Coronavirous  Has Hit Close To Home

Tom and I had plans to visit our three grandchildren, who live in Seattle.

But sadly, we canceled our visit.

We have family that live in the neighborhood, 

where the outbreak of the virus, has taken lives.

Tom and I aren't fearful,

just cautious and are waiting to see how this will playing out. 

before we head over.

Huxley is now 7 months old.

He sits up and has 5 teeth.

All this happened since we last saw them.

Trey is 7 years old

Scarlett is 4 years old

Trey won 1st place in sparing and 3rd in Kara forms.

Scarlett loves to swim and can't wait
to get in the pool.

Scarlett has been writing me the cutest letters!

This is the before and after the 1st Haircut for Huxley!

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In the meantime, we are pumping all kinds of good vitamins into our bodies.

We found that the chewable vitamin C is really easy to take.

Especially, when we are taking a lot of them.

We are pretty good about washing our hands, but we've

added hand sanitizer to our routine, followed by hand lotion.

Being disappointed about not visiting our family,

Tom and I jumped into our RV and headed out for a night.

Nobody was around us!

The weather was clear and somewhat warm.

Warm enough to take Banjo for some long walks.

It was his first time traveling.

Once Tom built the fire, we warmed up nicely.

The glow of the fire, makes such a great picture.

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"Have I not command you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:19

Seattle Trip and a 4th Birthday

Tom and I are back from our visit to Seattle!

We kissed grandchildren.

Went to the beach.

Celebrated a 4th birthday.

Hugged family members.

Watched Trey at karate practice.

Went to two concerts.

Had our annual Doctor checkups.

Visited with high school friends.

And now we are back, resting!

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This is Scarlett wearing her 

tutu that I made for her.

She wore it to her birthday party.

She even wore it to bed that night, haha

(And I'm guessing she is still wearing, it today.)

This is my brother helping Scarlett

on a rope line, during her party.

 

It was a bit chilly but a fun outdoor

birthday party.

Our sweet, three, Seattle, grandchildren.

Trey, Scarlett and Huxley

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"The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice theses things, and the God of peace will be with you."

Philippians 4:9

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

Huxley Blaise 

Born August 24, 2019,

at exactly 8:00 a.m.

11 pounds!!!

 Huxley is our 9th grandchild!

I have been blessed to be the Doula for all of them!

Tom and I spent two weeks in Seattle, serving, attending, helping, working, and loving on Todd, Stephanie, Trey, Scarlett and now Huxley.

But we had time to visit downtown Seattle...

Hold the baby...

 

Play on the beach...

Hold the baby...

 Visit my brother at his home...

Hold the baby...

Take a ferryboat ride...

Hold the baby...

Yes, we did a lot of holding Huxley!

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Tom and I use to live in the Seattle area. 

 When ever we come back to visit, 

we go to Puget Sound.

Either on a ferryboat ride,

or to the beach. 

Especially, when it was a really low tide, 

like it was one day.

My brother, Steve and his wife live only blocks 

away from Todd and Steph.

So they spent the day with us, at low tide.

The weather was beautiful.

One day we stayed home and 

played in the new water table,

We also went to the Seattle Zoo,

and rode the Merry-Go-Round.

 BUT... we had to go back home.

It's always hard to say good-by.

especially, when we had so much fun.

Now, we are getting ready for Salt Lake City 

and Nathan's surgery, on August 15th.

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"Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Just as it is written.

'For Your sake we are being put to death all day long;

We were considered as sheep to be slaughtered.'

But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us,"

Romans 8: 36-37

Almost Baby Time

Tom snd I are in Seattle right now.

Stephanie, our DIL, is expecting at any moment.

Todd, Steph and I are ready to head to the hospital.

Tom will be taking care of Trey snd Scarlett.

Next post, BABY BOY!!

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In The Mean Time...

We have a new surgery date for Nathan!

AUGUST 15th

So many of you have showered us with
 your prayers and it has warmed our hearts.

We will be going back to Salt Lake City.

But in the mean time...

Trey 6 yrs.  and   Scarlett 3 yrs.

Tom and I are going to Seattle to see these two 

cuties and meet their new brother!

Baby # 3 (we call him Rockey),

 due July 21st. 

Stephanie (daughter-in-law) and Todd (son)

have asked me to be their Doula, again!

This will be our 9th grandchild  

and I have been a Doula

 for all of them, so far.

Truly Blessed!

Not knowing when Nathan's rescheduled surgery would be,
I wasn't sure where I'd be...

Seattle or Salt Lake City!!!

Now I know ...BOTH!

But we did have another surgery!
It was
Ila May.
Here she is leaving hospital.

 It was Lulu's turn to help Ila, recover.

The picture, below,
was taken when Lulu had her surgery,
 a few months ago!

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So, I'm resting up for a power packed
 end of the Summer.

In the mean time...

I've visited my girlfriend, Didi in McCall...

Spent time in the pool...

Admired my roses...

Watched clouds...

Enjoyed looking for funny signs...

But best of all,

I've spent time with my very funny, husband, Tom.
You never know what he will do next.

This morning I looked up at our kitchen table and
he was ironing a pamphlet that was wrinkled.

Thank you. ALL,
 for supporting our family
during this season of surgeries!
You never know, until you go through something like this,
how much it means!


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"Let each of you look not only to his own interest, but to the interest of others."

Philippians 2:4