Folding up Summer

The big purple raft was being folded up for the summer. The last trip on the Salmon river was a wild ride. The last of the marshmellows were being roasted over the coals of the last bonfire. Smoke was swirling up into the starry sky and midnight approached. The last hike along the Sesash River was hiked by an 83 year old dad, blind in one eye, hard to see out of the other, two knee replacements, 3 open heart surgeries, and the rest of the group had a hard time keeping up with him. Layed out on the grassy knoll by Payette lake and watched the kids of summer soaking up the last rays of the season. Licking icecream cones as they melted in the warmth of the sun.

Summer maybe fading away, but the memories are clear and will warm me up during the upcoming cold months. Let the sun warm me and my family's hugs sustain me...

Sunday Morning

Beautiful morning, dog is lazing again in the sun. What a funny creature she is. Sleeps under my bed and won't get up until I do.

Ready for a day of church. Afterwards may go see the "folks". My in-laws are in their 80's and need some TLC. My sons go with me. I knit or crochet while visiting. The boys sit with Grandpa and watch sports on TV. They keep it hot in their house which is like a sauna. We hear good stories about their growing up years and Grandpa like to fiddle with his knives.

Good times.

Morning sun

The Morning sun has come up and shines in my window framed by red roses. My dog, Sadie the Westie is lazing on the top of the couch to catch those precious rays.  My oldest son is out working, selling Vandal Gear to Alumni. He is an alumni in search of a real job. My youngest son is sleeping in....big surprise.

We had a marvelous trip to the mountains last week. We rafted on the Salmon river, hiked 12 miles into a high mountain lake and cherished to beauty of Nature at it's summer peak.

Goals for today: sort through my library of Children's books to get ready for the school year.

It is an ongoing project. I have a passion for Children's literature.

I am finishing an edging on a flannel baby blanket to donate to the local hospital's baby ward. I have finished 6 and will finish 4 more this week. Handwork is a therapy for me. 

Working hard to keep my demons away. Studying my 12 steps and helping others is my goal.

Cheerful thoughts and a positive outlook help keep me sane.