Laura Patrice

Having lots of fun with the grandkids! The whole house is quiet at the moment. Nap time! This morning we had guests and the in-house barber gave haircuts.

The sun is shining bright and the temp has warmed up so we're planning on heading out to the playground at the levee this afternoon.

Whistle while you work!

Here's a good reminder to put joy into our daily work. Thank you Grandpa for your example of how to be "Blessed with work"!

4 years ago Grandpa slipped out of this world. He was alive in Christ and lived his life for Christ. Now he's continues to be alive in Christ.

From Grandpa videos

SNOW, SNOW, SNOW.....

What can I add except more snow! And it is doing that as I write! More pix if we get 20 more inches!

Epiphany

Today Lilly and I had a real fun outing to ND. We celebrated the 3 Kings day by making a pilgrimage to see the beautiful nativity scenes at the Basilica and the Grotto. On the way we enjoyed all the statues and squirrels! We made a stop at the Campus Ministry building to check out the big ball in the atrium. Lilly warmed right up to that marble ball. We ended our outing with a hot choco at the bookstore. Very delightful. Thank you Lord.

Thanksgiving in the Bend

We have so much to be thankful for! Baby Zach tops the list.

Lilly kept us entertained. She and Carl had a fun time painting. Carl painted a beautiful picture of the mountains in Provo so Lilly could see where he lives. Then Carl went on a bike ride with Trish. They braved the 40 degree weather and came back in one piece.

Our neighbors, Paul and Anne, joined our feast. Pete fixed us a plate of one of the Bowler long time traditions of Velvetta stuffed celery!!! That was the mainstay at our Bowler/McCabe gatherings.

God bless you all.

Birthday Weekend

I haven't posted in quite a while so I thought I'd share some fun times with everyone. I had a wonderful birthday thanks to all the fam and the beautiful weather. Meg, Lilly and I sat out by the St. Joe River and played animal charades. Dan fixed a wonderful lasagne dinner, and we enjoyed a video chat with the Reinhardts while eating dessert.

Then Dan and I went to the ND game yesterday. That was a treat to have a very surprising win!!!

Thank you Lord for all your many blessings!!!

Arkansas

We had a wonderful time camping at Devil's Den! The weather was perfect altho a little chilly at night. The coyotes howled, the owls hooted, the raccoons snacked, and the bugs stayed away so we were surrounded by nature. The kidlets are natural born campers. They loved it all even the 3 hour hike! We had s'mores 3 nights! What a treat.