End of November

 The end of November was full of giggles and love.

The "Three Little Guys",

had an overnight with us, while the rest of the family were

at home, in bed with illnesses. 

 We treated them to lunch at Costco.

Boys this age (9, 6, 4), are not finicky about where,

 as much as what is for lunch.

So it was Hotdogs and Pizza!

To cold to go outside, so we had "table time", 

coloring!

Nathan found Papa's funny glasses.

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Thanksgiving in Tacoma, Washington!

Tom and I went back "home" to see our other grand kids and family.

It has been a few years since we traveled back to the Seattle area.

Sure have missed the sights!

Mt. Rainier greeted us with all  it's splender.

And the kids greeted us with splender, too!

Upon arrival, we were welcomed with a demonstration 

of  LOVE at the door!

Huxley is now 3 years old and just like his dad,

loves being in the kitchen, helping to cook up something.

Christmas presents were opened early and enjoyed for hours.

Turkey is ready!

Look who is back at the stove!

Group picture!

My older brother, Steve and his wife Jeanne were invited.

Trey was on his tip toes (haha), sweet Scarlett was still

enjoying her new nightgown and Tom was trying to make Steve laugh.

Brother Steve and Tom acted like little kids.

They really have missed each other!

Our last night together we went out for a seafood dinner.

You just can't get fresh seafood in Idaho like you can in Seattle.

Ahhhh.... home again, after a wonderful and

happy time with family.

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"In the same way, let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

Matthew 5:16

Celebrating 246 Years !

Happy 4th of July!

This is a beautiful, handmade quilt, 

that was given to me from a good friend 

who still lives in the Seattle area.

It needed to be quilted.

So, another good friend (here in Idaho),

volunteered to quilt the back for me.

 Now it's my turn 

to hand stich the boarder.

It's priceless to me!

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Top Down!

Tom and I took a Sunday, evening drive into the country 

and drove past farm after farm.

It smelled so good.

We headed back home as the sun went behind clouds.

Big day tomorrow, 4th of July.

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That's Tom behind the flag- haha

We found "our " spot along the parade route.

This is Melba, Idaho, a small town, 

with a perfct, small town parade.

Lulu, Kimmy and me

It is always well attended and everyone is so

patriotic, courteous, and friendly. 

Small Town!

To start the parade off, 

the motorcycles revved up their engines!

My favorite part!

This parade is so friendly. 

Ila and her friend, asked the horsewoman a question. 

She even stopped to answer them!

You always know when the parade is over.

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After the parade we set up camp for a great view 

for the fireworks.

We had time to go home, to feed the dog and some of us, took a nap.

Then we headed back down to where we had left our "camp".

We brought our RV,

 so we can have the comfort of 

all it's facilities.

While waiting, it was a great time to play, 

snack and get caught up on life.

The kids enjoyed rolling down the hill on the blankets.

Mark is a great dad! 

More like a kid himself.

Creativity abounds while waiting

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Then, right on time,

the show begins...

Then the  ooouuu's and ahhh's  can be heard all during the show.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; the people whom he has chosed for his inheritance."

Psalm 33:12

 

Catching Up

Papa and Grammie-goo 

take Grands to the park.

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My "Sister-Friend"

Didi and I have been friends since we were 

3 and 4 years old!

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Easter Celebration

plus

Lulu's birthday

The Egg Hunt

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Birthday celebration...

for a young lady who turned 15!

Firwt stop, the Book Store

Lulu is an avid book reader.

Lulu's first time getting a professional 

manicure and pedicure.

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Ahhhh... Spring!

Peach tree and Roses

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness."

Lamentations 3: 22-23

 

The Year 2022 !!

Our family celebrated New Years 

up in McCall.

Snow, snow and more snow.

Cold...very cold!

We played in the snow and walked 

to town.

Getting ready for the celebration is always fun.

We try on our costumes and get

our pictures taken.

The group pictues is taken earlier

in the evening because some

of us, can't stay up that late.

While we waited for the count down,

we play games.

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This one, is a roll of the dice to see how many 

turns you get to unroll the 

plastice wrap ball.

The ball is filled with toys, candy, money and coupons.

The goodies are rolled all the way through the ball.

With every turn you get a surprise!

The excitement is contagious.

When it's over, you can trade with someone.

That's when the real excitement starts!!!

It's almost time to start the count down.

So we head outside with pots & pans 

and utencils to bang with.

This has been a tradition that started with

my dad, when he would babysit

Kimmy and Todd on New Years.

Kimmy has continued the "pot banging" ever since,

 

Levi: "What size pan do you want? 

  Huge or medium?"

Ahhh..

Another year over 

and 

another year started!

Until next New Year's Eve!

Now, it's time to clean up.

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"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old is gone and the new is here."

2 Corinthians 5:17