Biggest storm yet - lots of snow,
too deep to walk in!
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Looking out my window at the roof...  |
Monday, March 28, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Night of Nativity
Even though we were new in town, the Stake asked us - Jeff and I - to head the Night of Nativity Committee for 2010. First task - pick members of the committee. Fun job - but very stressful when you don't know very many people in the Stake, and you've been called very late in the season (mid-November). Luckily, they had records from previous years and previous chairwomen who were willing to help us and give advice.
It was a lot of work, but the outcome was positive. We had a lot of visitors, approximately 33% of which were not members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We counted it a success.
The event
For those interested - this event covers 2 days - Friday and Saturday. Wednesday and Thursday were for set-up. Friday was for visitors to come, and we also had a Friday night concert including a performance from the "Sweet Adelines" and a community harp choir. The concert was a great success - with a full house attending.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Catching Up
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2011
We've been in Colville, Washington now for about 7 months. A lot has been happening since our arrival here. We are living with Jeff's parents while Jeff works on his brother's house. Jaimie came up from Arizona in October and has been staying with us ever since. We are still applying for jobs - all 3 of us - but no luck yet. Jeff's work is keeping us afloat, but we would really like to find our dream jobs :-)!!!!
Life here is peaceful. I've taken a few pictures of wildlife and scenery. It is really beautiful here - and we see so many animals everywhere. Just take a look....
Look closely at this next picture - the turkeys are sneaking by Indy. He's oblivious. Of course, whenever he saw an animal - he took off after it. It was something to see him stretching his stride to catch a deer.
We've been in Colville, Washington now for about 7 months. A lot has been happening since our arrival here. We are living with Jeff's parents while Jeff works on his brother's house. Jaimie came up from Arizona in October and has been staying with us ever since. We are still applying for jobs - all 3 of us - but no luck yet. Jeff's work is keeping us afloat, but we would really like to find our dream jobs :-)!!!!
Life here is peaceful. I've taken a few pictures of wildlife and scenery. It is really beautiful here - and we see so many animals everywhere. Just take a look....
Look closely at this next picture - the turkeys are sneaking by Indy. He's oblivious. Of course, whenever he saw an animal - he took off after it. It was something to see him stretching his stride to catch a deer.
Sadly, Indy passed away a few weeks ago. We miss him!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Day 8 and counting
We are so close now that we can't stop.
We're headed downhill now...
Soon we'll be home.
DAY 7-8 - Idaho, Montana, Washington
Back to our trip - Which I haven't finished telling about yet....
After driving all night, we finally arrived at Jeffrey's apartment in Idaho Falls - about 3am. We were so exhausted that we just reclined our seats and slept right there in his carport. He came out to greet us at some point, on his way to work. We just needed a good rest. That evening we went out to eat (yay! no Walmart sandwiches this time!) and enjoyed getting caught up with all of Jeffrey's adventures in Idaho. His internship is at an end and he will be heading for Rolla, Missouri soon. One last year! He will be serving as the student body president of the ANS (American Nuclear Society) and will be very busy with school and ANS activities. That's good - keep him out of trouble ;-).
We got a good night's sleep after spending time with Jeffrey, and were ready to take off the next morning.
Here's what greeted us as we started our trip up I-15 and on to I-90.
I love bridges!
After driving all night, we finally arrived at Jeffrey's apartment in Idaho Falls - about 3am. We were so exhausted that we just reclined our seats and slept right there in his carport. He came out to greet us at some point, on his way to work. We just needed a good rest. That evening we went out to eat (yay! no Walmart sandwiches this time!) and enjoyed getting caught up with all of Jeffrey's adventures in Idaho. His internship is at an end and he will be heading for Rolla, Missouri soon. One last year! He will be serving as the student body president of the ANS (American Nuclear Society) and will be very busy with school and ANS activities. That's good - keep him out of trouble ;-).
We got a good night's sleep after spending time with Jeffrey, and were ready to take off the next morning.
Here's what greeted us as we started our trip up I-15 and on to I-90.
We were looking back at the Tetons and forward to the high plains of Montana. What a breathtaking sight! Pictures do not do it justice!
I love bridges!
And the beautiful sky!
And then - MONTANA! We are getting closer. We are also crossing the Continental Divide. Cool!
There is civilization up here - I wonder what their winters are like?
Can you see the LDS chapel in the next picture?
I took so many pictures on this stretch. It was beautiful up there. I won't bore you with all of them, but I'll probably upload them on Picasa.
The dogs were not so impressed...
Welcome to Dell, Montana, population 35! Saaaalute!
The beautiful scenery kept going on and on...
and Sadie kept on sleeping...
But the rest stops are just too good to pass up.
And so we stopped often, took a few short walks, and savored the vistas.
I couldn't help but wonder what it all looks like in the winter.
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