Busy Weekends!

Wow what a eventful weekend we had, first of all we were able to enjoy a day at home just doing the silly stuff that gets left behind or shoved into a corner by two people who work fulltime and like to have fun on our days off. On saturday we headed to southern oregon for the District finals for Toastmasters, Glenn has done very well during these few competitions. Boy do I feel he is riding the circut for Toastmasters:) by winning 1st place at regionals he is onto state competition in Portland Oregon on May 1st. I can't wait to cheer him on and try to keep him calm before his 7 minute speech. Let me tell you that can take a lot out of you and I am not talking about giving a 7 minute speech I am talking about keeping him calm. But thats is my job and I will follow him until he chooses not to place and go on.

After the competition we drove back to Bend to spend the night at the Oxford suites to celebrate Glenn's birthday. Our dinner at 10 BeLOW was one of the best we have had and I would have to say the most original, WOW what a meal and the drinks were to die for. http://www.oxfordhotelbend.com/

In our room andat the resturant 10 BeLOW.

Photo of a driveway we walked by in downtown Bend, I just loved it!

Beautiful flowers!

Cute dog waiting for his cup of coffee in downtown Bend.

Sunday we enjoyed tacos and marionberry pie from WestSide Bakery for Glenn's birthday dinner.

Glenn enjoying his gifts and his granddaughter Lucy!

Lucy playing in the backyard and Grandpa and Grandma Bettys.

Me & Totoro!

It's a good thing I work the next weekend so I can relax a little, just kidding I really do work hard and I can't wait for my next day off with my wonderful very talented speech giving Husband, Glenn. Happy Birthday to you my Dear! Love , Betty

The Painted Hills, Oregon

 

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Fun Stuff going on at home!

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Day! Glenn and I putts (sp) around the house until Easter Dinner. Amanda, Dustin and Lucy joined us for dinner, Lucy looked for Easter eggs and was a fun night for all.

Lets see to catch you up on our life; most of you already know Glenn's involvement with Toast Masters but what you don't know is, his competions in speech is doing really well. So far Glenn and Co Worker Carla are going to regional in April and if they place either 1st or 2nd they will go onto state in Portland. So far Carla has a wonderful 7 minute speech and has taken 1st place with Glenn right on her toes with his great 7 minute speech, his speech has put him in 2nd place through out these competitions and I must say I am really proud of him, Good Job Glenn!

Can you believe it I am over 1/2 way through with the kitchen cupboards, Yippee! This has been one long road to ride on but the final result will be much appreciated. When I get tired of the slow progress I just look back at the awful before photo, then look at the new results and that is enough to keep me on track.

I am excited for gardening to start, we are adding something every special to our front yard which needs it desperately. I tend to just keep the front yard free of weeds and such and then put the creativity in the back yard well not this year. We were inspired from the Country Gardens magazine that Better Homes and Garden puts out. Here is what we are going to do;

Hey guess what I found out from the same magazine, you can grow carrots in a container! Who would of thought, I have not had much luck with carrots and I really don't understand why so I am going to try this process and see what happens. So today I am off to the Redmond Antique store to see if I can find wooden crates.

Take a look at my Aero Garden! What a great way to get through the winter, while you are waiting spring or summer to come.

So if I forgot to add something I will blog about it next time, like the outdoor bathing area we are putting together! Have I peaked your interest well more to come. Betts

Lucy's 3rd Birthday

Happy 3rd Birthday to Lucy! Grandma Betty was very excited that Lucy is showing an interest in flowers and gardening. As you can see by the very special watering can she got from us.

Lucy's Daddy and Aunt Monica waiting for their Ice Cream.

Lucy was so cute with the intense concentration she displayed as she opened her presents.

Candy Land, what a great game for kids.

I sure enjoy this little girl, or should I say "very big girl" being 3 and all.

We love you Lucy, Happy 3rd Birthday Grandpa Glenn and Grandma Betty!

Few days on the "farm" will do you some good!

Last week I decided to go spend a few days with my Mother on her farm/ranch. What a great time we had enjoying each others company. It is so funny how things change when your parents age, you know your Mom or Dad are strong but as they age to 80+ you really see how strong they are! I admire the will to grow old gracefully as possible I really want to remember this as I am turning the wonderful age of "50" this year. I can't believe it and Mom really has a hard time putting "50" with her youngest child...

A beautiful day in Eastern Washington as I crossed the Columbia River bridge from Oregon. Farmers were out working up the dirt from the winter rest. But what really was exciting was the crop dusters were out in full force I tried to catch this on my camera but it was to hard to get a really good shot as they flew right over the top of the house.

If you look real close at the middle leafless tree you can see the plane coming this way. Sort of hard to see but that shows how low they fly.

And there he goes!

While my Brother and his family were away on vacation Mom and I made sure the cows and calves were taking care of by 2 great guys. My Brother should give the 2 of them a bonus for how well they did in his absence!

Lined up and ready to eat!

This little calf layed in the same spot every day I was there, it looked like she was watching Mom in her kitchen window. It is to bad the tulips were not blooming wouldn't that of been a great photo!



This feeding truck has been used twice a day for feeding corn silage (sp) ever since I can remember.


Walking around Mom's house is fun, I can remember this stuff from when I was a little girl and to be honst I don't think most of these items have moved from their spot weather it be on a self or in a cabinet.

Actually this little guy isn't that old, I sent it to Mom for Mothers day about 9 years ago. I just think he is so cute.



Now this Rooster is really old, as you can see the cracks in his tail. I think Mom use to have 2 but I only saw just the one sitting proudly in the kitchen.



Well Mom I will be glad to see you in May when we come up for Mothers Day weekend.

Life on the Farm!

Today is the first day of Spring!

I am so happy spring is here, I have so much going on in my life with the days getting longer I will be able to balance out my time better. Does anyone understand what I am trying to say? Lets see I was able to go to Portland to visit Casey and Holly, what a great time. We walked to wonderful places we had coffee and stop and shopped at vintage stores:) The weekend before Glenn and I took a day trip to the painted hills, WOW every time we go there I am amazed like it is the first time I have seen such a sight what a wonderful day trip that was. I am still working on the kitchen cupboards, Glenn has enticed me by buying a new faucet and dangling it in front of me. So here is the deal Glenn has told me when I am through with the cupboards he will put in a new sink and faucet. What a beautiful faucet I can't wait! At first I wanted a red cast iron sink, but that has changed after hours of conversation with my Husband we are getting a white cast iron sink. Also after hours on pondering the red sink I think it would be to much red in one spot, but boy wouldn't it be pretty.

I am leaving next week to spend some time with my Mother, just her and I, I wonder what kind of trouble we can get ourselves into??.. Maybe it will be something to blog about only time will tell.

A nice day in Central Oregon - Road Trip with POE!

It sure in nice when you live so close to the "open road"! In 1/2 of a day Glenn and I were able to go for a ride in POE, Glenn's 1974 MGB GT. The photos will tell you the whole story with out me having to explain a thing. ENJOY, this wonderful day just like we did, well almost as good:)

Now wasn't that a relaxing trip!