Thanksgiving Prayer

"...and may we never run out of ice cream"

"Lord, behold our family assembled. We thank Thee for this place in which we dwell; for the love that unites us; for the peace accorded us this day; for the hope with which we expect the morrow; for the health, the work, the food, and the bright skies, that make our lives delightful..."

Robert Louis Stevenson

I'm forever blowing bubbles

By the Sea you are Free

No matter the weather, the time of year, or the occasion...Cannon Beach is a Vacation! We all had a great time celebrating the Nathan and JoAnn Howard, reunion...last week at the beach!

Tip Toe Through the Tulips

Spring would not be Spring without an annual trek to Tulip Town (Mt.Vernon). Between rains, we toured for several hours and had a great time. Thanks to Craig for taking over the Latter Day Sentinel duties while we were gone and for Corla to pick up the mail...we, yes, did do some tip toeing...and thankfully, we still agile enough to do so. This weeks photo in the Sentinel will not be of tulips, however. Spokane has yet to see its first bud (of any kind) sighting.

Spring Flings

It was a blessing to be able to travel to one of the most picturesque Temples...Hawaii. There was beach and stuff there too...but the Temple experience was amazing!

On My Last Leg

I finally decided to have ankle repair for one of the wheels that has been wobbily for many years. Repair involved screws and tendon replacement. I will be down for a fews months, but continue to go to the "office" every day for the Sentinel business at hand. We hope you all are now registered. It has been a pleasure for JoAnn and I to work closely with Craig (Managing Editor). We have always appreciated his talents, but are further amazed each week as he virtually runs the business of producing inspiring thoughts and uplifting the weak - us included.

Stephen is closing in on his grueling schedule toward his Master's education. We are continually grateful for the Lord's blessings on each of our family members.

Watch out turkeys- here comes Grandpa!

Leila and Tristan watched Grandpa trim the family turkey - thinking ahead for Thanksgiving...then Grandpa got a little carried away with the trimmer!