Our weekend in Idaho....

This past weekend we went to Idaho to see Alyson, Jim & Lily. We had a great time. Alyson's birthday is next week so we wanted to be able to celebrate with her and her family. For her birthday, she and I had our toesies done.



We spent most of Friday just enjoying a day at home, playing with Lily. Here she is trying to sit on her balloon.



On Saturday we went to Spokane to walk around the Riverside Park and take Alyson to dinner for her birthday.

Here are Bruce and Lily looking at the ducks.



At Riverside Park, there was a carousel. I took Lily on it. At first they tried to have me put her on a horse that was two feet over my head. Didn't work well. We ended up sitting on the bench. She was a little petrified at first, but soon absolutely loved the ride. She got to wave at Mommy, Daddy & Geezer everytime we passed them.



Right by the carousel, there was this strange, trash-eating, mechanical goat. I thought Lily would be scared of it, but she loved feeding it the leaves.



Another thing Lily liked was riding on Geezer's shoulders.



The park also boasts the world's largest Radio Flyer Wagon. Actually, it is a slide. Lily loves slides, so Alyson took her down several time.



Lily LOVES her Daddy!!! I really like this picture of them together.



Lily loved to bring me books to read to her. She loves her Gramby, or GaGa, as she would say, and I love her.



And last, but not least, its bath time. She loves her bath!!! What a goofy kid!



We had a great time in Idaho. My only wish is that we could see them more often.

We're off to see the granddaughter....

Bruce and I are headed to see Lily this weekend. While we're there, we'll visit with Jim and Alyson as well.....

In all seriousness though, next week is Alyson's birthday. She will be 27, which is totally impossible since I am only 29 myself. We are excited to be able to spend a little time with them. Alyson and Jim have grown into wonderful adults and they are great friends, terrific parents, and strong Christians. We are so proud of both of them!!!




And now my quote of the day concerning family...

"Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one."
Jane Howard, "Families"

Ladies' Retreat 2009...

This past weekend was the annual Ladies' Retreat at Yellowstone Bible Camp. I wasn't sure I was going until the last minute, but am SO glad I went. Not only did the ladies from Livingston do a tremendous job, the speaker was wonderful.

Here's a picture of the fire pit and lodge at camp.




Latayne Scott, of New Mexico, spoke on the comfort we find in the resurrection. Latayne is a noted author and a wonderful speaker, but I also found her to be extremely personable and fun.

There were 10 ladies from our congregation who attended and 90 ladies in all. The weather was absolutely perfect. Not a cloud in the sky for two days!!! If you ever have an opportunity to spend time in retreat with christian women, DO IT!!! You will be blessed beyond measure.

Proud parents...

Bruce and I are now the proud parents of a 29-year-old, bouncing lawyer!!! Shyla found out yesterday that she passed the bar exam. Yeah for her!!! I had no doubt that she would pass, but I know she was nervous.

Here is a picture of her at her law school graduation in May.



Congratulations Shyla!!! We love you and are proud of you!!