November 1, 2009

Here is a picture of our truck and our new home on wheels. I wonder if we will ever be able to do the traveling that it is for?? I sure hope so!


Wow, where has the time gone? It has been a long while since I posted to this blog! We left Minnesota on the 25th of September, headed to Montana and to Wyoming to pick up our new home on wheels. ( I thought that I had a picture of it, but I don't!) Anyway, Roger and Janet wanted to have it gone before they headed to Arizona so we picked it up on the 30th of September, but we continued to stay in Billings until the 20th of October, with a quick run to Great Falls for a short visit. Unfortunately, I was sick when we left MN and continued to be until just today I am finally feeling better. I am not sure just what all was wrong with me, but it was just one thing after the other. Since I am a little better perhaps I can get caught up here!

While we were in Billings, one of our dear friends was killed in an airplane accident. We are saddened by his loss. Dave's was able to attend his funeral which left everyone encouraged to live their life in God's control.

My brother Merle was moved to Billings to a beautiful nursing home and so I also got to spend some time with him. He is failing, but I love his gentle spirit that still shines through.

Flowers that said "Welcome Back to Oregon!"

We had this cute sign posted on our refrigerator welcoming us to our new home! Thanks, kids!

Lillian and Merle

Myself and Merle

We are getting settled into life in Oregon. We got a royal Oregon welcome by the rain some of our first days! The part that I do not like about Oregon! But we got a far more royal welcome by our friends. We had kept it a surprise that we were coming back, so it was fun to see the looks of surprise on their faces. We have had several meals in their homes already and it just feels right to be here. Of course, I could enjoy the sunshine of Arizona during the winter months, but I doubt that I will get to go there this winter.

For now, I am content trying to get our little house in order and hope to get to some crafting one of these soon coming days. It has been some time since I did any card making.

Thanks for stopping by and we will chat again one of these days.

More common days

We have had many common days, but they are filled with adventure and love! We got to go with Wyatt and his best friend to the skateboard park, see him all dressed up for school pictures, and so many cherished moments. They grow up way too fast! Check here for more pictures.

September we went to Wabasha, MN to the National Eagle Center

We started the day with going to Sunday morning meeting then we drove to Lake City, MN and had lunch at a fun little place called Chickadee Cottage. From there we drove South to Wabasha, MN and went to the National Eagle Center. Very much a learning lesson for us and very interesting. Be sure to check out the pictures HERE.

Common Days # 2

Life is busy, but every moment is one to cherish! I am including pictures here of the kids at the park and all of the fun that they have there. Daddy loves to take them to the park! This picture is the entrance to the park! It is oh, so pretty of a park right on the Mighty Mississippi River. They have the most wonderful toys for the kids to play on and pretty flowers for the grownups to feast their eyes on.

Saturday was a day spent in Wisconsin. We went to a little village called Stockholm that has some fun little shops; just a very relaxing day, before we headed to Cottage Grove, MN to check out some Craigslist items. Check out the WI pictures HERE.

September 9 & 11th

Wyatt's first true day of school! Lunch as well as all of his supplies and he is ready to go. The bus just can't arrive fast enough. He gets on it and away he goes for the great adventure of learning!
Our little man gettin off the bus!

Walking home from the bus with the little neighbor kids.

September 8th

Wyatt's first day was just a brief visit with the teacher and Mommy, but that did not make it any less exciting! We hope that his enthusiasm lasts all through his years of schooling!!

Little Zoe was totally lost when her big brother went off to school without her!

September 7, 2009

There is always a helper!

Grandma has to have her diet coke so Zoe has her jug of milk! I was out watching her play and she drug her little chair over to be right beside me!

Today Kathy and I thought that we would do something fun on Wyatt's last day before he would go to school, so we decided to take a hike, but Wyatt didn't want to go. He wanted to stay and play with his good friend. Thus, Kathy, Zoe and I went. I could not believe for an hours hike, how much of it Zoe did walk. Even up a long long flight of stairs. Check out my pictures of the day HERE. Tonight, Wyatt has the pre-school jitters. He is so excited to go. He will go for an orientation tomorrow and then will go to school on Weds. but not on Thursday. They will break them in easily!