Happy New Years Eve

Today, this last day of the year, went very well. Early on Dianne and sensed
thew stress building, trying to meet artificial times lines and such. We stopped there and then and said, we will get there we get there and we are just going to have fun on this last day of this year going to Provo to celebrate mom's birthday. I had called Kristy, who still wanted to ride down with us and she informed us that she had Jessie and Summer to. We assured they were welcome and that we would be picking them up round 10:30.

We did OK- got the girls and headed South. Traffic was OK, Dianne drove and visited with Jessie and I spent time with Kristy and Summer—Jazzy—the two year old pretty much entertained her self. We made good time, actually getting there right on the time we had intended. Perfect timing in that there were no lines! This almost never happens in Provo where the major accepted form of entertainment is eating as much as cheaply as possible. Todays crew consisted of us, MOM and Carl and Jean( my bro and sister-in-law. We put three tables together and had a great lunch. MOM even enjoyed the gift we gave her. I got her a hundred stamps—you know the kind you buy in the Post Office. Stamp set, Walt Disney collection, and the Jim Henson. I was surprised the stamps were ad big a hit as they were. Mom was a bit upset—because she feels we are so poor to be spending money on so many stamps and for her. She yelled me but not too bad. I am sure she will get over it. Aunt Elaine came up from Santaquin and collected her sister and we all took off for home. The ride back was a bit more subdued then the trip up except for Jasmine who at this point was fighting sleep and therefore a bit out of control.

At this point in the game each day with the ancients is a gift a remarkable gift. My mom seems to be in good health but she is 94 today—even in all the very best of conditions her time is short. This maybe the last birthday celebration she may experience. I am fortunate that I was able to be part of the event. Carl and his wife were there too. He is such a good guy-we were the only kids there. How lucky is that. Really, I am so jaded most of the time I cannot accept these treasures for what they are. but I did today and this is good. A storm is brewing, the wind is blowing and showers with possible now is forecast. We are staying in this New Years Eve...safer and warmer and we have lots to do. HAPPY NEW YEARS ONE AND ALL!!