CHANGES

I'm back but sure didn't expect this turn in my life. We go along in our day to day activities and don't expect changes.  I've  always had this life is so short, get out see more, do more, travel more, visit more, simply enjoy! I really didn't know how short it can get. Life comes along and make it's own changes! Oh yes, changes you don't expect or even think  about.

Family has always been very important to me. If you have followed me you realize grand kids are at the top!! They are the best!!  To get these wonderful grand kids I have three grown adult children that are right up there.  But before all this came along I had one brother growing up.  I always said his mission in life was to harass me, tease me, get my goat and then just laugh! Oh, I can I tell you stories.  Well I lost my brother last month.  You just don't realize one day they are here and then in 10 short days they have left this earth.

He is survived by his wife of almost 48 years, two daughters & son in laws and four grand kids.  Oh have I laughed in the past few weeks about all his craziness with his grand kids.  Boy did he leave them with some wonderful memories.  They will sure miss him.

So give your love ones a extra little hug! And above all create some memories, they never leave!!

June

NEW YEAR

The New Year snuck up on me and here it is the middle of January.  There will be no New Years resolution or word for the year. I decided I am going to enjoy this journey of life.  Oh yes, I do have a few things I want to accomplish this year but if I get them done or not, it's not going to be an issue.

It seem the only pictures I can post are in my header so you may get sick of it changing. LOL!!  We had a family photo shoot in the snow in central Oregon. Some of the photos turned out great, a lot not so much.  The problem being is a snow storm decided to help us out, NOT!! But of course one of my favorite is with grand kids. 

I had hoped to post a pic of all the big girls and little girls with there matching apron I made for Xmas but that's not happening.  I'm been looking online for a blog workshop that may help with all my blogging problems.  So far the ones I've found are miles away.  Of course a road trip would be fun, but I will pass this time of the year.  So I've stop worrying about not posting and have decided I will just be the biggest stock er!  Unless your blog is linked to Facebook I can not comment either.  Oh well, life goes on!

I hope you are on the road to accomplishing you resolution or at least enjoy life. 

Until next time,
June

The Simple Things

All the hustle and bustle is over.  Now a few packages to wrap and I am done. Over the weekend it was over the hills and through the dell to my son's house I went.  Okay it doesn't rhyme, but driving over a snow covered mountain pass may have given my brain a few jitters.   Central Oregon is sure beautiful this time of the year, snow and more snow! And having all my kids and grand kids company for a whole weekend - the best!!!

But it is the simple thing that make if feel like Christmas too me.  Yes, my almond patties have arrived from Sioux Center, IA.  Besides tasting absolutely fabulous they instill so many memories from my past. I truly think of family that live in the mid west. Over my life I don't get to visit as often as I would like but my trips back there are some of my favorite travels.

You are going to have to imagine me sitting at my computer with a cup of hot coco and a delicious almond patty being devoured. Still no picture allow to upload, sad face here!

So if you are ever in IA and close to  Casey's Bakery have a almond patty and enjoy!

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and looking forward to a wonderful New Year.

June

IT'S ABOUT OVER!!

My years of posting blogs is coming to an end.  I've tried and tried to figure out what I am doing wrong. I know I'm not techie but Google is winning.  It all started with going to Google Chrome. I haven't been able to post comments on my favorite blogs for some time now.  I have found if I go to a blog that has a Facebook page I can comment through FB.  I have gone back to Google and now I can't add a picture to any post.  Upon hitting the insert icon it now ask for my Google password.  After entering I get this service is not available. So Google is winning and I am loosing.

I want to wish all my blogger friends a very Merry Christmas and of course a Happy New Year.  I will be here every day reading your blogs and enjoying every word and picture.   I will sit here silently making comments to myself.  I've so enjoyed this blog world, love to you all!

June

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

It's been true Oregon weather! I really shouldn't complain since we have had breaks of lovely sunshine.  I had always thought when I retired I would go south for sun and warmth.  But!!  Yes there is always a but. I had to weigh family or my love of sunshine.  Well family always wins out or should I say those grand kids! But, this post is about weather.  It seems my flower are liking the weather.  Yes, they are still blooming but, looking a bit disheveled.  I'm sharing a little color still in my yard.

My dahlias are so heavy with rain they won't stand up.  They just fall to the lawn.  I know I should stake them but, this is November folks!

Oh yes, azaleas and fuchsias still blooming.  The day was gray so the colors aren't as gorgeous as when the sun is out.  But, I still have flowers.

Have you counted how buts there are in this post??  Well, a lot, but, you get the idea!!!

Enjoy June

TIME MARCHES ON

As I still struggle with blogging problems, time doesn't slow down! Fall is in mid flight and cruising towards, yikes - Winter!  The colors have been absolutely wonderful around here. As I look up into my one tree and just love it!

Why oh why can't I get the color to show up like I see it??  We've have had some wild rainy weather over the weekend.  The rain came down and the wind blew!!  Sad to say this is what my tree looks like this morning.

All the leaves are gone, well not exactly.  You can imagine the raking I get to look forward too!

This summer I gifted myself with a cover patio area.  I have a large patio area but it had no protection from our rains.  You see you stepped right out of the sliding door to the outside.  I still need to brainstorm some sort of walls during the times the rain and wind blow sideways, as we put it!

As you can tell I have leaves to clean up on the patio also.  I sure am open for any suggestions as to how to create a little wall for temporary protection.  I guess I need to hop on pinterest for some ideas!

Best get busy for I have lots of yard work to do or at least procrastinate about it!

Enjoy June

FALL IS HERE!

Fall arrived very fast, anyway in my world it did!  One day is was summer and now glorious Fall.  My only dislike is it is getting dark so early, ugh!  But the crispness in the air is wonderful. The sun on the trees early in the morning makes drinking my coffee outside, fantastic!

With Fall in the air and a box full of apples, well it time to can apple pie filling.  Plus a sister visit to help. I was getting really low in the pantry and my son in law would never forgive me it I didn't bake him apple pies. I do quarts and pints.  Since there is only me a pint works really great for a quick apple crisp. 

 
Can you believe there was a little left over that didn't fit in a jar?  So what to do but make a little crisp for myself.  Did you say ice cream with it?  Of course!!

Yum, is all I can say!

I'm still struggling with posting comments on my favorite blogs, but I still read each and everyone - every day!!  Your posting are such a great way to start the day, like a visit from an old friend.

I so lucky to still have plenty of flowers in the garden, allowing a few bouquets for the house.

Enjoy Fall,
June