Friday, March 1, 2024

February Recap

 

February 14th, Valentine's Day

                February was a quiet month for me. Lots of rain, lots of time to read and watch movies.

On the 10th, Lizzie and I went to Burbank for Bettie's Memorial. It was good to meet Lee and my nephews. On the 11th  I watched the Superbowl, KC vs SF49niners. We had home made guacamole and fajitas. The 13th was Mardi Gras, we got some beignets from Ruby Red's. My friend Jennifer's Dad died on her birthday, Feb.18th. Norbert's 68th birthday was Feb 19, it was also what would have been my 59th Anniversary. Lizzie left on the 22nd to Dixon, to meet Sandy and Marty. I went to Pho 45, and  LM Farmer's Market. More rain.

BOOKS I READ IN FEBRUARY



MOVIES I WATCHED IN FEBRUARY






February "Crystal" mantel




Wednesday, January 31, 2024

January 2024 Recap

 


And just like that, is a New Year, and January has just gone by...

It's been 6 years since Marvin died, and he's missed, but life goes on.

I went to Marshall's to do a shopping spree for myself, and I came back with nothing. I was not in a shopping mood. January 6th is Epiphany, I was happily surprised I got a nice new book bag from Lizzie!

I had a talk with Sonia, she looks and feels terrible. I hope she goes to a doctor and sees a therapist as well.

We woke up on the 11th with no Heat again, called the company, and Diego, the owner, came to fix it.

I got my Fitbit from Kaiser. On the 16th we went to Fullerton for the Friends of Coyote Hills Award, which was very nice. There were lots of police and Firemen getting awards for different things.

I went to Dr Chopra with Lizzie, and my feet are doing well. Afterwards, we went to Porto's Yum. Lizzie left that night for Lebec on her way to Dixon.
The next day I went to Dr. Noda for a check-up, and I got some blood tests done. My stomach is still bothering me, I will text him if it gets worse.  I went to the library on the way home to meet Norbert. We went to Sol Inka, it was nice.
It was raining all weekend. Lizzie got back from Dixon Sunday night. With lots of quilts and glass, and jewelry. It was an emotional few days for her and Sandy.
One of many, beautiful, Opal quilts

I did some cooking during the month, milanesas, soups, Shashuska, Blue Apron. On Monday the 29th, we went to Calico Restaurant in HB, I'd been looking forward to eating there and I was disappointed.

The same day we went for a hike to the Bolsa Chica Wetlands, it was a clear day to watch the sunset, and to see the birds and the bunnies. It was a nice time.


MOVIES I'VE WATCHED IN JANUARY


BOOKS I'VE READ IN JANUARY














Friday, January 5, 2024

Addendum to December recap

 

Made by me with AI


I like to keep monthly track of the books I've read and the movies I've watched

Here's the December 2023

BOOKS I'VE READ


MOVIES I'VE WATCHED






Thursday, January 4, 2024

December Recap

 


I am behind in my posts. December just seemed to fly by!

The month of December started with the girls flying to Dixon, getting lots of things done regarding moving their aunt Mary to a Memory Care Facility facility in Arizona.  Everything was accomplished the way it was planned. After Lizzie came back, she drove to San Diego for W&F. 

On the 8th,  Lizzie and I went to get a Covid booster. I was sick after my booster and slept a lot, and my tummy hurt.

Lulu got had bath on the 7th, and the next day, Saturday the 8th, I got a haircut, shorter this time. On Sunday the 10th, my friend N, came by wearing gifts. The next day we decorated the house for the holidays :)  We also called several companies to give estimates for a new HVAC.


December 15th we went to LB Airport to pick up Sandy. She came to spend a few days with us to celebrate my 8th birthday. I had a very nice time with my girls, I made canelones, and had cheesecake, and we ate and drank and talked and enjoyed the time together.


On Tuesday the 19th Lizzie went back to San Diego for more W&F.

On the 21st we got our new HVAC installed (11000) finally Heat!

Christmas Eve, we had traditional fettuccini, cheese board, turrones and Cava. On Christmas Day, we enjoyed our gifts. We made a pecan pie, and I made the traditional Catalan Christmas dish, escudella, and pollo a la catalana. It was a very nice day!





On the 29th, we went to the Panda Inn and had a lovely meal -and a strong MaiTai.

And we celebrated New Year's Eve quietly and nicely at home






Let's all wish for HEALTH, LOVE, PEACE and MONEY for 2024








 





Saturday, December 2, 2023

November Recap

 


November has been a busy month. Especially for my daughters.

November 1  -Back to La Mirada after a wonderful Yellowstone Trip. We had a 3-hour delay coming from Salt Lake to La Mirada. It was nice to be in warm weather again :)

November 3 -Stopped for a few minutes at Sonia's retirement party. It was nice seeing some of my old Jersey School friends.

November 4 - Norbert came over, helped with the toilet, and went many times to Home Depot. Got dinner at Nick the Greek.

November 12 -Did a lot of cooking, finger steaks, patatas bravas, etc.

November 16 -Lizzie to the LM Theater, Carole King.

November 19 -Lizzie's 52nd birthday. Went to Pour.



November 20 - To Apple Store in Cerritos to get Lizzie's birthday gift. A new iPhone! and went to Eureka Restaurant and The Cheesecake Factory.

November 22 -Sandy and Marty to Dixon.

November 23. THANKSGIVING- Pork chops Blue Apron, cheesecake. Nice walk to Creek Park.

November 24 -Black Friday. To Scotty's for CFS, then to the Succulents store for $1.00 sale

November 29 - Lizzie to Dixon via SLC. 

Still no heat, it rained on the 15th, I bought 2 small space heaters. A technician from Liberty came by.

BOOKS I READ IN NOVEMBER


MOVIES I WATCHED IN NOVEMBER




And just like that, it's December again!




Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving

To my family and friends



Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Yellowstone and early birthday


I've been wanting to go back to Yellowstone for a long time. When we lived in Idaho we used to go to Yellowstone with the girls a few times, and we always enjoyed it. Then when I went to ISU I went to Yellowstone in 1981 with Norbert, I did all the driving and it was fun too. That was 42 years ago!

This year, my niece Sonia and her daughter, went to visit Sandy in SLC. There was talk about spending a few days in Yellowstone, Lizzie and I also flew to SLC to meet them and I was overjoyed at the thought of finally going back to Yellowstone!
We rented a very nice AirBnB near the West Yellowstone entrance, we also rented an awesome and comfortable white Suburban and the 6 of us left SLC to spend 3 nights and days in Yellowstone.


It snowed that day, and the Park was even more magical with the snow.
It was VERY COLD



We took so many wonderful pictures that is hard to choose. The girls blogged about the trip and posted many beautiful pictures. 


                                                                                Sunrise

Full moon
                 
 That Saturday night we had a nice dinner and an early birthday celebration for me!
Drinking Cava, and I basically ate all the delicious cake!!!


On the way back to SLC, we stopped at Harriman Park, a very nice stop

It was a very wonderful trip!