Old People Alert!!

Dale and I try to tell ourselves that we are still pretty young, at least young at heart, but an incident happened the other day that convinced us that maybe we are getting along in age . . . .

We were in El Paso because I had a minor surgical procedure. The next day, we had stopped at a convenience store to get some snacks. As we were paying, the young man at the counter was just making conversation and asked us if we were traveling. Dale proceeded to explain to him that, no, we were here because, "my wife just had surgery and that we live four hours away. We do come to El Paso frequently, though, to go to the Doctor, get prescriptions, and then before we go home, we go to Walmart and Costco". As my dear sweet husband kept talking, I felt the urge to poke him in the ribs so he would stop making us sound like old people, but, too late. . . the young man's eyes had glazed over with boredom by this time. As we walked out the door, Dale said, "I think I just made us sound like old people, didn't I?" I had to agree with him.
So, from now on, we need to have a ready-made story to tell people such as, "Yes, we come here because we like to hit the clubs and go dancing."

Seestors' Conference Call

Yesterday evening we Seestors had a conference call to plan our Seestors' Retreat. I have to say what a blessing it is to have the modern capabilities of keeping in touch such as being able to visit with my sisters via conference call. We talked about how fast email is compared to regular mail, and then Bonnie compared it to texting and Twitter (I'm still not sure what that is) and how immediate that form of staying in touch is. Anyway, just wanted to mention that.

Maureen talked about being a little disappointed that more posting isn't being done on the family blog. I think it's because everyone has their own blog, but I hope we don't let it dwindle away. Facebook is great, but the Family blog is better for talking about things that concern only our family. . . . . Just sayin' "somebody post on here once in awhile, will ya?"

Down with the Osmonds.

Hi Everyone!  So, this is totally random, but I had to get on and tell you this.  I got a new job and one of the people I work with is... (wait for it!!!)  AN OSMOND!!!!!   I can't be the only person in our family who remembers yelling "Down with the Osmonds, Up with more fireworks!" as we left Stadium of Fire, lo those many years ago. Right?  Please tell me some of you remember it, too.  I think Sarah was just a baby when this happened so that would leave a lot of you out of this story, but it is kind of family lore at this point.  So anyway, I tell Dave (Osmond) the story about our fireworks disappointment and he responds with "oh, I think that was just about the time my Dad started beating me."  Maybe you had to be there, but it was really funny.  Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that I have finally been able to let the Osmond's know about how disappointed we were with their performance back in 1980 something. 

PS- Congrats, April and Lindon!  Can't wait to see pics of the baby!  Hint, Hint.

Hi Family,
For some reason I haven't been able to get on the family blog for a long time.
I just got a new computer, tried getting on the blog again, and it worked!
I just now saw the thing about my birthday, I'm sorry that I'm not 39 too.
Just saw the picture of Mom on her 49th birthday.  I can't believe she was just the age I am now,
I miss her so much!  I love and miss my family, it seems I am missing out on so much that is going on in everyones lives.  Congratulations to the Tokos on their new arrival.  I got the picture mail at work today it was great. what a cute little baby.
I love you all,  Love Maureen