Yard Work

For 22 years I had little patio to do my gardening in.  I wasn't very successful as a gardener.  I tried a variety of things.  My yellow climbing rose hung in there in spite of me which I didn't get a picture of. 

Now that I have a house, my gardening challenges have been expanded.  Just the other day I did manage to water the front and back yard in one day.  I have watered the front yard a few more times than the back yard.  I think I'll challenge my gardening skills next year.

Front Yard

Back Yard

Moving In

Let's see, in my last blog I hinted that I had found a cute house.  I bought it at the end of January and was able to move in the middle of June.  However, Jared hadn't finished my bathroom until July.  I had a toilet and vanity, but no shower.  I'd go over to Jeanne's at night to shower. 

January 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 2014

Between April and June I was in Livermore, California, with Carolyn.  I was making final arrangements to move my belongings to North Platte, Nebraska.  I had everything packed up in storage for two years so it was just a matter of transporting it.  The best method was hiring a moving company.

Packing up in Livermore

Unpacking in North Platte

Just to keep things clear, my things only filled up the part behind the ship.  The drive had two other loads packed in his van to deliver.








My days are occupied with unpacking, arranging and rearranging.  While I was in California, Jeanne painted my living, main bedroom, and part of the kitchen.  Now I get to paint.

This is what the bathroom looked like when I purchased the house. Not bad.

This is after Jared replaced the window, tub, vanity, toilet, and floor.  Nice, huh.  I will be painting it a powder blue.

Catching Up

I have fallen behind in my blogging.  Since my last entry I have completed my mission, returned to California, and now I am in Nebraska.

Utah celebrates Pioneer Day.  It is the 24th of July and commemorates the Mormon pioneers entering the Salt Lake Valley in 1847.

target practice with a hatchet

In August Sister Bews and I volunteered two days in Clarkston, Utah, at "The Man Who Knew ... Martin Harris" pageant.

We also visited Hill Aerospace Museum near Ogden at Hill Air Force Base.

Wright brothers in the background

Flying Tiger

women serving

In September I started deciding what I need to pack up and who to send it to.  Some things I could go to Carolyn and be put in storage.  Other items I would need in Nebraska, especially the cold weather clothes.

In October Sister Bews received her flight itinerary for going home in November.  They were able to fly her right into Abbotsford, British Columbia, about 20 minute drive from her home.

November saw our mission come to an end.  Sister Bews and I went through the Salt Lake Temple with the Mission President, his wife and other departing missionaries.  We also went to the Mission Farewell Fireside and I brought Sister Gaines along who is from Livermore.










November 9th Carolyn arrived in Logan to help me close up the apartment and go home to Livermore.  First we had to do some sightseeing in Logan.

Logan Tabernacle

Logan Temple

We hit the road for California on November 14th.  Did you know there is a pay phone at the Donner Pass Visitors' Center?  I didn't think any where left.  We stopped in Auburn to visit our friends the Axelsens. 

I spent a month in Livermore before going to North Platte.  Enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner with my brother and his family.   Carolyn flew out with me on December 21st.  I was able to share Christmas with both my daughters.

January I started my house hunting.  I found a cute little place that is just right for me.  My son-in-law is going to fix up the bathroom.  Jeanne and I will be repainting.  I'll move my stuff from Livermore to North Platte in the spring.