He spoils me!

HE SPOILS ME TOO MUCH!

I LOVE THIS MAN!!!

Cycle 32

On our way to Salt Lake City again!

Cycle 32! Here he comes!!!

...and look who found us at the Huntsman!

Dick had a rough time this time after his chemo. I don't think it's the chemotherapy though. I think it's the Neulasta shot he gets on the 4th day. (Immunotherapy) Every single muscle and bone was hurting him on Sunday night. He was whimpering all night. I feel so bad when there is nothing I can do. Some patients don't get the Neulasta but since he's on a study, it's mandatory. Many times chemotherapy leads to low blood counts but he has NEVER had that problem, so the Neulasta does help him even though it makes him really sick.

...and just like that he starts feeling better. So much better that he decided to take our Christmas lights down.

I love you Dick! You are amazing!

Shopping with Dick

MONDAY

Dick went to Smith's market about 2 weeks ago. When he got home he said that we needed to start shopping at Smith's from now on and after 10 pm. He said, "I know Walmart is cheaper but it's worth paying more when you don't have a huge store that wears you out from walking and it's worth going late at night. You won't have the huge crowds. You need to experience this!" He bought bulk foods. Dick didn't know that Smith's had bulk foods so he was so excited. He's determined now to work on our food storage a little at a time.

 We are terrible in that department.

Today after dinner he said, "Don't get into your pajamas because after 10 we're going shopping. You really need to experience it." We went during a little blizzard. 

Haha! We had a great time.

We even got some more bulk foods!

TUESDAY

Anson didn't email yesterday but he emailed today.

 He sent this picture.

Dick 1978 sitting on my parent's couch during his mission.

Anson 2015 somewhere in California during his mission.
37 years later.

Thankful special bonds... grandchildren

Dick and I got to spend the evening with our little man.

 Brianna and Travis went to Travis' company party.

I love that I have a special bond with my grandchildren. I wish I would have had more of a relationship with my grandparents.

My father's parents died when he was a little boy.

My great grandmother on my mother's side died in 1967. I was 6 years old and she was 102 years old but I don't remember her very well. My mother's father died in 1959. That's 2 years before I was born. The only grandparent I met was my mother's mother. I loved her so much but we only saw her once a week growing up and the visit consisted of sitting on the couch while my parents visited with her. We'd kiss her when we got to her home and when we left.

So I really am thankful that the relationship that I have with my grandchildren is totally different.

I'm so thankful for them.

I love them!

These pictures were taken after their date.

 They both looked amazing! This is the new suit that Travis just bought. He said it's been 10 years since he bought a suit. 

My beautiful daughter and her beautiful family. 

Dad Call's Angiogram and Grace's Tonsillectomy

MONDAY

January 5, 2014

Dad Call had his angiogram today. After the procedure the doctor said that because of the flap, he had a 99% blockage.

I'm so glad they discovered it at his 6 week follow up.

The surgeon said that many doctors have patients come in for a follow up at 6 months instead of 6 weeks. That flap could have torn off or he could have had a major stroke. 

What a lucky man! 

He was singing on his way to surgery and 5 minutes after surgery. 

TUESDAY

They kept him in the Neuro Critical Care Unit overnight.

In the meantime in Logan... our little precious Grace had a tonsillectomy. Chrislynn sent these next two pictures to Richie and Richie sent them to us.

 After we got back to Logan, Dick and I went to see Grace.

Dick and I took her some Popsicles, a Sock Monkey, and a purple hat because purple is her favorite color.

When we first got there she woke up from her nap and the first thing she told me was, "Did you know I didn't feel anything when they took my tonsils out Grandma?"

 She is the bravest little one I've ever met!
I love you Miss Grace!

On our way out of town, we stopped by Giselle's work. She came out and said goodbye to us. It was so good seeing her for a little bit.

Happy Birthday Dad!

SATURDAY

Deacon has a "Sleepover Friday" every week. In the morning when he woke up, he went into our room...

DEACON: I had an incredible dream!

GRANDPA: What was your dream?

DEACON: I had a dream that they let me go in a grownup's theater!

GRANDPA: What was the movie about?

DEACON: I don't know but isn't that incredible!?!

We both wished Dad a Happy Birthday. Then we woke Aubrey up and took him breakfast in bed, a cake with the candles lit, and sang Happy Birthday.

We had a very relaxing day. Brianna and Travis brought lunch and they were able to spend the whole day with us. Dad and Travis watched the USU vs BSU basketball game. Utah State won!

Dad requested his favorite meal, enchiladas, so I made some for him. Around dinner time, one of his former students, Eric Willes, came to visit before he headed back to BYU Idaho so he joined us for Dad's birthday dinner. We love Eric! He's such a great kid!

 HaPpY BiRtHdAy DaD! 

*****We love you so much!*****

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SUNDAY

Carnitas! Enough said!!!

Thank you for dinner Brianna and Travis. It was wonderful!
I feel so spoiled!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2015

Last night we got home to this beautiful table in our dining area!

 Brianna made it for me. It was my Christmas present. I've always wanted this style of table. She's working on the benches now. I would like to get a chair for Mama Bear and Papa Bear and put them on each end of the table.

I LOVE IT!!!

Then she covered it with tons of finger foods to help us ring the New Year in! It was so nice to come home to this.

Thank you again Brianna!

We are so blessed with a beautiful, caring, faithful, strong, family and a group of friends to match. 
2014 has proven to be a year of more ups than downs.
 We are so thankful and blessed.
HAVE A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR
 FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!