Trees

There are so many trees where we live, and especially down by the river. It is so peaceful down there. So quiet until you hear construction right across the river. The freeway isn't far from the river but you would never know it being down there. It feels like we are in the wilderness.

Fall Continues

Okay,
So Gavin and I went down to the river again thinking that I could get some other pictures, and guess what, all the leaves have fallen off the tree. I took these picutres 3 days after I took the pictures of the walnut tree! Now our tree is barren!

FALL

This season always makes me reflect on days gone by. I love this time of year, and we have really enjoyed the beautiful colors of the season. The kids and I walked down to the river the other day, and of course I forgot the camera, so I took a picture of the big walnut tree that is outside our kitchen window. I stood under it to take the picture. It is beautiful! The squirrels have pretty much picked it clean as they get ready for winter.
While we were down by the river a deer jumped out just behind us (50 feet away from Paige) Good thing we didn't have a gun. It was a pretty amazying sight. Sometimes we hate living this far away from everything, but when things like that happen it makes us appreciate where we are.

School has also started, and we are all doing well. Garrett is taking Honors Checmistry, and Algebra 2 and choir at the Hight School. He is enjoying going to 3 classes, and even though the classes are hard, he is pulling A's. Paige and I are struggling through Alegebra! It has been a long time! Gavin is loving his subjects, and seems to be doing well.

As many of you know, Ron graduated from University of Phoenix, and I just barely found the picture on the computer. He has found a new job! HOORAY! He will be working for a man in our ward that does internet marketing. It is a step up for Ron, and the money is great. I will be quitting my job within 30-60 days. I can hardly wait! He will also be doing some business consulting with this company as well. The Lord has come through for us again. In all of this, I think the Lord was trying to teach me paitence. I need to be more trusting in the Lord, and learn that his time is not my time. He knows when things are right, and when they are to happen.

I have also reflected on my Mom's death. I miss her so much! It has been 7 years ago that she was buried. It doesn't seem possible that the time has gone so quickly.

Well I hope all is well with everyone! It seems that everyone is getting the blogging bug! It sure is a great way to stay in touch!

Kellogg Idaho

A couple of weekends ago, we were tired of being in the house, so we decided to go for a drive to Montana. We just got in the car and drove. The kids were getting restless and tired of being in the car, so we stopped in Kellogg Idaho and found a Gondola. It is the longest in the world! After you reach the top, you take 2 more sky lifts up to the top of the mountain. It is almost 7000 feet high! It was so beautiful! It was a great way to see the beautiful country side. We as a family have so much fun together. We have also gone to Silverwood which is an amusement park in Sandpoint Idaho. We do so much together as a family. I'm so grateful that I have such good kids, and that they like to be together. Sooner than we think Garrett will be on his mission! Time goes by so fast! Anyway, enjoy the pictures!

Garrett had a birthday party on July 3rd with another girl in the ward. They are both wearing blue Ts. The kids seemed to have a great time. The kids were so worried that they wouldn't make good friends here, and that is not a problem now. Garrett is driving now! EEEK! Makes his Mother extremly nervous, but it has to be done. In the picture where they are holding hands, they are a human knot, and it was above Garrett to play it, but it looks like they were having a great time! Happy Birthday Garrett!

Marvin Goldstein

As most of you know Garrett plays the piano very well! Last week I sent an email to a friend in Utah to ask how we could get this kid recorded or published. He told me to email Marvin Goldstein. So I emailed him, and also sent him a piece of Garrett's sheet music. He emailed me back, and said that Garrett was definitely talented and gifted, that he had learned his music and that he wanted to see him in person! For those of you that don't know Marvin Goldstein he is a pianist. Very talented and travels the world over. He is also a music producer! We will be traveling to Utah to meet with him in August. Garrett is so excited he can hardly stand it!

It's funny what happens to your kids as they get older. This is a dream for Garrett, and Marvin said that he has plans for Garrett. We will let everyone know what happens to Garrett! HOORAY!

Goshawk

Does anyone know what a Goshawk is? I didn't either until today when we heard a big thup on our window. I was working on the computer and the boys were watching T.V. The bird hit the window hard, and I said what in the world was that! Gavin said look Mom there is a Goshawk sitting on the porch railing! Sure enough this hawk was sitting there looking at us. We were probably 6 feet from him. Gavin noticed a small bird on the floor of the porch, and said that was what the hawk was after. He sat there looking at us for a bit, and when he felt he was safe to get dinner, he swooped down and picked up the bird in his talons and flew up on our roof. He sat there for some time, and it upset the robins because they were dive booming him. He then flew away with dinner in hand.

It was an amazing and sad site all in one. I knew we couldn't save the little bird that it was after, so we had to let nature take it's course. This is an amazing place to live with so much in nature to watch. Are we sure we want to move? Nope!