OK I know its been a while... BUT life is busy... even for a stay at home Wife.

We finally got the fruit trees all trimmed back and bush pick up. Then we had a BIG wind storm which made a mess out of our yard. SO instead of having a Saturday off.... We'll be cleaning up the yard.

Ron and I have been planning for retirement and in doing so decided we need to have insulation blown in the attic. SO we got that job day.... so that's marked off the list.

We also talked about getting a new car . One that should last us for a while. I've been wanting a bigger car. One that will go thru snow If I decided to drive south to see Jen and family.. and one to Hold more then 4 people. ROOM for grandkids and parents.... SO I found a Honda Pilot..... 2009 Used with 8000 miles.. It's really a pretty car. I can see out.... and not at truck tires. We felt like we got a good deal. Course they keep adding charges on it.. SO Now I'm not so sure. It Really better last us 7 YEARS..... At less.... We did get Oil changes for LIFE so that's cool.... and Free car wash... WHEN we have service done.... I could use a car wash right now.... OH WELL.

SO far Haven't gone very far.. Only to curves and Super one. BUT in 4 weeks we'll be heading to Pocatello So we'll find out then How we like it for Trips. Taking Grandma Gordon with. SO Taking Movies to keep her entertained.

WHERE to START.....This is how Ron likes to trim This apple tree... WAS A MESS... BUT we are Done for the YEAR.... I think we should take it off at the Bottom!!!

Out with the OLD.....In with the NEW...... Room for my Grandkids.... TO BAD they don't live closer... BUT if they Should come for a Visit........ We have ROOM for Kids and Parents.......

Jay loves his NaNa!Jay's helping Jen with her Breakfast.
Jay Needs another BITE!
Checking out the box..... Beat you didn't know Jay could read!

Mady looking cute in her Christmas dress I bought her. Decided Not to wait for Christmas... Size 14 and it JUST fits.
HEY Jay... its not a riding toy!
Don't we look good. Heading to Church. Brooklyn was Sick so she didn't want to put her dress on... YES Matching Dresses for the Girls.
Jay loves his FOOD! He's showing me his food. Thanks Jay.

We are heading to JoAnn's... Hope we can Find Jay .....One of his new bibs. Nice and Bright.

Jen made me a white Watch band.. I LOVE IT.....Thanks Jen.Can you believe it..... JEN sewing. Making the girls matching skirts.

Jay's So Happy..... He's helping us with our projects... and getting a work out taking he away from the table.This works better... just hold him.
Jay LOVES his BOWL HAT!
Looking good Jay!

I Had help with my sewing...? RIGHT working on Mady's Dress.
fitting it to Mady....
Took the girls to Subway That's were they wanted to go....

Ron's Fire Department Banquet He was handing out the Awards. This is Jim Lyon's over the photos and talking to the Press.While I was in Pocatello Ron Painted our Bathroom.
Plus he painted the kitchen and put in NEW LIGHTS VERY BRIGHT NOW.
Sunset in North Idaho.

Eagle in flight. They are so awesome to watch!

Beautiful Lake Coeur d ' Alene... on a Nice Winter day.
We went Eagle looking....
Little cool outside....and we saw 3... just not up close.

We had Jared Home for a Week.... Sorry No snow to play in... or sled or shovel...Ron got a New toy.... BUT No snow to try it out in. YES its a BIG Snow Blower.... Heated handles.....
Jared heading HOME... and taking Grandma Gordon with him. She'll be staying with Rosaleen for a week.

Grandma Gordon Leaving for Salt Lake City With Jared...Ron also finished the deck... Only been 4 years....No Hot tub or stairs Leading to Hot Tub!
Our Family room Before we Painted!

OK What do you think? Like the Green wall?It grows on you. Ron made the paddles... I think the door jams should be Green also What do you think?

Jeppsen's arrived.... At Midnight our time. What a wonderful reunion. Course You see who they wanted to be with.!Mady liked Papa New Christmas hat! Didn't have the heart to tell her a Rabbit gave up his fur for this Hat!
Mady and Brooklyn found another use for the tubes you crawl thru. They make Wonderful Dresses... Jay wasn't to Happy about that!

Happy New Year... 2010.... WHAT will this year bring.... I feel very blessed, Ron and I had opportunity to do some traveling this Pass Year. SO Hopefully we'll be able to take More trip this year.

We had a Wonderful Christmas, and a surprise visit from the Jeppsen's. I LOVED the visit. BUT they didn't I'm sure. It was a working vacation for them. They spent 3 days cleaning, painting, and CLEANING... on their house in Hayden. I got the job of babysitting. I loved spending time with Mady, Brooklyn and Jay. VERY busy kids. And changing diapers with One hand.... Interesting. Wasn't able to work in any naps while they were here. SO Come Monday..... I slept IN. Ron spent his evening working on things to get it ready for a new renter. WHICH we hope will be REAL SOON.. I can't believe people could destroy something that doesn't belongs to them. Ron spent many hours just doing odd jobs. Last one was cleaning out the gutter's. Made me very nerves him being on the roof. He's No Young Chick anymore. BUT he was very careful! SO no falls... He was Soaking WET. I helped by holding the ladder and passing the hose up to him. A Very important job. PLUS worked on a ink stain... It won!

Sunday we drove out to look for Eagles .... Closer we got to the lake.. it got fogger.... SO Not only could we Not see Eagles...... we couldn't even see the LAKE. Crazy. SO We headed home and in this pine tree next to the road was a Eagle. Got some Great pictures of him..... And we also saw 3 wild turkey's. They are a very Ugly Bird!...I hear they taste Pretty GOOD.

I'm still recovery from my hand surgery. Each day its a little better. STILL takes me All day to do my housework....and I work in a nap. Ron has been a BIG help with cooking and dishes. Still can't open jars, or open cans. Dishes are hard for me too . Just try doing things without using your thumb.... or using one hand. It's a real eye opener.

I go to the doctor's tomorrow. SO Let's hope he gives me Good News.

I did start back to curves, and I have All yellow dots Except for 2 green.... THAT's Really BAD.

My kids gave me a WII.... fitness so I've been doing that. It's a work out. And I lost 2 inch around my waist... and 1 inch on my abdomen. SO It WORKS . SO get those hula Hoops out if you want to trim down.

I just want you to know I have Great Kids.... Been fun seeing them these last 2 months. Jared is coming home for a week... MONDAY. So I have that to look forward too. Someone to help with Cooking, cleaning....laundry, folding clothes, and Playing card with...Thanks Jared !

Breakfast. Jay good at feeding himself.rubbing noses with Papa.
Papa is sharing his orange's.

Brooklyn is waiting for the go ahead and PLAY!Jay Like climbing up the slide.
One more TIME!
Jay is heading up... all by himself!