Busy Summer, 2010!

It has been quite a while since we've chatted. June 15, we left for Alaska to see Paul, Emily, Jamie, Sam and David. That evening we spent the night with the Isoms before our final flight to Anchorage. Steve, Catherine and Stephanie were there on vacation. What a beautiful place and what fun adventures we had with the family. It was great being in church with them and hearing Paul preach, and he and David sing. What a treat! The scenery is gorgeous and wild life amazing. We had many delightful meals and lots of game playing with the boys. They are fun! The 29th we headed for the Isoms and enjoyed their Isom Family Reunion at the Oregon Beach. There were 30 happy people sharing food, stories, and lots of noisy games and beach fun. We returned to Puyallup where a "list" of things to do awaited us. Benny helped the girls each do an oil painting and they are framed...beautiful. We attended the "Y" activities, hiked Mt. Rainier, plus many other fun adventures. Time went so fast and soon we were heading home. Stayed all night with Jan and Sharlotte in Tulsa before returning July 15 to Seymour. Home looked good and had been well taken care of by our friends, Kelly and Gary Owens. It was delightful being back at the church and being welcomed by the congregation.

Weather

Lightning hit our house Wednesday, June 3, and wow what a storm! We lost our water (relay switch in the well had to be replaced) and air-conditioning which is being repaired as we visit. With the weather in the high 80 to low 90 degrees the loss of both items made life a little tense, ha! We, in America, are spoiled, I know.
Enjoyed Memorial Day with the Benjie Bolings here. We had a brunch which is always fun, and yummy. Have been busy with church activities, studying, and making calls. Oh yes, trying to get things done so we can leave on the l5th for our fun time in Seattle/Anchorage. Always good to hear from you...Have a great week. Blessings and love.

Memorial Day Weekend

We have had beautiful 80 degree weather all week. Benny has kept the weed-eater/tractor really busy and the yard looks great. It has been fun beginning each day at the YMCA doing aerobics in the pool. We are looking forward to our Washington-Alaska trip in only two weeks. Can't wait to see the families. It is keeping me busy getting things ready to go, ha! Happy 40th birthday Scott. Enjoy the weekend as we remember loved ones now in heaven and give thanks for those who have protected our freedom. Blessings!

Life in Seymour

It is a beautiful day, sun shining and temperature to be in the 80 degrees. Benny is finishing the lawn mowing enjoying buzzing around on the tractor. Hard to believe May is almost over. Last Saturday we had a 125 year celebration for First Christian. Good BBQ food outside on the parking lot (in spite of some rain) and two music groups inside made the event a fun time for all. Mother's Day weekend we had the Benjie Boling family here plus Kathy's parents from Boise, ID. It was a great day. Saturday, the day before, Steve spent the day here. He is recovering well from his gall bladder surgery. We keep very busy with our daily YMCA Arobics, and chores, ha! Oh yes, studying for Wednesday night (Revelation) and Sunday School Adult Class keep me out of mischief. It is fun!
We are eagerly anticipating our vacation to Puyallup and Anchorage...can't wait to see those families, June 15...wow! Have a great day...Blessings!

May Surprises

Spring days are here! The yard is beautiful, trees in the drive are flowered out and 80 degree weather is here. A mother robin plus 4 eggs is in a bush by the front porch plus two other nests so...the birds have taken over the front of the house. The hummingbirds are at the back so we have lots of ntertainment.
Steve had emergency gall bladder surgery Saturday. He is home and doing well. Scott is leading a tour group in Italy, Emily is in Phoenix at a seminar, Benjie's family is looking forward to the Cobbs' visit and Paul and Dave are having an all men's week. Deb and the girls have many projects lined up...that will teach Scott to leave the country. Have a great week...Happy Mother's Day!

Mid April Already!

Taxes are done...thank goodness, a week of sunshine is here, yahoo!, a huge funeral was completed today. Our church family served a delicious meal to about 75. Bible Study was canceled so that helped me, since we're studying Revelation and guess who is the teacher? So, tonight we have a bit of time to reflect on life. ha! We missed our water exercise class today due to the funeral, the second one missed in 4 weeks. Thank you Isoms for the treat. Paul and Emily celebrated Anniversary #8 yesterday, and we talked about Mom (Ivy) this week as the 12th would have been her 111th birthday. Such good memories we have. Kathy and Shanda both have birthdays...23rd and 24th so there is lots of celebrating. Kathy's parents are coming from ID. Benny is preaching eye witness sermons and people have been very positive. That makes for happy feelings. Have a great week...ours seem to be busy but happy. Blessings...

Easter

Maunday Thursday we attended a service at Marshfield Christian and were blessed both by the service and the congregation. Friday, the Ministers of Seymour were in charge of a Good Friday service held at the high school. It was well attended and the first ecumenical event like this in years. A singing group called "Higher Vision" added to the evening. Sunday, the Easter breakfast at FCC was delicious, (with strata, and all the breakfast goodies) plus a full house. Church went well with a happy spirit. A newly formed men's trio sang "Because He Lives" and Benny sang "The Holy City" at the end of his sermon. A little girl needed extra attention so half way through the service we went walking on the square. She had a wonderful one on one time with me and the wailing ceased immediately. Following church we had a birthday cake for one of the members who celebrated 80 years young. What a busy morning! Then the Benjie and Steve Boling gang came out and we had dinner, Easter Scavenger Basket hunt, and a beautiful afternoon. The sun was out all day so we could be in or outside and the acreage was covered! Ha!! Hope your day was an Easter blessing too.