting him know he is finished and can graduate. His Mother is so proud!

Hello Kevin....I have received your materials.  You are done.  I wish you well in your professional life, and in general.

Best,

Dennis L. Wignall, Ph.D.
Professor
Immediate Past President, Faculty Senate
Dixie State College
Dept of Communication

"Imagination is more important than knowledge.
Knowledge is limited.
Imagination encircles the world."

                    -----Albert Einstein