Where's Bella?

Bella is so funny this week we got about 6 inches of snow, this is her first winter so she was sort of nervous at first, but now she loves to just go out and lay in it until you can hardly see her. She is getting so big and her little personality is really cute. Sammy our 15 yr old cat likes to hold onto Bella's face with his paws and lick her. I can't move fast enough to get a picture but take my word it is really cute. We took her to a dog park last week and she LOVES to play with other dogs. There was 4 other Newfys there and it was cool to see all the different stages of life. I know Blah Blah Blah. Newfy this Newfy that I have it bad for this little girl. And she has Harry wrapped around her paw. Which are huge by the way.

Bella Loves the Snow..

 

My Big Baby.

Bella is getting bigger everyday. I think she grows everytime I leave the house. She loves to lay by her water bowl and her ears are usually in the water.

Outing with Bella

Just some cute pix of Bella.

 

Bella and her Baby

Ok I know you will probably all get sick of puppy posts but sorry. I have a new puppy... I found a stuffed animal after the vet tech said to get a baby for Bella to sleep with, so she will not cry so much at bed time. We will see how it goes tonight. Harry has been really cute with her, it's fun to see him go gaagaa over a little furry animal.

Bella and BubbleGum

We just brought her home last night and she is a dream puppy. But I'm sure that we are in for it. I am loving every minute of this. Her tounge is out all the time and I think it looks like Bubble Gum. We love her.... I am so lucky.

 

Patients and Prayers

Well the house we were going to move into this week fell through. I will not be posting anymore houses on here until we move. The terms of the house kept changing and after seeing the market drop and drop we think we can do better for the dollar. I have been feeling sick for a few days and when we decided that this house was not going to work I felt better almost instantly. I think with patients and prayer we will find the perfect house for us. We are still getting our puppy though. I can't wait until Friday for Bella to come home.

Our New addition to the Family

Please meet Isabella. She is a beautiful Newfoundland and she will be coming to live with us in less then 2 weeks. We are moving into our new home on the 12th and Bella will be coming to stay on the 14th. I know lots of you "family" mostly will think we are crazy. But this is a dream of mine and in the past 4 yrs all my dreams have been coming true. I know you will all fall in love with her when you meet her.

The Secret Life Of Bee's

After I got off work today I was able to go to a movie with a girlfriend. Oh my gosh it was so good. I highly reccomend it. The movie was just as good as the book.

A nice drive up McKenzie Pass.

Well we went for another Sunday drive last week and it has taken me a while to post the pics. We drove up between Mt. Washington and the North Sister. I thought it would be all ruggid and covered with trees but when we got up about 17 miles North of Sisters, it was a Lava field. It reminded me of Craters of the Moon in Idaho. It was really cool, they built a observitory out of lava rock. We drove up past this spot and found a pretty little lake in the trees. I can't wait to get a good telephoto lens for my camera so I can get a better shot of the Mountians.

Pumpkin Fun

Last yr. my crafty Sister Jenne made some really cute pumkins. I got some fall fabric and made my own. They turned out pretty cute.

This is my favorite look for Harry.

You know what's funny? As most of you know I was trapped in a fire over 20 yrs ago and saved by a fireman. I have always had a thing for them so it's fitting that I married one. I love seeing Harry in all his fire garb. "Turn-Out Gear" is what he calls it but I like to call it his Fire OutFit. HEHE... He does not ever know when he is my object of OBSESSION... I mean Affection :o)

Sunday Drive

We decided to head up to Black Butte today after Conference. It is about 5 miles out side of Sisters which is about 20 miles away. Black Butte is a cinder cone and you can drive to the trail head which is about 2 miles from the top. We started hiking up and made it more then half way when we decided to head back down. My battery died when we got to a point where the views were worth pictures. Here are a few pics I did get from today.

We have a 1st Day of School too.

Today was Harry's very first day of College. He has a few credits from other courses, but has never been to "College". I am so proud of him for wanting to make more of his career. I know he can do this, and I know that he will be a GREAT SCHOOL BOY. hehe.

I wanted to take a pic of him with a back pack on and a lunch box but he did not think that was a great idea. I still vision it. So cute.

Sunday Drive

We went for a little drive today after church. We went north about 20 miles to
Billy Chinook Reservoir. It was really pretty, reminded me of Lucky Peak just out of Boise. Harry and I are spending less time together these days with our hrs at work so we have tried to just spend alone time on Sunday. I mean alone time as in no Computers, or TV to distract us paying attention to each other. I just can't express how happy we are here in this part of the country. I know Harry miss' Missouri and his family, I miss his Family too, but not Missouri. LOL sorry Harry. Here are some pics of the reservoir.

House Hunting.

If you looked on my blog a day ago you would have seen the house we made an offer on. Well the offer was not accepted, and I think we are almost relieved but still a little disappointed, but I think it's for the best. We are going to wait for a few more months to watch the market, and maybe get a better deal. The prices are really coming down in our area. A yr ago we would not have been able to even think about buying a house. I hope the house fairies are looking down on us.

OK I will play this TAG thing....

5 Things about about me:

5 things happening in my life 10 years ago?
1. Living in Va
2. Got divorced
3. Moved back to Boise
4. Lived with Grandpa Smart
5. Bought a VW Rabbit

5 things on my to-do list:
1. Got back to the GYM
2. Start packing to move (we might have found our house)
3. Go Visiting Teaching
4. Get my hair colored
5. Get my oil changed

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Diet Pepsi
2. Otter Pops
3. Chips and Salsa
4. Cookie Dough
5. Bowl of cereal

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire
1. Pay off all the bills of my siblings
2. Travel
3. Get a VW bug
4. Build a Cabin in the Mountain's
5. Get Harry and Harley

5 places I have lived
1. Boise
2. Germany
3. Texas
4. Missouri
5. Virginia

5 jobs I've had
1. Sales Manager at Dillard's
2. Salon Receptionist
3. Salon Manager
4. Computer Program trainer
5. Mail Carrier

I CAN be a Domestic Goddess.

My very first attempt at canning was a success. Except I am not very patient and could not wait to open the canner to see what happen in there. Harry had to read me the instructions several times so I could understand the timing and all that jazz. We did our peaches today, and I will do the nectarines tomorrow. It was fun and not as bad I thought it would be. Now I remind myself of my Grandma Smart. She made us eat all her canned fruit, hmmmmm but I don't remember really liking it that much. But I'm sure I will LOVE my own.

Why do they call it canning? The peaches are in jars..... ;o)

Look what we got...

What a fun Labor Day. Mt. Bachelor, and a new Tahoe. Woooooohoooooo

Day trip to Mt. Bachelor.

Harry and I took a drive up to Mt. Bachelor, it was such a pretty day, we were able to ride the chair lift to the top and the sites were so pretty. It was a little chilly, and some snow and ice on the ground, but it was worth it. I wish everyone we love could come see this with us.

Poor Betsy

I hit a really big bump on my route the other day and knocked the muffler out , and I just wanted everyone to know that I married Mr. HandyMan. Harry can fix anything, I really think he can. I love this guy.

 

Memories.

 

My Lil Sister had this on her blog and I thought it would be fun to try it out as well. I put a picture of some of the best momories of my childhood on here. My aunt and uncle used to take Kelli and I up to the Teepee for weekends all summer long and sometimes for weeks at a time. I can't remember ever not having fun up there with them and their Newfies.

I know I don't have very many blogger friends but I have lots of memories of each of you.

1.As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments.

I don't want it to end.

I finished Breaking Dawn last night and I am really sad that this might be over. Now we have to wait for months for the Movie? I really enjoyed these books. We had a blast going to Forks and seeing the sights. It is a series for all ages. If you have not read them it's worth getting them or barrow them. I'm sure someone you know has them.

Petersen Rock Garden

Ok so the only day off I had this week was today so we decided to take a drive and go to a rock garden that we have heard about forever. It was really cool but really run down. There was a guy there that said the last time he was there was in the 60's and it was beautiful then. It was really cool though.

Savoring every word!

Ok so I know the book has been out for about a week now but I am taking my time reading it. I have had it for about 5 days and am only half done. I don't want to finish it. I don't want it to end and I don't want to be a Twilight freak like one of my sisters who has read each book more then once. (Jenne):o) So please nobody spoil it for me. But for those who have not read it yet. All I have to say is GET THE SERIES!

Call me a Trooper, I survived Alice Cooper!!

Oh my gosh, Harry got these free tickets for Alice Cooper about 2 months ago and has been reminding me for weeks that this was coming up. I have told him from the get go that I did not want to be the lucky one that gets to go. He did not go see Mamma Mia with me, so I thought he had it all figured out and had someone to go with him, but NO, I was the lucky one that got the golden ticket. I did not forget my ear plugs and I used them proudly. There was nothing about this concert that I liked, but Harry LOVED it. I am married to a "Metal Head". I wish he loved country music as much as he loves hard rock.

Mamma Mia!!!!!

I went to see Mamma Mia with a few friends and we absolutly loved it. Harry was at work and he did not want to see it so I took advantage of a girls day out. It was fun and as soon as I got home I got the music for my IPOD. I love it. If you have not seen it yet, you have to go.

Ward Family Reunion (Jill did not get to go)

Harry was able to attend the Ward Family Reunion this past week and just got home last night. He had a blast, he said that everyone has missed me more then they missed him this past year since we moved out west. I'm sure that is not true. I sure wish I was able to go but someone has to bring home the bacon. No, I just started at the Post Office so I could not get time off. I'm glad Harry was able to go and I am so happy that he enjoyed himself. He works hard and deserves some time off.

Here is Harry, his parents and siblings.


Here are all the Grandkids, cept Britt

More pictures from vacation.

Ruby Beach

The girls and I on Ruby Beach in Washington on our way to Forks

Harry and I in cool rock... :o)

Me and my Britt.