Small Plates of Grandma Rosi #23 October 27, 2012
Hello Family,
We are having a wonderful autumn here in Utah, unbelievable
weather. I love to drink it all in when
I walk. The colors in the mountains are
beginning to fade, the air is warm yet crisp.
Yesterday it snowed some and this a.m. the tomatoes were all
frozen. I spent some time out in the
yard digging up and gathering dead tomato plants and dying chrysanthemum plants. The whole garbage can was filled again to the
brim.
I have decorations on the front porch. I think it looks nice but it is not a
Halloween look… more like
autumn/Thanksgiving with pilgrims, autumn leaves, scarecrows and lots of
pumpkins. It has been fun to catch the
spirit of Thanksgiving in particular. I
am so thankful for this country. I have
been reading some historical novels lately. .. Revolutionary War, World War II
and more. It makes me appreciate our
home and our current world so very much.
A couple of weekends ago Dad and I took a long drive. We went over to the Capitol Reef area. We had an itch to get out and drive in the
mountains. We had a good time but by the
time we got home Dad was beat. Dad also
took me to the opera last Friday night. .. Il Trovatore by Verdi. (I sang
the leading role in Il Trovatore with
Utah Opera in about 1985.) It was great to be out with Dad at such an
event. It was really fun to be in Salt
Lake City and see the night life. Wow,
the place is changing. It seemed like a
party was going on with people walking the streets and lots of restaurants open
and active.
Three weeks ago Dad and I worked in the back yard. I made a deal with him. I told him I would take a stool out for him
to sit on if he would sit there and cut down the decorative grasses that are over
taking the place. I wrapped my arms
around large clumps and he would cut
them off just a few inches about the ground.
It worked like a champ. I filled
two garbage cans with the debris. We
were a good team.
Dad has had a rough few months. Allergies have really made him miserable
along with his back which has made him miserable. I have been struggling again with trigeminal
neuralgia … mostly in my teeth. The medicine created problems with my colon. I have mostly stayed working, but it has been
hard.
My fall concert went extremely well on Wednesday. (My final
Fall Concert in my life.) Wish you could
be here. Our Chamber Choir performed Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. It went well, complete with a screaming
electric guitar.
This is what I know about the family:
Nick has had two second interviews with two different
companies in Salt Lake for a new job. He
has since had a 3rd interview with CHG. He should know about it in the next couple of
days.
Dixie had knee surgery and got along well. She is rehabbing at a facility called Stonehenge
just two blocks from my school.
Tamme’s birthday was the 22nd. Happy Birthday, Tam.
We spoke briefly with Tim on Sunday. He sounded good.
We just talked with Becky.
She has a full plate right now.
Her orals for her PHD proposals are Nov. 15. She has been working 20 hours a day in preparation
and had a bit of a setback which discouraged her. Now, however, she feels like things will be
even better than if she had proceeded without the delay.
We enjoyed Marlies’ visit last week. It was fun to eat her birthday cake on Sunday
at Luke’s house. Way to go, Amy, thanks
for getting her favorite cake.
MMMMM (We actually saw more of
Abby and Savannah than we did of her and Melissa. They are very popular.) They brought Dad two tortoises. They are the
size of a small pancake. Dad is really
enjoying them. So is Petal. She sits watching them with her nose about 2
inches from their cage. Then she climbs
on top of the cover (which is netting) and looks down over them, her mouth
drooling.
Luke’s family has been busy with birthday parties, camping
and entertaining visitors. They are a
very busy group with lots of folks who enjoy their company. Saturday Luke, Quincey and Tyler went fishing
and brought home 10 fish. This was the
story I got: “Quincey caught the largest
fish, Tyler caught the most fish and Luke caught the smallest fish.” Poor Lukie.
Their family sang in our ward today.
It was wonderful and so many people spoke with me afterwards telling me
how much they enjoyed the Mathews’ music.
A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY OF Emma Elizabeth Mathews
Emma was born on Oct. 12, 2004. Her family was living in the basement of the
Lindon home that we shared. Her arrival
made us all so happy. We were grateful
for a beautiful, little baby girl… so
pure, sweet and precious. Emma’s
favorite food (when at Grandma’s house) is deviled eggs and macaroni and
cheese. She is a hard worker and is not
afraid of spiders. Without asking she
will slip down in our window wells, where spiders live, and pull weeds or pick
up debris. She enjoys cooking and is the
chief assistant chef. Emma is learning
to play the piano and is a lovely singer.
Her close friend is Naomi Dent.
Her favorite color is green. When she grows up she wants to be a
veterinarian or an opera singer.
Emma was baptized on October 13, 2012. Many family members gathered to
celebrate. It was a wonderful day.
Love you All
Have a spooky Halloween!!
