Still the Christmas Cards and Newsletters and some Christmas decorations are hanging up in their room. The plaque that the Burton's gave to Mom and Dad will stay up year round. It makes us all so happy! Also, the cute little notes that the Bledsoe's left in Mom and Dad's room are still hanging up reminding them ofTrey & Tian!
We had a fun Break the Fast (New Years theme) on the first Sunday of January. Mom was so helpful helping us set up the room, and making sure we had enough seats set up once everyone started coming. We had set for 34.. we had 35 come. No worries about Dad, the folks are always lining up ready to go through the food line to get Dad all set up with yummy food! Mom and Phyllis just so happen to be in the same outfits.. well, almost, but enough for a picture! (Mom loves the color, and doesn't she look great in it.. Kari, where did you get it?)
We have enrolled Dad (Of course Mom and I go too) in a Parkinson's exercise class. Mondays at 10:30-11:30. The man that runs the program is so good about tailoring the class to fit the needs and levels of each of the 6 people that are in the class. The first time they went Dad came away feeling like he wasn't as good as the others! I reminded him that he is the oldest by far! This week he did really good, he even passed a big ball over his head to give to the guy behind him... The instructor said that next week they may even get on the floor to do stretches. (Dad is pretty quiet, but after that comment he said.. "That will be the day" Cracked me up)While Mom and Dad are here with us, we have a family friend.. (He may even be related.. we need to figure out which family line from Nephi.. Cazier side of the family.. I know I'm spelling it wrong, but that is how I say it)staying and watching over their home! Thank you "Cousin" Cleve Brock for residing at 1776 Southmoor Drive!
The other day Mom turned on American Idol (If you know me at all, you know that I don't get into "Idol" until the top 10 have been chosen), it was so funny to hear dad's remarks. Here are a few. "And they call that talent?" "Why would they think she is a good singer?" "I'm not getting this talent." It just cracked me up!
Today was cold, and we had freezing fog. Mom said she has never seen it or heard of it. Really? Hum.. Well, Saturday we had nice warm weather. Bob was out restacking the hay, dad thought it would be fun to watch.. So Derek and I got him in the Ranger and went out to be Bob's audience. While we were out there we saw a family of pigeons, Dad's favorite geese next door, 2 pesky bumble bee's and of course the bull and the cows. "This is the life!" is what Dad said about it. Oh, and not to forget about the mountains. He just loves sitting in the living room late in the day to watch the sun go down and how magnificent (His words) the mountains look.
We've found some games that both Mom and Dad can play, so Monday night is game night! I wish I could share with you something that happened... when we were trying to make words out of ABC magnets.. but it would embarrass Mom, so we will just leave it at that!!! (Things happen when you are trying to talk on the phone and play a game at the same time.. right Donna?!)
Mom is still wearing the pedometer, averaging 2 miles a day, and Dad rides the bike at least 5 days a week. The class instructor told all the participants that they should be exercising at least 30 minutes a day.. Yup, he's doing that! They both are moving quite a bit. One night mom was so close to getting 2.5 miles on the pedometer. I said, "Mom you are so close, walk down to Derek's room, then to the kitchen and come back to the bathroom." She did, and she made the 2.5.
Well, before we know it February will be here.
Thank you again for calling and writing, e-mailing too. Mom enjoys keeping in touch with friends and family! She isn't ready to call Bend home, but she's sure doing well and my laundry and dusting has never been so organized (Oh, and my drawers and cupboards too).
