Ahhh, A DECORATED Christmas Tree

At last, our tree is decorated! Yay!
Now,
we can
sit back
and enjoy!

Stanton Christmas Party 2007

We had our annual Stanton Christmas party in Scappoose once again this year. Every year, we see changes...we had two new babies (our grandson, Hunter-3 months, and my brother, Ray's grandson, Christopher-4 months) and we also lost a great lady, Marsha Stanton (my dad's cousin by marriage). But, we had a great time getting together to catch up and celebrate Christmas. Until next year...

Hooray for Scappoose!

Brittany just called me from school. She told me that Scappoose HS students have volunteered their building to the Vernonia HS students who have been displaced because of the flood. They'll start school earlier in the morning and go through lunch and then Vernonia will use it the rest of the day until late afternoon. How cool is that?
I just thought I'd share that with you. It made me want to cry (but that's not saying much!)

Give Me A Break!

This is ridiculous! We got our Christmas tree set up on Monday...even put on the lights. Of course, that was after we discovered that half of them weren't working anymore. Then we pooped out and that poor container of Christmas tree decorations hasn't moved since. How sad is that?

Hunter's 3 months old!

We got the pleasure of having Hunter overnight last night. Boy, is he a charmer! He even slept five straight hours for me! That was a surprise bonus, of course!

Another visit

Andy came over with Rile' for a little while. It was a nice visit.
Right away, Rile' took her baby for a stroll.

Lonerock Thanksgiving Two

Three years ago, we traveled to the little town of Lonerock to share Thanks-
giving with our friends, Candi and Andy Beebe. Well, it was time to go back, so we loaded up the car with food, games and music, leaving the house a little before 7 am to start our 4 hour journey. By the time we got to the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, the rising sun was in the perfect spot for a good picture...Too bad we didn't stop!

The gorge was beautiful as always. The higher hills were topped with a fresh coating of white, fluffy snow.

The first sighting of Lonerock after the long journey is always a treat. Yup, that's it! Lonerock, population 15 (on a good day).

Thanksgiving Day, we all gathered in the Lonerock Community Church (a one-room historical church- 1898) for a simple time of sharing our Thanks to God. Some of us sang a special song. That's always fun.

Next...
time to eat
the feast! We did this at the Lonerock
Community Hall, of course!

Yum!
Yum!
Yum!!
After we stuffed ourselves, someone had the bright idea to play football...
on full
tummies...
wasn't pretty
(just kidding!)


Of course, we were all popsicles afterwards, so a huddle around the


woodstove (the primary source of heat in the community hall) was in order. The temp outside was in the mid 20's.

So...we had a great time...playing games...eating....watching old movies....eating...
hiking to the highest hill....eating...exploring the cemetery....eating...watching out for deer and cougars...eating. Did I mention that we ate...a lot!

Thank you, Candi and Andy for a WONDERFUL time! You're the greatest!!

'Til next time....
ta ta, friends!