Jenny's new Digs

So here is Jenny's new home away from home .

These pictures are soooo funny because it was pitch black in the garage until my flash went off! That's why you're getting such an action shot. The same is true of the picture of the backyard. It was totally black but I thought I'd try to get a picture and it lit up fairly decently.





Jenny moved into a Theme House this year, the theme being "Nursing". She shares the house with 3 nursing students and wow do they have a sweet situation. They have a two car garage, nice backyard, three bedrooms upstairs, one down with living rooms on both levels. The kitchen/ dining area is small but has everything they need. Very nice... See for yourself

$3.98

It's always nice to be home again. Our knitting group met yesterday and we actually had yarn in our hands! Hollie is back and we got to see the beautiful Elliot! Where was my camera? After we solved the world's problems, and on my way home I glanced at the gas price. When we left on our trip it was $4.19 so I should be happy to see $3.98, but it seems a cruel joke after getting to pay as low as $2.64. Shipping the gas to us surely doesn't cost that much does it? Another benefit to island life!

Fall Family Weekend in Spokane

We saw some of the prettiest scenery on the trip. Fall colors, beautiful weather to enjoy the water scenes. The gas prices were the best we have seen in a long time. I think our best price was $2.64 a gallon which was appreciated since we travelled at least 750 miles.

We like to travel the backroads to enjoy the scenery and the lack of traffic.

We were able to connect with Greg at Eastern (why didn't I take pictures???) deliver his goods from mom and get a tour/sample of the music department. Greg's class was very inspiring. We really appreciated being there and seeing it first hand.
Nathan was harder to reach and we had to forget technology and throw pine cones at his dorm window to finally get in touch with him. All goods were delivered, though we were getting ready to eat Nathan's cookies!

We drove over to Dave and Marjorie's to help with the final loading of the moving van. They are officially moved! It was nice to be there and help if only a little.

Jenny gets her orders and then meets and delivers the orders to her "men". They then work out a plan of action together. We were encouraged to ask questions during and throughout the operation. It was very interesting and done well.


To see in person the leader that Jenny has become is inspiring and amazing. She was the platoon leader and led the drill for an ambush.
The entire trip had a flow to it that made me know that God had gone before us to make the most of our time and everything went smoothly.

Our Awana Cubbies

We meet on Mondays and have so much fun. This sweet bunch of seven 3 & 4 year olds are very fun, energetic and genuine friends. We enjoy a good solid base of leadership to share the responsibilities and it makes it run very smoothly. (most of the time:) Our Cubbie Key Verse: God Loved Us and Sent His Son.

Happy Birthday to You PaPa!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear PaPa, Happy Birthday to  you.  And Many More!!  Sorry we can't be there to share your Wheat Free Birthday Cake! Hope you had a fun day...  And Know that We Love You to Bits!

Moving Day #1 of Many

Doesn't Kathy look sweet outside her front door.   We had such a good time  scooping up her packable kitchen goods and whisking them up, up, and up to the new home.
Just as sweet was to see Dick's reaction to the feathering of the nest. It is such a wonderful feeling to get settled in, even a little bit.
Molly is cozy in front of their Vermont Castings stove. It warmed up the room pretty nicely.
This is part of our knitting group, and as you can see we are always focusing on what is important in life, FOOD.  But really, after moving all the boxes and stuff in, it was time to fortify our strength and enjoy the view.
I think I will dub this the Knittin' Porch. It has great rockers and just puts a body in the mood for clickin' needles and talkin'. 

Life in the Dash

My Husband's blog is called life in the dash.  Not just dash here and there but the purposeful living in between the day we were born and the day we die.  We are mourning the loss of a dear friend Dana.  It seems lately we've been so impressed to find out how far reaching our friend's love reached.  She was a true Gentle Woman who took time to be kind to new islanders otherwise known as Strangers.  She seemed to be at peace always, not easy for a mother with three active young boys.  To most people she seemed  "average".  But I believe she was much more than that and God smiled when  He thought of His servant Dana.

Now our thoughts are wrenched toward those who remain. A loving husband and three young boys.  How will we reach out?  What kindness can we extend that will truly be helpful.  Will I remain faithful in prayer for them to help ease this especially rough first year of firsts? That is my challenge as I live in the dash.  Feet and Hands of the Gospel of Christ.