A weekend visit

 I went out to visit with Mom and Donna today - as I often do.  And forgot to take one photo - as I often do also!!  But here's a shot of the kitchen - where we cooked our dinner - different stove though, I am sure.  And Donna and I did the cooking!

Lyn and Roseann had left in the morning after a brief visit last week.  So here's a shot of Mom holding the infant Lyn!!  (At least that's how it's labeled - could be Joan for all I know!!)

 

This was the first photo I found of me with Donna - looks like we are celebrating Harry's birthday - maybe his 8th, since he's wearing what looks like a new Cub Scout hat.

It's always nice to visit with Mom and Donna.  We solve the world's problems - but no one seems particularly interested in our conclusions.

So I will spare you.

Conference Weekend - and Spring Break - Comes to a Close!

Enjoyed watching sessions of Conference this weekend.  Originally was having 13 folks for dinner - ended up with 8! (9 if you count Deacon - who certainly counts, but he doesn't sit up to the table yet!)  But we had a feast and a fine time anyway.  (Mom, Donna, and Mary didn't make it - and neither did Harry P. and Noah.  But Harry, Dawn and family, and Marjorie did a respectable job with my offerings!  And Harry F. manned the barbecue!!)

Grandma's house seems to inspire the tetherball set!!  Some exciting games were played!

 

Deacon can roll over - and usually has an audience and a cheering squad when he does!

It's back to school tomorrow for some of us - all good things must come to an end.  No more holidays until Memorial Day!  Alas, can I survive??

Spring Break - 2014

Spring Break brought me to Lake Oswego and the wonderful Fillmore family!!  The kids had had their spring break the week before, but it's fun to be in on getting to school in the a.m.,  baseball practices, piano lessons, homework, bedtimes, and going out to dinner - especially Burgerville!!

Every trip to Portland now includes a visit to Fabric Depot - Phoebe should never have introduced me to its wonders.  We also did a little sewing and cutting out and mending - this was my "station" - a scenic little spot where I could even watch T.V. if I was so inclined!! Phoebe's new sewing machine is really great!

Sully and Agnes had the fewest "required" places to be - so I spent lots of time with them.  And Agnes and I shared a room too!!

 

Loved this little "Gnome Door" that appeared in Phoebe's yard last year on her birthday.  I want to replicate it here at home!!  Maybe the gnomes would come to visit too!

 

A special part of my visit was trekking out to see Ry and Sarah.  Ry is doing better - it was good to see him getting stronger!!  And Sarah treated us to some Purim treats - always great to see the Nebekers!!  And a big thank you to Phoebe for going with me - it's a trek indeed - and it's always good to have a fun companion on a trek!!  (Sully came too!)

Got to the airport this morning and realized that I didn't have any pictures of Phoebe - or David for that matter - but he was out of town most of the time I was there, so that's my excuse.  (He's not always keen on getting his photo taken either!!)  So I snapped a photo at the airport!!  Phoebe is truly a hostess with the mostest!!  I should have taken a shot of her traditional hostess basket that is always in my room - Cadbury eggs, 2 magazines I hadn't read yet,  a custom water bottle, a new loufah and body wash, and round playing cards!!  She knows me like a book!!

Thanks to all the Fillmores for a wonderful time!!  Looking forward to seeing you this summer!!

A Cubbing We Go!

It was Pack meeting week once more - and a wonderful time was had by all.  In fact, we are so busy having a wonderful time, we don't have time to take photos.  I need to designate someone as the photographer I guess!

We had an Easter theme - sang "Here Comes Peter Cottontail," did the Bunny Hop, decorated paper bags, had an Easter Egg hunt, had an Arrow of Light and Crossing Over ceremony, and gave out awards - that's Porter at the front of the line!!

I love Cub Scouts!

 And next month is Pinewood Derby!!  Stay tuned!!

THe weekly news report!!

Last Sunday, Helen fell again and spent the afternoon at the ER.  She then went to a rehab facility in Glendora until Thursday, when Harry and Frances brought her home.  (Frances arrived Monday night.)

Grandma is in pretty good shape, considering everything.  She is in pain from her previous falls.  But she is getting by on fewer meds, so the dizziness has abated somewhat.  She was not eating well at first, but is eating better now, and getting back her strength.  

But it will be a process.  She is getting support from Hospice.  She has friends from her ward who have come by to check up on her.  Frances is there and so is Susanne when she is not at work.  She has helpers who come on certain days, and Harry has engaged another one.  

She has had visits from family members and others.  Harry pointed out that she usually smiles when she has visitors!

Tonight we had dinner together - well, Frances, Harry, and I did - and Helen enjoyed her dinner later.

More updates as they come - prayers and cards are welcome - and visits too, if you are in the area.  Calling ahead is a good idea.

We love you Grandma Helen!!

The weekend that was - and will soon be here again if I don't get hustling!!

A little entrepreneurial adventure for the Terrill kids!!

Harry W.'s pal was making loop bracelets and necklaces to sell too!

 

Perhaps Deacon's role as to supervise?  He might be taste-testing a cupcake though!!  (j/k)

 

Porter  rode around - maybe hustling customers??

 

Dad and Harry discussing something besides lemonade I'm sure!!

 

And Sunday Brian Furuya and his wife Kate and kids Daniel, James, and Elizabeth came from Flagstaff and visited our ward.  They came over after for lunch and we had a great visit.  Unfortunately that was the day Helen fell again, so Harry was involved all day with getting her taken care of so he missed the visit.  (He had been speaking in the Arcadia Ward when it all happened.)

We hope this coming weekend is a little less eventful on that score!!

"Beware the Ides of March!!"

Celebrating the Ides of March has been a long-standing Terrill family tradition - but it's not happening this year.  Too many complications.

But fond memories are in order - and maybe even a Caesar salad for dinner!

(The above is from a 1992 celebration, featuring Eliza as Julius Caesar!) 

Carnegie Hall debut for Miss Ella!

Ella's high school choir performed at Carnegie Hall tonight.  Hope her mom videotaped it!!

 

Eliza and Hannah came up for the festivities - to say I wish I'd been there too is an understatement!!

Good job Ella!!

More Secret Stairs Adventures

We did another "Secret Stairs" hike today.  This one started at Via Marisol and Avenue 60 - just off the Harbor Freeway.  We have driven down that highway many, many times - never knowing what was off to the side!!

This adventure saw us walking on the bridge over the freeway - always fun - and a little scary for me!!  We started out in a town called Hermon - established in 1903 in the heart of Highland Park I think.  We went by the Ebell Theater too,  which was built in the early 1900's, and a charming outdoor venue called La Calebra that Harry said he went to once with Rusty to see Noah perform.  

We also saw one of the oldest houses in Los Angeles - it wasn't much - but Harry could identify the features that indicated how old it was.  It's still in use as a regular house.

There were only about 4 sets of stairs - the most arduous were a set of stairs (140 steps) that went - nowhere!!  Apparently there had been homes above them once - but they are no longer - not even vestiges of them.  There goes the neighborhood!!

It was fun to discover Terrill Avenue!!  A nice street that loops around the town.

Wish we could pull these off weekly, but I'm impressed that we've done one a month for two months!!

(It doesn't take much to impress me!!)

Whirlwind Weekend!!

I flew into SLC on Friday night.  Maddy and her husband picked me up, and we went to Erika's for a lovely dinner Alice had prepared - she'd had her carpets cleaned, so we needed to eat somewhere else - they weren't dry yet!!

 

It was great to meet Maddy's husband Kyle!!

 

And to see everyone again!!  Alice and Dale are just back, it was fun to meet Hannah's boyfriend James, and I haven't seen Erika and kids in awhile!!

 

The purpose of my trip was attending the funeral for Joy's mom, Tressa Jensen.  Joy and I have been friends since we were children, and I have always loved her mom.  Tressa was almost 99 years old and had lived a good life.  It is always hard to say goodbye, but she was ready to go and reunite with many loved ones. 

The funeral service was beautiful - talks and music that celebrated the life of a good woman.  Joy and I were college roommates and two other roomies - Pat and Marlene - also joined us.  

As Marlene said, "Looks like you are the frontline now Joy!"

Flew back Sunday a.m. - and now it's another week at school!!

Life does indeed go on!

Another birthday buddy!!

Over the years, I have met some birthday buddies.  My sister-in-law and I are even born the same year!  A woman moved into our ward a year or so ago and we figured out we were birthday pals!!  And then there was a man in our ward who came up to me a few years ago and said, "My birthday is May 23rd also!"

 

So I was pleased to discover, while reading the biography of President Eyring, that  his mother, Mildred Bennion Erying, was born on May 23rd also!!

 

It's always nice to find yourself in good company!!

It's February - it must be Blue and Gold time!!

Harry and I continue to serve as Stake Cubmasters - and it's especially fun since Porter is a Cub Scout - and Harry W. will become one in November.  Harry the Dad pointed out that he was wearing blue and gold too!

 

Dinner, games, contests, dessert - always fun!!

I love those Cub Scouts!!

Happy Birthday Ry!!

Harry and Ry have been friends for a long time - college roommates even!!

 

An extraordinary artist too.

The Terrills and the Nebekers - friends forever!!  Just as it should be.

Happy day to you - and all year through!!

We love you guys!!

Happy day to Esme'

I clearly remember when Esme' was born - I went to help and Bruce was suffering the ill-effects of poison oak!!

 

Esme' has the biggest and brightest smile!!

 

She is clever and funny and smart and talented - and I think she always has been!!

 

I sure hope someone doesn't correct me and say this was a shot of Annika - for some reason there are no solo shots of Esme' from Hannah's wedding!!  And I think this is Esme'!!

 

This is Esme' for sure - this year - just before the new year began - and here is a wonderful new year - the year of being 12 - opening up for her!!

May it be the best ever!!  Happy day to you - and all year through!!

Happy Day to David!!

So glad Phoebe found David and brought him into our family!!

Here's to the best birthday ever!!  And a wonderful year ahead too!!

A "Mammoth" weekend!!

The drive to Mammoth was traffic-free - and Saturday a.m. the skiers got ready and headed to the slopes.

 

Had some time in the cafeteria at the lodge - saving places!!  Then headed to the gondola and the village.

 

Dinner at "The Stove" and then some old-time video games for the girls to enjoy.  At home, we enjoyed movies and ice cream and conversation.  Also some episodes of Full House - apparently a Bolander family fave!!

 

Saturday night brought a snowstorm - several inches - and some snow-shoveling was in order!!

 

The Mammoth Lakes Branch is tiny - but full of a big spirit!!  They count on the tourists to add to their Sabbath experience - kind of nice to know you have a role when you visit!!

 

We even got in on the "linger/longer" afterwards.  As usual, Harry felt the need to help fold up the chairs!!

 

It's great to find the warmth of church members wherever you go.

 

The exterior of the chapel.

 

Annika had been itching to build a snowman - so the girls and Grandpa helped make it happen.

Monday a.m. was more skiing - and reading and napping for some of us!!

We got home tonight around 6 p.m.  No traffic to speak of  - and a great Louis L'Amour novel to keep us awake.  Thanks Bolanders for a very fun weekend!!