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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....

Back in WW, WA

After a few days away from Walla Walla we are now back there and it's amazing how much of the snow has melted. I will be posting pictures from Christmas in Seattle and Mom's birthday in the next day or so. But for now I'm decompressing for a bit.

Winter Wonderland of Walla Walla

After some pretty nerve racking driving conditions

Walt & I arrived in Walla Walla to visit our friends Lynn & Judy. It was snowing when we arrived and it snowed most of the night. We had to shovel out in the morning so the snow plow could clear the street.

It is very cold here but the snow has stopped for the time being. Who was it that asked for a White Christmas? hmmm Oh, yeah, it was me! Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night.

We are driving away...

YEAH - the time is here. Time for visiting family & friends. Time for winter driving conditions. Time for LIVEing, LOVEing and EATing. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone and be safe and careful.

Chain up?

This afternoon we laid out the 2 sets of chains we have to make sure they were in working order and we remembered how to use them. Not that we want to, but just in case, we are ready for anything. Oh sure, now that I am writing this I think " oh we could have had a V8". No really, I should of gotten the camera out so have picture of the scene. Oh well. Hopefully, we won't even have to put them on.
Less than 36 hours to go. EEEEE gads. It's creaping up on me faster and faster. I AM READY though and still breathing just fine.

Seattle Crippled

Oh NO - SNOW cripples Seattle. I pray that the roads are at least clear by the time we need to drive on them. I can handle cold and snow, but not snow on the roads. Only 1 1/2 days till take off and I'm more anxious than ever abt the traveling part.

I dream of a White Christmas

Yeah, so many storms. Ugh - in rush hour traffic isn't the best time for them though. 3 days till take off.

I need a brown paper bag

I can hardly breath right thinking abt my up coming trip. Just 4 more lays before we head out. We are staying at the Poole's Palace for the first couple of days - thanks veryone for the chance to stay there. I am even more excited that my niece and her husband (the newly weds) are coming from LA to Sea to be a part of the occasion. Yeah.

The countdown begins

Only 5 days till take off to see my family and friends.... We are packing cold weather gear as well as wet weather gear - including chains. We have gifts, pics, food and memories to share. I can't even breath sometimes thinking abt it all.