This was So Funny.  They did a skit.  This is Ron's Shoe...  He's can tell the future   Told us Ron would be going on a Cold Trip very SOON.... and threw his Shoe out the Window.  TOO FUNNY

It's Feb. 19th.  The month is over half way.... Can you believe it.  I'm Trying to stay busy, But sometime I just wonder When Spring is going to GET HERE...  So tired of this White STUFF... Need Sunshine.

I did get a ticket to fly out to see Ronny and Monika.... and Kai and Jaiden.  But don't leave until April 15th.  2 months away.

I'm also going down to see Jen and Family... Next Wednesday... I hope.  Val Pearson wanted to see Julie Ann ... and asked if I'd like to go along for the ride.  BUT IF it snows.. she won't go...  So PRAY for SUNSHINE

Ron is Busy with Scouts.  Took them to the Fire Station... OH MY.. They were like little monkey's.  Climbing on EVERYTHING.... and Course you have to try things on... Pretty Crazy.!

  And that only 2 boys to look after...I was wore out....

They LOVED sitting in the fire trucks!

We had a going away luncheon for Lisa Peterson,  She moving to the Coast.  Leaving Friday.  SAD to see her go..  Only been a member for about one year... and half..   Just a Very Happy person...  She'll be missed.

I'm busy quilting...  Working on a baby quilt.  Its for the FAIR... YES you heard me.  I'm doing things for the fair..  I know this is shocking for Most...  I also have a jumper about done.  Just need to do Button's.  SO I have One tied quilt,  Done... and jumper and baby quilt Almost done...  3 things for the fair.

I best get down stairs and work on them.. Later

Blue and Gold night.   Ron handed out Doug Fir's to everyone..... Don't you just love a man in Uniform!For Their pack meeting, Ron took them to the Fire station..  They had to try everything on...

We had a Good bye luncheon for Lisa  in the middle..... She moving out of our WARD...

She's going to be missed.  We ate at the Olive Garden... SO GOOD!

We had a busy week end..  Two dinner's, Friday night was the Northwest Fire Chief Banquet.  Held out at the Coeur d'Alene Casino.  I had a Great time.  

Saturday evening was Ron's Fire Department Award Banquet.  Great food and Ron won a basket of goodies.  Ron also is receiving a 30 year ring.  But its in the mail.....

Afterward we made a stop at the Hamner's.  Bruce's kids were up for the week end.  It was so good seeing them...  And Chris has Lost... alot of weight.  Staying busy with outdoor sport's.  He looks GREAT   Way to go Chris.

It's been a year since Sandy my  BEST Friend passed away.  I miss her, I find myself reaching for the phone to just call her to say Hello.  Take time to keep in touch with your Friends and Family.  You just never know....

Life is short.... so enjoy.....and stay safe....

I finished my quilt..... tied and hemmed.  Looks Great on our bed.  PLUS feels good on these Cold Winter Nights!

Chief Sampert.... with the Deputy Chiefs behind him....

Ron received an award for 30 years of service.    BUT  its in the mail!Commissioner Keith Hutcheson , with Ron and Len Border's 
Jessie and Owen up from Portland    It was great seeing them for a short visit.  

Had a wonderful visit with the Hamner's....  Jessie, owen, Becky and ChrisBruce was kind enough not to dress up for our visit!  Looking Comfortable!

Here's the  cards I got from card club.  Mine is the right top,  Using my New Ribbon threading punch.  The plaque is the gift I got from our Christmas exchange..
Here's our little card club group.  Berta,  Lisa, Margaret, and course ME.  With our gifts.
Here's another picture with Karla.. Lisa , Margaret, and again... ME....Karla Took my gift.....But I'm happy with my plaque...I'm Going to Michael's to get the paper organizer... 

Working on our king size quilt...  I'm half way there.  how exciting.
Our New cabinet Ron just finished.  Just need door knob's.   This will have two tables you pull out .  Tried to tell him this would be Great for my Card making...  This cabinet is for RON....  Hunting and fishing....He might have to share !

Jared Left Yesterday.......:(

So I'm trying to stay busy and Not miss my kids.  At these times I wish I had more kids.....

Ron has meetings all week... so I'll be spending time in front of the tv...   

I'm finishing up my quilt.... So need to watch something as I sew.  I have one side about 3/4 done.... Only 3 1/4 to go..

I'm excited to get it done and add some color to our room.  Ron thinks I need to make curtains to go with.  I like it just the way it is..  Less work for ME!!!

I find it hard to believe we are in Feb.  Where are the months going??

As I look ahead, I see the time going faster...... or I'm moving slower.

I feel very blessed.  Ron and I are planning ahead for when Ron Retiree's.  Which could be in one year.  We are trying to get out of debt, and put money into saving.  Never thought we would reach this goal.  But its getting closer.  It's exciting to think about.  We want to travel the USA in our trailer.  ALso go back to Alaska for a month... or more.  I want to take another Cruise..   ( Ron Doesn't)  So We'll see who win's.  I might just surprise him with a trip..

But fun to make plans.  We will be stopping in Pocatello, Webster Texas,  Provo, and Lacey Washington to name a few places.  

We have talked about taking Everyone of our kids on a Vacation....  Brooklyn wants Hawaii....  No one else had said where they want to go.  I vote for a Warm place... Cruise would be nice.

Need to put your votes in to where we will..  (Or Ron will pick Alaska.)

So take the time to put your ideals in....Only a year to plan our trip..

  

Jared is HOME..  We are enjoying our visit... and help with the Computer....I Have a    NEW STOVE......  TWO OVEN'S  AND NO BURNERS TO CLEAN.  I LOVE IT!

Out with the old!Nothing like moving a stove down the street.... into the renter house
Ron got another cabinet done....  Glad Jared was here to move it in!

Heavy work...  Time for a BREAK!

Kai LOVE sledding in the white stuff.  I think Ronny did too!  Where's your sled?This give's you a ideal how much snow we Got!  That's off the roof we shoveled!  And how much more fall!
We had a surprise visit from the Ross .   That Jeff,  Lori, Ron's sister, Jesse, Ben, Jaiden, Ronny, Kai and Monika   Ben was up for a visit from Seattle  .  He looks like his DAD....

OK Right.  Some of these are from Christmas time  but I just took them off my camera  so I'm sharing.  I LOVE the winter picture.  It was a beautiful day..  Just VERY COLD   Around ...5 degrees ...that day.

YES,  I got my quilt Tied.  Took it off yesterday  Needed to,  so Jared can get to his Room.

He WAS to come in Yesterday.  But because of fog in Salt Lake  his flight got cancel.  Ron and I had a wonderful date night...  We went to the RV Show at the Spokane Fair grounds.  NO, we didn't come home with.  Just fun to dream.  Nothing to exciting.   Mainly Trailers.. and not 5 wheels either.

Some day,  down the road, we would like a Motor home... OR a bigger 5 wheel  trailer with more slide out.  Mainly the bedroom.

But not for a while.  Still fun to look.

Way to much Walking and climbing steps.  I was Wore out when we walk out.  Only 3 hours to look at them all...

Then Had a nice dinner at the BBQ long Horn...  We were killing time before we got Jared.  ONLY to drive home with out him...

He's to come in this afternoon around 12 30...   We'll wait until he calls  to make sure he's on the plane.  Its clear and cold here.

Ron is working in the shop building more Cabinets.  Working on the Back wall now in the basement.  Sure cleaning up downstairs.  Looking Great.  In Time I'll be able to get my pool table..  I have a spot for it now...

Wait.... I need a place to tie quilts... I better forget the pool table ideal.  

Life is good.  Staying warm, enjoying the beauty around us.  We are SO Blessed to Live in North Idaho.  Just wish our kids were here with us !   Hard being so far away from them.  Just glad they Do come for a visit.!

Happy little Santa Baby JaidenKai didn't want to leave Nana... Or was it cause Ronny went outside to put the luggage in the truck.....
Here's North Idaho at its BEST......  Our back Yard.
How we stay Warm   Thanks Ron for getting the wood in... I'm helping by staying out of the way.   And Taking pictures.!
Here's my quilt  Only taken 2 Plus getting it this far.  Those are the cabinets that Ron built.   Thanks to Bob , Jappy and Ronny for carrying them in....  Don't they look Great!  And Yes they are full of STUFF.

It's Saturday Morning.  Its Been a Very Wet week, and our snow is melty fast.  BUT not to worry, its snowing again.....

My kids have been gone now for 10 days.  My house is Way to quite.   

Just getting over a Cold.  They left and I got sick.  Great timing.  Could also be part depression..... I miss the action.

It was Wonderful having them home.  Jared was missed.  BUT  he called last night and is planning coming home around the 23rd this month... SO  we have That to look forward too.

Ron is busy in the Shop.  He's building more Cabinet's for down stairs.  Things are looking Great.  Our JUNK will be behind doors.

I've been told ,  I can Only keep what will fix in the Cabinets.  SO I need to start going thru things.  That's the Hard part.  I like my junk.

Nothing exciting going on, so nothing to report.  Just wanted to share More pictures of our family get together.  Enjoy.

We have SNOW   lot's of the WHITE STUFF  and Know how to have fun in it!
New use of a Tree Skirt......Brooklyn Loved to swirl with it on....  SO CUTEThis was Just a Funny Picture I had to share.  The Mighty Tree Cutter's.....That's Jappy and Ronny..
Great Grandma Gordon with Kai and Baby Jaiden.

Trying to learn how to post more pictures..... Now to add words to pictures.  Still learning.

Anyway the picture of Ron and Baby Jaiden... That's their birthday..... Ronny and Monika gave Ron a picture of Angel Jaiden..... SO CUTE

Baby Jaiden turned     ONE  on his Grandpa's Birthday.

As for the bandage.....  Ron had a tumor removed from a finger....  He's doing fine..

We had to stop at the fire Station for pictures. Kai and Baby Jaiden