January 12, 2009

A special tribute here to Squirt, Justin and Kathy's 13 year old best friend. He passed away New Year's eve day. He was a faithful, loyal friend and will be greatly missed. We are so sorry.

Today was spent in Portland at the eye Dr. and I got a good report so that always makes me feel good. Not only that, but we found the Old Spaghetti Factory and it was less than 2 blocks from my eye Dr. We love to go there and had often in Seattle, but had never found the one in Portland, so that was fun. Besides that it, was their 41st anniversary so their main items and drinks were 41% off! Our lucky day!

It waited until we returned home to start raining! Some complain about snow and I complain about rain, but at least it doesn't have to be shoveled!

Tomorrow it is my dear friend Amy's birthday! Happy Birthday!

JANUARY 6, 2010

Can you believe that the year 2010 is here? I remember as a child and reading Dick Tracy and they would speak of the year 2000 and oh, my goodness, that was soooo many years away and now we are 10 years past that! Time is marching on and I wonder if it is just going faster, or is it because I am getting older and slower? Couldn't possibly be! Hope this new year brings health and happiness your way! Those things are found within ourselves so lets all get busy and find them!

Happy Birthday to Brother Ray today!

Christmas Day 2009

Wow, where has all of the time gone? It is a good month since I last posted! I did make a very few Christmas cards. I can't seem to be too creative! Maybe that should be my New Years resolution - to get back into creating!


We have had a very nice Christmas season. Christmas eve we spent with our dear friends, Larry and Amy along with each of their parents. Amy worked all day and then prepared dinner for all of us and it was so good!

Arnold and Leola, along with Dave setting at our table set for Christmas dinner.

I was ask if I really did so much cooking in our tiny little oven in our 5th wheel. Here is the answer! Yes, I did do holiday baking!

Thanksgiving 2009

It takes some real muscles to stir all of the fruit and nuts together! Way to go Bryce!

Since Dave's mother passed away in 1997, he has carried on the tradition of making fruit cake. He always sends a loaf or two to Mavis and her family, so this year he shared the recipe and the secrets with Bryce so that he can make them for his family. I hope he continues to make them each year!

After the funeral service for Merle, we went to spend some time with my sister, Mavis and her family in Great Falls. Thanksgiving day we had a feast fit for a King at Sherri's and I ate way more than I should have! Thank you for a great dinner and a fun time!

November 20, 2009

These flowers depicted Merle so well. Irrigating boots, a shovel and his hat.

Tonight, I want to pay tribute to my wonderful brother, Merle. Merle passed away on the 20th of November. He was such a dear, dear man and if I could only live up to half of the testimony that he left behind, I would feel that I had done well. This picture was taken 1 1/2 years ago and he is surrounded by his daughters, some grandchildren and a worker from Africa.

After we received word of Merle's death we got ourselves packed up and went to his funeral service. It was such a special service and a great reminder that we, too, need to prepare for the harvest of our soul. Wonderful to look upon a faithful person that finished the race faithfully.

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.