Monday, June 25, 2007
From Mom
SPECIAL TIME
Sunday, June 17
Flight to Oakland went smoothly, and then there was Max!!
How wonderful!
Then to Glen Cove Marina, and Whitey! The Lighthouse residence is lovely; they've done a beautiful job. As in all the homes, it is good to see old family treasures being enjoyed in another generation's home.
Lots of good talk and lazing around (for me) while Max and Whitey stay so busy...getting in a little work on Gypsy Blue, and lots of work to get ready for the Marina Open House on Saturday.
Tuesday, June 19
My cousin Janie Duthie Humphrey came over and went to Benicia for lunch........and lots of family talk.
Wednesday, June 20
Cousin Jo Duthie came over after her work and we each told our stories about the sagas we've each traveled through since we saw each other a year ago. No matter how old and "experienced" we've become, we agreed life maybe never prepares us for what may happen next.
Saturday, June 23
Open House at the Marina....a beautiful day with two bands, 21 paint artists, 2 potters, lots of good food and a great variety of people and dogs throughout the day. Max and Whitey put on a very delightful event.
Jill Duthie, who has also settled in California, came over Saturday afternoon and (surprise!) we also talked a lot.
Sunday, June 24
Whitey and Max took me on a beautiful drive through San Francisco (avoiding the parade area) to the ocean. Stops at Seal Island and the Distillary in Half Moon Bay (a delicious brunch) along the coast then through the mountains and the redwood forest. Wonderful day.
During the week we went fabric shopping for boat cushions; Max and Whitey served beautiful meals and I got to weed some flower beds and plant petunias. Very therapeautic activities, and it always feels so good to use some energy on something that shows.
I fly back to Salt Lake this afternoon and back to my "regular" life ---if I ever figure out what that is.
It has been a week of soothing love and acceptance from Max and Whitey, as well as my cousins and the many people who flow around the Marina.
Thank you, Max and Whitey
Love to all,
Mom/Lita
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Summer
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
from The Bush Family
Hey everyone,
Some updates on the Bush Family...
Megan left for Costa Rica today with her girl scout troop. She'll be there until the 30th. She was very excited. She'll turn 16 years old tomorrow. We are thrilled for her to have this experience. She still won't get her driver's license for a while because she's been too busy to get the course completed. We're fine with that. She's been working as a lifeguard at the JCC and swimming with her team.
Marisa is enjoying her summer; ballet class, hiphop class, power tumbling and swimming with neighbors. She's been joining me at some of the exercise classes at the JCC. She starts her first day of volunteering at Hogle Zoo tomorrow morning. She is very excited that we're going to start transforming her bedroom into more of a teen room this summer- since she'll be 13 years old in a month.
Both of the girls will be going to Camp Timberline (Colorado) in July. We are excited that they will get to share that experience together.
Duane had his perfect Father's Day on Sunday; we went to Utah Lake all day- windsurfed, played in the water, played with Sandy, rode bikes and relaxed together.
I am trying to get settled into summer and focus on my home organization, paperwork, hobbies at home, etc. (I know you've all heard this before). It's the story of my summers- my lists are too long- but I love this time.
We have sad news- our neighbor Christine Brimley died last Friday of colon cancer. She was only 38 years old. It is very sad. It has been a difficult year watching this family; support where we can but never feel like we've done enough. Paige is 12 years old, Peri is 9 years old. Too young to lose their Mom. Chris is hanging in there.
Hope all is well with everyone-
Ellie- so funny about Davis vaccuming up water...we have had some similar incidents... we always laugh later.
Happy Summer to everyone!
Love, Kay
Some updates on the Bush Family...
Megan left for Costa Rica today with her girl scout troop. She'll be there until the 30th. She was very excited. She'll turn 16 years old tomorrow. We are thrilled for her to have this experience. She still won't get her driver's license for a while because she's been too busy to get the course completed. We're fine with that. She's been working as a lifeguard at the JCC and swimming with her team.
Marisa is enjoying her summer; ballet class, hiphop class, power tumbling and swimming with neighbors. She's been joining me at some of the exercise classes at the JCC. She starts her first day of volunteering at Hogle Zoo tomorrow morning. She is very excited that we're going to start transforming her bedroom into more of a teen room this summer- since she'll be 13 years old in a month.
Both of the girls will be going to Camp Timberline (Colorado) in July. We are excited that they will get to share that experience together.
Duane had his perfect Father's Day on Sunday; we went to Utah Lake all day- windsurfed, played in the water, played with Sandy, rode bikes and relaxed together.
I am trying to get settled into summer and focus on my home organization, paperwork, hobbies at home, etc. (I know you've all heard this before). It's the story of my summers- my lists are too long- but I love this time.
We have sad news- our neighbor Christine Brimley died last Friday of colon cancer. She was only 38 years old. It is very sad. It has been a difficult year watching this family; support where we can but never feel like we've done enough. Paige is 12 years old, Peri is 9 years old. Too young to lose their Mom. Chris is hanging in there.
Hope all is well with everyone-
Ellie- so funny about Davis vaccuming up water...we have had some similar incidents... we always laugh later.
Happy Summer to everyone!
Love, Kay
Thursday, June 14, 2007
bad parent moment
Yesterday, I had a bad parent moment.
Davis' morning chore was to vacuum the kitchen and dining room with a little floor vac that we own. After some time, I couldn't figure out why it was not picking up the dirt. I touched the hose and it was damp. Davis couldn't tell me why. We checked the filter and it was sopping wet. Davis had vacuumed the dog water dish. I was screaming. "Who is their right mind vacuums the dog water dish!" Davis was very quiet. We took it apart and set it outside to dry. I don't have much faith it will work very well again.
George reminded me that little boys are curious.
Ellie
Davis' morning chore was to vacuum the kitchen and dining room with a little floor vac that we own. After some time, I couldn't figure out why it was not picking up the dirt. I touched the hose and it was damp. Davis couldn't tell me why. We checked the filter and it was sopping wet. Davis had vacuumed the dog water dish. I was screaming. "Who is their right mind vacuums the dog water dish!" Davis was very quiet. We took it apart and set it outside to dry. I don't have much faith it will work very well again.
George reminded me that little boys are curious.
Ellie
