Hello most magnificent family on the planet!
1) How was your Thanksgiving celebration and feast? Ours was joyous. See!? There was food, festivities and FAMILY!!!
2) a lil’ food for thought from my instagram feed...
3) hodge-podge-collage…
How many can fit on Jerry’s bean bag chair?
The Angel Justin.
Waste no spuds!
Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
Turkey leg.
Pie party participants.
The Old Man and the “C”.
4) Come Follow Me scripture standout…1 Peter 1:3
My hope is alive in Jesus Christ.
5) After a day of football Lane & I drove to the Hansen’s home in Lake Stevens, WA.
Christmas decorating, playing games, making 'jello in a cloud’, Dalia’s thankful list is endless...
6) I forgot to update that Lane's echocardiogram was inconclusive so he’s wearing a heart monitor for a month. Also, he is doing physical therapy to avoid knee surgery.
Coming soon:
Dec 4th - We drive to McCall to visit Reta.
Dec 5th - Carolyn returns home
Dec 6th - Lane joins Cameron for the Utes vs Ducks playoff game in San Francisco.
Dec 8th - Roy’s birthday
Dec 8th-15th We enjoy a one week cruise in the Caribbean. Steph & Jerel, Lincoln & Carrie are sailing too.
Here’s the latest on 2019 Shepherds Dinners…(watch for more details on menu and times)
Wed Dec 18th: Bells and Bullocks
Fri Dec 20th: OPEN
Sun Dec 22nd: Scotts & the Lincoln Howell family
Mon Dec 23rd: Hills & the Tom Howell family
Tues Dec 24th: OPEN
We love you forever!
WEEK 2 - December 8th, 2019
(skipped)
WEEK 3 - December 15th, 2019
Only 10 days until CHRISTmas. Are all you little elves and angels busy preparing?
1) Two weeks ago we were visiting the Hansen’s. It was so nice to be there during their shepherd’s dinner. On our road trip to Boise we spent short but precious time with Aunt Reta (Lane’s sister) in McCall, Idaho.
2). After leaving Lane at the Boise airport I drove on to DayBreak. It felt soooo good to have a stationary home to return too. I visited my mom & David, the Gerbers, Roy, worked in g’mas workshop and prepared for a cruise.
3) Lane joined Cameron in California for the Ute vs Duck football game. Their dream of kickin’ some duck bootie became a nightmare. Even the duck fans surrounding their seats began to console them.
4) Lane flew on to the Florida coast to meet fellow cruisers the Bullocks, Linc, Carrie and me. It was a week of relaxation in the Caribbean.
5) We will arrive ‘HOME’ tonight.
6) REJOICE! Jesus’ Christmas gift to every human being is immortality and the potential for eternal happiness - all pain, sorrows, disappointment forgot. Peace, joy and love fill their place. I am smiling!
I’m writing this in the JetBlue lounge at Ft Lauderdale airport. Without my computer files I’m just gonna guess at important calendar dates. Forgive me please if I miss something.
Dec 8th Roy’s birthday!
Dec 10th Stephen can legally drive-whoa!
Dec 13th Tom & Shalaun’s anniversary
Dec 19th Paden turns 2!!
Dec 19th Lee will be SEVEN
Shepherd’s dinners are happening people:
18th Greg, Bells, Bullocks, and friends
20th Sam’s family (or another day?)
22nd Lincoln’s family and the Scotts
23rd Tom’s family and the Hills
24th Kelley’s (in Layton)
We love you forever!
Momma C & Dad Lane
(G&G Howell)
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WEEK 4 - December 23rd, 2019
Fabulous Festive Family!!!
What a remarkable week. We love being home and having you come visit.
1) Shepherd’s Dinner #2 (the first was at the Hansen’s home). The Bullocks, Bells, & Greg (w/ date)!
There was great food, scripture reading, Claire is credited with being a beautiful baby Jesus, nativity video watching, stirring guitar/violin duet by Greg and Jennifer, a few costumes (hee-haw), yaks and other wild creatures, and GOOD FOLKS to share it with.
2) We were invited to Paden’s family party. Callie makes a fantastic cake...two in fact ;o}
Rayson added excitement to every gift as Paden learned to open each one. This car track took center stage.
Cute, giggly sisters rounded out the fun evening. And Daisy was content just to be held. Thanks Gerber’s!
3) Our appliances got ‘wrapped’ by 3 experts! Our nephew Kendric came Saturday and brought 2 of his best subs.
A roll of car wrap, a heat gun, some precision cutting and voila!!! We love them...and the great job they did. Do you like?
4) Shepherd’s dinner #3 - The Scotts and the Lincoln Howell family.
Simple foods, first try at serving Mac-n-Cheese balls, Lane makes a S’more trifle…tastes as good as it looks.
A few games and gift opening. A very lovely evening. Lincoln and Lane tied for best headgear.
5) To finish this check-in I wanted to thank the Bullocks for loaning us their spare tree. It really fills the room with the feeling of Christmas.
The scripture is like a new read to me from this weeks SS reading. Christ’s example is mind-blowing. How often I get miffed and cannot hide it. Such great peace I feel from knowing that God is just, merciful and fair when judging our actions and intentions. I know His love for us is perfect.
Merry CHRISTmas every ONE!
Coming soon:
December 25th - remember Jesus today and always
December 28th - remember Lincoln on his birthday
December 31st - A celebration on the eve of 2020, our house. Watch for info.
We truly do love you forever!
WEEK 5 - December 30th, 2019
Howdy,
Just a few collages to keep you updated.
1) Shepherd’s dinner with the Hills and Tom’s family. Jon was missed (sick). Emy, Audrey and Shalaun performed like professionals.
But the highlight for me was watching Darren transform into a character from MIB. A real crackup!
2) Final small group dinner was hosted by the Kelley’s. Sam’s family joined in. Alta and Tagg played the piano, then we all played CHRISTmas songs on the chimes. Such fun!
CHRISTmas happened. Can you tell my photos have improved? (Lane gave me an iPhone 11. I gave him socks.)
We got visited by Bullocks and Bells. That there beautiful baby is Claire Elizabeth.
3) Here’s a sweet depiction of the most perfect babe ever born. EVER.
4) Lincoln turned 411 (or 42). When Carrie gifted him a trombone I think he teared up. He’s still got what it takes. We were invited to his birthday dinner. It was DEE. LISH. US. Steph makes a stupendous Boston Creme Pie!
Which picture doesn’t belong?…it’s my new work bench area in the basement, made out of dumpster scraps, leftover sheetrock and a counter top from Linc.
5) Sunday night the Gerber’s dropped by for a tapioca/ice cream night. The Gerber’s are here! The Gerber’s are here! Callie thinks I’m aged. I now know I’ll be in good hands if I ever am truly old and fragile.
Tonight we hade a "cookies and cocoa" night with our nearby neighbors. They stayed for 2 hours. We all feel blessed to be in good health, in beautiful homes, and making great friends. Truly blessed and loved.
Coming soon:
Dec 31st - New Year's Eve party at Lincoln & Carrie’s, starts at 5:00 p.m.
January 1st - 2020!!!
January 2nd - Michael turns 28
January 5th - Sadie Jane will be a Sunbeam for Jesus!!!!
We love you forever,
