Grandma @ 90

My Grandma Campbell celebrated her 90th birthday on April 19th, supposedly not a very good day to have a birthday, but since I think about both my Grandmas on this day (yes, my grandmothers share birthdays), I say that yes, yes you can have a good birthday on April 19th.

Turning 90 did bring one small miracle. Grandma let us take pictures of her. Grandma Campbell is pretty much blind in both eyes, which is why it is pretty amazing that she always knows when a camera is in the vicinity. She has developed quite the talent for running away or hiding her face. I think this year she let us take pictures because her hair was done, her makeup was on, and she was dressed for church:


Plus we have to admire Grandpa Campbell's hair.

Was able to see Matthew, Elizabeth and Evan who made the trip over from Nampa along with Michael, Chenoa and their kids. Evan has started leaning sideways when he is being held, meaning you have to hold on tighter than normal because you never know when he is going to suddenly lean:


Djouli really loves Evan. She wanted to help him with everything. I don't know if Evan yet returns those feelings:


Rowan showing me her junior officer for the Caldwell City Police Department sticker from Aunt Elizabeth:


Snaider wanted me to a picture of him striking this pose. Who am I to deny him this small pleasure?


It was a quick trip, but well worth it. I was able to see my Aunt Vickey who was visiting from Indiana, alas no pictures of her, and I think maybe, just maybe, we surprised grandma just a little.

I Heart Carter

During the Easter holiday I was able to spend some quality time in wonderful warm Arizona with my BFF Kristy, her sisters Alesa and Amren, her husband Chris, their dog Faust, and their delightful, adorable, fun loving, easy going, snugly son Carter. I love this little guy! I want to put him on shelf and take him down when I need some love and a hug. And how can you not love him too? Look at him, those blue eyes could melt even the coldest of hearts:


Here he is discovering a musical talent. All great drummers started with a metal bowl, a wooden spoon, and their mother's love that allows them to bang away.


Here is a video of Carter laughing, which can only turn your frown upside down. There is even some nice background music:

We were able to eat at this restaurant which turned out to be very good. I have never eaten at a Mexican/Chinese restaurant, have you? The owners are a husband and wife team. The wife is Chinese and the husband is Mexican. It will be highlighted on the Food Network's Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives:


I can't wait for Utah to be as warm as Arizona.