Today Is The Day

Stroke at age 30?

2011-01-20T19:08:00.000-08:00

Josh saw the Dr this week and after more than 2 1/2 months on disability he got the OK to go back to work. He suffered a minor stroke on Halloween day 2010.

The Last Leaf...Jan 2011

2011-01-07T13:36:00.000-08:00

It's a little sad to see this last leaf of the season hanging on for dear life. What's even sadder though is to think that Brad is so bored already with retirement that he actually sits on the couch and watches this out our front window...LOL!!!

Where you going, Mommy?

2011-01-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

The minute Valerie goes out the front door, Chloe heads for the window to watch her drive away.

2010-12-08T21:24:00.000-08:00

Croptober at Lucie's

2010-11-09T23:05:00.000-08:00

Lucie decided to have a crop at her house in October. She's thinking of being a consultant for Creative Memories just to do scrap classes and have fun. This definitely was fun! Behind me in the photo are Lucie, Amanda, Laura (Owens), and Valerie.

Sweet Mosey!

2010-10-14T12:16:00.000-07:00

Josh and Mosey on the grass outside the Orland Veterinary Hospital ...14 Oct. 2010

Seeing this photo on Facebook this morning made me soooooo happy! Mosey (Joshua's Jack Russell Terrier) was hit by a car on Monday (it was a hit-and-run). He's gotten out of the house a couple times and has always headed north away from the busy road. We think this time he and Charlie, Lucie's dog, were attracted by all the kids walking home from school which is just a couple blocks down. Charlie was lost for a while and found 3 hours later and escaped injury. But Mosey was not so lucky. He sustained severe head trauma. For the first 2 days he didn't open his eyes and we weren't sure if he was going to survive. Yesterday he started moving on his own and trying to open his eyes. This morning he is doing even better, tho not out of the woods. He can't see right now and moving isn't easy for him but we're hoping it's temporary. The vet said he might be able to go home tomorrow. I am so thankful for the power of prayer. Josh and Lucie are going to buy baby gates now to keep this from happening again. Cause no matter what some people might think pets ARE family and are just like kids. Mosey is definitely Josh and Lucie's baby!

Come Join the Fun!!

2010-09-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

After the Rain

2010-09-19T19:43:00.001-07:00

We had an awesome rain storm this afternoon. It only lasted about 10 minutes but it really poured! Afterwards I went out with my camera to see what beauty I could photograph. Check out the rainbow, reflections, and that black sky in the east!!

Girl Scout Bridging Ceremony...May 2010

2010-09-19T11:51:00.000-07:00

Tyeler and Paige both advanced in Girl Scouts during their Bridging Ceremony in May. They were excited that their mom could be there. Tina and Kathy came over from Laytonville for the ceremony, then took the girls to dinner afterwards before they headed back home.

TS Treasured Hunt 2010

2010-09-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

For the Final Challenge (#4) we were asked to use the word 'End' in our title. Also include bling, ledger paper, journaling, ribbon, and something hand-made. I did a tribute to FIL Gene for this one.

Journaling reads: One of the things I truly believe is that family love is an eternal thing. That love doesn't end with the passing of a loved one...it goes on forever! We miss you, Gene!!

TS Treasured Hunt 2010

2010-09-09T14:34:00.001-07:00

For challenge #3 we were asked to spotlight a technique that we love. I love doing faux stitching. We also needed to include black & white and bling on our page. I love black & white with red so this photo of Sammy was perfect for this LO!

TS Treasured Hunt 2010

2010-09-09T14:27:00.000-07:00

For Challenge #2 we had to use a Book Title as the title for our page and include some journaling using the phrase, "things I learned about...". Grandma passed away in May so I decided to do a LO about her and something she taught me...you don't have to be loud to be heard.

TS Treasured Hunt 2010

2010-09-09T14:21:00.000-07:00

I'm taking part in their 2nd Chance Round since I didn't sign up in time for the main contest. This is what I did for challenge #1. Part of the challenge was to include 2 photos I took myself and include something handmade. I made the lace flower.

Lemonade Anyone???

2010-08-28T10:06:00.000-07:00

I helped Josh and Lucie do a yard sale a couple weeks ago. Tyeler and Paige sold cookies and lemonade on Saturday. They quit when it got too hot but they made $32...not bad!

Family Photos

2010-08-28T09:40:00.000-07:00

Photo ops with MOST of our kids are pretty rare. So even tho Gene's funeral was not a happy occasion, it WAS nice having the kids here. The boys (Troy, Josh, and Jeff) were pall bearers at their grandpa's funeral. This was also Troy's birthday (Aug. 2). These were kind of hurried pics cause he was heading back home to go camping with his family.

The World Just Lost a Wonderful Man!!

2010-07-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

But Heaven just got a whole lot brighter with his sweet spirit! Brad's dad passed away earlier this week.

EUGENE P. HIBDON passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Enloe Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 29, 1921 in Caddo, OK to Claude and Minnie Hibdon. "Gene" and his parents made three trips back and forth to California. They settled in Orland in 1929. He graduated from Orland High School in 1939. He joined the Army Air Corp in 1942 and served in Kansas and Texas. He learned his mechanical skills as a flight engineer which served him the rest of his life. After World War II, Gene worked at Union Oil, Hibdon & Gamble garage in Orland, before finding his work/home at the Finch Ranch. He worked there until he was 82. Gene continued his early mornings to meet his friends at the doughnut shop.

Gene was predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Idola. He is survived by his oldest son, Ron Hibdon (Carolyn) of Chico, Danny and Darrell of Sacramento and daughter, Debra Gill (Bob) of Black Diamond, WA. He also leaves brothers, Leon Hibdon (Lorraine) of Chico, Kenneth (Jane) of Orland; sisters, Arlene Allen of Antioch, CA and Tressie Richardson of Chico; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Gene is also survived by two stepsons, Brad (Berta) and Rod Ramsey of Orland; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The families will miss his quiet, loving and caring ways. He was an active member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Orland, where his service will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.

Arrangements are being made by F.D. Sweet and Sons of Orland. Contributions may be made to the Orland Senior Nutrition Site or the Orland Fire Department, c/o the mortuary at 825 A Street, Orland, CA 95963.

Summer Makeovers

2010-07-13T12:36:00.000-07:00

Got tired of the dull off white and painted the livingroom, hallway, and kitchen this great Aztec Tan. Also painted the cabinets a nice fresh bright white...love the results! It's been 7 years since we've done any painting around here. The new color feels good!

It's Official!!!

2010-04-09T15:40:00.000-07:00

Today is my 62nd birthday....I am officially Social Security age!!! NOOOOOOO!!! Brad had to bring that to my attention. I wasn't depressed until he reminded me...LOL!!

We went shopping today and he got me a new rug shampooer. Then he treated me to lunch at Applebees. They have the best Oriental Chicken Salad...shhhh, don't tell Valerie! Troy came down for a Drs appointment. He and Justin were here when we got home from Chico. Halley and Bella are here too but they are off shopping with Aunt Valerie. Halley is driving!!! Look out Chicoans!!

The April Mega Muse is Here!!!!

2010-04-04T18:02:00.000-07:00

This month's Mega Muse 'Ride On' features papers from Sassafras Lass's Apple Jack collection and Cosmo Cricket's Joy Ride. Check it out here... http://www.scrapmuse.com/pastKits.html

I have been having so much fun creating with it.

HAPPY EASTER!!

2010-04-04T13:39:00.000-07:00

It's so quiet here with no little ones. No baskets, no Easter Egg hunts, no candy, but I did color some eggs and Brad is cooking a yummy roast chicken dinner. Tyeler texted us to let us know it is snowing in Laytonville. Josh and Lucie are at the airport waiting for Amanda to return from Texas. And today is TROY AND DENISE'S 18TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY... CONGRATS!!

Milestones!!

2010-02-19T11:35:00.000-08:00

Ryan is the oldest grandchild and will be graduating from High School in June. While Derek, our youngest just celebrated his first Christmas. Seems like just yesterday that Ryan was the one celebrating his first. Sigh!!! Time goes way to fast!!

While We're Waiting...Say Cheese!!

2010-02-18T01:03:00.000-08:00

Oooops! Lucie pulled off the road just a fraction too far. After all the rain we've had her front tire sunk in the mud. That caused the back tire to raise just enough that they couldn't get traction to get out. But I got a lot of fun photos out of the deal...LOL!! She and Amanda had time to kill while waiting for the CHP. These are some of the pics they took with their cell phone while they waited.

Scrapmuse Blog Hop...Feb 15, 16 & 17

2010-02-14T15:35:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the "Spread The Love" blog hop for ScrapMuse. If you have just happened upon my blog, you'll want to start at the beginning of our blog hop. Take the time to leave some love on each design team members blog post for the blog and once you have visited (and commented on) all blogs, leave a comment on the ScrapMuse blog to let us know about it.

ScrapMuse is a mid-month kit club which will soon be celebrating their 6th year of offering kits that feature all the latest and greatest scrapbooking companies such as Basic Grey, Pink Paislee, Prima Marketing, Fancy Pants Designs, Jillibean Soup and so much more! ScrapMuse publishes a monthly newsletter featuring great technique articles, inspiring layouts and fun tips. At the ScrapMuse website you will find an active, friendly message board and gallery. For information about ScrapMuse’s monthly schedule, including kit reveal, shipping, payment dates, and to sign up for the monthly ScrapMuse kit, please visit the Join Us page or email melissa@scrapmuse.com. Three and Six month prepaid subscriptions are available now in the store. All memberships and subscriptions will begin with the March 2010 kit.

The January 'Sweet Nothings' specialty kit http://www.scrapmuse.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=6139

included chipboard elements from Sassafrass Lass. In my LO above you'll see how I used them to frame the photos of my granddaughter at her Daisy Scout meeting. I also used some for the flower and leaves. I love how the chipboard adds fun and dimension to a LO. So easy!

Now hop on over to Missy and see what fun ideas she has to share with you.

Thank you for visiting us all today, we hope to see you on our Forum and have you join the fun of our month-long celebration of Love and ScrapMuse

'Spread the Love' Contest at Scrap Muse

2010-02-01T16:02:00.001-08:00

When you think of February you think of LOVE! At ScrapMuse we are going to dedicate the month of February to spreading the love. "Spread the Love" will be a month long contest held on the ScrapMuse message board. We are going to spend the first 5 days of February getting everything ready for you. You will have the rest of the month to earn points by spreading the love about Scrapmuse, participating in weekly challenges, joining our Blog Hop, and posting on the message board. Since the contest is all about love.....there will also be random "love" points handed out! You will find a complete list of rules and ways to earn points on February 5th in the "Spread the Love" section of the message board. The grand prize for the scrapper with the most "love" at the end of the month will be a Brand New March 2010 Mega Muse and a July 2009 Mega Muse. We will also select a second place winner from a random drawing who will win a March, 2010 Mini Muse.

Hop on over... http://www.scrapmuse.com/index.html

43 Years!!!

2010-01-23T10:25:00.000-08:00

Brad and I celebrated our 43rd anniversary on the 21st. We went to dinner at the Berry Patch with Tyeler and Paige. They borrowed money from us while we were there so they could buy us each a gift from the gift shop. The little penguin and seal are what they picked out...too cute!

2010-01-02T21:57:00.000-08:00

This month I get to work with the 'Sweet Nothings' Specialty Kit at SCRAP MUSE. It features papers from Fancy Pants, Crate, and GCD. It also contains chipboard elements from Unique Boutique and beautiful pink and white flowers from Irene's Garden. These are three of the LOs I've done so far.

Lightning Show

2009-12-22T12:32:00.000-08:00

We saw a really awesome light show last night. I don't know who was getting the brunt of this, but from here it looked absolutely amazing!!! One strike right after the other...soooooooo cool!!

Inquiring Minds...Day 11

2009-12-03T12:15:00.001-08:00

Have you ever had a crisis in your life where scrapbooking helped you get through it?

In 2006 my son and his wife had their first child together. Caydence had somehow cut off her own oxygen supply in the last week of Kim's pregnancy and was born with almost no brain function. Having lost an infant child of my own I had so much empathy for them. It was even harder going through it with them than it was for myself. While they were at the hospital and the Ronald McDonald house for those 7 1/2 weeks the thing that got me through this was scrapbooking...every activity (donated by Ronald McDonald House), every photo of Caydence and the family. It was therapeudic for not only me but for the entire family.

Scrap Muse DT Reveal

2009-12-03T00:14:00.000-08:00

I had the priviledge of working with this month's Specialty Kit...'School Boy'...which features papers from Cosmo Cricket and embelishments from Kaiser Craft. Check it out at http://www.scrapmuse.com/

This is the LO I did for the 'reveal'.

Inquiring Minds...Day 10

2009-12-02T20:06:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wanted to kill a pet? LOL!!!!
Tyeler and Paige worked so hard yesterday helping me put up our Christmas tree. Except for help with the lights I let them do it all by themselves. Tyeler was so proud of the job they did. Last year we only put lights on the tree and made sure they were off when we went to bed so Furball wouldn't be tempted to play in it. At 3:30 this morning I was awakened by a CRASH!! The tree was knocked over and every ornament was on the floor...AAAAARRRRRGGGGG!!!!! The word 'KILL' definitely came to mind!

Furball is NOT as innocent as he looks in this photo!!

Inquiring Minds...Day 9

2009-12-02T20:01:00.000-08:00

This is kind of a scrapbooking question and kind of not. I wonder how many of you know much about your own parents? Do you know how they met?

My mom was always and still is pretty vague about her childhood. I have only 2 or 3 photos and she never talks about what her life was like as a kid. I really want to know!! It wasn't until my dad was in the hospital with cancer that he told me how he and Mom met. My dad's life story is even more vague. I only know that he grew up in Bakersfield, had 11 siblings, and went into the army at age 17 and served in WWII.
My mom's parents divorced when she was 7 and both remarried. Her mom and step-dad were living in Oklahoma while her dad moved to California. Mom was a teenager visiting her dad when she met my dad at a USO dance in LA while he was in the Army. They communicated for a while. Then when Dad was on leave Mom tricked a guy into driving her to CA where she met up with Dad and they eloped to Arizona and got married. She was just 15 and Dad was 19. A wife at 15 and a mom at 17...Mom really didn't get much time to just be a kid. I wonder if that's why she doesn't have much to talk about.

Inquiring Minds...Day 8

2009-11-24T12:20:00.000-08:00

Do you have kids/grandkids? If not, do you want kids or plan on becoming a parent any time soon?

I was the first of the six girls to get married and the first to have a baby. Boy did grandson #1 ever get spoiled!! But...HOLY COW!!!! No one ever told me babies CRY!!! I was in the hospital 4 days and the nurses did all the caring for the baby until they sent me home. I cried right along side of Troys little bed the whole first night...
I raised five kids (and lost one in infancy). I have four sons and 1 daughter. Valerie is right in the middle. She always wanted a sister. When I came home from the hospital with our youngest son she started crying and asked me..."Mommy, don't you like girls?" When I assured her I did, she wanted to know..."Then why do you keep having little boys?" That was a hard one to explain to an 8-year old...LOL!
I also have 9 grandchildren including the infant granddaughter we lost in 2006.

Inquiring Minds...Day 7

2009-11-23T19:11:00.000-08:00

How did you meet your husband/significant other?

Brad and I went to the same high school but didn't really know each other. We met one night when I was an usher at our local movie theater. He and some friends came in to see the midnight movie on New Years Eve. He was being totally obnoxious and I finally had to hit him with my flashlight. After the movie was over he asked me if I wanted a ride home. That was almost 44 years ago and we are still together!!

Inquiring Minds...Day 6

2009-11-22T10:49:00.001-08:00

Did you go to college after high school? Is your job now related to your education?

I graduated from high school with the dream of becoming a journalist. I loved working on the school paper and thought I'd like that as a career. However, I had an even bigger dream and that was to be a mom. Once I started having kids there just never seemed to be any time or money to continue my education. I actually thought the dream of being a writer was never going to happen. But you know what? I may not get paid for it but I am a journalist. Not for any local newspaper, but for my family.

Inquiring Minds...Day 5

2009-11-21T11:22:00.001-08:00

For some of you the teen years were not so long ago. For others, maybe a few more years. My question today is Do you have any teenage experiences good or bad that really stand out in your mind? Share as many as you like...inquiring minds want to know!

We moved from our beautiful 5-bedroom home in the city to a 2-bedroom home on a dairy ranch the day after my 13th birthday. (don't forget there were 6 kids and 2 adults here) It was heartbreaking to leave all my friends but kind of exciting at the same time. I had just entered Junior High and left a school where there were 700 kids in the 7th grade alone to a attend a country school where there were a total of 8 kids in the 7th and 8th grades combined!!! Major culture shock!!! And dairy life...not so exciting!!! I spent five years helping out on the dairy. Even tho Dad never got that boy he was trying for, he had some pretty strong help out there in the barn. It's a life I wouldn't wish on a goat but it sure taught me about responsibility and how important it is that a family work together.

Our high school was a little bigger. 150 in my graduating class. I loved high school. Even tho the dairy took up a lot of our time and we had to schedule so many activities around that schedule, it wasn't all that bad since a lot of my friends were in the same boat. We definitely weren't the only dairy around. It's hard to imagine what life would have been like had we stayed in the city. I can't picture myself being anything but a 'country girl'.

Wedding Bells

2009-11-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

Well, there weren't actually any wedding bells but Josh and Lucie are husband and wife none the less. Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey!!! They decided they wanted to get married on the anniversary of their first date which is TODAY! They asked Chief of Police, Bob Pasero, who works with Josh, and who is also an ordained minister, to do the honors of marrying them. They planned an outdoor ceremony in the park but as beautiful as it was yesterday today turned off rainy and windy....and COLD! So they had the ceremony in their own livingroom instead. They are planning a reception in the Spring. I'm so excited to have a new daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. Welcome to our crazy family, Lucie and Amanda!

Inquiring Minds...Day 4

2009-11-20T13:32:00.000-08:00

When did you get your drivers license? Do you have any teenage driving experiences you'd like to tell us about?

I finished my drivers training just after I tuned 16. I planned to get my license that summer. HOWEVER, I was trying to learn to ride my friends mototcycle (my first time in the drivers seat), took a corner too fast and slid out of control in the gravel. Wound up with a concusion, lacerations on my chin and palms of my hands, and a sprained knee. Needless to say that ended my driving for the rest of that summer. It wasn't til the following Spring when my grandparents came out for a visit that my grandma talked me into using her brand new car for the test...awesome! I was actually a pretty careful driver when I was a teen. Brad on the other hand...not so much. But that's another story...LOL!

DAISY SCOUTS

2009-11-20T13:22:00.000-08:00

Lucie is really getting this Daisy Scout thing down. She held her first 'Investiture Ceremony' on Wednesday (Nov. 18). Paige is one of the Daisies in her troop. The ceremony was short and sweet and just too cute! A friend of theirs made this adorable Daisy cake!

Inquiring Minds...Day 3

2009-11-19T11:25:00.001-08:00

So a lot of you have moved all over the place. My question today is what do you remember about grade school? (not High School). Did moving around a lot make it hard? Did you make any lasting friendships?

I went to school in Pacheco, CA (K-6). My closest friends in school were also the kids in my neighborhood. I still keep in touch with my best friend from back then. She still lives in the Bay Area. It's only a once a year holiday letter but it's nice.
I did this LO a few years ago right after I found out that my old school had been torn down. I can still remember walking (running) down those stairs every day to get to the playground and the yearly Halloween parade around that same playground (me on the right). The other photo of me and my sisters brings back memories of waiting across the street every morning for the bus and how every year we got new clothes and a new lunch box, and how back then girls were required to wear dresses to school.
Just a reminder ladies, if you haven't missed the opportunity already, get photos of your schools. They will not always be there. If it's too late for your own school what about your kids?

Inquiring Minds...Day 2

2009-11-19T11:20:00.000-08:00

How many siblings do you have, where do you fit into the scheme of things? Were you close as kids? What is you relationship like now?

I was the 2nd of 6 girls. I'm pretty sure I suffered from 'middle child syndrome'...LOL! My sisters and I had the normal issues as kids, fighting over clothes, who's turn it was to do dishes, that's not my mess, and I SAW HIM FIRST!!! But when it came to loving and protecting each other we were there. My baby sister is almost nine years younger than me and she and I became way closer after we both were married and had kids. 5 of my sisters still live fairly close here in California. However my elder sister who lives in Florida is the one I talk to the most. At least weekly. I think it's because the rest of us do live close we just take that for granted. I remember plenty of times saying I wish I was an only child but I must have liked being a part of a large family as when I got married I wanted lots of kids myself.

Inquiring Minds...Day 1

2009-11-19T11:14:00.000-08:00

I started this thread over at SCRAP MUSE and thought it would be fun to keep track of my own answers.
Todays questions starts from the beginning...Where were you born and how many times have you moved in your lifetime?
I was born in Concord, California and lived in the Bay Area until I was 13. Then my parents decided to take their six daughters and move from the city to Orland, CA, a little town that we affectionately call 'Boreland'. I hated the move as a teenager. But after becoming a mom I wouldn't have wanted to raise my kids anywhere else. So I'm still here!

2009-11-18T23:28:00.000-08:00

WOOHOO! I just found out yesterday that I've been selected as a new member of the SCRAP MUSE Specialty Design Team. I'm very excited to get to work with some really talented ladies. These are two layouts that I created exclusively for this call. My granddaughters are always a great inspiration for pages!

2009-11-15T22:40:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SAMMY!
Samantha is 8 years old today. She had a birthday party at the skating rink in Redding yesterday.

2009-11-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

I know Remembrance Day(Canada)/Veterans Day is about honoring the veterans but I felt like it was a perfect time to pay tribute to a very dear friend that I lost this past month. I love you Rae!

2009-11-09T13:05:00.000-08:00

Ryan is graduating this year. WHERE DID THE TIME GO??? He was such a cute baby boy in 1993....

...and now he's a handsome young man (just turned 17) in 2009. And a grandson that Brad and I both are so proud of!!

2009-11-08T10:28:00.000-08:00

I was going through my albums and came across these Thanksgiving photos. Hey family, how many times do you rememember this happening? This particular year it was even more embarrassing because it was the first Thanksgiving that we invited Tim and Paula to dinner. Leave it to Tim to know how to lighten the mood (fire extinguisher). After several years of making this same mistake I gave up making the candied yams all together...LOL!

2009-11-05T11:12:00.000-08:00

2 years ago Tye and Paige called me from their mom's and asked if they could bring home a free kitten. Inside my head I was screaming "No! No! No!" But out of my mouth..."Oh I guess so, as long as YOU promise to take care of it." 2 years later when the girls are ready to move with their daddy to their own home, I am NOT ready for them to take Furball. Somewhere along the way he became my cat. Of course I let the girls think he is still theirs and they play with him whenever they come to visit now. But he is my constant companion. He follows me everywhere including the bathroom, sleeps at the foot of my bed every night, and has to be right up in the middle of my stuff whenever I'm scrapping. Look at those innocent eyes. How could I not fall in love with them!!

2009-11-04T12:49:00.000-08:00

I don't have any ink in my printer...aaaarrrrgggg! But this is my favorite season of the year and I love scrapping Halloween and Fall photos. Since I can't print out any from THIS year I've been having fun going thru pics from past Halloweens. The 'Tigger' Lo was done for a challenge at Scrap Muse to use NO pattern paper.

2009-11-04T12:28:00.000-08:00

Since Troy moved to Susanville and Jeff to Redding, Brad doesn't get to do a lot with his boys like he use to. In October he got the chance to drive to Fontana with Troy, Jeff and Ryan to go to NASCAR races. They had an awesome time!!!

2009-11-03T08:45:00.000-08:00

Tyeler celebrated her 9th birthday (Oct 25) with a costume party on Oct. 29. This was her first party at their new home. There were 9 kids there including Sammy and Derek. Tyeler was dressed as a goth vampire and Paige went as Gabriella (from High School Musical). When it came to the games even 5-month-old Derek got in on the act on a couple. Too cute!!

2009-11-03T08:30:00.000-08:00

1971...This was the best road trip we ever took. Going all the way from California to Ohio and stopping at EVERY site along the way. It was my first cross country trip. And going to Niagara Falls was definitely a highlight. Brad and I have taken a lot of trips together but this was the most memorable.

2009-11-02T13:49:00.000-08:00

Joshua, Lucie, Valerie and Lucie's 2 daughters went to a Rocky Horror Picture Show event up in Red Bluff on Halloween night. Jeff saw these pics and asked if I loaned Josh and Lucie the clothes...very funny!! I told him "No, we weren't that cool." He said, "No one who dressed like that back then was 'cool'. Crazy maybe but not cool"
LOL!

2009-11-01T16:39:00.000-08:00

I found these photos last week when I was going through some old scrapbooks. Just a reminder of the damage that El Nino did in 1997. The following year when Brad and I drove thru this same area this lodge was gone. The flood damage left it beyond repair.

2009-11-01T16:26:00.000-08:00

I'm starting this blog because my sister said she wanted to see some of the pages I've been working on. So Nancy this is for you. I love scrapbooking because it's a fun way to keep memories alive and way to record those special moments in our families lives. I mainly scrap for myself and my family. But if I can inspire anyone else in the process that would be great too.