The Eaton Family has moved in!

Well, I'm going to try to do this blog posting thing... Hope it works because I have lots to tell.

We have a cool family that moved in the last Wednesday in July. Jeff, Chelsea and their two children, Savannah (8) and Michael (5). They got a job in Idaho but are waiting for a government clearance to start work. Since it is pretty much impossible to rent month to month in Iowa, we invited them to live with us. We have enjoyed them so much in our home.. Every day it's like a party. We've had walks, talks, laughs, tears, and LOTS OF 6 dice games. Ok, some of you know how much I LOVE to drink blended salads..(our favoriete is: 1/2 soy, two large hadfulls of spinach & romaine, 1 fz banana, 1 C fz blueberries, 1 heaping TBS fz OJ & 2 handfulls of Ice all blended together - if it's too thick, add a little water) They are so delicious and such an energy boost... well, don't just think those thoughts... try it... BUT.. the good news is.. I now have someone who shares these great breakfasts with me.. We like them so much that we could have one first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and one mid afternoon. But, we're trying to limit them to one a day. But now we wake up most mornings longing to drink one. Before the Eatons moved in, Carlee (my grand daughter)was the only one that shared my delicous drink, but because she was only 1, she couldn't tell anyone else how how she liked them and kept asking for more, but even if she could, who is to believe a 1 year would enjoy something like that..

Well, I think that I got off track from the Eatons because of the shake... Sorry.. I will try to contain myself and tell you more about the Eatons...

After the fire I felt impressed to put up a cross-stitch that I made when I was in primary 50 years ago... (Oh My... That officially just made me feel "old") I had it tucked in my cedar chest for many years because the frame was broke. I liked that saying which reminded me daily of what I should do so I kept it. (That's the quote I inserted a picture of). On the Sunday after they moved in she asked: "Are you related to the Bingham's" .. Long story short.. her great great grandfather is the son of my great great grandfather. (Erastus Bingham) Isn't that the coolest thing! We are meant to be together.. Families Are Forever.. I am thankful the The Lord gave us this opportunity to be together, and top it off by being cousins.

Well, it's late. I'm going to bed..

Too Long

It has been too long since we updated. We have recovered from the fire and are moving forward well. Mom went to Washington in May to visit two new granddaughters and daughters and their families. Clint and Shannon visited end of June. Dustin Melanie, Logan, and Ashlynn visited for the 4th of July. Brianna is in Washingtton for girls camp and EFY. Things are good. Here are some blasts from the pasts.