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Birthday: December 29
Gender: Female
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EAGLE CREEK, Oregon
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Family, nature, laughter and a good book...the makings of a fine day! To my kids horror, I mix pearls and denim, curls and ball caps, birks and most anything. I believe morning should start with laughter (right after coffee), grandkids are good medicine and chocolate is a health food. I live in the foothills of the beautiful Cascade Mountains where we share our property with the local wildlife and have to herd the occasional chipmunk out of the house. I thoroughly enjoy people but treasure the peace of country living. I refuse to be old...well aged will do

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If a grandkid has an event, I'm there. I've done pigs at the county fair, band concerts without ear plugs, horse shows, basketball, volleyball, softball... I have even eaten lunch at the grade school. I've done a little travelling and would like to do more but enjoy being home too. I read (a lot), garden and enjoy movies. I am working hard at relearning the fine art of silliness. In a world this serious, a little silly really helps.
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A New Adventure - 3

Wow, change is so very interesting.  It asks if we're comfortable with ourselves and with those around us and just how adaptable we really are.  I've found that I am indeed a caretaker and can adapt better than I thought.  I have also learned the extent of my appreciation of quiet time.  Add a busy 14 year old and a barn build to your household and you realize how precious quiet is.  I thank Disney for G rated television and the television industry for an off button on the remote.   

 

The kids have been a part of our household for two months now.  I am amazed at the amount of energy they have and the willing help they have brought with them.  Keeping up with them has proven impossible.  I am looking forward to finishing the barn and having life settle into a routine.  OK, as much of a routine as high school will allow.

 

The barn is coming along.  The arena posts and roof are done and the posts for the shed side (stalls) go up tomorrow.  We will be ready to start the outside walls soon and when that is complete we can begin the interior.  It's been great fun to watch but I really want to get to the point where the contractor is gone and we can start putting our personal touches on the building.  

 

We have been very fortunate to have been offered a rescue horse found by a family friend.  He is a gorgeous animal and, with some additional training, will see the grand daughter through her high school equestrian team experience.  Now, when she is out picking up chunks of wood and stray nails she is doing it for Tommy and his new home.  

 

Would I recommend living with extended family for others?  I would, with reservations.  One loses privacy, quiet and order when they must share space with people who are used to their independence.  It is not always easy to stop a cranky word from surfacing or to live with the results of a quick move.  It is a challenge with limited space and time to find new homes for stuff.  I find I am horrified by the amount of unnecessary stuff normal people collect.  I am also horrified by the idea I bought a home with no attic.  What was I thinking?  If someone considering this move can, after thorough reflection, open themselves to the adventure and opportunity they will face then I say hooray, go for it.  It is not always easy but for me is turning into a very good choice.  I am reminded every evening when we gather at the dinner table that I am very lucky to have a fine family.  Perfect?  No, thank goodness, but truly fine.  

 

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myra86
myra86 says:

Just stopped by to see how things are coming along for you & your family. Seems to be going well.
Looks like Fall has come to Alabama, I was thinking maybe it had missed us, but, it's here and beautiful
Posted: October 28, 2009 7:33PM EDT
NWcountry
NWcountry says:

I've always thought of life as a struggle with frequent moments of comic relief. We're still adjusting and trying to finish the barn. Oh my...

Fall came here in a flash and we've had one of our normal November wind storms. We expect them every year. We're settling into our northwest gray skies and rain. I'm glad nature gave you a fall to enjoy. Hopefully your winter will be as pleasurable.
Posted: November 19, 2009 3:50PM EST
TN-Hawk
TN-Hawk says:

Fall has found East Tennessee too and it is absolutely beautiful this year. I am sure the visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains are getting their fill of breathtaking beauty this season. We had a few years not so good, but not this one.

Wanted to check in with you and let you know I was thinking of you.

Teresa
Posted: October 24, 2009 1:43AM EDT
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