Teen D

Today one of my nephews turns 13.  Such an interesting time in ones life.  Still a child (in the big scheme of things) yet anxious to be a part of the next phase of life.   Dalton's experiencing all kinds of new things thru scouting. One of which is winter camping.  Ok Mom (Brenda), breath.  It'll be ok to have your baby go out into the winter wilderness. 

Best Buys

I usually don't ask for things for my birthday, but this year I am asking for BestBuy gift cards. I am shooting for a new laptop and have been collecting GC's toward the purchase. Help!

Anola visits family in Seattle

My niece Anola visits her Great Aunt Yvonne (my Mom's sister) - sad to say Yvonne passed away the day after this visit. I believe it was the passing of the baton from one generation to another. We are so thankful that the two were able to meet before Yvonne went off to enjoy life with Our Lord. She went on to report that it was going to be ok now that Anola was around.

Denise & Bob with 6 of their 9 grandchildren (back row l-r Shaun, Riley middle l-r Dalton, Denise, Bob Anola & David front l-r Delaney & Dawson)

Anola is happy to be a part of a big family...

Bob & Denise with their signature look...

Anola with her new hubby David, her Dad Jim and her Grandparents Bob & Denise

What a wonderful day was had by all enjoying Anola & David's visit. Welcome to the 2 of you....

Birthday BBQ

Since I was enjoying my actual bday in the country, Keri thru a birthday bash when we got back. The loggers were back in town for the weekend as was Chris. Many friends were there, Mel & Shouanna

Keri's Mom & Dad - Gay & Walt Fisher

The Cabin Crew from Twin Falls

Kids enjoying themselves

of course, that same good looking STUD MUFFIN cooking again....

This time there was a cake, singing and laughter... What more could you ask for!?!! I had it all..

LIVEing LOVEing and EATing

City Girl celebrates Bday Country Style

Over the years I've spent so many bdays out camping with my family. At one point (I think it was my 16th bday) I silently wished I could have been born in a month when school was in so I could have my friends celebrate with me. I was at an age that I wanted more than just family around. When I met Walt he took me to places where there even less people around - the back country. Ugh at first. As time when on (and I grew up just a little), I looked forward to going out to the outback. Over the years I have celebrated with friends and family in the city, by myself in the city and with Walt in the outback.

This year was with friends in the outback. We were on the Big Smokey Creek in south central Idaho with friends Dave & Dusty Garner and Patrick & Christina Wartina.

Patrick, David & Dusty are loggers that were starting their current job near the Big Smokey Creek area. We missed having Keri Garner along to celebrate the beauty, but someone had to stay behind and mind the lumber yard. We missed having her there. We went with them to check out their current timber sale. It was perfect weather and even better friendship. There wasn't a cake , the only gift was someone else doing the cooking (Thanks David & Chris), but it was perfect.

Chris took Walt & I on our tour of the area where we saw lots of unique flowers,old trees,wildlife,

and miles and miles of priestine waters. It was hot enough that Chris & I got our feet wet but being that it is glacier waters, it was too cold other than to dip in and get out.

It was amazing to me how many butterflies were swarming around. They were beautiful.

The other flying things were mosquitos galore. We tried all kinds of dif repellants, but each one had different effects on each of us. No one was safe from the pests.

One of the Octogenarians in our Family

Yesterday was Dad's 81st bday. Stan's 3 kids, along with our sister Janet & took Dad to the pool for an afternoon swim. What a fun way for him to enjoy his grandchildren while Mom was out of town. I love my Dad so much. He's very active still - no moss growing under his rocker. I gave him a call to wish him my best and he'd just finished a TV dinner of his choice. He seemed to be ok with that and so I had to be as well.

Main Entry: oc·to·ge·nar·i·an
Pronunciation: "äk-t&-j&-'ner-E-&n
Function: noun: a person whose age is in the eighties —octogenarian adjective
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.

Happy PATTY's Day

I just to take the time to say HaPpY BiRthDay to one of my younger sisters... Patty Yup - she was born on St. Patty's Day. I love her so much. She's an inspiration to us all. She's been working very hard at reshaping her image - litteraly. She's been dilligently riding her bike, going to the gym several times a week all just to be slimmer and more healthy. It's been working and I'm very proud of her. She's even participated in 2 road races on her bike and finished all 25+ miles. Such discipline! I love you sis...