Little Thoughts: IA, AZ, CA in 24 hrs.

Had an absolutely wonderful trip to IA. Few out of Mesa on 4/14 (Jerry drove me up to Mesa from Tucson) and cousins/friends, Ron and Diana picked me up at the airport about 7 pm. Rude weather – cold and rainy! Grabbed a bite to eat and was home by 9 PM. Met our renter, Margaret. She is a real sweetie!

Monday morning, had an eye appointment and picked out new frames. Shopped for new outfit for Hall of Honor Friday. Spent several hours with daughter, Jenn and great-granddaughter Guiliana. Tuesday had a Dr. appointment and was able to spend more time at Jenn’s. Granddaughter, Jessi, and her baby Myliana were there. So many blessings!

Guiliana watches as Myilana swings. Below, Jessi and Myilana 3-21

Ran errands both days…renewed canoe license, etc. Picked up new glasses – not quite right. Adjusted them. Hmmm. Wear them til Thursday and come back if not OK.

Wednesday did post office run and some other errands. Met friends, Barb and Steve at our fave restaurant, Azteca 4. (Used to be El Rodeo) Had wonderful visit with them. Thursday hung out with Jenn, Jessi and greats.

Friday was the DHS/CHS Hall of Honor Induction at Central High School (my alma mater and where I worked for 33-1/2 years.) I had nominated my friend, Tamara, and she was inducted into the hall of honor.

Class of ‘63 Inductees, Tamara Duggleby and Ed McCormick

Tamara and me in the Hall of Honor. Her plaque is to the far left of the picture.

Nice ceremony, brief reception, tour of highlights of remodeled CHS and then we went to lunch at Riefe’s. Mary and Marilyn went their own ways and Tam and I drove around Davenport to see our old haunts. Dropped her off at the motel, drove to Blue Grass to change and back to get her. Outing Club dinner was lovely and speakers were funny…Finally home at 10:30! Long….but awesome day.

Saturday, took Jenn and grandkids Zack, Jessi and two greats to lunch. Granddaughter, Abbie was at a friend’s house, so didn’t get to see her again.

Sunday, picked Tam up for church and then had lunch in her room. Son-in-law Donovan gave me a ride from Little Acres to the motel where we chatted a while, then friend, Mary picked us up for dinner at Biaggi’s. Was a lovely end-of-the weekend event with delicious food and several friends. Mary took me over to the airport after dinner. Flight was late leaving (10:15 pm instead of 9:15 pm. So by the time we landed in Mesa, it was 1:15 AM my body time….wayyyy past my bedtime. LOL. Anyway safe landing, Jerry picked me up and he had found a close-by parking space so we boondocked.

This am, got groceries at a Superwalmart and on the road about 11:30. We’re both tired so won’t go too far. Stopped at Blythe, CA (just over the AZ line on I-10. Will crash early and proceed to Redlands tomorrow.

Here are recent pictures of Sean and Cailey from Sarah in MT.

Newest favorite food – spaghetti!