HIKING AGAIN AT LAST!

Yeah!!! We got out and about again, finally! I went to Donut Falls with Molly, Craig & kids last week, but this is the first of the year for Terry and I. This is a picture from our 2nd hike of the day. First, we went to Hidden Falls and Mill B North Fork. It was fine but not what we were looking for so we continued up Big Cottonwood Canyon a few miles and set out for Lake Mary.
Terry has had a bad knee lately, but managed to do well the whole 3 miles. And look pretty hot.
We made it to the lake and it was worth it. Such a beautiful little lake, almost above the treeline.

We feel very blessed to be able to enjoy the awesome natural beauty around here.

FIRST BLOCK DONE!!!

Here is the first completed block on the quilt! The book calls it a Martha Washington Star block. It's a whole new pattern for me to grasp so my little mind gets muddled at first. But by Jove, I think I've got it. More to come.

That is a Bald Eagle at home plate. He was part of the "National Anthem". Very cool.

Fourth of July weekend was pretty great. On Friday we cleaned cars and the garage, went to dinner and a movie. "Transformers II" wasn't our favorite movie ever. Saturday, we broke all our rules and painted the basement so we no longer have patches of paint. Also washed the windows and screens and cleaned wasps and spiders and weeds and crap from the window wells. Then we cleaned ourselves up and went to a Bees game. It was actually lots of fun. I have to say 3 extra innings gets old though. After, they had some of the best fireworks I've ever seen. And as they set them off so close, the sound effects were awesome! As we talked it over on Sunday we both felt it was a satisfying, fun, and even relaxing holiday weekend. Anyone who wants to have a good time next 4th, come see us!

Today is new air conditioning day. It takes 2 days so it's pretty hot right now, but the installer guarantees that tomorrow it will be like melting 4 tons of ice a day right here inside our house! What a mess!

ONE FUN WEEK

Terry and I had Kole, Krew, Chase, and Christa for the week. It was one packed week! While Christa rode rides at "Hollywood Connection", she was always saying,"wee, wee, wee". It was very cute. The big boys were really into the carousel, dragon roller coaster, and hot air balloons. Roller skating was a big hit also. Not to mention miniature golf.
You can tell how much Terry likes to spin!

A trip to the "Big Hole"(copper mine), was lots of fun, too.

My camera battery died of course, so pictures are limited. We did the Hogle Zoo, Hollywood Connection, 3-D Monsters VS Aliens, parks and bike riding. Lots of wii thrown in there somewhere, also.

Who knew that at the Gateway fountain there was money just waiting in the creeks and pools!

Always fun to play in the tub.

This is the only picture from the zoo. We saw all the animals but the Amazon exhibit. Christa loved the lizards and Meir cats (sp?).

We discovered which fast food places have the best play places and which parks have the best slides.

At P.F. Chang's we were surprised when Kole spotted Shannon Brown, a Laker's player in town for the playoff game. He didn't want to bother him while he was eating, but did see him score that night in the game.

We did have lots of fun and Terry and I hope they will remember the trip to Papa and Grandma's house for a long time.

EASTER BLUES

So, all week long I have been feeling a tad sad due to the fact that Terry and I will be having a solitary Easter Sunday. Terry has to talk so there can be no traveling. This is the first Easter without kids since we've been married! Anyway, as I was feeling kind of sorry for myself, who should text but Keiler. They said they could come for Easter egg coloring and dinner.

So instead of feeling sad, I was thoroughly happy to have Jordan, Keiler, and Max for the afternoon & evening.

Keiler takes his egg coloring seriously.

Max, not so much!

And me? Well, they made me a very happy grandma!

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!

MOM AND WALT

This past week Terry & I went to Klamath Falls to get in a visit with my mom and Walt. A bonus was staying with Molly, Craig, and kids. Mom is not doing very well at all. It is hard to see her unable to care for herself. At times she comes to life and smiles and jokes. Most times she just isn't there. The awesome thing is the way Walt cares for her. He tries to make sure she is happy and keeps her stimulated as much as possible. It is a hard job to be someones full time care giver. Walt does it with love and respect. We went to dinner one night to be with my brothers and Raury and her family. Walt loaded mom into her wheelchair and brought her along so she would be able to enjoy the evening out with everyone. She did.
I put this picture in to show the extent of Walt's concern for my mom. Every day he gets her up, bathes her, dresses her, feeds her, and puts on her makeup, styles her hair and makes sure she is at her best. He has even colored her hair. It was good to see her, maybe for the last time. I love her, and Walt for caring for her so lovingly.

As for Molly, Craig and kids, they are awesome! We had a great time with them, but sorry to say, I was so busy playing with the kids in the time we had, I didn't get any good pictures.
Kole is growing up to be a handsome, fun loving young man who likes to wrestle and snuggle. Chase is so smart and also very handsome. He likes to try to trick me, but I'm too smart! Krew is the funniest little guy. He will talk your leg off and say the most interesting stuff. Christa is a beauty. She snuggled right up to us the minute we got there. She has a good sense of humor and really loves to play with Papa. It was amazing to watch her with him. We love them all.

PRESIDENT'S DAY

Terry and I really got into President's

Day this year. Can you guess who we are? We aren't the best at this, but it was fun. Some of the other people there were amazing...Bill Clinton, George and Abe.