AZ V: Time in the Valley of the Sun

After returning from Tucson on Wednesday, we spent most of the day with grandmother at the hospital. On Thursday, Kris settled in with her and I went to Peoria to spend the afternoon and evening with the Youngs. I went with Maren on her school-bus run to Finn's school, which is rockin' place. Finn recently received an award for being a great student and I was able to see the honor board with his picture. We made some supper and enjoyed that together before I headed back to Mesa.

Friday, Kris went back to the hospital and I ran errands. That afternoon both of us went to Peoria and spent more time with the Youngs. We all went to My Big Fat Greek Restaurant for a delicious Greek dinner and then we hit the road back to Mesa.

Saturday, Kris went to the hospital, I did some shopping, and then we hit the road again for Peoria. Emily and family were there and we joined them all for Beckham's blessing. It was all very nice.

Today (Sunday) I took Kris to the hospital and I found a 10:00 AM Sacrament Meeting. When I arrived back at Grandmother's, Kris called and said that I could come pick them up; Grandmother had been discharged. She is much improved.

Finn and Harry in the Kindergarten room
at Candeo School

Finn showing me his award

Finn with Miss Feldhausen on the awards board

Beck gets a bit of loving attention

Greek restaurant at Westgate

Grapefruit fresh from G'mother's tree for breakfast

Raye, Kris, and Bonnie dressed to visit (they were
testing G'mother for TB)

Gavin and Maren with freshly-blessed Beckham

Hanging out at the Youngs

The boys love their new brother

Auntie Em psyching the kids up for Disneyland

Gavin, Beck, and cousin Max

Grandmother is home now and we are headed for California tomorrow. Trevor will spend nights with her and everyone else will fill in during the day, so we feel pretty good about leaving. The timing of our visit worked out very well; I'm glad we could be here to help Grandmother. Kris is a great nurse.

That's all for now.

OXO

D.