Happy Birthday Kath!!!!

Today is my sisters birthday. She is a kind loving woman who is very dedicated to her husband and family. She is always there to lend a hand and give encouragement. She is like a good wine and improves with age. We treasure her and she is held close to our hearts. Happy Birthday! We hope your year will be peaceful and full of all good things. Love you!!

44 Years!

Today Dennis and I celebrate our 44th wedding anniversary. Seems like a long time but it has passed so quickly. It is comforting to live with someone who knows you so well. You think about going home a different way and for some reason he goes that way without you asking. It seems you get so close that you seem to pick up on thoughts or feelings. We are going down the last roads of our life and I have to say they are the sweeter. You still worry about the kids and grandkids but you have more time to spend just being a couple. Yes, he is the man I married but much better. He has worked hard to give us a good life. He has time now to relax and I'm so happy he wants to spend that time with me. Happy Anniversary Dennis! Lets take a walk.

Busy

Today we want to call in a load of sand to finish up the septic repair and move some more wood to the new stacking area. Yesterday, we finished getting two truck loads of wood from Bill and Jans. We appreciate the wood. It will be used first next year. The picture of the cement blocks are ones we had our old trailer setting on. Dennis placed them so we have a big area close to the house to stack wood. They are working out well and I think it is about forty ft. long and six ft. wide. We can stack a lot of wood on that. Have a good Monday!

Snowflakes

We had a few snowflakes fall overnight. It was enough to see little patches on the grass but it all disappeared after the sun came up. The fishermen were pulling hand held nets full of fish from their big nets yesterday. We love to watch. I can't believe it is Saturday again. The week races by. Enjoy the week-end. Good luck to the hunters and fishermen.

Happy Birthday Maura!

Today is my niece Mauras birthday. She is a pretty, energetic working mom and wife. She is loved by her husband, kids and family. Happy Birthday and have a good year. We wish you all good things. Hugs to you.

Dusting

We had a dusting of new snow overnight. The clouds look heavy and dark grey. It makes you want to get a hot cup of coffee and move closer to the wood stove. The lake looks a cold blue grey and not as inviting as in the warmer months. I think we did have about 3 weeks of that. The fishermen have been setting their nets out in front of our place and we have enjoyed watching them pull in their catch--nice size fish. They are in close as the water has cooled. I admire these guys especially when they set the nets out on the ice. It is scary business with the currents and thin ice on the Bay. I appreciate the fish I buy out here from the local fisherman. Have a good day!

Birthdays and Anniversaries

The snow has gone and it is 33 degrees this morning. Today is packed full of Anniversaries and Birthdays. Happy Anniversary to Jackie and Jeff and Jenna and Chris. They are two couples with growing families. Jenna and Chris have teenagers plus younger ones so their lives are very busy. Five kids to raise in this economy is tough. Working together they are making a safe home for their children to grow. Jackie and Jeff have a much younger family but that doesn't make it any easier. Kids always need something. Jeff is working toward a degree and Jackie is making it easier for him to do that through her encouragement and hard work. Congratulations to all of you--well done! We love you. Today we also have two birthdays. Angie is my niece and a young Mom. She has one son and Angie and her husband Dennis are expecting a new addition in the Spring. She is a sweet gal with a winning smile. Have a good day Angie--I know the coming year will bring a lot of happiness and adventure. We love you. Today is also Jackie and Jeff's oldest child's birthday. Nicholas is 3 today. He is a smart, active little guy who is always on the run exploring, climbing, jumping--yes he does sound like our Dylan. He has big eyes that dance and a great big smile. He is much loved by all. Have a good day all of you. You are special to us and treasured.

Snow!

We had snow showers last night and woke up to a light covering and more snow falling.

Happy Anniversary Norm and Sandy!

Norm and Sandy are celebrating their 38th wedding anniversary today. They are a good example of two people working together for a common goal. They,together, have made a good life for their family and been loving, loyal companions. It is a warm and comforting feeling to go into the next phase of life with your best friend. Have a great year! We love you. You've done well!!

Happy Anniversary Barney and Agnes!

Today is Barney and Agnes Anniversary. They have been married I believe 15 years. They have a growing family and take care to make sure they have a secure and loving home to grow up in. We wish you many more anniversaries and love you both.

Happy Birthday Shannon!

Today is Barney and Agnes daughter Shannon's birthday. I don't know a lot about her but I do know she is a smart,cute young girl who is loved by her parents, siblings, grandparents and entire family. Everyone's Birthday is important. We hope she has a happy year with many good things in it.

Snow and Rain

We have had a lot of rain and now they are calling for snow and rain this week-end. I guess the cold weather is coming even faster than I wanted. It could also be just a cold spell and then a warm up--who knows. I was wanting a little bit of sun to show off the beautiful colors on our trees. The reds,lime greens,yellows and rust colors are so pretty with the sun shining on them. The trees seem to glow. We are outside when the weather permits and when we go to Norm and Sandys they are doing the same thing. They have done a lot of work on their garage and it looks like new. Norm is finishing the outside wiring and he will be done. Things are getting put away for the winter and the snowbloweres are being tuned up. It seems like we just put them away. The water has been a grey and very cold looking. We still have some ducks around but the geese seem to have moved out for the most part. I do not have as many flocks of birds coming through as they have gotten out of town also. Everything seems to know warm days are coming to an end and winter snows are not to far behind. Have a good day!

Night Visit

Last night I was watching for my little fox and we had a visit from a family of I don't know what. Dennis and I thought they were a coyote family but are not sure. There were two adults and two young ones. Those were the only ones I saw. The parents kept them out of the open and brought them food. They all looked healthy and were very shy of the outside light. The male looked about the size of a Lab and the female a little smaller. It was fun to watch them. I will have to get my camera going. Sometimes I wish I lived in the woods to see more of the wild things around me. Dennis doesn't care to have a dog so I guess these are my substitute. The water is flat this morning and we are hoping for a rain free space of time so the guys can finish up working on Bills trailer. Went to a craft show with Norm and Sandy yesterday and watched big freighters go by and ate at Clyde's on the St. Marys River. We shall see what today brings our way. Enjoy your day!

Happy Birthday Sarah!!!

Today is Sarah's Sweet Sixteen Birthday. She is a pretty, smart, artistic young woman. She drew my tattoo design for me and I have gotten a lot of compliments on it. I think of her every time I look at it. Ann, Rich, Becca and Terese Rose love her very much as do the rest of us in the family. Sixteen is one of the big birthdays in life. Sarah is one of our family jewels and is tucked into our hearts. Happy Birthday Sarah!! Have a good year and many adventures. Love you!

The Hunter

Jim called last night to tell us he got his deer,a doe, with his bow. I was very happy as he has had no time to practice. He works a lot and there is usually no time for things like shooting his bow. He must have some of my Grandma Burlison's Native American blood. She was a dead shot with a pistol even into old age. I like to think we inherit some of the gifts of those who have gone before us. Venison for the table this winter at Jim and Kellys. Hope the other boys get one too. They all enjoy the hunt if they get a chance to go. Congratulations Jim--good shot.

Happy Birthday Bill, Chris and Luna!

Today is Bills birthday. He is a good man who loves his wife and family. He has tried to make their lives happy. He has worked hard to support a very large family and is much loved by my sister and his kids. Chris is Jenna's husband and he to has worked hard. He is loved and still is doing what he can to make his family's lives safe and give his children a loving home to grow up in. Luna is Mary and Pacos youngest child. She has a gentle way about her and makes you smile. I love her soft, watching eyes and her trusting nature. Happy Birthday to you all. May this year bring you all good things.

Happy Birthday Luke!

Today is my sisters grandsons birthday. Luke is one of many grandchildren but each is appreciated and loved for the individuals they are. I know he is one of the jewels Kay and Bill treasure. October is here and we were at 30 degrees this morning and it dropped a degree at sunrise. I tried to cover my tomatoes and hope they made it through the night. We are going to Norm and Sandy's to work on fixing Bills trailer before we take it back home. It is a sunny but cool day--perfect to be working outside. There is alot going on this month so I know it will go by in a flash. We try to enjoy each day.