A wonderful man

 December 15, 1968- a great man was born into this world. One who's children would respect and love, who's wife would serve and love, and one who would lay down his life, if necessary, for his family, faith, land, and freedom. Papa has given us kiddos an adventurous and wonderful life. I have so many memories of the different adventures he has taken his children on, that I will be sure to tell my children and my children's children. Here are a few of my favorites-

One day Papa had taken us four kids on our boat to explore the Columbia river. Apparently we had gotten too close to the shore of this island, and the sand whipped up in the motor which forced us to halt. The boat would not start up again. We were marooned on an island, and, to tell the truth, we were all pretty excited about it. After a while of diving for clams, which us kids were convinced we would have to eat, we tried the boat again...it did not work. We all piled in anyway and tried to row to shore. A bit difficult...on our way a bigger boat came by, asked if we needed any help, and offered to take us up river, meanwhile we had called Mama to pick us up. Turns out, Mama had gone to the wrong place, and got our truck stuck in the sand. So the guys pulled us were she was, and we had to dig, push, and pull the truck out of the sand. Big, huge, long ordeal. In the end we were all still alive, and made another spectacular adventure. *cheer*

~Last summer we channeled the whole Lewis river into one shoot. 

~We went swimming, in the river, in the beginning of February.

~Had an all day fishing adventure in bare feet along the Lewis river.

...And much, much more. 

There is so much I am thankful to God for. I could not have asked for a better protector, provider, teacher, and Papa. I love you Papa!

~~~~~

This year we all took Papa to Timberline Lodge, and made another adventure.... 

 ~so cute.

             

 *he he he* These were in the Timberline Lodge. :)

It was seriously this blue in the cracks of the snow. It looked fake! 

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 We came home from Timberline to a Scrumptious dinner of, flavorful Costco pizza, and mouth watering Root beer, served on gorgeous china, and bedazzling wine glasses. After which Papa went to a meeting, then came home to watch "Robin Hood" (with Russel Crow) with Caitlin, Mama and I. Fun, fun, fun!

 

~Our Family Photo~ 

My Handsome Father, who is loved by all his family.....to the end of his days.