From the traveling DR. RUTH

Well, after asking the computer-knowledgeable one to help make a new entry, I decided I would try it myself. I left on tuesday(Jan. 27) to help Darrin & Mandy with kids while Darrin was having one of his "stone-babies". Mandy was sick with the strep throat and feeling down and out. So I got the kids form Grandma Owings on my way over to Eagle Mountain. We went our separate ways the next morning, after a map from Darrin on how to get Remy to school. Remy knows the way, he can help. But when we got to the first turn, Remy said you have to go up the hill, so up the hill I went. "Grandma, I think you are going the wrong way. It is by a church." Right in front of me was a church, so I turn. Much further and I would have been in Alpine! A bus! Follow it! School signs! We're getting close! oh but it's a;pine Jr. High. More looking at the map, more driving. Oh look we found three more schools but, they weren't the right ones! But we did find alpine Jr. High a few times. Well, call the wife of the man that drew the map! No, answer. Drive some more, more schools but no Shelly elementary. And in the back seat, "Grandma , I think you are going the wrong way"! Oh thank you the phone is ringing, and the map drawer tell me a few more directions. Finally I find the school, but then Remy is only 45 minutes late. "Grandma, you have to take me to the office and tell them you got lost". The lady was very nice to me and I didn't have to sign my name! "Meet you back here in a few hours, Remy! So I take the road back the way I was supposed to go, so I know how to get back to pick up Remy again. I made it back, got Remy and head out for Eagle Mountain. Thursday, Darrin went with me; he said to get out of the house, or was it to make sure Remy wasn't late again! Mandy feeling somewhat better, went back with us to get Remy. We had just started shopping in Costco, when Tate had a few problems and was complaining of his back hurting. Called the Dr. who said come as soon as you can. Then He sent Tate to Mt. Timpanogas Hospital for sono-gram. Stones, Appendix, for Kidney Infection? Meet Lori for drink and cookies. Headed home with Remy. Headed back to Orem, when Lori called to take us out to dinner. It was yummy! Headed back home to Eagle Mountain with the car full of sick people, Darrin,dog-tired, Mandy, strepth,Tate, Kidney infection and Remy saying his throat hurt. After delivering a car full of tired and sick people, Dr. Ruth headed to Lehi for the next visit, the Baird family. It was great to see who I could and maybe I can catch the rest another time. Signing off , for this trial on the blog. Dr. Ruth Always a pleasure to serve! love to all!!! May health, the Lord and His blessings be with you all!

Christmas Without Parents

It started Christmas Eve, when Dad & Mom went to the hospital so Darrin could pass his 10 kidney stones! They were going to let him out, then no , then yes, and finally NO! But Remy and Tate did have a support group of Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, and cousin at home, and Christmas went on without Mom & Dad. Here are the three cousins, with Christmas Trees and piles (well not quite yet) of presents. And here is the family resting in a chair, while dad rests in his hospital bed. Hope Dad and Mom had as much fun as we did! We had lots of fun, laughs, messes, food and stockings. It was a Christmas to remember! Hope you find your stockings Darrin & Mandy!? he he

$150 Turkey!

This Thanksgiving was a real bad Turkey. After spending and eating turkey at my brother Glen's house, we went back to Darrin& Mandy's, however I had to stop at Smith's for a few things and was later getting there. When I did there was NO WHERE on the street to park! However here was a house with a for sale sign on it. but you know sometimes, people still live there even if there is a sign. Further up the road a few houses was a house with a for rent sign, and after seeing no lights on, or cars in the drive way, I decided to park in the driveway. I asked Mandy if anyone was living there and the answer was a no. Well about 1 1/2 hours later , Mike went to the car to get his pills, only he couldn't find the car. You know how men are, you have to show them. Well when I went to show him, I couldn't find it either. Darrin and Mandy joined in the search. We found lights on in the basement at the house, but no one home, and the for rent sign was down. Black skid marks were in the driveway where the car used to be. Had I forgotten to lock the doors? Nope! Had somebody stolen it? Well we went back and called the police to report a stolen car. Also called the owner of the house for rent and left a message. We found it had been towed! Of course it was closed for the night and we could pick it up in the morning for cash to the Turkey tune of $150. Happy Thanksgiving! One to remember! Ruth thought for sure divorce papers were in the making. Then on our way to pick up the Trailblazer, we were rear-ended by a woman excited about her Black Friday shopping and talking on her cell phone! Brady and Mike jumped out to check things out, but, fortunately the bumpers matched and no damage done. Was this really our black Friday? With two counts against us, a it could have been worse!

CHRISTMAS IS COMING AND SO IS BRADY!

Just thought we should let everyone know that Brady returns on Saturday, October 25 @11:05 a.m., American airlines. Brady will speak on November 9, 11:00 a.m.
And yes, Mike did have hair once!

After Gormet Meal, Cat Disappears!

Well , I guess the Grandparents are completely alone now. The first week of September, snuggles the "old" cat hadn't eaten much of the food Grandma put out. Then on Saturday, Mike found the remains of a pigeon (a few feathers) and showed Grandma. Well, no wonder she didn't want my food, Grandma replied. On the 7th, Monday, Snuggles bothered grandpa in the shed and gave him a good meow. I guess that was goodbye , because we haven't seen her since. At least she enjoyed her last few days with a gormet meal of Pigeon, whether she had teeth or not!

Well it's been awhile since we changed the blog. As you can see we up-graded the slide and the clubhouse with chimes and a seat to watch the trains on. And since the upgrade, the grandkids wanted to have a few parties in the back yard, so here are a few pics.

Adam Olsen enjoying the leftovers of July 24th!

Remy & Tate trying out the new slide!

Macey Miller enjoying the yogurt!

Look at all the monkeies in the jungle! haha

Summer Fun!

During July we spent some time at Bear Lake and
with some grandkids. We have some photos to
share.




This is a photo we took of the waves on Bear Lake on July 11th. The wind blew all day and caused the waves to build up. The bigger waves are 2 to 3 feet high. We took advantage of this phenomenon and took a dip. They were cool, yet quite powerful. No one was on the lake because it was so choppy. We are sure the people on the beach thought us to be crazy!





After the 4th we crashed a pool party at Cody's. You will notice all of the kids in the pool. They had a great time. Tate was hesitant at first, but grandpa got in, took him by the hand, and showed him how to splash and have fun in the water. Cody's cousin Alan didn't believe grandpa would really get in the water! It was a fun time. Cody and Tate kept catching potato bugs and trying to drown them in the pool.







Soon Tate was having fun on his own, and grandpa just thought it felt good to stay in!













After a year of planning and preparing, the Irwin reunion finally took place on July 12th at the Laketown church. Ruth worked her little squirrel tail off, but everyone said it was the best ever. Mike and Arlo got to cook burgers, hot dogs, and themselves during most of the activities. #1 hit of the activities was when Gordon hitched up his Alley Ponies and gave rides to anyone that wanted. Even the old ladies and gents (and I really mean OLD people) wanted rides and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their trip around the block- as many times as they wanted to ride.

It has been quite the summer and of course there is still time for more summer!

Later, all!