Saturday, May 31, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOUT OUT TO WENDALL!!

Grandpa Wendall had his great big birthday and turned "80" so we did what all MORE MATURE PEOPLE DO - we went shopping for garden stuff and had lunch at the exclusive CHUCK-A-RAMA WHERE ALL OF THE MORE MATURE AND FUN PEOPLE GO (of course).

What is really exciting is getting from one place to another without someone getting angry at me and wanting me out of the way as we are driving along BUT I DIDN'T GET SHOT OR RUN OFF THE ROAD (WOW).

We took so many detours around the orange barrels that we really didn't know where we were for a few minutes SOOOOOOO much for Bountiful. At the price of gas at the pump we really don't think driving is very much fun.

This last week has been a very busy week and when I try to think back to what we did I CAN'T REMEMBER! One great thing is getting DE JUNKED and a GREAT BIG THANK YOU GOES TO PATTI AND PENNI FOR THEIR EFFORTS IN HELPING US. Now the challenge is to get the stuff into the garbage can and not have us look and try to save the stuff.

We started with the garage and what a surprise all of the stuff we have saved and so bravely Patti and Penni hauled stuff out of the garage and put into three separate piles for Wendall to go through (this was done after dark with a flashlight and Brother Camomile came over and helped Wendall while I hid in the house) I couldn't believe all of the stuff that finally got thrown out. When the garbage truck came the next day and not really soon enough and picked up the THREE BIG CANS FILLED TO THE TOP AND OVERFLOWING IT WAS BETTER THAN CHRISTMAS MORNING!!!! I can't believe all of the catalogs and magazines and paper that we had saved. I really hope we don't have a flood or earthquake after we get done with this.

I just hope that this is a BIRTHDAY THAT GRANDPA WENDALL WILL REMEMBER FOR A LONG TIME! This has been the best birthday present anyone could receive so A GREAT BIG SHOUT OUT TO PENNI AND PATTI AND A HAPPY 80th FOR GRANDPA WENDALL!

Love to you all

12 comments:

Unknown said...

Love the shout out, grandma! Happy Birthday, Grandpa!

Becky Glover said...

Happy Birthday! Sounds like a great week/weekend for you. Sounds like a busy one too. It's always nice to get rid of all the crap we for some reason hold on to-why do we do that? I miss you Grandma. I left you a message on the earlier write up to say thanks for the scriptures for Danny. Just wanted to make sure you knew we were grateful for that. We love you and Happy 80th Wendell.
Love Beck

Tina said...

Happy Birthday Grandpa!! What a great life you have lived so far!!!
Grandma, you are awesome! You totally crack me up! I sure you love you guys!

Michael said...

I'm glad that you de-junked! I wish I could've been there for it. I love throwing stuff away. Happy birthday to Grandpa!

Kelly and Megan said...

Happy Birthday Wendall! I was glad to see your update. I have been missing your posts. Glad to hear you are well.

Tina said...

Hi again grandma. My mom put a comment on the post just before this one that you need to read. I wasn't sure if you would check it so I am just letting you know.
Love you!

Diane said...

Wow! A NEW POST! I was so excited to see one! Happy Birthday shout out to you Wendall! Thanks for being you! We love you!

Also mom....glad Penni and Patti are getting that done for you! I'm still laughing about Wendall being out there in his chair by the garbage can. It is hard to let go sometimes isn't it?! Too funny!

I am going to ask him for a copy of that colon picture sometime!

CKLHand said...

Is he still having fun with the palm pilot?

Kimberly said...

Happy 80th Birthday Grandpa! What a huge accomplishment! Seriously! I can't believe you threw away that much stuff! I laughed too when I thought of Grandpa going through his stuff outside in the dark. We sure do love you guys! Thanks for coming over to visit us at Robyn's. It's always such a joy to see you. We'll be seeing you again soon! Love ya!

Alinde said...

Happy Late Birthday Grandpa, but if you remember I called you a couple of days before your actual birthday. (smile)

grams I'm so glad that mom and Patti helped you get so much stuff out. (smile) It's nice to feel so free of debris....(smile)

Love ya tons!
Aimee

penni said...

Hi Mom,
I'm looking for an update. I sure do love you! Thanks for your love and support. YOu make me laugh I love to share whatever time I have with you. You are the best.

pzierse said...

Mom,
Hey Im blogging again so there. All is going well. we still dont know if Jaar has the house but, we are waiting patiently... I wish I was pulling weeds. At least I feel productive. DONT WORRY! We are okay. I'm going over to Lyenna's to kiss the baby and watch the kids so they can be kid free for a couple of hours!! Love Pat