April Memories

Priscilla Shirer Simulcast

I attended a Priscilla Shirer Simulcast at the Corinthian Baptist church here in town. It was excellent - I love Priscilla Shirer. I'll be sharing my notes of this simulcast in a separate blog.  

Party for Andrew

We gave Andrew (oldest grandson) a going away party because he left on the 16th to work in Craig, Alaska (southeast) with a hunting guide. He'll be gone most of the summer and fall. His first hunts are for bear.  

Here's a couple pictures Andrew took on the water out of Craig.  

 Kaiden's 16th Birthday

Kaiden, our grandson, celebrated his 16th birthday!!  He got his driver's license on his birthday and a few days later bought a truck.  I've yet to get a ride in it.  

Krispy Kreme Surprise

We woke up one morning and found Krispy Kreme donuts on our front porch. We had friends go to Anchorage and they brought us back a nice surprise.  Thank you, Benavides!  

Crazy April Weather

The beginning of April was beautiful and I was able to sit out and enjoy the sun and warm weather,

THEN it snowed again.....twice.  Finally all the snow is gone again...  Now waiting for it to green up.  

April 1st  -  50 degrees

April 30th - 67 degrees

April 30th  - Sunrise 5:21 a.m., Sunset 10:17 pm,

 a total of 16:56 hours of daylight

Anchorage Visitors

We enjoyed a visit from the Garry's.

We kept up our tradition of eating breakfast together at The Cookie Jar.  

We celebrated Easter at church - He is Risen, and

Easter lunch with the family. 

(Card made by Nancy Welch-Rodman)

New Flip Flops this Year

When we were in San Diego in January I left my Crocs flip flops in the trash because they were so worn out. I knew if I brought them home I would continue wearing them. My first order of business this spring was to order another pair. After our winters, my feet love being out of socks and shoes!!! 

Dave Visits Florida

Husband Dave went to Florida solo to visit his Dad and family in Deland.  He had a good visit and thanks to Rick and Joy for letting him stay with them. He was able to work on some projects that needed attention at his Dad's house, take care of some business for his Dad, and enjoy the heat and humidity 😓.  He was gone about ten days. It's good to have him home. 

While Dave was gone, I put this puzzle together all by myself.  I'm not much for puzzles, but this one was fun to do with all the different birds.  However, I doubt that I'll want to do another one anytime soon...or maybe never.  

With our sunshine and warmer weather,

this picture pretty much describes me for the rest of the summer.  

March Happenings

Family Birthdays Celebrated in March

Our youngest grandchild, Maddy's birthday:  #12

Our favorite Son-in-Law, Matt, celebrated his birthday.

Photo bombed by his wife (our daughter), Jami

My hubby, Dave, blows out birthday candles.  

Dave is modeling the toupee the granddaughter's gave him for his birthday!

I'm not sure why he hasn't worn it since his party.  😂

A Favorite Quote:

 Our greatness is not in things we do for ourselves,

but in things we do for others. 

My Exercise Routine

While there's still snow on the ground outside,

my impatiens are blooming inside.  

I Love my New Charging Station 

My First Shamrock Shake

It was okay, but one was enough.  

Granddaughters Doing Yoga

(Inspired by Carina May)

Find Prayer Resources for your 

Children and Grandchildren here

Compiled by Deborah Haddix

-The Gift, T. Davis Bunn

-Heart of the Frontier Series, Tracie Peterson

Treasured Grace #1

Beloved Hope#2

Cherished Mercy #3

-Habit Change, Debbie Macomber

-The Prayer Box, Lisa Wingate

-The Tidewater Sisters. Lisa Wingate

Our snow is melting.

Water is running in the streets.

Our temps are in the high 40's and low 50's.

My doors are open.

Yes, spring is here.

WELCOME!

February Birthdays & Stuff

On February 3rd, I celebrated my 73rd birthday!

(This picture was taken and enhanced by my granddaughter, Maddy)

I ❤️ birthdays (without candles anymore).

I ❤️ going to the mailbox and finding birthday cards.

I ❤️ birthday presents.

I ❤️ birthday lunches with friends.

I ❤️ all the birthday texts and FB messages.

I ❤️ celebrating with my friends and family. 

Most surprising gifts this year:

Lavender stems, which I've wanted but couldn't find in Fairbanks. 

from my San Diego cousins.

-Apple watch from my hubby-

He WAS listening when I said I wanted one.  

❤️

February 13th 

My friend, Karen, and I celebrated her birthday at the Cookie Jar.

We shared the cinnamon roll. 

On Valentine's Day, Dave and I had lunch

at Pagoda in North Pole, 

our favorite Chinese restaurant.    

February 27th 

We celebrated Jami's 41st birthday

(our youngest)

My impatiens are blooming inside. 

This gives me hope for spring. 

The month ended with Krispy Kremes

This was a fund raiser at our granddaughters school and, 

I promise, I only purchased one dozen.   

February ended with 10 hours of daylight

and it only gets better from here.  

I do ❤️ the daylight!  

January Highlights....

New Year's Day brunch with the family.

30 degrees (heat wave)

In honor of my Mom, we continue to celebrate Serbian Christmas (January 7th).

Pizza with the family

-38 degrees with fog

Our first cruise 

Holland America

Out of San Diego to the Mexican Riviera 

with Terry and Teresa from Spokane, WA

Visited family and friends in San Diego

Cousins

Flowers - in January

Orchids on all the dining room tables on the cruise

Flowers blooming in San Diego

Back home to snow

Books I've read this month:

The Rest of Her Life, Laura Moriarty

Tidings of Comfort and Joy, Davis Bunn

The Noel Stranger, Richard Paul Evans

It’s Not Suppose to be this Way, Lysa TerKeurst

Comfort and Joy, Kristin Hannah 

I'm currently reading "Irresistible" by Andy Stanley - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I loved Geoff Welch's "Brighten January" posts - 31 Days of Kindness and Gratitude.  

These would work to brighten any month. 

Check it out.