Another Dusting

What a beautiful hike on a Valentine Morning. After a great breakfast of Valentine shaped banana pancakes along with eggs, sausage and orange slices. I couldn't wait to get out into this sparkling, sunlit landscape. I had to go it alone today, because everyone else has to work to make a living. But with Dexter at my side and my cell phone in my pocket I went.
Happy Valentine's Everyone!!!!

Sourdough

I have been experimenting with sourdough. This is my first attempt at a loaf of bread with no yeast. Not too bad. And I have finally gotten a really good tangy flavor going. I will continue to work on the recipe. I will keep you all posted. Ha Ha!!
Oh, and the pancakes I made the other day were DIVINE!!!

Braquel's Photos

Another Winter Wonderland

We just barely melted off the snow from the last storm which was over a month ago. Now we have more.

Winter Wonderland in Diamond Valley

A lot of kids have stayed home from school to play in the snow with their 4 wheelers and snow mobiles. Yesterday, kids were playing in the neighbors yard with their 4 wheeler and slammed into our brick wall and busted out some bricks. Kids sure have fun!!! They were lucky they didn't get hurt.

Bringing wood to the home front

Well he leaned a pallet up against the wall and brought the 4 wheeler and trailor onto the porch. The wheel burrow just wasn't able to get through the snow

Then he unloaded the trailor

And did he use the pallet to go down, oh no, he went straight off the edge. It was funny to watch. But at least I now have plenty of wood for the day.

Senior Prom

Braquel preparing for Prom
Of course, we had a houseful of guests here watching the BYU vs Utah game. It didn't make preparing for prom easy. However....

Her best friend was here, lending support, even though she hadn't been asked to Prom.
Gotta love her!!

Her date was Tyler. He is in our ward. Can you believe she is wearing 4 in heels.

She's a beauty!!

We slipped in to the library took pictures and got them out the door, before any of the guests could give them a hard time. We are good!!!

Be prepared

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Great Entertainment at Grandma's

A broom, Grandma's mittens, and a BUG

She was good for half an hour.
I don't know that the bug had much fun though.

Next came the frisbees.

She is good. Upside down and everything

And of course, the dog kennell. She wasn't happy unless it was latched shut.

I guess Grandma needs a playhouse. I hope Santa is listening.

Night Projects

As I sit on the couch in my family room, quietly reading a good book, I can see out my window. It's 8:00 pm and completely dark.... except for a light that is shining brightly.

It's Bruce working on another "Project". He has his flood light on and his headlight in place, and Dexter, the dog, at his side.

This time he is rebuilding our back fence to keep stray dogs out and our grandkids safely in. He is completely happy out there. The pre dawn hours have seen such sites also. What a gift he has given to my kids and me as well. The gift of work. The gift of creation. The yard we now have is all his creation.

Oh, I work out there by him most of the time (when its light), I pull weeds and help stack firewood, and keep the little garden going, but the overall plan and creation of the yard is all him. What a Man!! I get to just sit back and enjoy the beauty of his work.