Dad Flying in Mr. Bob's Plane

Yesterday all of you came back over so your dad could go for a ride on Mr. Bob's plane. We weren't sure if he would go thru with it, but we all had our fingers crossed. You brother, mother and I stayed at the house for awhile and then went to Kohl's so I could get a couple of cheap rings to wear to Mexico. I didn't want to wear my good jewlery.

We then met your dad & Mr. Bob at BJ's for a late lunch, to hear all about the plane ride and to celebrate the accomplishment. They flew over Pinnacle Peak, then over Fountain Hills, Scottsdale and then back to Deervalley airport. There was an airplane that went off the runway and they had to wait to take off while a crane lifted it onto a truck. Your dad was so nervous, he had his hands out the window while they wated. Your dad had a beer sampler (6 small beers). I am so pround that your dad did it!! Just wish I had a photo of him by or in the plane, but he didn't want us to come to the airport, in case he changed his mind.

Yesterday your mother took a photo of your dad with my headset on. He wore it for the plane ride.

Easter Celebration

Yesterday we had an early Easter because Nana and Mr. Bob are leaving next Saturday to spend two weeks in Isla Navada, Mexico. We also had my annual Easter Egg Hunt. You each found 6 eggs with $1.00 in each. The Easter Bunny left some books for you. "How to Talk to Moms", "How to Talk to Dads" and two books about Jesus. We played Wii bowling. Your mother won one game and Nana the other. You came in a close second. You and Andrew, especially Andrew, love to play on my Gazelle.

In the second to the top photo, you and I were in a staring contest. You won!!

The plan for tomorrow is for all of you to come back over and we'll all go to the hanger where we'll take some photos and Mr. Bob will take your Dad for a plane ride. You see, your dad has a problem with flying and Mr. Bob is trying to help him get over it. Afterall, it's safer flying than driving on the interstate.

Children's Museum of Phoenix

I took your and your brother on a field trip today while your mother slept.

We went to the Children's Museum of Phoenix and then to Barnes and Nobles. You said you would be bored at the museum, but you really had lots of fun. They had a kids car wash you drove thru and small race cars and balls that went down clear tunnels. You had me buy some little furry worm that was on a clear fishing line that you could get to wiggle around on the floor or down your arm. We had a fun day.

On this past Tuesday, March 16th, my Aunt Donna Kriner Cash (My father's sister.) passed on. She would have been 91 on St. Patrick's Day. About 2002 I got my aunt's small items from WWI, when she was in the WAC, displayed at the WWII Museum in New Orleans.

Crackerjax

Watched you and your brother Friday for a very short while. Your mother had to go to a class at the hospital. My reader was messed up and your mother tried to fix it and when I got home all I had to do was hook it up to my computer and reauthorize it. I couldn'it get it to work, so your parents came to my house on Saturday. Your mother fixed it on my computer and we all went to CrackerJax.
Also, when your mother came home from her class, she gave me three boxes of jewelry, which she had picked up at Dillards at a fantastic price with me in mind. A great pair of earrings, a long necklace and a brooch. Your mother is the best. I love her like she was my own daughter.
We played miniature golf. Your father challenged your mother and me to a bet. The person that lost would buy lunch. I was in the lead for awhile and your mother was behind. Then your dad caught up to me while your mother was falling even further behind. Your dad said he would pay for half of the lunch. He was really feeling sorry for her. However, your father and I were tied from about the 12th hole thru the 18th. We had to play for a playoff to see who would win. After two holes I came out the winner!! Oh...I forgot to tell you I got a hole in one on the front nine. We had a lot of fun.
After golf you both wanted to do the "Jumpolene". We waited in line for almost an hour and a half. By the time you got on it was way too late for lunch, so we stopped at McDonald's and your parents took me back home. Your dad was meeting a friend at 5:00.
All day you both kept call your dad Brian, your mother Brandi and me Susan. You must be in some sort of stage. You said, well that's what we call each other.
Mr. Bob took some supplies to Mexico yesterday and will bring back some doctors today, so he wasn't around.

S. Lake Tahoe

Mr. Bob and I went to Reno and S. Lake Tahoe where we hooked up with my first cousin, your third. I had not seen Joe Kunselman in years. He did remember your dad and Uncle Bruce ("The Twins"). As Mr. Bob was walking into the resturant, he fell and broke his glasses and got a black eye. It was snowing and the lake and mountains were beautiful, but way too cold for Mr. Bob and me. Being at a ski resort reminded me of when I took your father, Uncle Bruce and Uncle Jeffrey to Breckenridge, CO for Uncle Jeffrey's 25th birthday celebration.
In Reno Mr. Bob was a winner and shared with Nana a $1,000 chip and 5 onehundred dollar bills. Lucky me.
Brought you and your brother back little shaving kits that were in our room. Now both of you can shave with your dad using your own razor and creame.

Musical & Stuff

Tonight was your musical. Here are a few photos. You did a great job and looked so cute. After the musical, we went to dinner at Chili's.

Went to visit Uncle Jeffrey over the weekend. Watched the hockey olympics where Canada beat the US for the Gold. Here's a photo of Donnie, Tom, Nana and Uncle Jeffrey watching the game at Black Angus. Canada beat the US. The game reminded me of when I would be the timekeeper for a couple of your dad's hockey games when he was young. I would get so involved in the game that I would forget to stop the clock. The referee would skate over to me and I would have to reset the clock. Whenever there was a pile of players, I would yell "Everyone out of the pool". Also, reminded me when your dad was in the state playoff games in 1978/1979. We drove in my stationwagon with luggage on the top of the car. A piece of luggage blew off while we were driving on the NY State Thruway. I had to walk back to get it. During one of the games, your dad was hit in the throat with a puck and was not breathing. It was very scary.
Monday Donnie, Uncle Jeffrey and Nana played 9 holes of golf. Donnie won, but I was one stroke under Uncle Jeffrey.
Mr. Bob and I are leaving for Reno and Lake Tahoe tomorrow. Will be gone a few days.