February Happenings

I'm trying to get back to Blogging.

The time off was enjoable but

 I missed being creative.

I tied to find my voice by writing.

Not here, but letters and emails to 

Politicians.

It was an outlet to state my concerns and thoughts.

But I wasn't heard!

I remember years ago, I wrote to my local represenitives. 

They either wrote back or even called me!

Times have really changed!!!

So, I have come back, to be creative and 

share my interests and life.

I still participate in causes.

I joined our church for,  March For Life.

Here we are at the end of our walk, 

at the Boise's capitial.

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Kimmy and family wanted to go skiing, one more time.

We headed up to McCall.

I went along to help out with the two littles, who don't ski yet.

Of course, I'd go for any reason!

Tom couldn't make it.

(Read to the end to find out why)

SNOW!

SUNNY!

LAKE FROZEN OVER!

OUR NEIGHBORS!

CLIMBING THE SNOW REMOVEABE MOUNTAINS.

It was a fun weekend!

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Below is a series of pictures that Kimmy took.

We needed an updated picture of Tom and I,

for our church directiory.

Guess which one we used?

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The other day, we had sunshine and short sleeve shirt, weather.

Ahh... so nice!

Two of our grandsons came over to help get our

 gardens ready for Spring planting!

This is Silas cleaning out dead plants from our pots.

 Levi built metal, raised, vegetable gardens.

It is so wonderful to have helpers who can 

really HELP!

It didn't take long!

Then a week later......

SNOW!!

Banjo is happy

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This is the day we have been waiting for!

Tom had his hip replaced!

This guy has gone through so much 

pain for the last year! 

We searched and searched for a Doctor,

plus a hospital that would take us and our philosophy.

Tom has previously, had both knees and one hip replaced.

Now,  he had the other hip replaced.

DONE!

Rejoicing and standing up right 

right after surgery.

It was a Day Surgery 

so we were home by evening.

Even Banjo was smiling!!

 Tom is in recovery today and doing really well.

NO MORE PAIN!

singing .... H A L L E L U J A H !!

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"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." So we say with confidance,"The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me." 

Hebrews 13: 5-6

 

Several Stories

( all of these stories have been in the "cooker" for a while. 

Today it's time to unleash them.)

 

Story #1

The whole family, all 7 of them , got sick at the same time, 

except one, Little Isaac.

So he came to spent the day and night with Papa and Grammie-goo..

  Isaac and Banjo became 

great pals!

Isaac is showing Banjo a trick. (??)

Daily walks are important for everyone.

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Story #2

I won a contest from a radio station.

The contest was to call in with an unusual name

 of your child or grandchild.

Ila May's

name WON!

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The prize...

 two free yogurt treats!

 And you could add as many toppings as you wanted.

On the way home we had the top down.

That always makes any outing special.

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Story #3

Swimming!

Kimmy and Mark's neighbors encouraged them to use their pool!

For several years, 

Tuesday and Thursdays were open to them, only.

All kids learned to swim in this pool.

Sadly, their neighbors are moving

 so this was the last 

hurrah!

Thank you !

 It's been so much fun.

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Story #4

Kimmy and Mark celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, 

by enjoying some time away.

 

Tom and I had fun, with the kids.

A new kids park opened up and we explored the 

whole park!

Every ride and slide were kid tested!

Who says you are too old to ride the pony ride?

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Story #5

Going to McCall is always fun with a kid or two!

Levi and Lulu were our passengers this time.

The weather was overcast, but that didn't stop the fun!

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Story #6

Tom was in charge of cleaning the window in his office

I couldn't resist taking pictures of

his method!

I'm sure our neighbors were confused

But then again, they all know Tom.

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Story #7

I am having eye surgery in a few days.

To prepare, I had both cataracts removed.

I can see without glasses!

My next surgery is to repair the hole in my macula.

This surgery is easy but the recovery is really different.

I need to be 

FACE DOWN 

for a week!

So I'll be gone for awhile.

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"Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand."

Proverbs 19:21

Puppy Love ❤

Our new puppy,  Banjo, needed some grooming,

desperately!

I bought scissors, brush and comb.

Along with baby shampoo and went to work.

Below... is the before and after picture.

Banjo looks a little, not so sure of what is next!

One thing that is for SURE, he is loved by Lulu

and Banjo loves HER!

The grand kids "dog-sat" for us.

I can't tell you how thrilled I am,

that Banjo is care for and that he loves being with the kids.

Nathan is so gentle with Banjo!

Silas and Nathan couldn't  get enough of Banjo.

Lulu sharing a moment with Isaac.

❤ Yes, it's Puppy Love!  ❤

But hey... who wouldn't love a 

face like this?

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"Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again: Rejoice!"

Philippians 4:4

All Is Well...

December birthdays are always exciting!

After recovering from being sick, we celebrated mine.

This is our third year going for a carriage ride in downtown Boise.

All the kids, big and small were thrilled and 

excited to, trot through town.

The horse hoofs clamp, clamp on the pavement,

and the bells jingled, as we all shouted out,

🎄Merry Christmas!

to those who stopped to look.

A little rain didn't keep us, Seattle natives,
from enjoying this thrill.

Bob, the horse,

 even popped up his head for this picture!

Back at the house, I opened some 

very special birthday gifts

from each child!

What's a birthday without cake and ice cream?? 

Nathan thought we were singing to him.
So cute!


🎂   🎂   🎂

After celebrating my birthday, 

(all week long!)

I had some Kitchen Helpers over.

Chex Mix !

Easy and fun for the kids to make
and eat.

I just stood back and watched!

They are getting so big.

Can you tell they took over my kitchen?

I sure do enjoy Christmas break!!

Later in the week, a few grands came over 

and we made Christmas trees out of

pine cones, ornaments for their tree.

🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲 🌲

Here a babysitting hint!

Buy colorful, plastic cups

and let the kids have fun

building!

It doesn't matter what age,

they all love to build.

The higher the better.

And so much fun when it falls down.

Ahhhh.... satisfaction and smiles!

Well done Isaac!


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"Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king."

1 Peter 2:17