Reading...

Lulu, 

our olderst grandchild, 

(who isn't a child anymore ),

asked me what my favorite movie is.

We had a fun conversation about our choices.

Mine is, Anne of Green Gables.

Here is Lulu in front of our sweet, friend's home, 

which remind me of Green Gables.

After discussing which was better

 the book or the movie,

Lulu wanted me to read her 

Anne of Green Gables.

She said, "The book is so much better then the movie.".

Yes, she was right, the book was so much better then the movie. 

You can actually use your imagination!

I loved it!!!!!

"Isn't is splendid to think of all the things there are to find out about? 

It just makes me feel glad to be alive-- it's such an interesting world, 

It wouldn't be half so interesting if we know all about everything, would it?

There'd be no scope for imaginationn then, would there?"

~Anne of Green Gables~

Taking a cue from the book,

I found a fun and romantic spot to read.

"It must be a great deal better to be a sensible woman.

I don't believe I'd really want to be a sensible person,

 because they are so unromantic."

~Anne of Green Gables~

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As a Thank You to Lulu for loaning her book to me,

I made her a bookmarker

specifically for her book.

I pressed Violas...

and added a Bible verse that I really like.

What I learned from reading 

Anne of Green Gables, 

is that an imigination is a good thing and I 

need to stop and try to use it more often.

But I don't think I'll quit being sensible or wise, either.

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"Let all you do be done in Love."

1 Cornithians 16;14

 

Cashing In- #3

Levi's turn to cash in his

 Christmas present of a gift certificate, 

for an overnight and fun!

So far, each overnight has been very different!

This one was no exception!

Levi is 11 years old.

A game of card with Papa is a must!

Levi KNEW what he wanted to eat and what he wanted to do.

Pizza!

Not just any pizza, Idaho Pizza. 

So that's what we did.

~Idaho Pizza Restaurant~

Ahh, Levi is getting so big and mature!

His heart is so tender and compassionate. 

Next, we went

"Boy Shopping"

Because this was "his day",

he wanted to go to the Combat Sports Store. 

Not your typical store!

He was so excited!

Levi had saved up his money and bought an soft-air gun.

He practices all the time in their huge backyard.

Safety first... eye protection and all the safety procedures.

This store was a first for both Tom and I.

We actually learned quite a bit about soft-air guns and gun safety.

Levi left with a bag full of supplies for his air soft guns.

Back home,

it's always fun to take Banjo for a walk.

For dinner Levi requested his favorite dinner that I make.

Taco Rice Casserole!

(recipe at the end of post)

This recipe was handed down from my mother.

It has so much History in our family.

(For one thing, it was the first meal Kimmy ever cooked!)

After dinner was THE MOVIE!

Levi choose a Star Wars movie!

The only Star Wars movie I've ever seen, 

was way back,  May 25th, 1977.

So this was a big deal for Levi (and me!!!).

He was soooooo excited for us to watch together.

He made sure I understood what was going on.

He kept filling me in on the characters and what they were doing.

(Now I've seen two Star Wars movies.)

Our time with Levi, came way to quickly and 

the next morning he headed back home to

his excited brothers and sisters.

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"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future,"

Jeremiah 29:11

Update for those who want the Taco Rice Casserole Recipe....

This recipe is so old I have reworked it.

I use frozen corn, not canned.

Sorry, it's so blurry.

❤ Milestone ❤

Lulu is now 13 years old!

(she loves Banjo)

Kimmy holding Lulu on her Birth Day,

thirteen years ago.

 And then thirteen years later!

Papa loves to give flowers on special occasions.

 This was a perfect time!

 (With 6 kids running around,  there is always a Photo Bomber)

 Lulu's flowers found a perfect spot in her room.

Sisters have such a precious bond.

Ila May, the baker, baked Lulu's birthday cake.

Forget about distancing!

We HAD to be up close and personal!!

It was a milestone event!

Another milestone event,

 that you all can relate to...

 Lulu has started blogging!!!!

Stop by and say Hi to her!

Lulu's first post!

Where did the time go?

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"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

Love'n On The Old Banjo!

Our new puppy, Banjo got very sick.

Stopped eating, drinking and playing.

All he did was sleep!

We were scared!

We took him to the Vets and they kept him

 for two days.

Banjo was given an IV and had X-Rays.

Nothing was found.

So they planned on surgery,

But then Dr. said, lets give it one more day.

That's when 

he started to eat and perked up !

It was SO hard to leave him, not knowing if we'd see him again!

When he felt better, 

the staff took turns holding him.

They all loved him!

He's home now and feeling good!

☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀☀ 

Our weather has been sunny but cold.

Soon I will have a date with Tom to 

 sit outside and enjoy a fire.

I might be pushing Spring!

But I'm ready.

I enjoy getting bulb plants for inside decorations,

 so that I can plant

 them outside when I'm through with them.

❤  ❤  ❤  ❤  ❤

This is Banjo today!

(6 1/2 months old)

Love'n on the old Banjo!

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Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed , for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my rightness right hand."

Isaiah 41:10

Grand KIds

Winter is coming,

 so we have to get our visits in before the snow and ice cover the ground.

Huxley is BIG!

I met Todd and family, at a cabin,
 up in the mountains.

Lots of cuddle time.

Scarlette is learning to write her name.

She's very happy with her E's!

Well, I did something I've never done before.

I took to the off roads and headed to the hills.

I learned how to drive a 

ATV

(All Terrain Vehicle)

Trey (6 years old) has his own dirt bike!

It's not a glamours look.

Safety first!

What great views!

I got so good, I could take pictures
while driving.

Not recommended, though!

Favorite picture of the day!

Todd talking with Trey on the trail.

(Scarlett is strapped to the front of Todd and hidden from view)

Always cuddling one of the grand children.

Preforming for me and busting some dance moves.

Stephanie (who was under the weather),

 took my favorite picture of the weekend.

Just Todd and I!

I headed back home, not knowing when 

we'll see each other in person, again.

But wait there is more......

Nathan needed to have a check up to see how his surgery went.

click here 

(to see the surgery post)

Tom and I were called for Grandpa and Grandma duty!

For two days and one night.

 we squeezed in as much fun  as possible.

Boy., they are getting big!

Mean while.....

Kimmy, Mark, Isaac and

Nathan went to Salt Lake City.

Nathan's check went great!



🎵   Singing praises to God for 
such a wonderful blessings!



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"Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song."

Psalm 95:2

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is something we don't talk about, 

here in blog land.

We talk about grand kids, recipes, 

gardening, crafts, etc.

BUT SUICIDE!

Shhhh don't talk about it!

But it could happen to any family.

Yes, I know it's the end of the month 

but I have something to share.

Here's a link about Suicide Prevention Month

In this link it talks about resources and stories.

Many of you know about my friend, Didi.

We met when we were 3 and 4 years old.

Went to Kindergarten together.

Maids of Honor in each of our weddings.

Pregnant at the same time.

Talk to each other, everyday.

Best Buds! More like sisters.

We even send selfies, asking if 

"this outfit looks good".

Which is the picture below.

Last Christmas Eve, Didi's middle child, 

Beau (35 yrs old, no family)

took his own life.

We didn't find out until the day after Christmas.

Didi tried calling him, 

but thought he was out hunting or fishing.

Not a clue!

It has been such a emotional time for us.

I say us, 

because suicide doesn't effect

 just the immediate family.

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I spent last weekend with Didi, going through 

things that were hard to look at.

For nine months now,

 we have prayed, talked, and cried with each other.

Last Sunday we 

went to church together.

We reminisced about the first time

we went to church.

Two, 6 year olds,

Bibles in one hand and holding the other hand.

On our way to church

As we walked into church, this time,

we held each others hand!

 Fog on the Lake, 

Sunrise in McCall

It was a good day!

But I know there will be some,

 not, so good days ahead.

But today... it was good.

God is good!

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And He continued by questioning them,
"But who do you say I am?" Peter answered and said to Him.
"You are the Christ."




Matthew 8:29

Scarlett

(our grand daughter)

is turning 4 years old

Tom and I are going to be traveling over to Seattle

 to celebrate her birthday!

The invitation sent out to everyone said,

Please join Scarlett for her Pepa Pig party.

Bring a (Used or Handmade) gift if you'd like,

 but not necessary.

I put on my thinking cap and got to work.

Something Girly

Something Handmade

Something She would like 

Something Just for her

Scarlett likes to dress up and 

wear her outfits all day.

I made her a Tutu!

There are a lot of videos on the web.

This one is easy, 

For the waist band, I used elastic 

 That way Scarlett can put the

Tutu on herself, 

without tying a bow.

Finished!

With the extra material, I made a headband.

A new top and matching leggings

completed the outfit.

We can't wait to see Scarlett 

and her brothers 

Trey and baby Huxley!

Happy 4th birthday Scarlett!

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"But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord's love is with those who fear him. and his righteousness with their children's children-" 

Psalm 103:17