Sunday, November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Fun

We could have taken photos of the dinner and all the trimmins" but we chose these instead.
This is my daughter Mischel and her new "do"......loved it and the coloring, so we decided to have our own little "streakin' party". She fixed me up pretty good.
Mischel is an RN, but does great hair!
























This is my oldest granddaughter, Emily. She liked the bolder look in streaks. We spent Friday evening snackin' and watching movies. I told her I turned into a pumpkin at midnight, so I really should go home by then, otherwise they would find my car along the highway with just a big orange blob in it.

These are my youngest grandbabies.
That's Grayson on the left and Jeriah on the right......they missed the streaks, but gave us the "V" for victory anyway.

It was a fun weekend!!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving


As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend I want to wish each of you a blessed time with family and friends.
I haven't even started my shopping for dinner, but that's pretty routine so I'll do it today. I'm sure the dinner will be wonderful, especially shared with part of my children and grandchildren.
Everybody enjoy and remember, you can stuff the turkey and yourself :-)

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Emily is coming to "Hicksville"


This is our granddaughter, Emily.
She really loves the city life of Denver, but isn't too crazy about small town boredom.....no malls, limited cell phone service, no "hustle and bustle"
She's coming for Thanksgiving!!! And granny has her a room with great cell phone service :-).....Hope that makes her visit a little better. She gets a private room!
She's great help in the kitchen and I'm looking forward to seeing her "smilin" face.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dean's List


Stayton Mosbey was named to the Dean's List at Westwood College...
Good Job Stayton!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Winter in my backyard


We finally got some serious snow. This is a little birdhouse I set on the railing of the deck...unless we get some heat installed I doubt we will have any occupants for a while.
After this storm our temperatures took a dive, 6 degrees this am.
The woodburner sure feels good.
Really makes me miss Stayton. He always did my shoveling and seemed to enjoy it. I'm not suppose to shovel now and Pat doesn't enjoy it.....ugh.
I do clear off a path so the dogs can get off the porch, snow was at least 6" deep and Bubby isn't much more than that.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tribute to My Veteran























U.S. Marine Corps 1968 - 1970

Pat served his country in the Marine Corps. He did his basic training in San Diego and then was stationed at Camp Pendelton Oceanside California
Lisha and I joined him in January 1969. We lived in a small cottage type apt just across the highway from the ocean in Carlsbad California.
We had no vehicle and depended on others to help around to the base, grocery stores, church. We were a young family. Our faith in God and His love to us sustained us through many things. I received $130 month for family pay and Pat received about $30......we paid rent, utilities and bought groceries with that. We had each other and we were in love. So yes, you can live on love :-)
This was taken at Pat's mom's house while he was on leave November 1968, after he had completed his basic training. We were married April 26, 1968 and Pat reported for active duty July 1, 1968.
He was proud to be an American and still proud to have been a Marine.
America is still looking for a few good men........thank God.......I found mine!!!!




Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Don't "mock" your granny

While talking to my good friend Cheryl and discussing her painful incidents of falling lately, once off the kitchen counter top, ugh, and then smack down on her face downtown on the sidewalk, in front of people and God :-).....she is now laughing about the latter incident. Anyway, it reminded me of a certain "bike" incident with the grandsons.
This picture was taken about summer '99. That's Pat, Stayton, Kyle, Kody and myself. We had taken the boys to ride the Glenwood Canyon bike trail.....it's 18 miles? or so. Beautiful day, great ride, so fun.
Anyway.....we spent a lot of time biking with these boys. One day while riding, right downtown, as we were crossing an intersection the boys were yipping at each other and I was tired of hearing it. As we made it to the other side of the street, I stopped, put my feet down and turned to tell them to "shut it up"!!! Well, Kody, not expecting me to make a sudden stop bumped into my bike and there I went, bike and all, flopped over on the sidewalk, right in front of traffic that was stopped for the light. I was trapped under the bike and squirming, trying to free myself before all the world could see. I looked up at Kody (who was smiling at the whole thing anyway) and demanded he help me up. He looked down at me and says "Grandma, you look ridiculous!"
Those boys were fighting back the laughter as I managed to pull myself out of the whole mess.
I mentioned the incident to Stayton last night (now some 10 years later) and he's still laughing and admitting that they laughed about it for days, hysterically no doubt (out of my sight).

So boys, here's a lesson for you......"Don't mock your granny" I have pictures, lots of pictures and yes......I'm now on Facebook too! :-)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

So much for this weekend



Swoosh--------That's been my weekend. My part time job at the cabins was pretty busy this weekend. We had several checkouts with new checkins arriving this week......so had to get them cleaned and back in order. Pat came and helped me today with the biggest one, a 3 bedroom unit. We do pretty good as a team on this, he does the vacuuming, dusting and anything that requires windex......that really helps. It takes about 45 minutes just to vacuum this unit. But since I worked all three days of what would have been my weekend, I'm pretty "swooshed out". Also got a 35 ft. camper that I need to finish for my friend........her husband bought 5 of these "jewels" for rentals on oilrig sites......well, the oilfield business is pretty slow and the campers are sitting empty, so she's hoping to get them cleaned up and sold. They originally cost $35 grand, they are offering them at a great reduced price if any of you need a "super" camper.
I'll be busy like this for another week or so, and then it will all slow down.

Mischel and her kids may be coming over for Thanksgiving......that would be so fun. I'll probably have use of the large house for them and dinner there too. Lots of room for everyone. I do enjoy cooking "with a purpose"....lots of people, etc.

I started my day, early this morning, preparing "Chicken Cordon Bleu'" for 3 familys in the church. One couple, new baby this week, one couple - new baby soon, mom is suppose to be "off her feet" for the next couple weeks and yes, Pat got to enjoy some too! It was a "double whammy". But I timed it perfect for both couples.

We are currently attending a Mennonite Church here in Craig.....new experience for us. We have attended and been involved in several different "churches" in our 40+ years together. This particular group is very conservative, ladies still wear the head coverings (I don't and they don't expect me too :-). Women sit on one side of the church ( and keep silent in church) and men on the other side. And for those who know me.......can you believe I could keep silent anywhere? But, we are really enjoying the people and the experience. I visited with one of the ladies for a couple hours last week and find she is as interested in me as I am with her. It's been good!

Hope this is a good week for ya'll too!




Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lap Dogs

Bubby refuses to be "squeezed" out of his space, so here he decides to just "stack up" on Turbo, but at least he's still on Pat's lap. He's the only one Turbo really tolerates sharing with.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Pre-School Test

Which way is the bus traveling? To the left or to the right?

Can't make up your mind? Look carefully at the picture again. Still don't know?

Pre-schoolers all over the United States were shown this picture asked the same question. 90% of the pre-schooler's gave this answer.

'The bus is traveling to the left.'

When asked, 'Why do you think the bus is traveling to the left?' They answered:




'Because you can't see the door to get on the bus.'

Monday, November 2, 2009

Memory Lane

Thought this would be a good time to share some old photos and memories. This was probably taken about 1969. Pat was in the Marine Corps and we were living in Vista California. That's Lisha on my lap. We were young, so young. Pat still had hair and oh so handsome!!!

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Fun

We could have taken photos of the dinner and all the trimmins" but we chose these instead.
This is my daughter Mischel and her new "do"......loved it and the coloring, so we decided to have our own little "streakin' party". She fixed me up pretty good.
Mischel is an RN, but does great hair!
























This is my oldest granddaughter, Emily. She liked the bolder look in streaks. We spent Friday evening snackin' and watching movies. I told her I turned into a pumpkin at midnight, so I really should go home by then, otherwise they would find my car along the highway with just a big orange blob in it.

These are my youngest grandbabies.
That's Grayson on the left and Jeriah on the right......they missed the streaks, but gave us the "V" for victory anyway.

It was a fun weekend!!!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving


As we head into the Thanksgiving weekend I want to wish each of you a blessed time with family and friends.
I haven't even started my shopping for dinner, but that's pretty routine so I'll do it today. I'm sure the dinner will be wonderful, especially shared with part of my children and grandchildren.
Everybody enjoy and remember, you can stuff the turkey and yourself :-)

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Emily is coming to "Hicksville"


This is our granddaughter, Emily.
She really loves the city life of Denver, but isn't too crazy about small town boredom.....no malls, limited cell phone service, no "hustle and bustle"
She's coming for Thanksgiving!!! And granny has her a room with great cell phone service :-).....Hope that makes her visit a little better. She gets a private room!
She's great help in the kitchen and I'm looking forward to seeing her "smilin" face.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dean's List


Stayton Mosbey was named to the Dean's List at Westwood College...
Good Job Stayton!

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Winter in my backyard


We finally got some serious snow. This is a little birdhouse I set on the railing of the deck...unless we get some heat installed I doubt we will have any occupants for a while.
After this storm our temperatures took a dive, 6 degrees this am.
The woodburner sure feels good.
Really makes me miss Stayton. He always did my shoveling and seemed to enjoy it. I'm not suppose to shovel now and Pat doesn't enjoy it.....ugh.
I do clear off a path so the dogs can get off the porch, snow was at least 6" deep and Bubby isn't much more than that.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Tribute to My Veteran























U.S. Marine Corps 1968 - 1970

Pat served his country in the Marine Corps. He did his basic training in San Diego and then was stationed at Camp Pendelton Oceanside California
Lisha and I joined him in January 1969. We lived in a small cottage type apt just across the highway from the ocean in Carlsbad California.
We had no vehicle and depended on others to help around to the base, grocery stores, church. We were a young family. Our faith in God and His love to us sustained us through many things. I received $130 month for family pay and Pat received about $30......we paid rent, utilities and bought groceries with that. We had each other and we were in love. So yes, you can live on love :-)
This was taken at Pat's mom's house while he was on leave November 1968, after he had completed his basic training. We were married April 26, 1968 and Pat reported for active duty July 1, 1968.
He was proud to be an American and still proud to have been a Marine.
America is still looking for a few good men........thank God.......I found mine!!!!




Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Don't "mock" your granny

While talking to my good friend Cheryl and discussing her painful incidents of falling lately, once off the kitchen counter top, ugh, and then smack down on her face downtown on the sidewalk, in front of people and God :-).....she is now laughing about the latter incident. Anyway, it reminded me of a certain "bike" incident with the grandsons.
This picture was taken about summer '99. That's Pat, Stayton, Kyle, Kody and myself. We had taken the boys to ride the Glenwood Canyon bike trail.....it's 18 miles? or so. Beautiful day, great ride, so fun.
Anyway.....we spent a lot of time biking with these boys. One day while riding, right downtown, as we were crossing an intersection the boys were yipping at each other and I was tired of hearing it. As we made it to the other side of the street, I stopped, put my feet down and turned to tell them to "shut it up"!!! Well, Kody, not expecting me to make a sudden stop bumped into my bike and there I went, bike and all, flopped over on the sidewalk, right in front of traffic that was stopped for the light. I was trapped under the bike and squirming, trying to free myself before all the world could see. I looked up at Kody (who was smiling at the whole thing anyway) and demanded he help me up. He looked down at me and says "Grandma, you look ridiculous!"
Those boys were fighting back the laughter as I managed to pull myself out of the whole mess.
I mentioned the incident to Stayton last night (now some 10 years later) and he's still laughing and admitting that they laughed about it for days, hysterically no doubt (out of my sight).

So boys, here's a lesson for you......"Don't mock your granny" I have pictures, lots of pictures and yes......I'm now on Facebook too! :-)

Sunday, November 8, 2009

So much for this weekend



Swoosh--------That's been my weekend. My part time job at the cabins was pretty busy this weekend. We had several checkouts with new checkins arriving this week......so had to get them cleaned and back in order. Pat came and helped me today with the biggest one, a 3 bedroom unit. We do pretty good as a team on this, he does the vacuuming, dusting and anything that requires windex......that really helps. It takes about 45 minutes just to vacuum this unit. But since I worked all three days of what would have been my weekend, I'm pretty "swooshed out". Also got a 35 ft. camper that I need to finish for my friend........her husband bought 5 of these "jewels" for rentals on oilrig sites......well, the oilfield business is pretty slow and the campers are sitting empty, so she's hoping to get them cleaned up and sold. They originally cost $35 grand, they are offering them at a great reduced price if any of you need a "super" camper.
I'll be busy like this for another week or so, and then it will all slow down.

Mischel and her kids may be coming over for Thanksgiving......that would be so fun. I'll probably have use of the large house for them and dinner there too. Lots of room for everyone. I do enjoy cooking "with a purpose"....lots of people, etc.

I started my day, early this morning, preparing "Chicken Cordon Bleu'" for 3 familys in the church. One couple, new baby this week, one couple - new baby soon, mom is suppose to be "off her feet" for the next couple weeks and yes, Pat got to enjoy some too! It was a "double whammy". But I timed it perfect for both couples.

We are currently attending a Mennonite Church here in Craig.....new experience for us. We have attended and been involved in several different "churches" in our 40+ years together. This particular group is very conservative, ladies still wear the head coverings (I don't and they don't expect me too :-). Women sit on one side of the church ( and keep silent in church) and men on the other side. And for those who know me.......can you believe I could keep silent anywhere? But, we are really enjoying the people and the experience. I visited with one of the ladies for a couple hours last week and find she is as interested in me as I am with her. It's been good!

Hope this is a good week for ya'll too!




Thursday, November 5, 2009

Lap Dogs

Bubby refuses to be "squeezed" out of his space, so here he decides to just "stack up" on Turbo, but at least he's still on Pat's lap. He's the only one Turbo really tolerates sharing with.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Pre-School Test

Which way is the bus traveling? To the left or to the right?

Can't make up your mind? Look carefully at the picture again. Still don't know?

Pre-schoolers all over the United States were shown this picture asked the same question. 90% of the pre-schooler's gave this answer.

'The bus is traveling to the left.'

When asked, 'Why do you think the bus is traveling to the left?' They answered:




'Because you can't see the door to get on the bus.'

Monday, November 2, 2009

Memory Lane

Thought this would be a good time to share some old photos and memories. This was probably taken about 1969. Pat was in the Marine Corps and we were living in Vista California. That's Lisha on my lap. We were young, so young. Pat still had hair and oh so handsome!!!