Sunday, Eliana, Sarina and I realized Grandma didn't have any food that kids like for breakfast. I guess not being a breakfast eater doesn't go over well when they stay here. Allison joined us at Starbuck's and Jason and Dena slept in. Later that afternoon we went to see Kit Kittridge, the American Girl at the movies. Good show. Eliana learned a lot about the Depression.
Today is Tuesday and a golf day for Dick. He and Linc drove over from the coast this morning and I met them in Woodburn to pick up Linc. Then Dick drove off to Tukwila. We stopped by the dog park before heading home. Then I watched Dena while Allison took Sophie to the vet to get her stitches out. I am hoping now that Liz will interrupt me for a jaunt to the hospital so I won't have to spend the day cleaning the house. I put it off for awhile so I could do my wrap up paperwork for Sand in the City but it is now inevitable...look out floor, here I come!

I am having a relaxing and fun filled few days waiting for my newest grandchild to be born. Saturday the girls and I went swimming at the condo pool, we went to dinner (check out the photos of Dena tasting Allison's pizza and then taking over...hurray for teeth) and then Eliana and Sarina spent the night. They did some picture painting to decorate the place and then Sarina fell asleep without a blanket and with the overhead light still on. I guess she was tired. Eliana wants to know the secret of falling asleep!

We are also getting in the habit of going to the dog park to exercise the dogs and Liz. Saturday we went to St Honore...again and to the dog park with Brett, Liz and Tillee. Here are a couple of pictures of the dogs together and of Linc anticipating the ball fallin from the sky...

Well, Linc and I have been hanging out in West Linn while Dick has been playing golf. No prize money this time but they were in the running for awhile so it made for a fun tournament. He was anxious to play Shadow Hills in Eugene because years ago we were members at the club. He is now headed back here to see us all.

No baby yet but the doctor continues to say things are moving along. Since everyone else was working today, I decided to stay in town...just in case and it looks like I will spend a few more days here. Dick and Linc will head back to the beach tomorrow just to check on the cat and get the mail, etc. He will be on call to come back over and manage the dogs for a few days once Liz goes into labor. Brett is planning on staying at the hospital after the baby is born, also.

Linc and I have gotten into a morning routine of going to the dog park each morning. We drive by there often even when we aren't stopping and he begs to stop every time. He has many friends there and can always find someone to run after. There is one family who brings 4 boxers and boxers like to run. Today he ran with a dalmation but played ball with another Portie named Lucy. Afterwards, we went down to road to play with Kasey, a new puppy owned by my friends Connie and Peter. They played well until Kasey ran head on into a tree while running and looking at Linc instead of where she was going. We all decided it was time to call it quits.

By the way, Mama Mia was really fun to see. The singing wasn't all that professional but that is part of the charm of the movie. The music was terrific! And it was really funny. Enjoy.

I made it through the weekend at Sand in the City. Luckily the weather cooperated and it was only in the 70s and low 80s. I will post a couple of pictures of some of the kids working in the Kids Craft booth I was overseeing plus a couple of the sand sculptures. The one that took top prize is amazing not only because of the intricate carving or that it stood over 5 feet tall, but it had a tunnel through it. That is hard to do. These sculptures stood for 3 days and are made of just sand and water. It is amazing. There is also a photo of Eliana (my granddaughter) with one of the puppets that was posted up on the main stage.

Today I am off to work at our community garden, clean the house and a dental appointment so it is just a normal day. I am hoping to meet up with a few of my friend tomorrow to see Mama Mia and have dinner out. Enjoy the photos.

It's a busy week

This next couple of weeks will be very busy for me. I drove over from the Coast to West Linn on Tuesday morning and met Liz for coffee and to take our two dogs to the dog park. Then Liz came to our condo so we could swim. We are all trying to keep Liz busy and well exercised so the new baby will come sooner. Late that day, I went to my friend, Joan's apartment to help her unpack and welcome her to her new abode.

Wednesday was grandkids day. Dick helped me since we had all 3 at one time. We did manage to go to the park and run in the fountain. 1-year-old Dena wouldn't have anything to do with the spraying water but the older 2 wore themselves out. Later Liz and I went to Dinner Done Right to make dinners for the freezer for Brett to cook once the baby arrives. Another productive day.

Today started out with an early morning babysitting spot at Allison's so she could run her dog, Sophie, to the vet for some minor surgery. It is easier to do without 3 sleepy girls in the car tagging along. Next I am back to Joan's apartment to help her set up her computer and then to the dog park and my community garden. I need some lettuce and spinach for salads and to water and weed. Luckily I have picked a cooler day for the gardening. Liz has been watering the garden regularly to get herself out of the house and moving around.

Tonight starts the "big event" of Sand in the City in downtown Portland. This event is put on each year by the non-profit where Elizabeth works...Kids on the Block...and it is their major fundraiser. It is a sand sculpture building contest put on right downtown Portland and is a lot of fun. I do the kids craft area during the event so I am totally worn out after 4 days. Tonight is set up and Pioneer Square is transformed into the beach. We have a group of inmates who come down with a Sheriff to do community service this evening. The ground of the entire square is covered first in landscape cloth and then plywood before the large dump trucks of sand are dumped there. Tents, table and chairs and a stage are all installed around the square and then we are ready for Friday when different companies come to build the sand sculptures that can be 4 or 5 feet tall. The link to see the website for previous years is: http://sand2008.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=251973

I hope you will take a look if you are interested. I will get back to this blog...with pictures, hopefully, once the event is over. I will, hopefully have news and photos of a new grandbaby soon also.