Winter is finally here!

We took a drive to Mt. Lasson recently. It was a nice peaceful afternoon.We stopped to stretch our legs and throw a few snowballs.

Since the groundhog saw it's shadow, we have had lots of rain, snow and strong winds. Yes, we need RAIN. The lake is so low. It is starting to look more like a pond.

As you know, my husband is a CPA, so we are deep into "Tax Season". (I'm back working in his office.)
It's 1040, 1040, 1040, 1040, 1040, 1040..........

Groundhog's Day

Most people have heard of Ground hog's day. While it isn't any kind of a holiday, it does appear on calendars and marked on Feb. 2nd. My birthday is also on that day so all my life I've been called the "family groundhog." If the gr.hog sees it's shadow on that day, it is said we will get 6 more weeks of winter. As you can see by this picture, the "family gr.hog did in fact, see her shadow. Yes... I know, where I live, we desperately need winter, (rain mostly.) The lake here is soooo low, it will take more than the grhog's shadow. Does any one know a "rain dance?"
I did have a great birthday. I feel so blessed and loved. I had heard from so many family, old dear friends and new friends. All of my birthday wishes left me feeling quite special indeed. I thank each and every one for making my day so great....Did you say, how old am I? As my husband puts it, I am two nickles. (55)

Fire proof

Last night my sisters Marilyn and Evelyn and brother Wayne (and their spouses)came over for dinner and a movie. I had bought the movie "Fireproof" which I was eager to share with family. It was great bonding time for all.
All my sisters and brothers could not make it last night so I'll have another dinner/movie night soon.
The movie is now on DVD for rent, so PLEASE do if you have not seen it. (The "Love Dare" book is a big part of the movie.)

Code Of Arms

Cathy asked to see a picture of her room. Here it is with the crown molding. Notice what the sign says in the teddy bear's hand?



We had Code of Arms Construction hang crown molding in 3 rooms. This is the owner, Chris Ecton. He is also the one we had do a room re-model last year. He's a great guy, (a christian too).

Crown Molding

Hey girlfriends...Just wanted you to know that I'm putting crown molding in your bedroom here, also in my home office and master bathroom. Your room is always waiting for you.Lets try again for a reunion this spring-early summer.
P.S....Have our blogs become a thing of the past? Is FACEBOOK the latest thing now?
(I just learned how to blog!)

Prayers are needed

One of our church family's young son had a skiing accident on Friday. He is in intensive care in a Reno hospital. I just learned of it in Church today. He has multiple injuries, including a broken neck. His name is Cody. Please add this young boy to your prayers.

The Secret Code

The last time the grand boys were over, they talked about how cool it would be to have a secret club house and to be able to make a secret map and write in secret code. They were really big on this "SECRET" thing. So I told them I would mail them each the alphabet with a secret code for each letter. They could then write letters to one another in this secret code. Rannon lives about 25 miles from Jacob and Joshua. They were so excited. Grandma had scored some big points!!! They asked how I knew about this kind of stuff since I was a girl. I told them, "It's a secret." (Having raised a son was a big help.)