Friday, October 12, 2007

Wow, things have been so busy lately!

Wow, things have been so busy lately! We got back from CA a few weeks ago and we were looking forward to relaxation time, but we sure didn't get it! We have been soooo busy! The week after we got home, my Grandma Robinson had a stroke and went into a coma. =( My Dad flew up and stayed the night with us and then continued on to Wyoming where my Grandma and Grandpa live. Two days later, she passed away. Rest of my family flew up last Friday and we all drove to Wyoming where her funeral was held. However, Gregg was unable to go because he was scheduled to work 48 hours in a row (he has been paying back guys who covered his shifts while we were in CA). The funeral went really well. My Grandma was buried in Freedom, WY, on top of the most beautiful hill. It was a sad weekend but we all knew she is where she is supposed to be now. She didn't suffer at all which made saying goodbye to her a lot easier. The day of her funeral ended up being more emotional then we thought. Of course we cried at the funeral, but on the way back to our motel, my mom got a phone call from her Dad, my Grandpa Ginos and he told us that my cousin David and his wife had been in a horrible car accident. At that time they weren't sure if David would live, he had major head trauma and bleeding in the brain. Julie suffered fractures to the face, but she was not critical. Thankfully, they are both doing much better now. Julie has been released from the hospital but David will remain there for probably a few more weeks.


On a positive note now, Gregg was invited to test with Anaheim! I just dropped him off at the airport this afternoon and he will be taking the physical test tomorrow. If all goes as planned, then he will be back in CA for the oral board on Oct. 25Th or 26Th. I'm really hoping to be able to go too, but we will see if the doctor will let me still fly. Let's hope!
Yesterday was my birthday and Gregg is such a sweet heart! He made my day so wonderful (like always!) We didn't do anything too extravagant, we kept it very simple (mainly by my choice). After these past couple of hectic weeks, my body was REALLY needing a rest day! So, Gregg let me have it! It was wonderful! We slept in till 9:30am! I haven't slept in that late in forever! It was wonderful! After we woke up and got ready, I opened my presents. He did a really good job on them! Later that afternoon, we took our dog up the canyon for a nice 6 mile walk. It was so beautiful! The leaves are changing colors and we were surrounded by bright yellows, oranges and reds! I wish I would have had my camera!
Anyways, Gregg get back in town tomorrow night! Quick trip for him! Good for me, cuz I already miss him so much! I know, I know, I'm so obsessed with him! Ha ha! I love it! This week will be really busy for him. He has a big project for work on Wed, Thurs, and Fri. He is teaching the crews all about the, hmm... I can't even think of the name right now, but it's when they have to cut someones throat open and insert the tube so they can breathe...ya, you all know what I'm talking about! =) So, that's what he is teaching and helping everyone refresh their skills on. He does an amazing job at it! I went to one of the days of the class last year he put on, and wow, it is so fascinating! I really enjoyed it!
Well, I think I have blabbed on enough for tonight so I guess I should stop! Be back next week!

5 comments:

Sundbergs said...

Oh Laurie. I'm so sorry to hear about your grandmother, as well as you aunt and uncle. The gospel does make these things a little eaisier to stand. It still is so hard. I hope that you are all doing okay. We will keep your family in our prayers. Oh and happy belated birthday.

Traci Elizabeth said...

Good luck to your husband with the anaheim department....if he gets it, you should move to Brea (where I live) we LOVE it here and its only 2 miles from Anaheim!

Jenn said...

Happy Belated Birthday!! Hope you had a fantastic day!

Tell Gregg good luck!

Emily said...

Hi Laurie, it's Emily Aragon you probably don't remember me.. I married Ty Aragon. I found you through someone's blog. You and your husband are adorable. Congrats on your soon to be baby girl. We are expecting our second in February and it is a girl as well. So excited!!! I am sorry about your grandma!

Heidi said...

WOW that is quite the hecktic week and weekend! and to celebrate your birthday too!
Sounds like Utah looks just like Colorado in the Fall, dont you LOVE it! we never got to see the seasons in california, all you got was summer and spring. fall is now my new favorite season! take care!