More Fun On The Farm

Another snowshoeing trip to the back forest. Crossing the bridge on snowshoes can be tricky.

The road less traveled.

Up and over.

Now that takes talent.

The book group at our annual eat. Kirstin introduced us to Japaese cuisine and it was fabulous. In case you are wondering, Lauren is holding Flat Stanley. Diana Chase's second grade class mailed him to north Idaho for an adventure.

Some chicken is giving better than her best. The egg in the Elder's right hand is what would be graded a normal large egg, the one in his left hand would be rated HUGE!

We hadn't seen the sun for many a day but Tuesday night we had a moon so we took the camera and tri-pod out to experiment.

Wednesday brought a day of sunshine. That vitamin D does wonders for the soul. I think they should put low grade sunlights in computer screens. Dad and I went up to Schwitzer with our snowshoes but the snow was so crusty we didn't need them.

The view from the top of the mountain was fabulous.

While Grandma's Away...

While I was in Cheyenne welcoming Baby Olivia....
The jacuzzi was a hot spot,
the snow was cold, lot's of fun with cousins and Grandpa,

while Grandma was away the mice did play.

A Matt Story

Sunday night we were visiting and somehow got to the subject of life. Matt said when he and Dianna were engaged he was going to school in Rexburg and she was student teaching in Mesa. She came up to visit one week-end and Matt realized his life had changed as he sat in class and it struck him that Dianna had his car and his credit card and was spending his money.

Monday both Dianna and I woke up sick so Matt had to take off work to take Olivia to her orthepedic appointment. I wondered how he was feeling about life as he left the house with a baby on one arm and a darling black and red diaper bag on the other.

Life in Cheyenne

Baby is a week old today, and she is beautiful. Matt and Dianna have sweet pictures of her on their blog but I can't find them on Dianna's computer so I'll post pictures when I get home. The older I get the more aware I am of the miracles all around us. Dianna's labor was difficult and they had to break Olivia's arm to get her thru the birth canal. The doctor was visibly shaken and shared with us later that we would have lost her in about another ten seconds. She is healthy and strong and just beautiful. I had worried a little about Dianna being induced but again had they waited until the 5th the extra half pound that the baby would have gained would have made a significant difference in her birth. The orthopedic surgeon is confident that she will heal without any repercussions. He said often children who have this kind of birth experience the arm is shattered and they are in rehab for a number of years.

I think Cheyenne has been given a bad rap. It is a nice place and we have seen the sunshine everyday but one since I have been here. I was impressed with the hospital and the people are very nice here. It is a pleasant city. Dianna, Olivia and are going on a short outing today to see a little more of what there is to see.