Thanksgiving

Gram and Mike

Deb & Brian

Val and Amanda

Grandma Weston

Michael & Annette

Grammy & Mason
We had a super Thanksgiving with about 26 attending. Everyone brought food and shared in helping and serving each other. After we ate, Dad read a story called the Thanksgiving Bowl to the children. We had heard it one the radion and thought it was great! What a blessing to have some of our children and for those from afar who called and shared their spirit with us ...Dad, Todd, & Amy.

Children's Hour

Tyler & Amanda
Grandpa and Sam
Nicole & Paige

Turkey Preparation

This year, Malcolm prepared the turkey for baking. I was in the wings helping with some ideas and with chopping some veggies for dressing. He did an admirable job...first time around. We are waiting for the yummy results!!

Mason

Yesterday, Amanda, Tyler and their children came over for a visit. Mason found and owned the wheelchair and yelled if anyone went near the chair. It was a hoot and fun for us but not for Mom and Dad.

Sutter Buttes

Malcolm took this beautiful picture of the Sutter Buttes the other night just at sunset. We love this view from our living room window so we are sharing with you!

Calvin & Adon

Calvin and Adon came for a visit today and had a ball trying out my wheelchair. They figured out the turns, backwards and ride sharing ..it was fun watching them learn to drive!

Elder Weston - Return with Honor

On Saturday, November 15, 2008 our eldest grandchild, Elder Alex Weston returned from the New Jersey, Morristown, Spanish Mission. This is at the passenger waiting area of the Oakland Airport with Mom, Mauri, Elder Weston (he would be reasled on Sunay), Brother Miles, and the happy Grandpa.

Dad, Mike, Elder Weston and Brother, Miles at Oakland Airport. Mike had flown to New Jersey to pick up Alex

Happy Grandpa with Elder Weston. We are disappointed that Grandma could not be with us...Patsy was really looking forward to this reunion, but unfortunately on Thursday had broken her leg. These pictures and Alex's love for his grandma will have to suffice for now.

Patsy's Big Break! (It's her turn to be babied!)

Yesterday, November 13 while Patsy was gassing up the car, she slipped and broke her leg. (OUCH). We didn't know it was broken at the time so it was iced and wrapped. This morning the leg was in pain...we went to ER, X-Rays were taken, and the determination of a Distal Fracture of the right Fibula. After a painful placing of her foot in the proper alignment, a split soft cast was applied and here we are. Follow up will occur at our health plan in Martinez.












We have moved Patsy's office to a more suitable place, and, as you can see, she hasn't missed a beat!

Enrichment Meeting

Today we had an Enrichment Meeting for all the ladies at Church. We were all making some gifts for Christmas. There were cards, gift wrap and vinyl letter on ceramic tiles. There were many sayings, but I chose family. It was so fun, but took quite a lot of time to complete - well worth it though! Below is the one I completed for our home.

Malcolm was encouraged to apply for an appointment on the Planning Commission in Live Oak. He filled out the paper work, submitted it and attended the City Council Meeting last night. There were four applicants who presented themselves - when they concluded, Malcolm was appointed to the Commission. Today he had his swearing in and is taking a couple of courses that are required. I am so pleased and think he will be an asset as he has had quite a lot of experience working with cities and personnel in different agencies. This opportunity will be good, as he has the time and interest to be helpful in our community.

California Election

Malcolm and I did an absentee ballot yesterday and delivered it to the Registrar of voters. It is nice to have time to study and fill it out at home so there is no rush. We are thankful to live in a free country and do hope the people and propositions voted on will be positive for us all.

CHP Graduation

Officers Kris Haines & Tyler Eccles

Malcolm, Kris and Patsy
Malcolm and I attended the CHP Graduation today for our special neighbor, Kris Haines. His parents and family couldn't be here so we took their place for the event. There was such an amazing feeling as we enjoyed the atmosphere of such a dedicated law enforcement agency that the CHP represents. There is such courtesy, discipline and high standards exhibited by all the new officers and those who train them. Needless to say, we enjoyed the morning very much.

Jack and Mary

Malcolm and I spent part of the day with some great friends , Jack and Mary in Chico. Mary went to school with Malcolm in Sonoma and we got reconnected last year and have had some wonderful times together. They have three great dogs(Lily, Owen and Riley) who get excited when we visit. Malcolm plays with them and gets them stirred up just like our grandkids and they love it. Mary cooked a terrific meal of splt pea soup, deviled eggs, salad and baked apples with caramel ice cream - yummy. Mary is a home economics major and Jack is a specialist in birds and lectures and travels. We really enjoy their company so much and have a lot in common.

Bishop's Storehouse Meeting

I serve on a committee for the Bishop's Storehouse in Chico. We meet every several months with the missionaries who serve there and our Stake President, President Papa. They are just a great and kind group to work with. Last night I took a picture of us all sitting around the table.

TV Watchers

We had Mason, Carson and Paige today while Amanda had an infusion. While I was cooking, Grandpa and the children were watching cartoons and are transfixed by Tom and Jerry!

I heard this interesting list of ways to stay sane and happy today on a radio program and thought they were worth sharing:
Five steps to happiness
Connect: Developing relationships with family, friends, colleagues and neighbors will enrich your life and bring you support
Be active: Sports, hobbies such as gardening or dancing, or just a daily stroll will make you feel good and maintain mobility and fitness
Be curious: Noting the beauty of everyday moments as well as the unusual and reflecting on them helps you to appreciate what matters to you
Learn: Fixing a bike, learning an instrument, cooking – the challenge and satisfaction brings fun and confidence
Give: Helping friends and strangers links your happiness to a wider community and is very rewarding

Paige, Carson & Mason

Carson & Paige wanted their picture taken on our Bench with the pumpkins
We had Amanda and Tyler's little ones this morning while I was making some cinnamon rolls and let Mason lick the beater - he was amazed and excited to have it all to himself.

A Day with Val

I went to Redding for a couple of days to spend some time with our daughter, Valerie. We had a belated birthday with lunch out and some shopping, then cooking some barbecued steaks at home with Don, Nicole and Jon after. We got some Halloween decorations, some fun things for the kids, cookies to decorate and helped the kids decorated cookies, bake pumpkins muffins and watch a cute movie. Nicole fixed her room up so cute and was excited to share her bedroom with me...very sweet. We had such a good time!!

Cute Grandkids

Mason found a doll and hat and cheesed it up!

Carson went to sleep in a chair looking angelic
We were over watching Amanda & Tyler's little ones this morning while Amanda was at the hospital with Tyler who was having his gall bladder removed. We got a couple of cute pictures... Just got a call from Amanda and Tyler seems to be doing ok. The surgery is over and he is in the recovery mode. We are all grateful!

Paige's nails and glasses

Today, I had Paige for a few hours while Amanda was at the hospital with Tyler. I painted her nails - She then wanted to put on 3D glasses, sit on our bench out front and have her picture taken. When Grampa brought the boys home from school, they all had apple snack and did their homework before going home for dinner.

Finished Canning Project

We finished canning our apples this morning with six more qts. of applesauce, 2 qts. of apple juice, 8 jars of apple-raspberry jam and an apple pie. We finally have all of our canning jars filled so we are ready for winter. What a good feeling!