Fun at the Amador County Fair

Had a fun non-work day with a few co-workers this week at the Amador County Fair.  I had never been to this fair and I was pleasantly surprised!  It is tucked away in the foothills off the Jackson Highway in a tiny town of 600 called Plymouth.  It was the cutest, prettiest little fairgrounds and had a great hometown feel.  It was opening day so there was a parade with antique farm equipment, firetrucks, boy scouts, and local businesses.  You could really feel the hometown pride of this small community.  The grounds were very well kept up and everything was green and the flowers were beautiful.  I really had a great time and it was not hot which was a real plus.  Gotta love that fair food too!  Great corndogs and kettlecorn for sure!!



I have not been on a ferris wheel in years and was talked into this one!

Eye Surgery



It's been quite a week!  Megan came to take care of dear old Mom after her corneal cell transplant.  Here I am in all my
glory waiting to go under the knife.  It was quite an experience - one I hope I never have to do again.  Hopefully it
will be worth it and I will be able to regain the sight in my left eye.  It is still very swollen, blurry, red and watering constantly as you can see in the lovely close up below.
 So gross!!  No make-up and not doing my hair really adds to my look as well!

I think the tear really adds to the effect - Thanks for capturing it, Megan!
Also the purple markings above my eye so they would know which eye to transplant the cornea.

It's always nice to get a Get Well Bouquet!

I didn't let the surgery keep me down!  Had fun with the grandkids at Johnny Rockets, eating
corn on the cob and enjoying S'mores for the first time and enjoying family!!

Thanks Megan for being my nurse and chauffer!

To Dyson or not to Dyson....

Decisions - Decisions.  I have been in the market for a new vacuum cleaner for a long time but there are so many to chose from that I am having a hard time making up my mind.  I want a really good one this time that is going to last me forever.  I have gone down the Kirby road and I have had a cheapo Eureka and every other brand in between, and have not been satisfied with any of them.  I keep hearing that Dyson is the way to go so I have been seriously looking and looking.  I borrowed one from a friend for about a month and really loved it.  Yesterday I went to Fry's with a friend and they had every Dyson model you can imagine.  Now I am more confused than ever.  Today, I heard from my friend that Costco has the best model right now for a very good price.  I guess I will be buying one very soon.  I just hope I make the right choice!

(I really wish someone would teach me how to place my pictures side by side1)

Sweet Land of Liberty....

I don't mean to get all patriotic here but I have to admit when we sang the Star Spangled Banner and My Country Tis of Thee on Sunday, I got a little choked up.  My Dad always told me I was a sentimental old fool even when I wasn't old, and I guess he was right.  It is wonderful to live in a free country and be able to enjoy all that is offered to us in this great land.  Not everyone can say that.  I might not always agree with our nation's leaders but I am grateful that we live in a country where we can express our thoughts and agree to disagree and where we have the opportunity to chose who will lead us.  Sooo all that being said, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY.....  Let the fireworks begin!!

OWEN is one!!!

This year has flown by.... Seems like only yesterday Grandson #4 was welcomed into this world.  This sweet precious baby boy is now one year old and is as active and cute as can be.

         Love this little bug!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN!!

Family Time and Jack's Baptism

After a long 10 hour drive in the Wilkins 13 passenger van with 6 kids and 3 adults we arrived safely in Utah on Thursday night.  The Wilkins kids are darling and so well behaved.  The worst part of the trip was driving hours through the desolate Nevada desert!  I spent the night at Jordan and Kristine's and got to spend lots of time with adorable little Owen.  He is the sweetest cutest little guy and not at all shy which made Grammy happy!  We spent Friday hanging out and having lunch at Cafe Rio where Jordan joined us.  Then Kristine and I did some birthday shopping for Owen.  Friday night we ended up at Megan and Justin's with the entire gang (22 people!) and enjoyed a Nacho Bar.

Jackson with the baptism towel I had made for him

Owen and Kristine

Not loving this picutre but it is the only one with Owen and me

Baptism Day





Top Left Jackson and Justin, Bottom Left Aunt Shauna and Jackson, Top Right Grandma & Papa Patrick,
Bottom Right Jackson and the Roe boys

Top Left Eric and Melissa, Bottom Left Jordan Kristine & Owen w/Jackson
ATop Right Jackson and me, Bottom Right Cookies made by Megan

After the baptism we all gathered at a beautiful park with an amazing view of the lake, temple and mountains.  I wish I would have gotten it picture!  We enjoyed lots of delicious food and company.  The kids all had a great time. 

Jack with the cute cookie Megan created of him in his baptism clothes.

Megan and Coleman enjoying a tender moment after a very busy day!