On the 21st of November-Paul and & I took our car loaded with "stuff" and travelled over the Snake River several times and into the woods of Alpine Wyoming.
We can drive very FAST in Idaho, just a bit of snow on the side of the road.
It has become a tradition to take an Aniversary trip.
This time there was an even better reason.
We needed to meet our #20 Grandchild and deliver his "Little Buckaroo" Quilt.
In our Church the Children practice and learn new songs all year to prepare for a
Special Primary Program.
This year we have attended all of our Grandchildren's Programs in
Richland, Kennewick and now in Wyoming!
It' s my favorite Sunday of the year.
We spent 9 wonderful days with Brant and Tina, who Blogs HERE
These three cuties had extra time with Grandpa while the big boys were in school.
Watching the 'Snow' and lots of shovelling.
This is how my DH spent our Anniversary.
Waving at me through the window. I'm a warm weather girl.
Tina went outside to build snowmen with the little ones.
When the big boys came home there was time to read to them before bedtime.
They love books.
I took my Bernina and my Serger so I could Sew while there.
It wa my honor to make the Blessing outfit for the Blessing.
The only request was no slick fabric, my son didn't want to drop the baby...
So... I made the pants from a knit and the shirt with vest attatched and bowtie sewn on
from Kona/Moda cotton. I didn't add the collar this time, it just gets in the way.
The little cuff at the bottom of the pants are so fun, they reminded me of 'M C Hammer' pants.
I had just a few assignments from Tina for Thanksgiving.
Make the Rolls, Cranberry sauce and my nearly famous Truffles.
Paul didn't really 'help' much except to spread the peanut butter on the crakers
for the dipped cookies with sprinkles we like to make.
Brant took this picture of us.
We needed to make a little side trip to get buttons for the outfit.
Afton, Wy is a short drive, about 35 miles from Alpine.
The arch across main street is the largest antler arch made from the ELK's antlers.
After a short stop at Shopko we found the Fabric and craft store called "The Cottage".
The house quilt is their BOM from 2014. I asked about getting the pattern.
They had some papers sitting there but the person in charge wasn't there to ask.
They were just for the various blocks inserted in each house, too. No directions for the House itself.
Our trunk was FULL with bags of clothes from Joe and Kori for Brant and Tina's family.
Here's one of the fleece jackets I made for Christmas a few years ago for the grandsons and dads.
Nice to see it getting used again.
Paul said he didn't have a Hat so I started making this one for him on the way and finished it on our anniversary. No pom pom on it yet. It fits just right!
I wonder where his hat like this- that my MOM made for him is???
The day before Thanksgiving we needed to go into Idaho to get the last minute supplies.
Here is Grandpa with the grandchildren having Lunch at Jack in the Box
The only picture I have from the Thanksgiving Dinner is this one.
I handed my phone to Brant at the head of the table.
Stuffing, rainbow Jell-o, sweet potato fries & dipping sauce, smashed potatoes (peels on), yummy gravy, Cranberries, Turkey, Ham, Broccolli bacon salad, and my Delicious hot rolls with BUTTER!
For dessert there was Pumpkin, Dutch Apple Pie and a Homemade Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberry sauce made by Brant's carpool friend; Jack, who joined us along with
Tina's parents and little Brother.
The day after Thanksgiving, I made my two Mystery Blocks and worked on the blessing outfit ---
then we took another trip back to Idaho Falls to celebrate our 38th Anniversary.
Paul took a 10 mile sidetrip up the snowy road to show me where we used to go for our Waite Family Reunions at "big Piney Lodge. It was slickbut I had to get out and have a pic taken and I took pics of the BIG slide we had so much fun on in the 1980's.
We got a hotel room with a view of the Idaho Falls Temple. Room # 38
Part of our Celebration was spent by attending the Temple and "The Forgotten Carols.
I got Michael McLean's autograph on my program. No Pic :(
Such a great production!
Pic borrowed from thier FB page. I left my phone and camera in the car.
I heard someone behind me after say, "That was a 'cry fest' "
I agree, the Spirit of Christmas was there.
This Grandma and Grandpa "selfie" was taken after the Play.
I bought the CD so I can listen to it again and again. SHHH don't tell DH,lol
We did some Black Friday shopping to gather more materials for the Grandchildren ornaments I make each year. This year Grandpa got to help glue them together.
The room was very nice and had a table to work on.
The bed was KING sized!
My last years Mystery- "Celtic Christmas Solstice" went with us.
On the way home we saw these Elk right on the side of the road.
Paul remarked how clear the skies were, even with the all the snowstorms.
Too much fun and excitement to share it all here.
Brant gave Oliver a beautiful Blessing and I got to hold him most of the meeting.
Singing the Christmas hymns and watching him looking straight at me.
My eyes just kept weeping, I was so emotional.
I didn't want to leave him!
The roads were predicted to be BAD Monday so we left right after Church.
My heart is Full to overflowing with gratitude for a safe trip and wonderful visit.
