We are hunkering down for winter and hauling wood every week end for the next few till we aquire about 15 face cord of wood and all the plants are now in the compost ready for next year planting. its a good feeling to say the least to get all that done. sometimes I think fall is more work than spring.

Kai is getting big and has beautiful round eyes and I can tell is becomming more and more alert to his surroundings. His sister Haley is just loving having Daddy home and hanging out and spending time with Kai. Joselynn has been sewing such cute things for Haley and Kai and making purses. I look forward to the pictures on an almost daily basis and will look forward to seeing them in person.

Quinn had a 2 year birthday and enjoyed his john deer truck we sent along with some extra for other necessary stuff he might need. Kelly say's he enjoys being outside all the time and hates to come in. I can relate.

Its obvious im not real good at this yet as there are duplicate pictures but Im always talking about stacking and hauling wood. My week-ends in the fall are full of these week ends but its great exercize and nice to be outside on a dreary day.

Lou got my new dryer hooked up for winter and I could not believe how fast this thing dry's clothes and blankets. my old dryer would still be running.

talked to Joselynn and all is going well at home with her and two little ones. That was nice to hear and soon Ernie will be home and they can settle in for a while with their new family.

Trip to Alaska was fun and challenging. Never being around little ones for two weeks at a time was to say the least very interesting. I did not get there for Kai's birth but what a bundle of love and sweetness (like his sister Haley). I stayed with Ernie's parents (who are wonderful) the first night and next day we took Joselynn and Kai home. Joselynn did amazing for just having a baby.
it was a learning curve for all of us and Haley could not wait to be the big sister. She was and is just wonderful with her baby brother.

Haley and I got to go the toy store one day and pick out a doll and a doll bed. she was very excited (me more) everyone knows how much I like dolls. We also played many hours on the floor with poly pockets which were a new thing to me but we had partys and vacations and had lots of fun just being together. She is very animated and very sweet. After seeing Joselynn again I see where the animation comes from. Shes adorable and has a great imagination with building things and coloring etc. We made cookies and she did just a great job with the decorations. Glad Joselynn and Ernie let her do her own thing and be expressive.

We did lunch at a Korean restaurant which was interesting but the Thai food was my favorite.

we did chop up moose meat one day which I enjoyed as Delores and I got to vist all day and the weather was just outstanding. The moose tasted exactly like burger to me. I could not tell the difference.
Ernies parents are great hosts and there is always food and tea with home made honey which Louie tinkers with that was delicious. Always fun stories and just all around great people.

Joselynn and I managed to get a few things done at her house but the stay could have been extended a while to get all the projects done. The carpet is now clean and the showeer is up and running again.

Kai is a wonderful little boy and the only time he would fuss is when he was hungry and needed a change. He was a trouper going everywhere with us and getting out in the sun. I look forward to seeing him as he changes. Lucky boy has wonderful parents and a beautiful sister who just loves him.
Last night we had fresh duck that Ernie shot that afternoon and sheep steaks with fresh beets and other wonderful foods. What a send off for me sitting with Joselynn, Ernie, Louie, Deloris, Kai and Haley having dinner..

6:00 am off to the airport and heading home. Flight seemed long and I was excited to see Lou and the dogs and my house. At heart Im a home body and loved seeing my yard and grass and just my daily surroundings. Lou and the dogs were just as happy to see me and now we will prepare for Winter with the hauling of wood and cleaning up of the yard. Life is good.

alaska berries

i loved the vegitation as we searched for cranberries. the day was beautiful and warm and we found a few berries. Haley ate them by the handfuls.

First Two Weeks With Kai and Haley

Brand New!

Proud Grandparents!

Family Outing To The Alaska Fall Festival

Click on the link below to see more photos of my visit to alaska:

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wedding day for Lou and Ann

Jim and connie came and we had a really nice brunch and visit. It was so nice to see them both. Its nice he takes the time  to come at least once a year. We ventured down to Mikeys workshop there him and another guy were playing guitar and Jim jumped right in and playted with them. It was nice to see him play, he looked right at home with that guitar.

Jim and connie home, down at Mikeys playing guitaa

paver project finally done

Quinn home for vacation 2009

needless to say this little guy was a handful. he was busy all the time and I sat down only when he napped. His attention span is that of a fly.
He was into everything, but look at how sweet when he is sleeping. the only quiet time we had.


this picture is precious, and he is quiet.

Lou would take him for a ride on the tractor and within minutes he would be asleep, thank goodness for the tractor. look at that sweet face.

he would not share that brush with anyone and decided to be a little poop and put it in his eyes and his mouth and all over but he had fun and he painted my feet and I painted his face with my fingers, he would not give up that brush.