the Auroras have been stunning this month! Picnic under the stars anyone???
Homer, Alaska, beautiful in front and behind
Folks,
Ok I know I'm biased but local folks have been taking the most AWESOME PHOTOS OF ALASKA'S BEAUTY in the past weeks! It's hard to know what to post. I know I haven't posted since August. No excuse...just tired like this mama bear...miss those days when my kiddos used to nap on top of me....now they're gone and don't need me...so make the most of it all you young mamas out there...
Monday morning, the first day of school, was a gorgeous sunny day that reached 60 degrees. It was one of those days that one wants to savor and enjoy every last moment of warm sunshine. Sometime during the night, clouds rolled in to dump snow on us. I’ve lost count but we received over 12 cumulative inches of snow which has packed down to less. Tony said it would all melt and go away. I’m waiting for that.
Although we did get our veggies put away, we have not nearly finished putting away the hay and grain. Tony and his helpers were working in the snow for awhile, but they finally had to stop due to the very wet, heavy snow.
May has done an amazing job with our garden and a bountiful produce is safely canned, frozen and eaten fresh. PTL!
Hunting went well and I think last count was 14. So meat cutting was a long ordeal but we are not complaining.
Various men are doing various projects. Much building is going on, our across the road neighbors to be...Jan Ford and Judy Rich are transforming the old 2 story cabin that has had so many tenants I can't keep track...into a lovely place. Still in the beginning stages, with the help of many I think it will eventually look lovely. The building crews are also building around Delta, lovely log homes and doing what they do best. The loggers are also busy. Pat is fixing and winterizing our cabin. The roof is finally in order and now the upstairs inside is getting some needed sprucing up.
This week some of us are attending an ETT course of 40 hours which is keeping us on our toes. Thankful to all those who are filling in so that others can do this. Always a good skill to have, especially with an aging population.
Not sure if I've mentioned that now Pat and myself and our daughter May are Robin's official guardians. One thing less to worry about. The change brings more paperwork for me especially but more peace of mind about Rob's future care. Amazing to think that Robin is 18! It's been quite the adventure, one which I would not have wanted to miss for the world! THANKS ROBBIE! LOVE YOU TO THE MOON...
Rob is learning some work skills in our local IGA. I drive him into Delta twice a week. He enjoys working with his buddy Steven who is also an individual with DS. They like to be together and Steven is showing him the ropes. Rob and myself are quite busy with school and also driving into town (100 miles round trip) twice a week for his trainee job at our local IGA. He is learning new skills and I hope he might be able to get part time employment later on. Perhaps in the summer when it is nicer to drive in.
Rob took part in the Hunter's Ed and got his card! He actually is a good shot...
Thanks Andy Trotter and Joe Brandes for helping him.
Rob is taking some weightlifting and strength training with Drew G, he is having a good time with this. We do it on the same day he goes into Delta for his job trainee...thanks Drew!
I was able to attend my second Ladies retreat at the Wilderness Log Cabin in Tok. A nice time with sweet ladies, uplifting and surrounded by a breathtaking part of Alaska!
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