Christmas and Cousins Go Together

40 Sweet Toes!

A Fun Place To Read Books

Snackin' Time

Grampa (Uncle) even got in on playing with the "Big Dump"

Two Dears...Two deer...Same Day!

Autumn Joy

Fun Family Photos

Geese Watching at the River

THE PICTURE TO COMPLETE THE PREVIOUS POST:

32 years ago... ...The bride (me) and Sue wearing the dress that was re-purposed into a beautiful quilt. (See post below)

A MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY

A bit of history!  This beautiful quilt patch was made by my friend Sue's grandmother.  The brown and peach floral print is from the dress she wore in my wedding 32 years ago and she brought the quilt to show me before we had lunch together.  My lack of computer skills limits me at the moment or you could see a picture of us 32 years ago.  It's coming.....be patient.

 

We had a lot of catching up to do after 5 years......all over a yummy lunch at The Gardeners Cafe' in Stayton.  Anna, though many miles away, called and picked up the tab as well as ordered up a huge and delicious piece of chocolate cake to complete the meal. (Which we shared!)

         I have always loved a birthday because they are full of surprises and this one was no exception.  I have wonderful blessings in family and friends...... all gifts from a good and faithful God.

SUMMER COLORS

                                     Brilliant wild flowers from the high mountains

                                     Cherries preserved for a winter treat

                                        

                                     Produce from the garden

                                          Juicy watermelon

                                     A cool blue pool to splash in

                                    A fruit plate for a friend's wedding

                                     Berry bounty!

Packing Lunches

It's always a challenge to make  interesting and nutritious lunches for the guys.  It is a big deal for these guys to dig into good grub in the middle of a dirty day in the woods or on the farm so it's great fun being creative...that is...when there is good grub to work with.  Oops!  Out of peanut better again!  They do love a nice fat burrito all wrapped in foil to heat up on the motor of the machine.  What are some of YOUR unique and easy lunch ideas?

FISHING

 Fishing with friends....these trophies came from Foster Lake and they cooked them over the open fire for a midnight snack.  Oh to be young!

The guys went up river to a favorite fishing spot and caught this beauty but let him go so he can grow.  No fishies for dinner this time.

Summer Scenes

 Poppies are very special around our place because they remind us of Gramma Arndt.  She loved the cheerful colors and carefully preserved even the most inferior plant in hopes of it bringing forth many blooms for everyone to enjoy.  Thank you Gramma, for teaching us to enjoy the beauty of God's creation, especially in the garden.

 Look what we are finding in the berry patch!  The raspberries are coming on very nicely with all our rain and sunshine.........and can you see what else is hidden away in the lush green leaves......baby birds in a cozy nest.

 A real farm kid!

 Time for bare feet.

Baking cookies, lickin' the beater and then taking some to Mommy and Daddy.