The Simple Things

Friday, October 11, 2013

Berry picking in Oregon

When I move from Oregon this is what I will miss...Summers picking berries of all kind. You just can't beat the price $1/lb, the taste of picking your own berries and the size. It is heaven!

Derek has been working on the clubhouse out back. When it was complete Bridger went into his room and packed a bunch of clothes, grabbed his shoes and announced he was moving into the clubhouse. It didn't last long :)

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

First Day of School 2013

The best first day of school ever!!! No worries, only excitement.

The Uintas with the Richins

During our trip to Utah I was able to see my dear friends, the Richins, who had moved to Colorado. We visited them while they were camping in the Uintahs. Scott helped my kids fish for the first time. They both caught a few fish. Sarah caught one too. She carried it around for the next few hours. It was a little disgusting to look at but she was not about to put it down.

I can't write about the Richins, both Scott and Amy, without expressing my gratitude for them. They have seen me through some dark times. I owe them more than I can ever repay. I thank my Heavenly Father for them every day.

Sauvie's Island

We were so sad to see Summer end. We spent our last weekend with some great friends, the Starkeys, at Sauvie's Island.

Bridger and Taylor

Lilly and Sophie

Bridger torturing the girls

Bear Lake- One of my favorite places on earth

I have very fond memories of Bear Lake. Some of my happiest times were there. I have wanted to go there for the past 11 years but never made it back. My sister and friend, Maridee, invited me to go with her and some of her friends. It was so much fun reliving some of those memories and making new ones.

Fishing with hot dogs off the dock. Didn't expect to catch anything. But we did!

On the way home from Bear Lake I took my kids to the Logan Temple. The loved it and thought it looked like a castle.

The kids were in the Harrisville days parade.

Golden Wedding Annivesary

While we were in Utah this summer we celebrated my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. What a great accomplishment and truly something to be admired. Happy Anniversary to two wonderful people in my life!