Grace's School Photo 2006

1st Grade

(This was taken in January 2006)

Grace went and spent the weekend with her Brownie Troop up on Mt. Hood. They and about 100 other girls came and did clean-up on the property. They are getting it all ready for summer camp. She helped do trail clean-up, stacking wood, and cleaning the bathrooms. She had a wonderful time. It rained on them and threatened to snow but they lucked out.

The Homestead

A winterized lodge in a large wooded area close to Mt. Hood National Forest. Sleeping is on the floor, either up or downstairs (mattresses provided.) The main room is heated by wood stove, fireplace (wood provided) and wall heaters downstairs and upstairs. The kitchen has basic cooking and eating utensils for 40. Bathrooms have showers and flush toilets (both are ADA compliant.) Covered picnic area, covered play area and tenting area nearby.

I wrote your name on a piece of paper,but by accident I threw it away.

I wrote your name on my hand,but it washed away,

I wrote your name in the sand,but the waves whispered it away.

I wrote your name in my heart, and forever it will stay.

Tomarrow should be the best day ever!!!

I believe in angels, the kind that heaven sends. I'm surrounded by angels, but

By Amanda Christopherson

We are HOME

Dave and I had a wonderful time in Prineville. On the drive down we missed our turn and had to drive an extra 30 miles. On the way home we found it and it was not marked, so it was no surprise we missed the road.

We spent most of our time at the campground. Dave got a fly fishing set and tryed to catch fish. I got lots of QUIET time and read my book. I loved it.

We were very spoiled with the cabin. It was perfect. I told him this would be a perfect cabin to have when the kids leave (when we are old and gray).

The first morning Dave woke up early and told me to come outside quick. There was a herd of 12 mule deer outside the cabin. Dave fed 2 of them out of his hand. There were 4 babies. They were very cute and had huge ears.

On Thursday we did go into Bend and shopped. I got to go to my favorite military surplus store; Dave got to go to the christian book store. We decided to have our Anniversary meal in Bend and ate at Mazatlan's. It was soooo goood!!

Neither of us wanted to leave. It was just beautiful there, great weather.

Here are some photos we took this morning as we were leaving.

ANNIVERSARY #4

Dave and I will be spending our Anniversary in Prineville, on the Reservior. We reserved a deluxe cabin, it has the following accommodations:

3 rooms, sleeps 6 people
2 double beds and 2 single beds
full bathroom with shower
microwave, refrigerator, sink
proprane barbecue
table and chairs
air conditining and heat

I will be taking our camera so I can take some great pics to put on here.

Michelle brought home her school pictures. I thought this was a very good photo of her. She is 12 years old and in the 6th grade.

Grace playing out in the snow.

We woke up this morning to SNOW. The kids didn't have school today anyway, so no lost time.