Great Grandma Isabelle Rhymes

Recently I spent a week in Arizona with my mom, Great Grandma Rhymes. She is doing well for 93 year old. We went out to lunch one day and she looked to pretty sitting there that I took a picture with my cell phone and I wanted to share it with everyone.

Christmas Pictures

I was reviewing the Christmas pictures on my camera and thought I would post the saga of the giant ornament. We had an ornament exchange and one of them, which was brought by Clint, was huge but beautiful. I love it. It did get passed around a bit but I ended up with it. Clint hung it from a ceiling hook and it looked quite good up there. The next day I heard a strange sound and upon investigation I found the huge ball had fallen to the table below. It missed the nativity scene but it hit one of the caroler dolls. If she had been alive, she would be dead now. I think the pictures tell it all.
I will, however, figure out a way to rehang the ball because I like it.

My Birthday

Today was my birthday. I am 17 years old and perhaps a little dyslexic. LOL I began the day by renewing my driver's license. I thought I would have to take the driving test but I didn't. Hooray!!! I only had to take the vision test, written test and get my picture taken and my thumbprint taken and stand in line a lot. Melody called me when I was in line and I couldn't answer but people laughed when they heard my pocket yelling at "Grandma." The nice lady there wished me Happy Birthday and I was on my way. I heard her wish some others Happy Birthday so at least I wasn't the only procrastinator. We celebrated by going to Wendy's for lunch. While we were there my mom and my brother, Dave called and sang Happy Birthday. That was awesome. Then we came home and grandpa took a nap. Connie called and had her class sing Happy Birthday to me. I loved it.
We watched the Presidential Debate and Meshell called me while it was on so I didn't have to watch all of it. Connie and Chelsea called too. When it was over we went to Del Taco with friends for a light dinner. I had a coupon for 2 free chicken soft tacos. So it was cheap too. It was a good birthday and I feel quite happy to be in the place where I am right now. Life is good. We will celebrate tomorrow evening with friends and then perhaps with family on Friday. I believe in celebrating any chance I get. We should all celebrate the good things in our lives. Some of my good things are the phone calls from my family. I really appreciate them. Thank you all!

Today is Teri's birthday. She would have been 48 years old today.
I miss her a lot.

Downey Water

Downey water has bacteria in it. We were notified that we are not to drink the water. We have to boil it for several minutes or treat it with chlorine bleach before using it. It is OK to bathe in it but not drink it. So most of the restaurants in Downey were closed today and probably will be tomorrow too. Our Senior group from church went to Baker's Square and they had bottled water for the occasion. They said that their sodas were bottled too. So it was very nice and we had a good time together. We went all the way to Bellflower for dinner and many restaurants there were closed too. It is kind of scary to think about. We have all probably ingested the bacteria last week or even yesterday so I guess I feel philosophical about it. No sense in worrying about it now. All will be well in a few days. They have assured us of this.

Garbage Disposal etc.

Well, guess what? Our Garbage Disposal is fine. It was the switch on the wall that went out. It took lots of checking but Grandpa figured it out. He also discussed the problem with our, H.P. group leader, Br. Langham. So, Br. L came over this afternoon and replaced the switch. And wonder of wonders, the Garbage Disposal works extremely well. Now our problem is to get that spare tire up to par in case we have any more flats.
Oh yes, I have to get my driver's license renewed and my birthday is coming soon. I have called and called to get an appointment but I can't get through. I guess the next step is to go down there and stand in line. I have to do it this week because I am going to AZ next Monday through Friday. At least my teeth are OK. I had my cleaning today and all is well in my mouth. Hooray!!!

Garbage Disposal

Now it is Thursday and our garbage disposal popped the circuit breaker and we can't get it back on. So I think we had better be careful what we throw in the sink.
You know, that with all of these things there were blessings in disguise. We cleaned out the trunk of the car and threw away all kinds of stuff. And we cleaned up the service porch and threw away a bunch of stuff. Anyway, we are fine. It is just our stuff that is wearing out.