I think Mary was a little cold today. She wanted to get in my car. We drove my car to Sugar House park and walked around the park, sat on the benches and enjoyed the really nice weather. It was quite day at the park today. When we got back, I was showing her some magazines that I brought over. She really liked the sayings that they had on t-shirts. She got a kick out of them. I wrote on the white board "Mary, Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow. She finished the rest and then we did "There was a man from Nantucket..." we had fun with that one. I hope she has a really nice weekend. It's supposed to get cold on Monday. 

I found Mary's nice winter coat and gloves. After we visited for a bit, we walked over to Sugar House park. There was a High School state track/field race. We watched them for a little bit and then I wanted to take her into the tunnel underneath the street and over to the shopping center. She was 'displeased' about going in the tunnel so we just walked in the park. There were lots of people there. When we got back, Mary went with Peter to the park to watch him play Frisbee golf.

It was another pretty day today! We walked over to the park and around the neighbor hood. Mary saw a few pets and some kids to talk to. We found a really pretty leaf and some more pine cones to add to our collection. I was re-arranging the leaves and she was deciding on which ones needed to be thrown out. She didn't want to help arrange them today but she was telling me where she thought they would look pretty ;) 
  

"Put the orange in front of the green, it looks pretty"

The orange leaves growing up the trunk of the tree were pretty.

Mary was tired this morning. We walked around the neighborhood and then over to the park. She was really interested in things today; Halloween decorations, flowers, etc. and just really talking more about what she saw. It was nice. Her hip was hurting her a little bit today, we walked a little slower. We brought back some new leaves, pine cones and chestnuts. Before I left, I asked her if she would like to arrange the new things we picked up for her centerpiece. I had to leave and couldn't help her with that. Maybe she'll arrange it and make it look nice. 

Wednesday October 15, 2014

Peter is out of town today, I got to spend the day with Mary. My windshield had to be replaced, I had them come to the house to do that. Mary had a Dr's. appointment that we were able to make it to on time. We came home and got warmed up and had some lunch. We went for a couple other walks during the day and collected pretty leaves, pine cones and chestnuts. She called me "The chestnut lady". Mary helped me make a "nice centerpiece". She mentioned that some small pumpkins would look nice in the middle. Good idea! Her favorite leaf was bright orange. She had a good day.

Cute ghost in the tree

After Mary was ready to go and after we had some breakfast together, we went for a walk and then came back. It was cool outside and Mary was cold. While we were warming up, we talked about our families. We took some snacks to Sugar House park and went for a walk over there. It was pretty and in the sun. It felt nice. When we got back, I fixed her a little bit for lunch, and after a few minutes she said she wanted to go for another walk. We looked at the Halloween decorations at some of the houses in the neighborhood. We found more pine cones and a few pretty fall leaves. It was a good day for walking for her. 

After Mary was ready for the day, we had some breakfast together and then I had her help me fold and put away her clothes. We went for a walk and looked at the houses decorated for Halloween. We saw, and heard a woodpecker on our walk. We talked about Halloween and decorating for the holiday's again, it was a mellow day. Mary was relaxed when we came back to the house. We sat outside on the porch and enjoyed the birds. I hope she has a nice weekend, it's supposed to be nice and warm.

Mary was in the shower when I came over. When she was dressed and ready to go, I made her some breakfast. She looks nice and seems happy today. I asked her if she wanted to go for a walk or a drive. She said a drive would be nice. We drove down to the International Peace Gardens. When we were walking around, she mentioned that she had ever been there before. She thought it was a pretty park. We had some good conversations about the different gardens. She had a good day today with memory and conversations.We came back and picked some tomatoes from the garden and had a snack then sat out on the porch in the sun. I hope she has a good rest of the day.

"Isn't that a pretty reflection?"

The ducks were headed our way

Mary had just had a shower and was sitting at the table with a pretty new top on :) Peter left for a bit and I fixed her some breakfast. She mentioned that she was cold and wanted to put a towel around her head. I put it up in a bun for her to get her hair off of her neck. I was vaccumming and Mary said "I'm just going to go outside for a minute". I was vaccumming and looked out and didn't see her. I went out and caught up with her ;) She wanted to walk over to the park. It was a really pretty day with a pretty reflection on the pond. When we left that area, the ducks were making noise. Mary said "It's because we left" we laughed about that. We had a good walk and then came back to the house. I picked some tomatoes from the front yard and cut some up for her for a snack before I left. 

Mary was a little tired today. Peter was able to get her in the shower and then when he left, we had some breakfast together and then went for a walk. When we came back, she was still tired and not as talkative today. I had her relax on the couch. She went to lay down for a little bit. She seems like she is might coming down with a cold. I hope she feels better and has a good weekend. 

A rose from our walk.

Mary was still in bed when I get to the house today. She was having a hard time getting ready to go today. She helped me fold and put away her clothes and then we went for a walk around the neighborhood. When we got back to the house, I braided her hair for her. She was looking around the house for someone so she could "Show off her hair". :)