The Weekend!

Sometimes it is not what is seems!

Let me explain, Glenn went camping this weekend, Monica is at her Mom's and I am working. I was looking forward to having the house to myself. Don't get me wrong I love my family but every now and then you like to do stuff that you like when you like and not have to worry about the other person. This probably isn't coming out right but if you are they type of person that is busy all the time and has allot going on you will understand.



So I come home from work after a weird day in retail, more management issues then I like on a Saturday but that is what keeps you focused, right? The house is empty I look forward to pineapple salsa and chips
and the movie Twilight. The pineapple salsa was OK I guess so then I find out that Monica took the Twilight movie with her:( so I watch something stupid on TV and decided to do some stuff that I really only wanted to do when nobody was around. LIKE;

*use this eye patch stuff I got from the DHC website, I like their products, all from Japan and only scent if any is from plants and herbs.


Then I alphabetized our CD collection, that was fun I had a laugh about the tallest stack. If you know us you can only guess what letter had the most, yes "S".

Then on to down loading Glenn's itunes gift cards, he told me I could put some songs on my IPod. But I couldn't think make up my mind!.

As you can see from June's yawn she is also getting bored with our projects so I decided to go out side and take some photo's of the wild poppies that are coming up in the flower patch.






I just love the poppy with the white on the edges on the petals, Poppies are fun in the garden the plant itself is really weird looking and in a few days there is this beautiful flowers, More Poppies that is the entry in my garden journal for next year.






So as you can see, being alone in the house isn't all that it is made out to be. Glenn will be here tonight when I return from work, I just can't wait to see him. Then we can do the silly stuff around the house together, like enjoy each others company!

Class Of 1979 Warden, Washington

Make a Smilebox photobook

Summer Camping

A summer camping trip can be one of the most memorable times of the season. I have put off blogging about this trip because I wanted to be able to post in a way that showed my appreciation for the time we get to spend in the wilderness, the forest, at the lake but most of all setting up camp in the mountains for such a small snap shot in time.

I really enjoy the wild flowers as Debbie takes a look at the Indian Paint Brush.

Cedric's 1st trip to Walton Lake.

I am able to get the summer tan, I have waited all winter for. The girls enjoying the night life.

Paul trying to "dance" with his bottle of beer while the girls coach him or maybe they are laughing at him!

The wild flowers are incredible in the mountains.

"Sweet Lisa" staying warm on a cool night.

Hot Fire!

I don't know why some photos are taken or by who, I bet if I was to guess Glenn took this one. I think it is so cute, this must be a camp guest aka Glenn's shot glass.

While Monica was enjoying a jeep ride with her Dad
they came across this wild yellow Daisy flower patch.

It was hot some days, that is really all I have to say for this Father and Son combo!

Micah's birthday, presents all around! Happy Birthday Micah!

A group going out to "target practice", I think.

Lucy even came one night to enjoy her 1st marshmallows. What a cute camper she is.

I really enjoy Amanda and Lucy's company. Thanks for coming to our camp site.

One summer night the music starts...

The great Camp Fire!

Our home in the mountains, looks small but really quite roomy.

Monica and Emily keep themselves busy doing this type of stuff.

Andrew challenges his Dad to a game of Chess, I think the game ended suddenly due to a foot knocking over the table. Andrew wasn't very happy with his Dad..

One can enjoy the sun and the surroundings ALL DAY LONG!

Micah and Jenn cool off while boating at Walton Lake.

Our Tent!

Two Brothers!

Another night of entrainment singing and dancing. I hear it soothes the soul and I believe that!

OK??? I just love these two guys!

The girls talked me into taking them on a Jeep ride to the top.

The stream

Beauty is all around us.

For years to come I will always remember the summer camping trips. These post only gives you a small sample of our time we spend in the mountains. Special thanks to all who came and enjoy this time, with me. Hey you want to do it again!?!

Happy 8th Anniversary to US!

The Torch

FIRE & Water


Our choice of drinks and music



Spending the evening outside in our back yard together!

Enjoying each others company down town Redmond!

My Bouquet of Roses!

After a busy weekend traveling to Warden, Wa., my home town, for my 30th year class reunion, we were surprised to see our wedding anniversary was here. Glenn and I both wanted the day to be special even though we were tired from our travels not to mention this heat that is hard to get use to. I would have to say "we did it"!

The night was beautiful dinner and drinks at a very fun place in downtown Redmond, then back to the house to admire my Rose Bouquet and enjoy each others company sitting outside letting the sprinkler mist by us while we watch the evening turn into night. Can't wait for this weekend should be fun, blog to follow;

So I am having a problem with my photos. I will try to get this under control here real soon until then please excuse the messy post.

Mid July 2009 Gardening .Notes!

After getting our garden in 2 weeks late I have harvested the 1st of many red potato's. My Mother explained to me that you take a shovel and dig deep under the plant and pull out the potato's and leave the plant in place to produce more, you can have fresh potato's through out the entire summer. How cute are these:) This amount of potato's are from under 2 plants I planted 9 potato starter seed things.

About 2 hours later they were transformed into Betty's Garden Salad. I really don't have a recipe it was what ever I had available at the time. Boy was it good!

Notes:

*Plant more rows of potato's farther apart, no animal has be interested in eating the plant itself. Try white, yellow ones next year.

*Cover bean's and pea's as soon as they are planted, if the deer don't eat the baby plants, June gets to them when the plants are about 4" tall.

* Don't plant carrots again, don't even try, I can't get them to grow in our garden.

* Add Grandpa Jason's watering sprinkler about 2 weeks after planting seeds. Leave on 30 minutes twice a day increasing up to 1 hour in mid July. In addition to the underground sprinklers.

To be cont...

When you are from a small town!

cheese curds from warden washington!
Casey was snacking on these at his work when he noticed that they are made in Warden Washington, the small town where his Grandma Marie lives, the farm we got married at. His Mom's side of the family is from there, and it is very small. I love Warden, I have had such a great time there when I have gone with Casey. You can't even find much about Warden on the internet! So we were pleasantly surprised when we found out about these.

wrote by: Holly Rausch via flickr

While I was enjoying my Daughter-in-law's photos on Flickr, I came upon this post she did. How funny is this, well probably not to you unless you are from a small town. Casey use to spend most summers at his Grandparents Farm. I know for a fact there were times he didn't like it but today I bet he has very fond memories of the times he rode on the tractor with Grandpa, or drove the truck in the corral to feed the cattle, watching cartoons with Grandma on the 1 of 3 TV stations they got on their TV. What a great find you came upon. Have a good day to all that read this silly blog of mine:)

What one chooses to do!

Glenn's son Andrew has a friend named Joe from Portland that has chose to go on an adventure of a life time. I am very excited about what he is doing right now because not just anyone can do this from start to finish.



Joe started the Pacific Coast Trail trek this year, WOW. Right now Joe has completed over 1000 miles , from his blog he seems very driven to finish and why wouldn't he be. I encourage you to take some time out of your busy day and read his blog because he is doing something different then the average person with a very big GOAL in his future.



http://sheeppct2009.blogspot.com/ , check it out, it will be good for you.



Joe, I don't know you, but reading your blog has been a pleasure. This trip will change your life forever! Take care my friend and Happy Hiking!!