Monday, November 29, 2020
[Picture of the week]
[last week’s communique]
1) RIP Big Bird.
2) We missed being with our family.
3) I’ve never seen a lego pilgrim centerpiece (nice creation Rockwell)
4) “You can never have too much whipped cream”, this is true!
5) #GiveThanks was/is a movement that lifted my awareness.
6) Potatoes remains my favorite food.
7) I made my very first sweet potato dish. Scrump-dilly-icious!
8) We refused to prepare filler - appetizers, salad, raw veggie plate, jello. More tummy space for the essentials.
9) We tried DoorDashing after dinner but stores had the good sense to stay closed.
10) What is your favorite leftover turkey recipe?
Family events:
November 29th Jamie Howell is now 41 years ‘young’ ;o} (Young is her maiden name)
We love you still.
Monday, November 23, 2020
[Picture of the week]
Hey-yo!
1) with cold weather setting in, our HOA has removed the community pickle ball nets. Fortunately Jerry shipped us this portable net.
2) our pickle ball cred has been much improved among our appreciative neighbors. Thx Jerry🥰
3) these are yoga pants people, not PJ’s!
4) Lane is winning over senior fuddy-duddies with his Howell Silly Socks...
5) not to mention his hat(s)🤣
6) our turkey day feast will be quiet & isolated yet delicious (think punkin chiffon pie😋)
7) we’ll probably do Doordashing to, if we are needed.
8) please send pics of your Thanksgiving. I’ll use them in a collage for next week’s check-in.
November 26th is Hansen’s ~ 16th anniversary
We are most thankful for you!!! #GiveThanks
And we love you still,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
Sent from my iPhone
1) with cold weather setting in, our HOA has removed the community pickle ball nets. Fortunately Jerry shipped us this portable net.
2) our pickle ball cred has been much improved among our appreciative neighbors. Thx Jerry🥰
3) these are yoga pants people, not PJ’s!
4) Lane is winning over senior fuddy-duddies with his Howell Silly Socks...
5) not to mention his hat(s)🤣
6) our turkey day feast will be quiet & isolated yet delicious (think punkin chiffon pie😋)
7) we’ll probably do Doordashing to, if we are needed.
8) please send pics of your Thanksgiving. I’ll use them in a collage for next week’s check-in.
November 26th is Hansen’s ~ 16th anniversary
We are most thankful for you!!! #GiveThanks
And we love you still,
Momma C & Dad Lane (G&G Howell)
Sent from my iPhone
Sunday, November 15, 2020
[Picture of the week]
A simpler contact.
One picture...
1) We dashed up to Lake Stevens Monday & straight home on Thursday.
2) The Hansens are framing a house on their hilltop.
3) Delight Bakery was discovered on Veteran’s Day.
4) Boots are suggested hilltop attire.
5) Hatcher is enjoying a sugar rush.
6) Britni takes great photos.
7) (maybe leave the OUThouse OUT)
8) Brian and Lane are poured out over the blueprints with the contractor.
9) Two floors soon will be framed…leaving a third expected late in the month.
10) Donuts are a blank slate for ANY topping.
We love you still,
Sunday, November 8, 2020
Greetings to our amazing family. Let’s begin with a smile or a chuckle…
1) Caption anyone?
A pure bread dog! ;o}
2) A sense of humor is essential. Many of us have seen memes like this during the uncertain days of waiting.
Lane is so invested in politics that he called the presidential race Wednesday morning.
3)
Welcome to Joe Biden, 46th President-elect & Kamala Harris as VP (and the first women to serve as such). Historic indeed!
May the the vast majority of media, Washington insiders and Hollywood elites stand up for them, put an immediate halt to investigations of suspected wrong-doings, overlook their weaknesses and failings and credit them for every good thing they accomplish. We have reached that point.
4) The Hansens held an open house yesterday. What a fun, fun family.
5) quote by President Russell M Nelson, April 2020 Ensign
Here and now, we live in a time of turmoil. Earthquakes and tsunamis wreak devastation, governments collapse, economic stresses are severe, the family is under attack, and divorce rates are rising. We have great cause for concern. But we do not need to let our fears displace our faith. We can combat those fears by strengthening our faith.
Why do we need such resilient faith? Because difficult days are ahead. Rarely in the future will it be easy or popular to be a faithful Latter-day Saint. Each of us will be tested. The Apostle Paul warned that in the latter days, those who diligently follow the Lord “shall suffer persecution” (2 Timothy 3:12). That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives.
Family happenings coming soon:
November 10th ~ Scott can legally drive solo.
November 14th ~ Matthew gets the nod to vote…in the 2024 Presidential election ;o}
Stay awesome people. Let your upcoming CHRISTmas season be bright. Follow the leader…our Savior.
We love you forever,
Also this…
You will have days when you will be discouraged. So pray for courage not to give up! Sadly, some who you thought were your friends will betray you. And some things will simply seem unfair.
However, I promise you that as you follow Jesus Christ, you will find sustained peace and true joy.
- President Russell M Nelson, April 2020 Ensign
Sunday, November 1, 2020
It’s a new day, a new week, a new month. And I have a new 'do'
1) Lane & I Dashed yesterday, Halloween. I didn’t have time to curl my hair so I ran to the basement and found my scarecrow wig.
(photo from 2014)
2) I wore it all day as we DoorDashed. I heard these comments.
Nice hair.
Who are you?
Is that a wig?
Hi Pippi Long-stocking.
And my favorite, “Look! It’s Wendy at McDonalds! Haha.”
3) Now, a bit of history. 11.2.1947 The first and only flight of billionaire Howard Hughes’ “Spruce Goose” flying boat occurred in Long Bech Harbor, CA. It flew about a mile at an altitude of 70 feet. Costing $25 million, the 200-ton plywood 8-engine Hercules was the world’s largest airplane, designed, built and flown by Hughes. It later became a tourist attraction alongside the Queen Mary ship at Long Beach and has since been moved to McMinnville, Oregon.
4) And then there’s this...
5) Having faith in Jesus Christ is to trust that because of his atoning sacrifice He will correct all injustices, restore all things lost, and mend all things broken, including hearts — He will make all things right, not leaving any detail unattended”. ~ Lynn G Robbins
Family happenings:
November 1st - Energetic Kamden turned 3 today!
November 3rd - VOTE! Many of of you already have.
Speaking of Elections. James K Polk was born 11/2/1795.
After one term as the 11th President of the U.S. he declined
to run for a second term, saying he was "exceedingly relieved”
at the completion of his presidency.
November 6th - Claire becomes a delightful 1 year old.
November 7th - National Cancer Awareness Day
We love you forever,
