Ava Wants to be "Melody"

Ava, 5 year old grandchild number 4, informed her mother that she wants to be known as "Melody" from now on. She believes her given name is ugly and boring. She proceeded to make signs for her bedroom door - "Melody's Apartment" and a door knob hanger "Do Not Disturb". Ashley said that on her walls she has made signs listing "Melody's" attributes: "She has sparkling eyes like diamonds", "Skin that sparkles" and "She is beautiful like a flower". She is some kindergartener!

Ashley took her to Costco by herself and said "Melody" was singing "opera" at the top of her lungs all through the store and smiling at all who looked at her. Her mother commented that the Willis family has a houseful of characters. (The spelling of Ava's words is mine, I'm sure her version was very different).

Alone Time With Dad and Mom in St George

It was great to spend time with mom and dad in St George. My Aunt Chris was visiting from Zurich Switzerland. Mom and her sister wanted to take a little trip together for a couple of days and I was able to stay and help out with dad. Dad is recovering from a quadruple bypass and has physical therapy three times a week. He's doing great and getting stronger every day.

After therapy dad and I would go to lunch and drive around St George and even went to the movies. On one afternoon we were taking a back road and noticed a bald eagle on the mountain not 50 feet from us. Luckily I had my camera and took a few shots. Look how magnificent. This is a big bird.





Dad and I had a couple of wonderful days of alone time. We talked a lot about his childhood. I was able to write many things down. I have so much more to ask and he has so many interesting and funny stories yet to tell.





My mother is very close to her sister. Aunt Chris is the baby of the family and is about six years younger than my mother. I went to Thailand with these two ladies and it was a blast. I never got a word in with these two! They also both speak several languages and would speak them all in one conversation. How do you like that :-)