Moments of "Cuteness"

I love this photo of Ella....it shows her long hair in the back! I love this photo; it shows her bright eyes and she looks so good in pink!

Halloween @ Work!

Sue was a correction officer!

Misty was a hippy!

Kathy and I were "Smartie Pants" we had taped Smarties on the front of our pants.
The residents love Halloween

A Big Thank you to my Co-workers!

This is a little bit late in posting but missing 2 weeks of work; I have been a little busy catching up! But my co-workers are also great friends and everyone covered for me!

Flowers and donuts welcomed me back; and three envelopes marked

#1 Very Important ... Do this today! Don't wait!

#2 Very Important ....but do by the end of the week!

#3 Read when you have time :)

So after a few late nights and the weekend; I am feeling pretty good!

My Last 11 days....

Drama....I think my trip to Salt Lake was like being on a roller coaster! The ups and downs with Doctor Reports....driving in 6 lanes of traffic....not used to cooking and doing laundry and yes being robbed!

Sums up the last 1 1/2 weeks...but best times were being with Ella...even from 11:00 PM until 3:00 AM; we had lots to talk about. She definitely knows my voice and gives me a smile :-)

I never understood how wonderful changing, dressing and feeding a grandchild would be. The best two weeks of vacation anyone can have.

Today was another visit to the pediatrician (who is awesome -and of course IOWA Grad)...this little girl just doesn't like to eat as much as everyone wants her too! She is a little laid back and doesn't want to nurse; the bottle is so much easier. Her drink of choice is now...Fortified "Breast Milk" in the cheapo "Gerber Bottles" (like the ones from the NICU).... we will do what ever we have to!

So I told her mom; it has just begun! She definitely wants it "Her Way"... I just love it! I have been telling her already...not to worry just call Nana Di and I will get or do anything she wants or needs!

The sheriff's office called this afternoon and have my Police report ready.....I told them to mail it...I am not driving to pick it up! Wish me luck with my Insurance!

Tomorrow is my last day in Utah flying home to snow in Iowa! Catch you later.....

Nana Di and Ella

Ella is beautiful!

I think she knew that her new Grandma was holding her last night....she had a couple of big smiles while I was holding her. It was worth traveling all day!

(I have no idea why it is side-ways! I can't fix it!)

GAS Prices!

The news just said that gas prices have dropped to $2.47 per gallon; isn't it sad that I feel lucky to only have to pay that much! How much is it where you are?

The bridge by Maple Heights also opened this weekend. That really saves time; we can use that exit again; #212. I went over it; and they didn't change much at all....and it has been closed for one year!

Thought I would let you know so you won't have to call and ask "What exit do I take?" ...... LOL

Budget cuts for high heat bills this winter....

My goal for one week is to not spend any extra money! I read this article on how people spend money when they really don't need to. That is me...vending machine at work...fast food on the way home from work...bottle of water at the gas station.

I have groceries in the house and gas in my car. I am not going to take any cash to work! So I won't order lunch out; I can eat at home when I walk Max. I think I can do it plus save $$$.

I will not fail!

McDonald's

This is the old McDonald's going down...it is kind of sad! They couldn't get rid of the mold from the flood! It is going to be bigger and better.....but no play yard! Those days are over; but it will have a special coffee bar area! They plan on opening mid - December so maybe it will be done but the time your visit!

And the big news......Dairy Queen has chicken again.....Just for Joe and Alyssa! They won't be closing during December anymore....lucky for us!

Self Control