Family Photos -- Thanksgiving 2008

Suzannes Birthday Party

Happy Birthday Suzanne -- 19th (Belated)

Suzanne turned 19 on the 14th of November -- sweet 19 an never been kissed!!!! We had her wait till she came home from school (BYU-Idaho), so we could celebrate with her.

First Snow in Deer Park, WA

We got our first snow today, 28 November 2008. I am glad to see some snow finally -- Gayla not so much.

Thanksgiving -- Thoughtful Pose

I got this picture of Roger Stapley after I posted my blog. So here it is Roger -- your own thoughtful pose!!!

Thanksgiving 2008

We had the kids up here for Thanksgiving. It was a chance to get wild and crazy!!! DeAnn and Roger joined us for dinner.

Fog Over Long Lake

Up Above the Clouds

When Reed and Heather got here we went up on the mountain and were up above the clouds (fog). What a sight!!!

Suzanne Arrived

Suzanne arrived from college yesterday, but not without incident. She slid on the road and hit a guardrail on the trip over. She dented the left front of the car and took a nick out of the wheel. She was fine but the car needs a little work.

She forgot her directions so I had to talk her all the way here on the phone once she got to Spokane. She hadn't been here since we bought the property in 2005. It is home now, but not familiar.

She couldn't wait for Gayla to get home from work to see her mommy!

Now we need to get her a WA state drivers license and tags for her car while she is here.

Fall/Winter is a Coming

We love the Pacific Nortrwest with its cooler weather and abundant sunshine. Where we live a lot of times we are above the clouds below. It's like you are in heaven. Gayla has a lot of projects planned. For some reason she likes to pick rocks. She (me to a lesser extent) has been picking rocks on our property.

The forcast is for some snow/rain in the next week. I love snow so it should be a wonderful winter. Gayla made me put some studded snow tires on her truck so she should be set!!! Bring on the snow.

The Family is Coming for Thanksgiving

Our house will be busting at the seams in a few days as all our children, except Cindy, will be coming for Thanksgiving.

Suzanne arrives from BYU-Idaho on Friday the 21st of November. Reed will be the next to arrive on Monday afternoon. Stephanie will leave Monday, but stop in Montana for the night. They will arrive mid-day Tuesday. Laura leaves Tuesday and stays the night in Idaho with Russell's family. They will arrive Wednesday afternoon. So each family/child will arrive on a different day. That way it will spread out the fun. Gayla will be able to take some time off from work as will I. So it should be a lot of fun.

Beautiful Pacific Northwest

Just a few pictures to highlight the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Gayla's New Truck (Pick Up) and Job

Gayla bought a pick up truck so she could get to her new job. She works at the Academy Retirement Home as a Head Server in the dining room.

Moved In

We have finally got things settled in. Attached are pictures of the house.