Wednesday, October 29, 2008

They made It!


6 weeks ago my brother(pictured in the front) and his friend started out cross county on their bicycles from Kansas to San Fransisco. I didn't think it was possible since my brother, 63 yrs. old was recovering from a broken hand and hadn't ridden much except in the gym on a stationery bike. Well they made it and are dipping their wheels in the pacific ocean with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.... 2,000 miles later!
Cheers to the "Gray Beards" as they were affectionately called. You can read about their adventure on Neil and Beckys blog on my site.
Way to Go.... We enjoyed your journey.

Singles Ward Bishopric

Did I forget to tell you Rick got put into the Singles Ward Bishopric? This is what they make you do to fit in with the younger crowd. We are a sorry looking bunch of outcasts from"The Good, the Bad and the Ugly". Bishop Castillo is on the right with Rick (second Counselor) and I as Sony and Cher, most of the single adults have never heard of "Sony and Cher", and Darla and Ken Jones (1st Counselor). It was the annual 4th Ward's Halloween Party. Lots of food and fun.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Start your Engines - Carson





Baby Carson is only 6 days old and he already knows all you need to know in this world to get by:
Sleep - Eat - Poop and a little gas. But he wouldn't be a green boy if he didn't do that. He's just cleaning out the pipes and getting ready to start his engines. He's lost a pound but that's normal and will gain that back. He's got the best disposition always happy unless he needs a change or is hungry. Danny's two weiner dogs love him and watch over him constantly. Shelby has kind of lost her appetite which is probably good because she needed to loose a few lbs. Carson has all the comforts of home. Even a baby wipe warmer, so the wipes won't be cold on his bummy. (What a life)! He is under the constant watch of his loving parents. I remember watching my babies all day long and not getting a thing done. It's such a fulfilling feeling to take care of a baby. It's the greatest joy I have ever felt.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Somewhere Over the Rainbow Our Grandbaby Begins




Carson Daniel Green born Friday 10/10/08 at around 12:30 p.m. weighing in at a whopping 10 lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long. Rick said he came out wearing cleats, I'm sure Lachelle thought so too. Hats off to you Lachelle....I can't even imagine. 3 hours of pushing would do me in. But mommy and baby are doing fine and life couldn't be better. I got to hold him finally after helping Rick down in Douglas with a bike race. He is the cutest chubby cheek baby with lots of long black hair. It's like holding a 3 week baby. Danny had to go back to the house to get a bigger size outfit, the one they brought to the hospital might fit his big toe. I love his name, so cleaver since Danny loves his cars and they've named their 2 dogs after cars. So now we have a Carson. Also a worthy note is Carson was born on 10/10 and weighing 10 lbs. and his daddy's nickname is "Big 10" wouldn't you know......and he rates a 10 in my book. I am a very proud Grandma actually not Grandma but nickname "G.G." for Grandma Green. I thought I would nickname myself before any one else might tack on something not so cute. Also of noteworthiness is he was born on Uncle Phil's birthday who just turned 69 Happy Birthday Phil!!!! Anyway were so excited our dream really did come true...we're finally Grandparents.

No Room at the Inn






Rick, Jon (our son) and his wife Ivette and I spent the weekend down in Douglas Arizona for the Cochise Bicycle Classic. We got down there a little late around 9 p.m. only to find our hotel had already given away our room and the hotel was totally full. We had just driven through a hail storm in Bisbee I thought our windshield was going to crack it was coming down so hard. Luckily we were driving our Nissan Titan Truck that has four wheel drive. The wheels were starting to loose traction from the ice forming on the road. Imagine we just came from 100 plus degree weather and now we are slipping on ice. We were all tired and worn out and a little scared. Now we had no place to sleep. Douglas is not a real big town, only a mile from the mexican boarder. I didn't want to be out in the cold. Rick had heard that all the rooms in town were full because of the bike race. But we took a chance and headed to the only other hotel in town. The Gadsden Hotel, which is posted as being the Last of the Grand Hotels. Built in 1907 it looked it. But we gave it a chance and Rick must have looked forlorn and they let us stay in a room that was already reserved but the man hadn't shown up yet. It also only had one queen size bed, but Rick snatched it up out of desperation. We unloaded all the bikes and headed to Wall Mart to buy a blow up mattress and blankets for Jon and Ivette. It turned out they had the more comfortable sleeping arrangement. We were all thankful for anything at this point. The hotel is known for being haunted, especially in room 333, but we luckily got room 242. The only spooky thing that happened in our room was a huge grasshopper landed on Ricks back as soon as we entered the room. But there is a log where people enter supernatural weird experiences that happen to them while staying at the hotel. Past guests include Eleanor Roosevelt, Lee Marvin, Shelly Winters,...... Wow!! It is even told that Pancho Villa road his horse up the Italian Marble Staircase. There is an authentic Tiffany stained - glass mural which extends 42 feet across one wall of the massive mezzanine. Each pillar is decorated in 14K gold leaf - worth $20,000 back in 1929. Many movies have been filmed in this old hotel, one "The life and times of Judge Roy Bean". I loved it and had a very peaceful sleep, ghosts and all. Rick and Jon battled the wind the whole 98 mile course that took them through the old mining town of Bisbee and around some beautiful mountains and prairies. The old west still exists, only on bicycles instead of horses. A few of our bike club "Brumby's" came down to get in shape for the Tour De Tucson, which is coming up in November. Rick and Jon are thinking about doing that. Ivette and I had a fun time chasing after our husbands in the truck and catering to their every whim, which was usually just a water bottle here or a banana there. But they were very appreciative of our efforts and we felt we were needed. But it was a great sacrifice on my part since I missed getting to see my new little grandson who was born the day we left....10/10/08.