Happy Birthday, Joe

Fireplace Works! Thanks, Laurence.

We couldn't get our pilot light to come on ... I posted on FB for help, and our neighbor said he'd help out. Laurence got it working! Thanks so much!

This is a good mantra. And I'll add:

May my daughter's heart be kind, her mind fierce and her spirit brave.

... as she traverses her 8th grade year.

Rose Garden...

 

A rose garden.  It seems to be doing fine by itself because I've not done anything to it.  (I think Guardian yard services must be grooming it...) While I know this rose is past its prime, I took this pic almost at the same time of year when the yellow tree one was taken. Front yard vs back yard.  Roses still blooming like crazy while the trees turn bright colors. A red rose opened last weekend.

Gorgous Fall

It is such a pleasure living in this house.  My favorite thing is the view. I never get tired of it.  Interestingly, the bright yellow tree only stayed yellow for 3 days, then browned and all the leaves fell off almost overnight. *sigh*  But it was beautiful while it lasted.

Our Kitty is Missing

Sad we are missing our little sweetie cat.  It has now been 2 weeks.  I suspect she followed someone home, but then got lost. :-(

4th of July Wedding

Now that Joe and I are engaged, we are casting about for wedding ideas.  Venues, themes, etc.  Right now, July 4th, 2015 sounds like a good date!

Camping trip canceled ... due to fire

Our favorite vacation every summer is when we go to Three Rivers Resort in Idaho. It is a quaint, cabin resort right at the confluence of the Lochsa and Selway rivers, which turn into the Clearwater river. So sad that this year they evacuated the cabins due to fires in the area. We always stay in cabin #1, right under the neon sign, which lends lots of special ambiance!  Now I can't wait for next year's trip!

Engaged!

Cindy and Joe are engaged! *happy*

In Honor of Ice Cream

Since we cannot attend the ice cream party at the Webbs today... Aidan and her friend, Cass.

BoxesBoxesboxes boxesboxesBoxesBoxes boxes... BOXES

The boxes and paper wrapping from our move created a pile in the entryway that approached the second floor... even with the boxes broken down! Happily, our friends Paul and Heather have taken them off our hands.

Moving the moving boxes out of our house =fortunate!
Paul and Heather possibly moving to Chico =not so fortunate (for us)  :-)  We love our good friends!

Views

Thank you lord, for making it possible for our family to buy this lovely home with the spectacular views that mirror your greatness. We are profoundly touched with your love. Amen

We received the DepenDence Day Block Party invitation on our front porch last night from Joan and Bill Webb. Joan says it was actually Barbara Rose who delivered it. (Thanks, Barbara!)  How cool! It's Wednesday, July 2nd at 7:00pm in their driveway. Bring toppings for ice cream, lawn chairs, drinks, and a card table. The Webbs are providing the ice cream and utensils.

This sounds so fun!  Unfortunately, our family will not be able to attend. *super sad face*

I love our new neighborhood!

Neighborhood Awards, early selection

I'm still trying to figure out how to best work this blog... thank you for bearing with me.

Thank you to Barbara and Laurence Rose for the delish scones and list of neighbors! And thank you Anne and Marc Klowden for the wonderfully tasty bread!  One thing I already know about the neighborhood: we have two women that can really bake! ;-)

Barbara is the 'Long Drive Frisbee' winner. What a great game she and Jacob had in the street yesterday! (Jacob is a minor, so not eligible for MoserMob fitness or sports skills awards.  That way we can be fair to the adults.) My blog, my rules, right? lol

Also, I've learned from Anne that this may be the street that holds the award for 'The Most Festival Dance Board Members.'  Anne Klowden, Peg and Ron Sack, and yours truly. Go FDPA!

Thank you, Shelley Bennett for putting up with my daughter and her friend showing off their dubious skateboarding skills in the street and your driveway...

. . . And . . . the Rose's now hold the MoserMob First Place for the cutest dog. thatdogistoocuteIjustwanttocuddleit!

Love our new neighbors! xo

Moving Date is Set!

June 12 & 13th - packing and moving...

Also, today is the last day of school for the kiddos. FEELS CRAZY that we now have kids in 10th and 8th grades.

We are moving!

We are moving to 2252 Moser.  The house we fell in love with. The moving date? TBA. But it will be soon... *happy*