Stupid People and Safe Haven

The last 2 hours I've been on the phone with CVS-Caremark trying to transfer a prescription to my local pharmacy.  Can I just say I will never allow my prescriptions to be done by a mail order ever again.  This process started yesterday, actually a few months ago when I called CVS-Caremark to have my prescription transfered.  The poor pharmacy tec at Costco, what a sweet girl though.  She kept calling and they would tell her I wasn't on file.  I would call and it took forever with one to find the information.  Then I called another lady and she pulled it right up.  Lesson learned, there are stupid people and there are smart people who actually go the extra mile and figure things out.  It got transfered.  Good thing.
On a happier note:  Safe Haven is out on DVD today.  I can't wait to go out and buy it so I can watch it this weekend, cause that's what you do on weekends when you don't have to work night shifts!  I highly recommend this movie.  Nick and I went to it one morning when I was in NC.  Totally love it and so will you!
This morning on the radio they said, "Enjoy this week of 80's, because it won't be in the 80's again for another 6 months."  I like it here in the 80's because that means it cools off in the evenings and makes it much more enjoyable to jog.  I've been going now from 630-730 because it is getting darker around 730.  Last night I left a little later, like a few minutes later and Aunt Leslie popped her head out looking for me.  It wasn't dark yet, just a little dusky.  I made it home very safe, dead ipod in hand...don't you hate it when your ipod dies halfway through your work out?

Artichoke Sunday

I have had a new experience since coming to Phoenix.  Of course it involves food; remember I'm a social eater.  A few weeks ago we went to Debs for dinner.  Our vegetable was half an artichoke.  I love dips with artichoke, but I've never eaten an artichoke from leaf to heart.  Here in Phoenix they dip artichoke in mayo the one made with olive oil and herbs and the one with only 3.5 grams of fat.  Last night after work, I stopped at Trader Joes.  While checking out I glanced down the way and saw a beautiful display of artichokes with a sign that said 99 cents.  Of course I had to buy a few.  Funny thing my uncle had bought some too and already had boiled them by the time I got home.  So today for dinner we had grilled NY steak that I brought from my weekend home and artichokes.  Oh, yummy.  I believe my new favorite, good for me food is now artichokes.  Try them, you can't say you don't like them if you've never actually had them.  Here are a few pictures from my first artichoke experience:

Another Phoenix FF

1.  This week has been super hot.  When I got back on Monday at 7pm it was 103.  Crazy that I was feeling those kind of temps in April!  A funny thing happened at the airport when I was waiting for my shuttle to my car, my cousin Debs husband drives by, pokes his head out with a confused look and asks me if I needed a ride.  It was quite the coincidence.  He had been in CLT for a day, said it was rainy the entire time.  I was actually surprised that he recognized me with 10 inches off my head.  I only waited 7 minutes for the shuttle not bad at all and had a nice conversation with a very friendly lady waiting for her shuttle.
2.  I had a short layover in SLC.  They have a Pinkberry in the SLC airport, which I suspect is new.  I love Pinkberry frozen yogurt.  It's kind of sour, but oh so delicious.  They have Pinkberry's all over the world, except for ID and only 1 in AZ in Tucson; not close to PHX.  There are even Pinkberry's in CLT so if you are there, go find one.  My mouth is watering for one as I'm typing this post.  I had half key lime pie and half swirled salted carmel and hazelnut chocolate.  Yummy and only 200 calories.
3.  Wednesday was my cousin Amy's bridal shower at Debs.  There was quite a large turnout.  I always thought my AZ cousins looked like Young's, however after meeting the Gaisford side, I can see where they get their looks and long lean body's.  Cousin Jennifer flew in for the occasion from Seattle.  I drove the hour with dad's cousin Julie.  It was fun to visit with her.  I loved the simple decorations; I've always love using lemons for decoration but the added flowers were the perfect touch.

4.  This morning I saw petals from a flowery bush flying onto the freeway, because of the wind.  It was one of the most beautiful scenes I've seen since being here in AZ.  It was like someone was throwing rose pedals from the freeway.
5.  Yesterday I tasted the most amazing taste to my tongue at Costco; lemon yogurt covered almonds.  I actually had 2 samples too.  Lets just say I will abstain from purchasing some until I go home for good.  We will have them at our next RS activity with the theme of "When life gives you lemons..." as I haven't been released from that calling so the planning has begun.
6.  I finished the first Downton Abbey last night and watched the first episode of the 3rd season.  I'm such a fan, I can hardly wait to watch more!
7.  Have I admitted how much I love honey/champaign mangos and blueberries.  Oh, I do along with all the grapefruit I can eat!  Keeps me regular for sure.
8.  Wednesday I found a cajun restaurant.  I had to have me some gumbo.  It was rather delicious, even though it was a bit spicy.  Of course it didn't come close to the gumbo from Brick Oven Beanery, which I might add I got an email this week letting me know their recipe book will be out Oct. 5.  Guess what we will be having for dinner that day?  Gumbo of course!

A Wonderful Weekend

This past weekend was such fun.  I left work a few minutes early so I could get some grapefruit off the tree's and then it was off to the airport, where I had 20 pounds over weight of grapefruit in my suitcase. No problem I was able to put them in my new market basket and I gave one to the very kind man at Delta.  There were no lines at all, which I love and which was surprising given it is a rather large airport.  Tenielle and Tanner picked me up from the airport as they drove in around the time I landed.  
Friday morning we all went to the Dentist.  Well, actually I'm the only one who had my teeth cleaned, but it was a family affair.  Because we were right next to Bowl of Heaven, we had to stop and share some of this delicious treat.  A little shopping at gap and a few other stores and then lunch with Alisha and baby Calvin at Flatbread Community Oven.  Alisha has been telling me about this place for years.  I think it is now my favorite Boise restaurant.  We had delicious salads and sandwiches on focaccia bread.  Super yummy.  I had a chat with Grandma Betty and a pedicure by Tenielle, before we were off to watch Bull Riding.  It is so sad that little Nampa is no longer little Nampa.  We use to go to events like that and see all of our friends.  We don't see anyone we know anymore.

 Saturday was the day for my donation to Locks of Love.  After my new style, we went to Beauty and the Beast on Broadway.  Tenielle gave us these tickets for Christmas, so Merry Christmas to us!  We had so much fun.  The Morrison Center is a beautiful Theater, I especially love the Boise River that sits in back of it and of course I have such memories from my time at Boise State.  All the kids came over for a BBQ and to celebrate Gavins 6th Birthday.  Oh what fun we have when we get together.  The weather was just beautiful too.

Kadyn blew out Gavins candles last year too.  So funny.

 Sunday we went to church, had dinner and then visited Grandpa and Jeanne.  We walked back from their house like we have thousands of times.  Tenielle commented that it sure seemed like a shorter trip than it did when we were growing up.  After Tenielle and Tanner left, Tony, mom, dad and I played cards; of course I lost.  There always has to be a loser.

 Monday morning Tony left and then I went to Grandpa's and the hospital to get his medical records (another post on that coming soon.)  Tristen and the girls met us on a spur of the moment at Brick 29.  I had a delicious steak salad with tarragon dressing, which I love.  Before going to the airport, Tristen, the girls and I stopped at the temple to enjoy the beautiful tulips; my favorite flower!