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My Yard

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I love spending time taking care of my backyard. I always thought that everyone had a peaceful place to hangout in. My granddaughter asked why I have so many 'decorations'. I told her because my grandpa did. Make no mistake, my mother did not, but I love my little piece of heaven.    Behind the plant, that Martha, one of my favorite students gave me, is a little knome that Raona gave us.  He has survived 20 Winters out here.  I've been working on this area. We took out a big overgrown bush this year. I'm thinking a big ole fairy garden in this shady spot.  My deck. I eat breakfast here. I read here. I push all the furniture to the side and set up quilt frame to baste quilts here. I just bindeda quilt out here last week. It's definitely an extension of the house. In the Winter I like to sit at the kitchen table to work and look at it.  I have been trying different things here for years. It has paid ...
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While We Were Gone

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 As we were driving home last week there was a mass shooting in the Magic Valley.   We live 10 miles for the In and Out Burger in Twin Falls. My first thought was literally, Thank God it wasn't a school shooting. My next thought was, What is wrong with the world? How have we grown into a society that thinks that people shooting back at the gunman is a heroic deed? Why does anyone need an Assault Rifle? I am not certain that hunting for animals is necessary.  It is a sport but not a harvest. They can take care of their own population. Nature has it's way. So our community is healing. My Facebook page has had a few Go Fund Me's for shooting victims.   My heart is broken for the family of Ashley, who was from Stockton California. Can you imagine sending your daughter to Twin Falls, whose yearly murder rate is about a months murder rate in Stockton and having her shot and killed at the drive through window?   It is who we are. It happened, here, and w...
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Flathead Lake, Eureka Quilt Show and Montana Bingo

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We stayed in Bigfork Montana, just a hop skip and jump away from Flathead Lake.  We had a Lake day.  The girls had a great time.  Except for going back to the house for lunch, they were in the water all day.  They looked like Mermaids out there. We went to the Eureka Quilt Show on Saturday.  I've always hoped to be able to quilt with them some day.  This little show is magical. I love Montana. It is so beautiful. Don't get me wrong. I don't think I could last through a winter, but it was good for my soul to drive through it. I play Montana Bingo when we drive though it. It's a little game I made up for  my own entertainment. I look for these 5 things.            A cowboy             A deer            Antolope            A b...
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Glacier National Park

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This is my third trip to Glacier, but my first with grandkids and starting the journey at the West side.  It means it was my first time going up Going to the Sun Road. Even though there was smoke from Western fires, the colors were unbelievable.  It was a warm day.  The red is from the tour buses.  Had a short hike.  I love Sun Point. The view is simply stunning.  We just took the Nature trail.  I highly recommend it.  Then we were off. The tunnels are fun to go through.  We did a couple of quick stops.  And found amazing views everywhere.   We had ice cream at Lake McDonald.  And checked out the rocks in the lake.  It was a great day and I was happy to share it with my family. 
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Grateful

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I love these Roses. They never disappoint. They do take some time. Pruning and feeding them are my favorite days in the garden.  I made raspberry jam this week. I have no raspberries, but the Farmers market did. It's good jam.  I love the Stanley Valley and the Salmon River. What a beautiful place.  Still doing laundry... Back to peace and quiet... Life is good...
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What a Crew

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We had a wild week. There is nothing like entertaining 21 people in your home.  The kids were all here for a few days.  I finally talked them into Roaring Springs in Boise. It was hot and they had a great time.  I had to spend some time with Clara.  I needed d diet Coke, so she got a treat.  We had a birthday dinner.  A Birthday FIFA World Cup championship game. I had a perfect birthday.   Kids were busy with making cards.  More time outside..it was hot.  The kids were good sports about eating outside.  We did our own soccer tournament. On Monday we went to Redfish with Callie, Spencer, Betty, Richard and Ivy. The others were on their way home.  It was a hot day at the lake. Kids did a short hike across the lake.  Had to show ...
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