Hard Work

......even in the rain. My boy was out chipping away rust on our trailer. We had a trailer given to us, it just needs a little TLC. Thanks to a good friend.

Fire Safety and First Aid

We had a lot of fun Monday teaching Amanda's Home School Co-op Fire Safety and First Aid. You would be surprised at how much a young child can pick up.

Snow

This is what we woke up to this morning. The first of the season in town. They already have 6 inches up on the hill.

Gods Provision!

In January 2007, we drove our Suburban up to Alaska from Texas. Over the last year, it has gradually fallen apart. Reverse does not work in the Suburban. We have been so blessed by some friends of ours. They have graciously let us use their 3rd car for the last year. We have been praying and waiting for God to provide us with a new vehicle. Two weeks ago, we were able to purchase a 1997 Ford Expedition. It is in great shape and runs nice. We are so thankful for God's faithfulness and His provision.

The kids say it is the nicest car we have ever had.

Zucchini Relish

I'm sure most of you are tired of seeing the homemade things, but here we go again. We have enjoyed making zucchini relish. It is really good with canned salmon. Soon, we will be trying it in potato salad, macaroni salad, etc. It was fun to make and even more fun to eat. I would love to share the recipe, but it is a highly guarded secret.

Ole Man Winter!

Ole man winter is showing his ugly head this weekend. We saw some snow flurries and hail. Some places close to here had up to 7 inches of snow. Wow! I'm not sure that I'm ready for the winter.

Field Trip....

On Thursday, I went on a field trip with Sami's head start class. We went to Islands & Oceans for a "Crab" lab. We learned lots about crabs and those animals that are similar - shrimps, barnacles, etc. We had lots of fun.










Sami holding a decorator crab.









Sami and her "buddy" Serena.










Sami in front of dungeness crabs.








The kids looking at a map of the slough. The teacher was telling them how to use a map and helping them to find out the way for us to go.