The Doctors
Ty had his shoulder replaced on April 28th. Surgery was very much a success according to the surgeon (of course what surgeon wouldn’t say that?) and now it is up to Ty. Physical therapy is twice a week until August 11! So far, he is doing well.
I had cataract surgery on both eyes and what a difference it makes. Surgery is a breeze, takes longer to prep in pre-op than the actual surgery. Opted for the laser cut so the doc could have a cup of coffee and not worry about jagged lines. I can see!!
Both of us did our yearly medical check-up, and dentist, and dermatology and I threw in a podiatrist just for good measure. Actually, was having left foot cramps and it turns out I had a swollen nerve which was treated with a steroid and it is good to go.
Bet you are all glad to read about our medical issues – least we are not talking about poop.
Grandson Ty is a Graduate!
A wonderful event in the family to have a high school graduate. The whole family was able to attend the ceremony; 2 ½ hours of speeches and handing out the diplomas for 500 students while we sat in the bleachers – our poor butts but at least the scenery was incredible. I was the only smart one in the group and brought a cushion. One down, 3 more to go.
Ty and the Girls
Afterwards, there was a huge parade in town for the Fairview graduates, notice Ty in the truck bed with all the girls!
Last Winter Storm – next day sunbathing
Gotta love Colorado weather! Day after graduation ceremony (Friday) it snowed 6 inches overnight! Temperature dropped from 70 degrees to 30 in a matter of hours and the storm blew in. Then the next day (Saturday) the temp went back up to 70, snow melted in a hurry and Tessa and her gaggle decided that sunbathing was the thing to do.
Lodging
Our intentions when we came out here was to stay in Wanda at a friend of Amy’s. Unfortunately, didn’t work out as planned so we scurried to find another place to stay. PROBLEM is there IS NOT a campground near the Boulder area that we could get into without having to move every weekend to where we don’t know. Everything is booked.
Lucky for us, neighbor of a friend of Amy’s needed a house and dog sitter while she went to Costa Rica for 3 weeks. It is a lovely home, right on the edge of the foothills which Ty loved because he can get out and walk and some wide not too rocky paths with the dog. Has a route that is about 4 miles, which we do everyday twice (Tex the dog is getting into shape!).
Tex is a real momma’s boy. First night he slept on couch just fine, Second night didn’t go so well; I spent night with a friend so Ty puts Tex on couch like night before. Around midnight Tex crashed thru the bedroom door all whiney. Ty puts him back on couch only to be woken up around 1:30 with Tex trying to crawl into the fireplace. Once again Ty settles him on the couch – at 3am Tex is now in the bathtub making a big racket. Ty gives up and lets the dog sleep with him. In the morning he woke up with Tex spooning him.
So we spent the rest of our stay with Tex sleeping in the closet of bedroom. He was very content in his cave.
Mother’s Day
Four families (friends of Amy and Scott’s) got together to celebrate the Mothers. Nice to be pampered by the guys.
Ode to Mothers
Gentle Woman,
quiet light, morning star
So strong and bright
Gentle Mother
Peaceful dove, teacher of wisdom
Teach us love
Egg or Trailer
We do see a lot of unusual rigs.
We are settled in, good to be back home for awhile. Good thing cause we are here for awhile. Will get our “mountain” fix
Miss you 2….