Sarah In Town and Came to Lunch

Sarah and her niece Kate came to town for a Carlsbad neighbor shower that was given in her honor.  Linda said they stayed for about 2 or more hours and it was very enjoyable on Thursday, the 20th.  Meagan and I did not drive all the way over.  Concern over Covid and I just do not do well at night anymore, either.   And Linda said they would come for lunch.  So I met them at Fish District on Friday at Carmel Mountain.  Meagan was not able to come.  Linda has plans for a summer gathering of San Diego people who are unable to travel to the Wedding in South Jordan on March 5th.

It was fun learning all the exciting news.  They will be living in Pleasant Grove in a home that is being renovated!!!  They will live in the basement and rent out the upper floor.  Sarah will continue with her Cosmetology and possibly work as an assistant as well.  Ethan will be finishing his education in Construction or whatever it is called to be a Contractor.

I gave her a Wedding Card and White candle to go with the White Egyptian towels I sent for their wedding gift.  It was a very fun visit.  Darling girls.

Four Generation Picture and we are all the same size (approximately),

 

Sarah, 5th Granddaughter; Linda, Daughter; Kate, lst Great Granddaughter, Me 

 I  won't be wearing those pants to lunch anymore!

The Eczema Puzzle

 In the last several years my face has been more sensitive to cancer, keratosis, dermatitis, eczema, etc.  Dealing with it all has been a nightmare and I have had more than one dermatologist depending on where I was living at the moment.

A couple of months ago I was dealing with possible cancer which turned out to be acitinic keratosis and I met a new dermatologist in Rancho Bernardo.  It cleared up.

A couple weeks ago eczema flared up after eating about 5 of Costco Cream Cheese Danish (they are so wonderful but never again) over a two week period.  I figured it was all the dairy and wheat that I have a problem with.

This week it flared up even more and the itch is driving me crazy.

Since I have been doing Keto this last week I have now resolved that it is probably the heavy cream usage.  I at first blamed it on the Aussie Mousse I was trying but now I am realizing I just cannot have any dairy.  I switched to almond milk a couple years or so ago.  I probably should switch to coconut oil for my butter, too. It is always a time consuming challenge chasing down what it is that is causing my problem at the time.  And, of course, you always suspect stress...

I have always had bad allergies but finding out just what it is has always been a challenge...so I will go to coconut milk, etc. and see if my eczema goes away!!  UGH!

Yes, the brown spots are from all the sun, heard that before.  There was all the sun sitting around the Glendive pool but the most sun was crewing on a sailboat for about three years when I came to San Diego to teach school in 56!!!!  

Update: Feb 21, 2021

The itch is gone.  I have been using Aveeno Eczema Therapy and the redness is almost completely gone.  I have been using Coconut Milk and Cream instead of Cream.  I gave the last quart I bought to Meagan to make ice cream.  On the 20th I had some cream left from the old bottle and finished it off.  So far the eczema is not coming back.  We will see.  If it was not created by too much cream, it will have been the Aussie Gel (from a tree) that I used for one week.  We will see if it stays away.

The Stealing of Flags

Saturday morning when I was sitting on the edge of my bed and facing my window and making a text message call I noticed my flag was missing from my pole and only the corners were left.  In the next moment I saw that my neighbor's flag across the street was no longer flying.

I quickly brought in the flag pole and called my neighbor John to see if he knew his flag was missing.

What I have learned since.  There has been a number of yard flag stealing in Rancho Bernardo and North Park that we know of.  No one has an idea of who is doing it.  Police flags such as BLM have also been taken.

They could have taken my whole pole and not cut my flag as they did, if they wanted a whole flag.  They could have taken my neighbor's flag without taking the lanyard etc.  

This is considered a hate crime nationally.  My house is on the corner and there is a street light so it was easy for them to see what they were doing which is why they maybe did not take the flag at the end of the cul de sac.  

Is it just teen agers cruising on a Friday night making mischief or is it something more sinister?  The police said they have no clue.

Sadie did sit up at one point in the middle of the night and yet did not want to go out like she usually does, so she must have heard them.  I heard nothing even though the flag post is only about 12 feet from my bedroom.

Update: Feb 21, 2021

It did hit the news and a couple who had cameras showed the culprits.  They looked like adults in hoodies.  They have not caught the culprits or have an explanation of why.  The neighbor to John gave him a new flag but it was not the size needed and so John gave it to me.  I love seeing my flag waving again.

Puzzle Mastered!!

 Except for the Word puzzle I gave up on a few years ago, this was the most difficult puzzle I have every done!!!  No matter what anyone says, it feels like a great accomplishment when you can eyes the piece you need and it fits perfectly.  I hate to dismantle this one, it took so long to put together.  

Since I have this craft table in my kitchen it was often just a few minutes at a time as I was passing to the garage or waiting for something to bake, etc. that I worked on this but I really enjoyed every minute.  I have always loved solving mysteries.

New Great Grandchild Soon

 Mitch and Bahia and loving their new digs in Northern California and expecting in March!!

Sarah is Engaged

 

Sara Michelle and Ethan Thomas are getting married in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple in South Jordan, Utah on March 5, 2021 and having a reception at The Azalea in South Jordan that evening.

I will not be going, it will be a very hectic, fast pace trip and involvement and I do not choose to be an old lady who needs any attention.  I want all the attention on them and the process.  I will enjoy seeing all the pictures and hearing about.  There are lots of family up there and lots of family traveling from San Diego area.

Ethan was at Linda's home several times while I was living there.  They appear very happy and enjoy each other's company very much.  They will continue their education and live in Pleasant Grove.

 

Lunch with Linda and Maria

 Both Maria and Linda had time today so we had lunch at the Fish District again.  Maria said there are two in the area and she did not realize it and went to one in Carmel Valley first.  It is actually the only place I have wanted to go to for months now.  Really love their dishes.  Today on my taco were two pieces of cod, so good.

I always enjoy being with my daughters, they always have so much to share with each other and we get lots of talking in.  I am really enjoying being able to do something with them each week!!!

Linda has decided we should use my patio for the shower for Sarah on the 20th,  Covid restrictions are in place and it is a large covered patio, so will be easy to do.

Gift from Linda

 I have really been enjoying my new cd player. My other one had issues. I am loving playing all my good music and dancing all over. Birthday present!

Matt Brought Dinner

 Matt called the other day and said he would take me to lunch if I would make him some Goodie Bars (Matrimony Bars) so I did and he brought me Fish and Chips from Fish District Sunday night. I should have taken the picture, they were so good!

Matt looks good and is taking good care of himself, exercising, etc. Has a construction job and a girlfriend who sounds really neat. She does dermabrasion for a career!