Well, I have been back from Tennessee almost a week. I miss Betsie's boys so much. I am beginning to feel like I have caught up here at work. I had at least 15 repairs waiting for me in the shop and that is only from 5 days. Kathy here at the office did a great job of doing repairs for most of the time. The best part about leaving and coming back home is that everyone said that they missed me and really appreciate me more now. Also, everything turned very green while I was gone. There are no more pockets of snow in the shade of the barn and there are a billion daffodils blooming around the pond. It is breathtaking! Definately a reward for the looooonnngggg cold winter.
I am excited to get the garden all planted this weekend. I started a bunch of seeds in the house about 3 weeks ago and they are ready to go outside. I think I will wait a bit on the tomatoes still. Kind of cold at night. We bought about 10 fruit trees and will get them in this weekend too.
My ultimate goal is to use the 15 acres to be as self sufficient as possible. That means that next year I will maybe get some chickens, maybe a cow or two and who knows what else. Last night I saw two elk up on the ridge. That is really good meat so they better not come on my property if they know what is good for them. I could fill my freezer with pheasant, wild turkeys and dear right now if I wanted. They are everywhere. I am glad my garden has a nice 8' high fence around it.
Mandy and Natalie are counting down the days to the end of the school year. Mandy is more excited about cousin J coming. Natalie has her job back at the daycare now that she is finished with track.
Michael and Aubree are so much fun to have around. Michael is always doing a "project" on the property. He was out building a jump for his Mt. bike on Monday evening. Dean, David and Michael planted 13 quakies down by the spring below the pond. It will be our own little sacred grove.
David flew to Colorado so he could help Lucy drive back to Spokane for the summer. She has a roommate and an apartment near Valley Hospital. She is at our house most of the time though and we really like her being around. She is very comfortable around us as far as we can see. She hasn't been spooked yet.
Well that is about it for now. Thank heavens for sunshine!!!!!!
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It is really me this time!
I know that most of you didn't really believe that I. Lori Lowe started a blog. Well, I am feeling quite guilty because to be honest, I didn't. Betsie has lots of time on her hands and while I was chasing Jadon, smooching Josiah and doing the billions of things she usually does around here, she was writing a blog entry for me. She kept telling me that I needed to do this and keep it up because everyone else has one. (Except Ami...hint hint). I realized that since I no longer have a missionary out in the field, I no longer have a weekly outlet for writing or journaling the events of my life.
So, family and friends, this is really me, writing my blog entry tonight. Betsie is already in bed and because I am still on Spokane time, I thought I would write a few things. I have to say that it has been a totally awesome treat for me to be in Bartlett, Tennesee. I have fallen deeply in love with little Josiah. He lays in my arms and stares deep into my eyes with his enormous blue eyes. He came to me the moment I walked through the door on Tuesday morning and has been my little shadow ever since. Jadon didn't take long to allow me to help him but as of this morning was still calling me 'people' to his mom. He is sweet and smart but is not trusting that his mom is going to be around when he wakes up in the morning or from his nap so he stays very close to her most of the time. When his daddy comes home, there isn't another soul he'd rather be with. I have been able to load the boys up in the stroller every evening since I have come and take them on about a mile loop around the neighborhood. This afternoon there were thunder storms and tornado warnings in the area so I was afraid I wouldn't get the walk. I think Heavenly Father knew that we needed our evening walk and there was about a 40 minute break in the weather so we headed out. What a great walk we had. We blasted through puddles and splashed and laughed. It was the best walk ever. Within minutes of our return home, the sky opened up and poured again. Jadon finally had a real normal birthday with both his parents here. He was very proud of his bulldozer cake he helped me make this morning. We had leftover pound cake and decorations so he created a big catapillar bug. We were both a mess when we finished but what fun it was.
So far Betsie is behaving herself and staying down most of the time. Yesterday she jumped up and hauled Jadon off to his room for time out. I felt like putting her in time out for lifting him. Fortunately, she hasn't had any labor. I really have mixed feelings. I want the babies to stay put until they are completely ready. On the other hand, I am only here until the 10th and I want to meet them so bad. Of course, I will wish for them to make it as long as possible. I know I will meet them some time.
What I have learned being here....... Betsie and Josh are excellent parents. They have a great routine with their children and that gives these little guys such security. They are so good to each other. I know Betsie got a good man in Josh.
I have learned that I am going to be such an awesome grandma. This has been good practice for me and I think I can play in the sandbox with the best of them. (This is not a hint Aubree and Michael) Just stating a fact. I have learned that Tennesee is a nice place. I saw a magnolia tree on my walk. There are birds that sing differently than Spokane birds. People here are very nice and greet you as you walk by. Betsie and Josh have an outstanding ward that has jumped in and provided love and care.
I have also learned some new recipes. Two different soups, and Josh taught me how to make Stromboli. Yum Yum Yum. So, this has already been a great experience for me. I think my family has learned that I am not so neccessary either. They are getting along great without me. So, that is about it. Hope everyone is well and happy. Love, Lori
So, family and friends, this is really me, writing my blog entry tonight. Betsie is already in bed and because I am still on Spokane time, I thought I would write a few things. I have to say that it has been a totally awesome treat for me to be in Bartlett, Tennesee. I have fallen deeply in love with little Josiah. He lays in my arms and stares deep into my eyes with his enormous blue eyes. He came to me the moment I walked through the door on Tuesday morning and has been my little shadow ever since. Jadon didn't take long to allow me to help him but as of this morning was still calling me 'people' to his mom. He is sweet and smart but is not trusting that his mom is going to be around when he wakes up in the morning or from his nap so he stays very close to her most of the time. When his daddy comes home, there isn't another soul he'd rather be with. I have been able to load the boys up in the stroller every evening since I have come and take them on about a mile loop around the neighborhood. This afternoon there were thunder storms and tornado warnings in the area so I was afraid I wouldn't get the walk. I think Heavenly Father knew that we needed our evening walk and there was about a 40 minute break in the weather so we headed out. What a great walk we had. We blasted through puddles and splashed and laughed. It was the best walk ever. Within minutes of our return home, the sky opened up and poured again. Jadon finally had a real normal birthday with both his parents here. He was very proud of his bulldozer cake he helped me make this morning. We had leftover pound cake and decorations so he created a big catapillar bug. We were both a mess when we finished but what fun it was.
So far Betsie is behaving herself and staying down most of the time. Yesterday she jumped up and hauled Jadon off to his room for time out. I felt like putting her in time out for lifting him. Fortunately, she hasn't had any labor. I really have mixed feelings. I want the babies to stay put until they are completely ready. On the other hand, I am only here until the 10th and I want to meet them so bad. Of course, I will wish for them to make it as long as possible. I know I will meet them some time.
What I have learned being here....... Betsie and Josh are excellent parents. They have a great routine with their children and that gives these little guys such security. They are so good to each other. I know Betsie got a good man in Josh.
I have learned that I am going to be such an awesome grandma. This has been good practice for me and I think I can play in the sandbox with the best of them. (This is not a hint Aubree and Michael) Just stating a fact. I have learned that Tennesee is a nice place. I saw a magnolia tree on my walk. There are birds that sing differently than Spokane birds. People here are very nice and greet you as you walk by. Betsie and Josh have an outstanding ward that has jumped in and provided love and care.
I have also learned some new recipes. Two different soups, and Josh taught me how to make Stromboli. Yum Yum Yum. So, this has already been a great experience for me. I think my family has learned that I am not so neccessary either. They are getting along great without me. So, that is about it. Hope everyone is well and happy. Love, Lori
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