It is such a beautiful day today. Unusual as it may seem, we have not had a bright sunny day for quite awhile. Even though Northern Utah has not received a great amount of precipitation this year, we have a couple of feet of snow here in Eden. I was down in Bountiful on Saturday and there is no snow down there. I guess it has been snowing in the mountains where it is most needed. The picture I've included is of a waterfall at the mouth of Ogden Canyon. As the water falls, it freezes into beautiful ice cascades.
As for an update on my knee surgery, it does seem to be improving. I was very disappointed when I went to the doctor for my follow-up visit and he told me that there is a place on my knee where it is bone on bone. He said that someday I will be a candidate for knee replacement. Yuck!!! The idea of it grosses me out. I asked him how long he thought my knee might last and he said there is no way of knowing. He said I may be back a year from now or it could be twenty years. I was advised that I should do no high-impact exercises so I can preserve what I do have. You can be sure I will follow his instruction. The only thing that is bothering me right now and causes me to still walk stiff-legged is a painful catching and popping that happens when I bend my knee at a certain point. I understand that will go away as the ligaments and tendons heal from the surgery.
All of the children had hugs for me when I arrived. It wasn't Chase's birthday until the 24th, but of course, I had to let him open my present early. I gave him a football and basketball. Almost immediately they were out in back playing football.
Here is cute Noah playing with his sword and stick.
Chase's birthday finall arrived. His favorite gift was a Cardinal's jersey. He is a serious Arizona Cardinals fan and wanted to wear his shirt to school everyday after that.
We went to Bounce U for Chase's birthday activity with the family. Isaac had fun on the train. Afterward's we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner. That is Chase's favorite place to eat next to In and Out Burger. He loved sitting in the saddle and having everyone sing Happy Birthday ending with a big YE HA!!
I had so much fun with Brooke and her sweet and energetic family. I was able to babysit so that she and Spencer could get out for a night off and do fun shopping and other activities with Brooke as well. It was a great week for me.
