My First Post :) YEAH!

Well, I figured since the three of us (five, if you count the dogs) are leaving God's Country, as my dad calls it, for Maryland I thought I would start a personal blog so that our family and friends could keep up with our "going's on". I may or may not let Ashley contribute from time to time ;).

Today is the first full day Patty and I are at my dad's. It feels really weird to be here. Of course, Patty is being no help. First thing she did last night was to find a permanent marker and "draw" on my dad's mirror and walls. She even got my "new to me and almost looks brand new" love seat. Fortunately, that was on the underneath side and should come out very easily with a good upholstery stain remover (I just have to find one next time I am in Sierra Vista.)

I can't believe that the time for the move is so very close. Ashley should know Wednesday when he is to report to his new job (which will either be the end of June or the beginning of July). I will sure miss him when he is gone, as Patty and I are going to stay with my dad for an extra month to attend our annual Phillips Family Reunion before leaving. Every time I turn around I find something else that I am going to miss about Arizona. It's hard to think of...

Wow! Had the whole rest of my post planned when life happened! Patty got a massive "I'm gonna scream and scream and not do anything else but pull my ear" earache. And, of course, I am all alone in Elfrida. Ashley is in Sierra Vista working, dad and Uncle Jim are cooking for scout camp, and Nina is working in Douglas till tomorrow morning. So, here I am in the middle of the sticks - and all of my medicine is in Sierra Vista! AARRRGGGHHH!!! Duh! Fortunately I remembered the "recipe" for a holistic ear cleaner, I just didn't have the vinegar. ARGH! Again! Finally got a hold of some (thanks to my awesome sister!) and felt like Patty needed a Priesthood blessing. Only problem - everyone I knew was GONE! And then the thought crossed my mind - Dale Mortenson. I had seen him walking with his wife this morning. Maybe he was available. YEAH! He was!!! We went across the street to another member's house and Patty was given the blessing. After we got back home, I called and located another member who had the fever/pain reducer that I needed for Patty. Anyways, all that to say - Patty is doing just fine and pounding on my nephew's piano (which is at my dad's right now!)

Another day, another adventure!
Thanks for reading!
The Matteson's