But low and behold, there it was in all its glory and splendor, the first snow fall of the season. Now,I know this is NOT the last snowfall and we are just getting started, but wow. I am so not ready for this. But here it is..enjoy!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
The First SNOWFALL
Can you believe it? I was upstairs cleaning and came out of my room and into Caitlyns when I notices white things floating around in the sky. It couldn't be, I thought to myself....NO...IT IS NOT SNOWING!!!!!! Not yet....ITS ONLY OCTOBER. We haven't even had Halloween yet. I don't have all the leaves raked up yet....I don't have sub zero antifreeze in the car yet....
But low and behold, there it was in all its glory and splendor, the first snow fall of the season. Now,I know this is NOT the last snowfall and we are just getting started, but wow. I am so not ready for this. But here it is..enjoy!
But low and behold, there it was in all its glory and splendor, the first snow fall of the season. Now,I know this is NOT the last snowfall and we are just getting started, but wow. I am so not ready for this. But here it is..enjoy!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Nate gets Whacked-- pictures, not for the faint of heart
About 2 weeks ago, I was up in Van Buren, Maine doing my little card business when I came out to the car and looked at my phone, there were 11 missed calls. This usually is a good sign that something significant has gone on, usually in the "emergency" nature. I finally got Nate back on the phone and heard the story behind the pictures.
The Young Men had gone to the YM Pres. Camp about 45 min from here to help build a shed and other things on the property. Nate was handling a big jack that is used to lift the building, when he lost his grip on the handle of the jack. It came up and smacked him in the jaw pretty hard. I guess he stumbled back and said "ow". When the two leaders saw him they told him to sit down as he was covered in blood. eek. The one leaders wife is an anesthesiologist and she looked at him and thought he might need a stitch or two. Hence, the 11 phone calls. Luckily, after getting him home and showered and cleaned up, we were able to put bactine on it and steri strips and close it up. It has now healed nicely, but it makes for a good story.
These first few pics are before he cleaned it up. They make it look far worse than it was
The after pictures are much nicer. You can see, the cut was relatively small.
He was puffy for a day or two after and got some yellowing around the sight. I thought he would have gone more black and blue. We were blessed to not have to go to the doctors for stitches or the dentist for any tooth problems. whew!!
The Young Men had gone to the YM Pres. Camp about 45 min from here to help build a shed and other things on the property. Nate was handling a big jack that is used to lift the building, when he lost his grip on the handle of the jack. It came up and smacked him in the jaw pretty hard. I guess he stumbled back and said "ow". When the two leaders saw him they told him to sit down as he was covered in blood. eek. The one leaders wife is an anesthesiologist and she looked at him and thought he might need a stitch or two. Hence, the 11 phone calls. Luckily, after getting him home and showered and cleaned up, we were able to put bactine on it and steri strips and close it up. It has now healed nicely, but it makes for a good story.
These first few pics are before he cleaned it up. They make it look far worse than it was
The after pictures are much nicer. You can see, the cut was relatively small.
He was puffy for a day or two after and got some yellowing around the sight. I thought he would have gone more black and blue. We were blessed to not have to go to the doctors for stitches or the dentist for any tooth problems. whew!!
Friday, October 9, 2009
FFF
So I thought I would actually get my fabulous 5 posted while it was still Friday.
1. This week we went to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park and Bangor on Monday and Tuesday. It was so nice to get away and relax and enjoy the ocean. We took more time to explore Acadia National park and ended up at Thunder Hole, which I already posted about. But I loved the beauty of the nature around me. Heavenly Father is amazing in his design and execution of the wonders of the world. I loved standing and watching the waves crash over the rocks and marveled at the ebb and flow of the tide. The kids had a good time shopping and exploring and the dogs were excited to go on another adventure
2. Speaking of dogs. I must say I am grateful for our furry beasts! They are silly and have very unique personalities. As we were driving to Bar Harbor, Zeus and Zoe were in the back seat with Nate. Now, there should have been enough room for the dogs and Nate back there, but Zeus did not think that was so. About an hour into the drive he began to "talk". He puts his head over the seat and starts to growl and moan and "talk". Pretty soon his paws make it over the seat. We push him back but he persists. Eventually he made his way up to me in the passenger seat and layed on my lap on a pillow for the rest of the ride (did I mention he weighs 80lbs) It was not to bad, but the best part was that Zoe was SO happy he left the back seat and she sprawled out and onto Nate. Zoe likes to go out in the morning and then come in, find a sock, and prance around the house. She gets very silly in the mornings.
3. We got a new mattress last night and it was sooo nice to sleep on a warm, puffy, very tall, mattress. Our mattress was 14 yrs old, way past its prime. Now the ironic thing was that I woke up all night long. It felt so good, but because it did, it was foreign to me and it caused me to wake and wonder why my bed felt so good. Kindof funny!
4. I finally bought my house on yoville. Now I know that this is a silly thing to post about. But I have saved diligently for over a month and ended up with 25,000 coins. I could have easily paid real money and bought a yoville house but opted to show my kids that even in games you can patiently save up by playing the game to purchase the big thing you have been wanting. It is that way in life as well. We are saving up to purchase some land here in Caribou and are close. More on that later. But it is 30 acres and is about 30,000$, not too shabby.
5. I think that should be my last post for fabs this week. We went to look at this property about 2 weeks ago. It is about 5 miles from where we are , so it is still close to town. The back of the property is woods, pines, aspens, maples, birch etc. The very back edge of the property is on the snowmobile and 4 wheeler trails as well. There are pines that line one side of the property and then one spot that is higher where we would build so we could see the town around us. The goal here is to put in a "you pick" berry farm with raspberries, lingonberries and these cool weather kiwi's Kris has found out about. Of course we would want a barn as well. I guess we are getting our "farm" on since being here but it just feels like the right course. Next thing you know I might be driving a tractor around chasing bears and moose away. Twilight zone?? maybe! Below are pics of the property
1. This week we went to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park and Bangor on Monday and Tuesday. It was so nice to get away and relax and enjoy the ocean. We took more time to explore Acadia National park and ended up at Thunder Hole, which I already posted about. But I loved the beauty of the nature around me. Heavenly Father is amazing in his design and execution of the wonders of the world. I loved standing and watching the waves crash over the rocks and marveled at the ebb and flow of the tide. The kids had a good time shopping and exploring and the dogs were excited to go on another adventure
2. Speaking of dogs. I must say I am grateful for our furry beasts! They are silly and have very unique personalities. As we were driving to Bar Harbor, Zeus and Zoe were in the back seat with Nate. Now, there should have been enough room for the dogs and Nate back there, but Zeus did not think that was so. About an hour into the drive he began to "talk". He puts his head over the seat and starts to growl and moan and "talk". Pretty soon his paws make it over the seat. We push him back but he persists. Eventually he made his way up to me in the passenger seat and layed on my lap on a pillow for the rest of the ride (did I mention he weighs 80lbs) It was not to bad, but the best part was that Zoe was SO happy he left the back seat and she sprawled out and onto Nate. Zoe likes to go out in the morning and then come in, find a sock, and prance around the house. She gets very silly in the mornings.
3. We got a new mattress last night and it was sooo nice to sleep on a warm, puffy, very tall, mattress. Our mattress was 14 yrs old, way past its prime. Now the ironic thing was that I woke up all night long. It felt so good, but because it did, it was foreign to me and it caused me to wake and wonder why my bed felt so good. Kindof funny!
4. I finally bought my house on yoville. Now I know that this is a silly thing to post about. But I have saved diligently for over a month and ended up with 25,000 coins. I could have easily paid real money and bought a yoville house but opted to show my kids that even in games you can patiently save up by playing the game to purchase the big thing you have been wanting. It is that way in life as well. We are saving up to purchase some land here in Caribou and are close. More on that later. But it is 30 acres and is about 30,000$, not too shabby.
5. I think that should be my last post for fabs this week. We went to look at this property about 2 weeks ago. It is about 5 miles from where we are , so it is still close to town. The back of the property is woods, pines, aspens, maples, birch etc. The very back edge of the property is on the snowmobile and 4 wheeler trails as well. There are pines that line one side of the property and then one spot that is higher where we would build so we could see the town around us. The goal here is to put in a "you pick" berry farm with raspberries, lingonberries and these cool weather kiwi's Kris has found out about. Of course we would want a barn as well. I guess we are getting our "farm" on since being here but it just feels like the right course. Next thing you know I might be driving a tractor around chasing bears and moose away. Twilight zone?? maybe! Below are pics of the property
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Bar Harbor- October 2009
A few days away is such a nice thing, isnt it? We had James, Nick and caitlyn's friend, fly in from Utah to spend a week with us. We originally were going to go down to Boston for the weekend, but Since it was conference, we felt compelled to stay put and listen to the prophet and the leaders and learn. I am glad we did as the conf talks were wonderful, as usual!
We left bright and early monday morning and headed down to Bangor, Bar harbor and Acadia National Park.
Below, as we drove into Bar harbor we noticed this huge cruise ship in the harbor. The Queen Mary II. There was also another cruise ship that was further out that had lots of tourists.
Kris and Nate with the dogs down on the sandy beach by the boat launch in Bar harbor. The dogs were not to keen on getting the salty water on their paws
James Gowers and Nick. James is like another son for us and it was fabulous having him here. Nick is sporting his 2012 sweatshirt for the year he graduates. He got that for ordering his class ring.
While we were walking the shops a HUGE downpour happened but the resulting rainbow was beautiful. We just caught a small glimpse of it over the Queen Mary
We then headed up to Acadia National Park near Thunder Hole.
Out of order,but a cool shot of Nick, James and caitlyn
Ok, More acadia
Thunder Hole is a natural phenomenon where the water comes in and creates a pocket and shoots back out creating the sound of thunder
Water rushing into thunder hole...big thunder boom after. It is so cool. When the tide is high, the water splashed really high up onto the railing and walkway you can see. Since the tide was coming in, they locked that part of the walkway. I think it is a safety precaution??
Nate, Sun in his eyes, posing on the rocks. great view behind him!
Nate, Caitlyn and Nick on the rocks
A cool black and white of Nate, Caitlyn, Mom and Nick
Kissin my sweetie
Cute family picture
All in all it was a great 2 days away. We were SO tired when we got back tonight. We ended up staying in Bangor and had to get up at 4 am to take james to the airport. He got in and up to where his flight was leaving from by 5:30 and made it home safe and sound, all before we made it back to Caribou. We got stuck in lots of construction traffic getting off of bar harbor. We didnt end up leaving the Island until 3:30 in the afternoon and got home at 7:30..YAWN.
Time for bed!!
We left bright and early monday morning and headed down to Bangor, Bar harbor and Acadia National Park.
Below, as we drove into Bar harbor we noticed this huge cruise ship in the harbor. The Queen Mary II. There was also another cruise ship that was further out that had lots of tourists.
Kris and Nate with the dogs down on the sandy beach by the boat launch in Bar harbor. The dogs were not to keen on getting the salty water on their paws
James Gowers and Nick. James is like another son for us and it was fabulous having him here. Nick is sporting his 2012 sweatshirt for the year he graduates. He got that for ordering his class ring.
While we were walking the shops a HUGE downpour happened but the resulting rainbow was beautiful. We just caught a small glimpse of it over the Queen Mary
We then headed up to Acadia National Park near Thunder Hole.
Out of order,but a cool shot of Nick, James and caitlyn
Ok, More acadia
Thunder Hole is a natural phenomenon where the water comes in and creates a pocket and shoots back out creating the sound of thunder
Water rushing into thunder hole...big thunder boom after. It is so cool. When the tide is high, the water splashed really high up onto the railing and walkway you can see. Since the tide was coming in, they locked that part of the walkway. I think it is a safety precaution??
Nate, Sun in his eyes, posing on the rocks. great view behind him!
Nate, Caitlyn and Nick on the rocks
A cool black and white of Nate, Caitlyn, Mom and Nick
Kissin my sweetie
Cute family picture
All in all it was a great 2 days away. We were SO tired when we got back tonight. We ended up staying in Bangor and had to get up at 4 am to take james to the airport. He got in and up to where his flight was leaving from by 5:30 and made it home safe and sound, all before we made it back to Caribou. We got stuck in lots of construction traffic getting off of bar harbor. We didnt end up leaving the Island until 3:30 in the afternoon and got home at 7:30..YAWN.Time for bed!!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday's fabulous five
I have failed to keep up on the friday's fabulous five and before this friday comes to an end I am determined to at least get my 5 done for this week.
1. we have had the pleasure this week of having Nick and Caitlyn's friend, James, come to stay with us this week It has been so fun to have him with us, to feel this link to our friends and family from Utah. I have been so blessed to have such comfort and peace about this move and it is so +nice to just have him here and relish in the memories of our friends.
2. I am so grateful to be in a ward that is so full of sisters who have arms open to everyone. There is no one excluded because of where they live, what they wear, or what car they drive. The gospel can thrive because it is not based on perceptions of the world. It is based on christ like love. I LOVE THAT! Is it a perfect ward? No, but I have so much more deisre to do my part since we have moved here. What a great blessing that is to me.
3. We have seen the amazing colors of fall erupt around us this week. They have been peeking through, beginning to blossom, but his week, things have really popped. There are the most amazing colors of burgandy, bright red, fire orange, pumpkin orange, yellow orange, yellow, yellow green, and purples. The leaves are huge, some spanning up to 8 or so inches across. The beauty is spectacular. I love New England Autumns.
4. It has been fabulous to have my kids out of school for harvest break. They are on a 3 week sebatical from school while the potato harvest is going on. I miss them when they are all gone during the day and love to have that time with them. We have talked, played, and just enjoyed each other. I don't like thinking about the day when they are no longer at home. I will miss them and will want them near me. I know the time will come when they will be off on missions or college or married. I just don't like thinking about that right now. So for now, I relish in each time we have to be together and enjoy those sweet relationships!
5. I am grateful for "flutteries" Do you ever have those moments when you find your self fluttering for your spouse? You heart races and you want to be close to them? I have had huge flutteries for my husband today and had the opportunity to hold his hand and cuddle next to him at the movies tonight. Kindof like dating! I love those feelings. Ahhh!
So, there you have it. A week of fabulous!!
1. we have had the pleasure this week of having Nick and Caitlyn's friend, James, come to stay with us this week It has been so fun to have him with us, to feel this link to our friends and family from Utah. I have been so blessed to have such comfort and peace about this move and it is so +nice to just have him here and relish in the memories of our friends.
2. I am so grateful to be in a ward that is so full of sisters who have arms open to everyone. There is no one excluded because of where they live, what they wear, or what car they drive. The gospel can thrive because it is not based on perceptions of the world. It is based on christ like love. I LOVE THAT! Is it a perfect ward? No, but I have so much more deisre to do my part since we have moved here. What a great blessing that is to me.
3. We have seen the amazing colors of fall erupt around us this week. They have been peeking through, beginning to blossom, but his week, things have really popped. There are the most amazing colors of burgandy, bright red, fire orange, pumpkin orange, yellow orange, yellow, yellow green, and purples. The leaves are huge, some spanning up to 8 or so inches across. The beauty is spectacular. I love New England Autumns.
4. It has been fabulous to have my kids out of school for harvest break. They are on a 3 week sebatical from school while the potato harvest is going on. I miss them when they are all gone during the day and love to have that time with them. We have talked, played, and just enjoyed each other. I don't like thinking about the day when they are no longer at home. I will miss them and will want them near me. I know the time will come when they will be off on missions or college or married. I just don't like thinking about that right now. So for now, I relish in each time we have to be together and enjoy those sweet relationships!
5. I am grateful for "flutteries" Do you ever have those moments when you find your self fluttering for your spouse? You heart races and you want to be close to them? I have had huge flutteries for my husband today and had the opportunity to hold his hand and cuddle next to him at the movies tonight. Kindof like dating! I love those feelings. Ahhh!
So, there you have it. A week of fabulous!!
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