News from the days - March 2013

March 31, 2013

NEWS FROM THE DAYS:

Stephanie has found a home in Syracuse (west of Layton) that she’s hoping to move into shortly. It’s a cute home all remodeled with new furnace, air cond., roof, appliances, carpets and paint. If all goes well, they will finally have a home with a yard in a good neighborhood, and are looking forward to the move.

Debbie and Stuart got married on the 15th at Silver Fork Lodge. The weather cooperated, and they were able to have the ceremony out on the restaurant deck overlooking the beautiful canyon trees and terrain. Everyone enjoyed a nice dinner in their banquet room, and the staff did a great job of serving everyone. Debbie and Stuart stayed overnight at the lodge, and got up to breakfast and skiing the next day. Stephanie did the photography, and put together a professionally made DVD with music/themes.

Jackie hosted a craft party at her home earlier in the month, and the sisters & kids all enjoyed putting together Easter decorations (cute Easter egg wreaths and table décor). Jack (Katie & Bill’s 4 yr. old) invited us to his day care for a grandparent day luncheon. He attends the Jewish Community Center just north of Primary Hospital on the U campus. This place is top notch – it used to be the Hidden Valley Country Club in the old days. We met Bill’s parents there and enjoyed a nice lunch with Jack.

While I went golfing one warmer Saturday, Linda went with Steph and her kids to the St. Patrick Day parade held at Gateway. Steph and her kids were in the parade as part of the Girl Scouts. Katie and Bill had everyone over for Jack’s 4th birthday party one Saturday. Linda and I enjoyed seeing The Odd Couple at the U of U Pioneer Theatre with some friends.

Linda keeps busy with work and getting ready for retirement on April 15th, her birthday. Her boss is putting together a luncheon at Market Street Grill to honor her 25 years of service. Linda has agreed to work part time a few hours each Wednesday to do his bookkeeping after she retires. Her replacement will eventually take this over as well. I’ve enjoyed reading some more classics, and am currently enjoying Pride & Prejudice. I read each Saturday evening to Jessica (Steph’s 10 yr. old), and we just finished Pollyanna, and have started Little Women. Jessica remarked to me the other day that she inherited Grandma’s red hair, and that she and her sisters have all inherited my craziness……

Linda continues her shoulder physical therapy and is at about 85% now. She is seeing another orthopedic specialist next week to discuss a possible total knee operation. She would like to get it done before June 30 to take advantage of the deductable we’ve already paid on her shoulder for this fiscal year on our insurance. And she would also like to be well into rehab and walking OK when we go to Myrtle Beach with some friends in September. I found out the reason my right thumb is often painful. The doc took x-rays and found I have arthritis (no cartilage). And so goes old age. We hosted our annual Easter egg hunt/brunch in our backyard, and the weather cooperated with warm & sunny blue skies.

And that’s the news from the Days. Love, Tom & Linda