RIP - Lucky

We said good-bye yesterday to our sweet old dog Lucky.  He was 15 years old.  We got him 5 years ago, when his owner in Henefer went into a care facility.  He was a good dog, and it was always good to have him meet us when we came home.  I often wondered just what he thought of us, as we came and went.   I always asked him, "Whatcha think Lucky?"  He had wise eyes.  He loved belly rubs, especially from Brightyn.  Cam was always so happy to see him when she came to visit.  My dad loved him, and always gave him a smile and a pat.  I was worried, going into this winter.  I knew the cold would be hard on his old bones, and I hated to see him suffer.  Yesterday morning he didn't want to get up, not even for his favorite jerky treat.  It was time to say good-bye.  I have faith that we will see him again one day.  

 Here are some other posts about Lucky

Odds and Ends......first part of November

Thatcher came over one night to hang out - can't remember where everyone else was at his home......... but nights like these are few and far between, and we were sure glad to have him come and be with us. 

This is my new table/bench I got from the DI.  It works on SO many levels !!  We've been looking for a bench/stool, so when Roger needs to sit down and take off his MUCK boots, he can.  This was JUST the right height, AND has a bottom shelf that holds a basket (full of shoes), AND can fit right underneath the regular table with just a quick easy push.  I painted it up, EASY PEASY, and put soft sliding felt on the bottom of the legs, and it is PERFECT !! 

Election is over, and my job is secure for another 4 years !!  Happy Day.  I have said to Roger, and thanked God SO MANY TIMES for this blessing, and I KNOW and RECOGNIZE this blessing in our life !!  As a side note, I've always been the one who is the BOTTOM vote getter, and this time I wasn't so that was very gratifying also. 

I guess CJ decided she didn't want these triplets, so we are tying to sell them now.  Hopefully we can, though it's not the best time (now).  I've put them on KSL and let Steve Bell know.  One girl, two boys.......  Tiny fainters, so fun.  

Tagg was a big help - grinding off the old screws from the TREX decking we put on the front porch of the pump house shed.  Thanks Tagg !! 

They didn't take out the Welch Ditch Dam this year......... we don't know why.   

This is always a worry !!   I try not to stress about this........... but it's a worry.  I feel strongly that we should all wear masks in public.  I can't understand the logic of those who don't want to follow this.   

Josiah and Cam - Sure miss seeing and talking to this sweet girl.  Our trip to AZ was cancelled because of COVID.  It will probably be Spring before we can get down there :(

This meme made me LAUGH OUT LOUD !!! 

Treyson and Thatcher are getting ready to wrestle...........and of course COVID has affected this.  Cancelled for 2 weeks at least........ DANG COVID :(

 

I ordered some new shoes from Amazon !  $19.99, came in 2 days, soft leather (or maybe fake leather?) and so comfortable !  Thanks Stacy for the link !

Love it when my grandkids text ME and ask for something....... Treyson wanted this recipe the other night, and easy peasy, I pulled out my cookbook, and took a picture with my phone, and texted right back !!  

Good idea Cam !! 

Manda's new kitchen - the remodel has had it's hiccups......... but she is being patient (in between meltdowns - haha)  Love the Quartz !!

Beautiful sink !!  

Thanksgiving is coming soon !   Where are you going?   We are planning on going to Zac and CJ's and are looking forward to it.   Hopefully we can keep COVID at bay !! 

Kind of hard to tell in this picture, (scroll back up to see the other one) but Roger and Zac decided to take matters into hand, and removed the Welch Ditch Dam themselves.  Cold hard work.  Next time we will move sooner.  

Brave kids

Bedroom  in the BASEMENT !!  with a Christmas tree for a nightlight...........
Will they be able to survive??  

Payson lost his OTHER FRONT TOOTH !!  
Wonder if the tooth fairy will find him in the basement?  

They made it !!
ALL NIGHT LONG !!

BRAVE BRAVE KIDS !!

 

Finishing up the basement

Landon and Kacey have worked hard, and are finished !

We were able to go and help them with baseboard cutting

Me and Bex hung out and played dolls

What a squirrely girlie :)

 

We did chalk drawing on the driveway too !
I think this is a CAT

Good job Bex !!

Brightyn's cute pic from last year's yearbook (kindergarten)

Family Pictures

Such great kids !
Pays, Bright, and Bex
(isn't it funny how we shorten names?)

I actually can't believe they are all smiling NORMAL :)
Usually Pays and Bex do "funny" faces

Brightyn is so loving and kind.  Always so excited to see us.  She is quite the tumbler !!  

What can I say about Payson?!   All boy !  Smart as a whip, loves sports.  Patient with his sisters. 

Oh my !  Miss Bexlee - she reminds me of Landon the most when he was little.
Spunky !! Full of ____ and vinegar.  So sweet. 

Families are Forever
We are so happy this little "family" is part of ours

Happy Anniversary and BIG Announcement !!

Happy 9th Anniversary to these two :)
How can the years have passed so fast ??
They were married 9 years ago today on 11-12-11

New homes - New Jobs

New outlook on the future !!!

NEW NEWS !!!!!

They will welcome BABY CLAUSSEN 
June 2021

They are thrilled, and so are we
This will make Grandbaby #10

 

Finishing up the Pump House - almost..........

Putting up the ceiling of the front porch

Trying to get all the trim on, and doors off - ready for painting

We've got to hurry and get it done this weekend, so the painters can get busy 

Beautiful  afternoon, looking over the creek

All ready for paint !

We decided to stain the posts (and we'll have matching rough cut shutters on either side of the window come Spring)

Door back on.........

Trex on the deck

From the  back side - double doors into the pump house section

Front Deck all done

The paint turned out so great.   Now we just need to get the metal for the roof and we'll be all done. 
The front part of the shed will be used for storage (and the occasional sleepout) 

 

Last Fun WARM Saturday this year

I had some helpers at the Property, raking leaves

And we roasted marshmallows to make S'mores

Threw rock after rock into the clear (lowering) creek.

So so sweet !!!

Fed Miss Piggy our frozen pumpkins.......  
We didn't even get to carve ANY this year !!!

But my friend Angi had given me three little pumpkins that I kept on my window-sill, and so they painted them right up !!

Then we went out to swing for awhile.  
LIFE IS GOOD !!!!

And here are some great videos - I hope you enjoy :)