October Recap

 October has been a busy month in many ways.

Health wise, I had my flu shot Oct. 9th and also a diabetic test, which I am happy to say was very good. Also on the 18th, I went to podiatry and my feet look and feel good :)

October 4th, we went to Signal Hill and had a nice lunch in Long Beach.

Other nice places we went to eat:  Belmont Brewing Company, Amor y Tacos, Corazon, Ranu Nakor

October 17 to 20, Lizzie and Sandy went to Dixon for family business.

October 25, Lizzie and I went to The Cauldron

October 26, Lizzie and I flew to SLC to Sandy's house, and meet Sonia and Nicole ready to go on my long awaited trip to YELLOWSTONE!!!  I will write my blog about the trip soon.

We got back October 31 for Halloween night

BOOKS I READ IN OCTOBER

MOVIES I WATCHED IN OCTOBER

Next Blog:  YELLOWSTONE 

Lulu

First haircut. February 2012

Lulu was born October 18, 2011

I bought her in January 2012, she was for sale in a pet store in the Home Depot shopping center. 

She shared a room with her brother, a smaller white maltipoo.

I had been looking around for a puppy, to keep me company since Marvin had been in and out of hospitals, I also thought he'd enjoy her when he came home.

I looked at her and I wasn't sure if she was what I wanted exactly, so I didn't get her,

A while later I went with Lizzie to take another look at her, and after talking it over I decided to get her.

Spiky hair

She was a very feisty puppy, she scratched me daily and was a biter, she tore at furniture and books and didn't like to go outside to do her business.

She was NOT a cuddler and she had a temperament. I was stressed because of Marvin's sickness and didn't pay much attention to the puppy or played with her.

I lost my temper with her quite a few times and she tried to bite me. It got to the point where I would carry a stick with me if she came too close. 

I even thought about taking her back to the store where I bought her. I took her to PetCo to take an obedience class, but she didn't get a certificate. I failed her by not training her at home.

But when Marvin came home, they became buddies. She would sit on his chair and look out the window. She would follow him and sleep in his room.

Best friends

And now she's 12 years old, she has mellowed out and she likes to cuddle with Lizzie, and me, for a few seconds. She likes to have her tummy skritched . She has her own agenda, and hides behind the couch when she sees a fly. Her favorite thing in the world is food, especially her Sunday bone, she  loves cookies and treats. She loves people, but not other animals. She gets super excited when one of us comes home after being away.

I'm so happy she's part of the family

WE LOVE YOU LULU

I made this card with AI

September Recap

 September was cooler than August. It was pleasant to start the Fall weather, although we'll probably have some hot days ahead.

We did some gardening and it was pleasant, the garden looks good, and I have been growing new succulents and doing some transplanting. There are still some tomatoes on the vine.

The sad part of the month was the passing of my sister-in-law Bettie. She had been in the hospital and rehab and didn't get any better. Rest in peace, Bettie.

Another sad part, for me, was the breaking up of my long friendship with my friend Norbert. His personality changed since his fall a few years ago (TBI). A long story. 

L and I have gone out to eat a few times, El Torito Grill, Nonna Mercato, a Greek place, Porto's

 and we did the Blue Apron and some home cooking. We also went to our last Summer walk at the Arboretum on the 22nd.

On the 20th, we went to Pasadena, to see Jeff Berkley at the Lost Parrot Cafe, it was very nice.

On the 27th, L's friend Lindsay came over and they went to Hollywood where she had a gig, then spent the night here.

BOOKS I READ THIS MONTH

MOVIES I'VE WATCHED THIS MONTH

I have a few things to look forward to in October: My niece and her daughter will be visiting the US and spend a few days in NYC and SLC

L and I will go to SLC and meet them there at S's house

AND we will all go to :

My sister in Law

 

A loving wife, mother, grandmother

sister, aunt

August Recap

 

                                                                    Under the carob tree

A few days ago I wrote about some August happenings. L and I went to the Arboretum on August 25 and that is always nice. We had some problems deciding where to go for dinner, but we had a nice evening. The next day I went to have a haircut, I liked it, basically the same but shorter.

On Sunday I didn't feel well and went to bed early and hardly ate anything. I still didn't feel well the next few days, I had stomach pains and I had trouble sleeping and eating, I think maybe the Hilary storm, the house and car problems with the AC, and some other stuff, contributed to my feeling sickly. 

L and I decided to sign up for a year Home Warranty, so it'll be easier to take care of things around the house since L and I are not very good about repairing things, and as usual, I have a hard deciding what and how to go about getting things done. As our house is getting older, there seem to be more problems. I really miss Marvin, he always knew what had to be done, and many times he could fix them himself. I also miss my friend N. He used to be a lot of help and I could rely on him, but I hardly see him or talk to him much anymore. 

MOVIES I WATCHED IN AUGUST

BOOKS I READ IN AUGUST

Some August Happenings

 

August 13 in Seal Beach, I was happy to be with my daughters and grandson

There have been good things and not so good things so far in August.

The AC in my car is not working. The next day, the AC at home stopped working too. The repairman said the motor needs replacement, but because is 32 years old, we should install a new one, the whole deal.

My daughter S and my grandson and his girlfriend, flew down from Utah for a few days, to see Drake in concert. It was nice meeting his gf, she seems like a nice girl, pretty compatible with T.  It was very nice to see S and spend time with her. On Sunday, the 5 of us went to Seal Beach, it was a lovely day. Walked by the pier, had dinner at Hennesy's and just had a nice day.

                                                               The calm before the storm

A week after they left, we had another visitor, Hilary, it was not a welcome visit. We had 3 days of heavy rain. L and I, and Lulu, just stayed at home. After the tropical storm/hurricane.... we were left with broken branches from our beautiful Crepe Myrtle on the front lawn, and big broken branches from the large tree in the backyard.

I will talk to our gardener tomorrow about them.

Because of the AC, and the tropical storm damage, I have been upset and anxious,

and I feel like crying for every little thing. 

I hope I get back to my usually positive cheerful self soon :)

Maybe Friday evening L and I can go for a nice walk to the Arboretum

July Recap

Photo taken in La Floresta, after a good lunch at Slapfish, July 21

There were a lot of happenings in July, most of them relating to my in-laws, very sad :(

July 6 - We got a call from Dixon. Dewey had fallen and was taken to the hospital emergency,

He died at the hospital on July 13, from Lymphoma

Sandy and Marty went to Dixon, and met with Bettie,  Lee and Mary, and a lawyer. 

They stayed for 3 days getting many things done that needed to be done. 

David and his son were there too.

On July 19, Bettie fell and broke her femur, and was taken to the hospital. 

Rick and his sons drove to Dixon that weekend.

In other news, it was a hot month. 

Lizzie went to Salt Lake City for a week. 

July 10, N came to pick me up, and we drove around Long Beach and to his home. Lizzie is back from SLC. 

July 13, Nuri turned 82, and I talked to Sonia.

July 19, I bought myself an office chair at Staples.

July 25, my car wouldn't start. Called AAA

July 26, Lizzie to SD by train, to see the Padres. Fell asleep on the way back, woke up at Union Station LA.

July 28, to Dr. Chopra, then Amor y Tacos.

BOOKS I READ IN JULY

MOVIES I WATCHED IN JULY  (many)