Cousin Signe Has a Birthday party Yum!

Another Dr. MacKenzie in the Family

We are so proud of Tricia Mackenzie, daughter of our son Joe  and his wife Deb.
It is difficult to believe that the little girl I watched in a ballet production is a Dr.
I remember Tricia sitting on the stage with her big blue eyes staring at something, thinking that ballet wasn't exactly her thing!

Reservations

We just made reservations to camp in Yellowstone next year.
Yellowstone is one of my favorites.  That being said, I have reservations about our reservation.
Joe may change his mind. For this reason I am not allowing myself to get excited about the trip.
We have so many great photos and memories of Yellowstone that I really can't complain if this trip doesn't happen. But my positive self is having a tough time not  getting extremely excited!!!!!!

In the Future.....

Is there anyone out there who can invent a camera that would take photos with the blink of the eye?
It should be placed carefully in a person's head so it would not get in the way of any important items
contained there.
Yesterday is a perfect example of the necessity of this invention.
I looked out the window at about 6:30 a.m. to see a beautiful doe crashing through the woods in the back yard. Yes, I have many photos of deer but this one could have been special. It may have been related to Bambi.
Going down the hill on our way to St. James I saw a peacock on the side of the road. Yes, I know they are raucous and irritating, but a photo would only show the beauty of the creature.

We drove out to Joe & Deb's Sunday afternoon to see the handiwork of our son, Joe. He did extensive work in their downstairs. I would have loved a photo of his excellent work.

We originally told Joe, that we would be out after I fixed  my husband (also Joe) lunch.  Somehow, this message was not given to Deb and she had prepared a beautiful photo-worthy lunch. It was also delicious. After waiting a short time we decided we were hungry.

Joe & I had eaten some of the food prepared by Michelle & Paulette for choir. The Torte with the cross commemorating their Pilgrimage, was unique. I wanted a photo!

Backing up a day, I rode home from St. James with one of the choristers.  He is very kind and an interesting person.
I would have taken his photo as he drove with his left hand on the steering wheel and eyes turned away from traffic as he made conversation. Then, I could've shown him the photo, and perhaps saved him
from a future accident.
So now you see how important this always ready camera would be....get busy all you inventors.

Sleepless In Renton

Last night was one of those rare occasions when I had trouble sleeping.
Was it the thunder, lightening? 
 Worrying that rain would pour down
 on me while I carried treats to Room 1?  Was it the excitement of seeing all our music family?

Or was it because I saw a sad accident on the way home. I saw a slowing down of traffic and thought I would be there for hours..then cars started going around this stalled semi and I became brave and followed them. As I passed the semi I saw a crumpled car with people inside...it was so dramatic.
People were outside the car  reaching in to try to get the trapped persons out of the vehicle.
I had to keep going but said a prayer and couldn't stop thinking about what the future held for those trapped in the car. I hope it was not as bad as it looked and I pray that all survived.

It puts things in perspective.  It no longer matters whether or not  people liked my cookies!

I am at Peace

I am so relieved that I passed my drivers test today, that I felt the need to post a photo that
shows how I feel. I took this photo from our deck.

Zoe....Zoe...Zoe

I think Zoe needs another party!
We all had a great time at the party. Food was great. It is always good to get a chance to visit our children and catch up on what's been going on in their lives.