Train ride

Bevin had never rode a train so we decided to take a short trip to Portland to see Amy, Tony and the grand kids. We had so much fun "riding the rails." It was a three hour ride and Amy picked us up at the station. We spent Saturday watching the Rose parade and playing Playstation 3. Sunday we went to see "Up" in 3d, then caught the evening train home. Fun time so we are looking for another destination that's not too far.

Spring?

It's still so cold up here in Washington. I guess cold is relative, I guess a better description is it's not warm yet. Last Wed. I was working on a roof all day and I felt like I was going to drown. It wasn't just raining all day it was POURING. It makes me long for the days past in sunny Arizona. Then just when I'm ready to hop in my truck and head south, the flowers and trees and apple blossoms pop out and I realize why I stay here. Plus from the sounds I'm hearing, Arizona's economy is pretty close to worst in the nation, so I put on my rain gear, change my wet socks, ( I need some rain boots) climb back up on the roof and do my job knowing that 3 or 4 months of less wet weather is just around the corner along with the mountains, trees and beauty that I have come to call home! Will any of my brothers or sisters just please come visit? I miss my family!!!!!

NFC Championship week-end

Arlene, Bevin, Tony, Amy and me drove down to AZ. for the championship game. It was so much fun to see Bevin meet many of his cousins. We had a great time going to dinner at Fajitas where Nevada Harward and Karen Jennings met up with us there. Cindy and Bart were such gracios host and it was so much fun to see my brothers and sisters. I miss you all so much! 2400 miles of driving and worth every mile. Check out the pictures below!

Christmas trees

We drove down to Oregon yesterday and picked up eight Christmas trees! They were all tied up out at the farm, (Amy got them ready) so I tossed them on the top of the Blazer, tied them down and headed back home. With the way the economy is right now some of my brethern at church are struggling and it was a pleasure for Bevin and me to open our little Christmas tree lot! Already a couple of families have come over and picked up their tree. I let my Elders quorum president know we have some left and will be more than happy to go down again next week-end if we need more. Remember everyone that it will be very easy this year to find a family or person that we can "give" to. I feel so blessed this year and want everyone to have a very merry Christmas!

New Tunes

I have been adding new "cuts" to my playlist. It's funny how a song can dredge up old memories. Just listen to the Donny Osmond songs. It reminds me of Memphis and our big house on Matt Cove. My sisters were in love with the Osmonds! How about the Rose Royce song, Wishing on a Star, the Saturday Night Dances at the church in Glendale and scooting closer to the girl you wanted for the "last" dance cause you knew this song was coming.

It's been awhile!

Quick updates from Washington. Jim.....Still doing the same although the Elders Quorum gave hi an assignment to give a five minute presentation on the first and third Sundays each month about the provident living website. I think this is more of a ploy to get him to go to Elders Quorum than for actual information! Arlene..... Started a job at Good Samaritan hospital. She is late for everything in her life except for this. Everyday so far she is at work well in excess of fifteen minutes early. She truly is enjoying working. I think it gives her self worth. We are very proud of her. Bevin.... Started Jr. High!!!! Doing good so far he is taking drama/speech and playing football after school. Of course he still is in scouting and is the first couselour in the Deacons Quroum, What a good boy he is. We are looking forward to November second when our sister will be in town with her husband and the rest of the E-A-G-L-E-S! Go Eagles! I downloaded a virus to my computer and lost all my documents:( Pictures and all so please email links to blogs etc. Over and out.

Nine months of rain

Well summer arrived big time in Washington. It's supposed to get up into the 80s this week-end. I was driving home from the office today and looked out to see Mt. Ranier looking like a postcard. What a gorgeous sight. It's not dark till almost 10:00pm and we are taking full advantage of the daylight and good weather. Bar-b-ques and hanging out outside with family and friends. All the flowers are in full bloom. Next week-end we will take a stroll up to the mountain and chill out at this great little mountain meadow that is so cool! Now I realize why we put up with all the drizzle, clouds, cold weather and rain for nine months. It's just for these next three months and it is worth it!!