Happy New Year!

Getting in end-of-year shopping

Belinda and I were in Missoula this afternoon and made time for a spot of shopping!

Happy Boxing Day

Christmas in Montana

We enjoyed a white Christmas in Stevensville with many treats for one and all.

Christmas Eve

It was a rather busy day with two functions involving the church, one at the "home" and the other at the church.

A new look

Belinda and I have new Santa hats (such as the one Belinda got for Charles). Quite the pair!

Lights and sights

Stopping at Rooster Mercantile

 Lovely days in December with nice lights and sights everywhere!

Christmastime comes to the parsonage

Wesley curls up beneath our tree as the countdown 

to Christmas begins!

Outing in Corvallis

I accompanied Belinda and Charles this afternoon to the bazaar held at the Corvallis High School. Such a dazzling array of wares and holiday shoppers!

Thanksgiving Day!

Remembrance Sunday

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.

The season for craft fairs

Chatting with Judy Burke @ St. Mary's

Lights at Florence-Carlton Community Church

Looking at options at Lolo school bazaar

At Betty's 90th birthday gathering

Last stop at Lone Rock school

We had a nice day, visiting four local holiday craft shows! Add a birthday observance for a Stevensville church member, and it was a lovely day in the Valley!

Winter is coming

We woke today to a fresh dusting of snow, about 1/2", Charles says. It looks so pretty from inside!

Election day

I took part in today's election at Stevensville High School's gym along with Belinda and Charles.

Guy Fawkes Day

Remember, remember, the 5th of November 

The Gunpowder Treason and plot; 

I see of no reason why Gunpowder Treason 

Should ever be forgot. 

Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 

'Twas his intent. 

To blow up the King and the Parliament. 

Three score barrels of powder below. 

Poor old England to overthrow.

An outing in Missoula

Belinda and I braved the elements this afternoon with a foray into the rain and a drive to Missoula. Today we had a lovely time browsing the aisles at Jo-Ann Fabrics!

Clear and rain this week

Sunday afternoon

Friday afternoon

Our week started off clear and warm (for October) and ended with rain and a definite chill in the air!

An afternoon in Hamilton

A successful conclusion to the rehab journey!

Saturday treats

Taking advantage of the flavor of small-town Montana, I took in a bit of pampering at one of the local spas. Afterwards Belinda and I strolled through the Stevensville Farmer's Market, such fun!

Pie lady

My occupational therapy (OT) is underway — making miniature banana cream pies!

An outing to Dillon

I had a nice outing this weekend, accompanying Belinda to the United Methodist Women's district event in Dillon, MT. Belinda was in charge of the program, her last one, as the district Vice-president.

First Friday in Stevensville

Following a morning outing to Kootenai Creek for the Friday morning craft group, a delightful group, we enjoyed the activities on Main Street in Stevensville. 

This evening, we visited the community fundraising event being held at the Catholic Church in town being held for a local family.

Back to Hamiton

One consequence of my recent hospital stay is an increase in the number and variety of appointments that follow. After a visit to our favorite resale shop in Hamilton, it was off to my first rehab appointment, such fun!

Back in action

Following a minor stroke and rehab, I was able to go with Belinda and Charles to Bigfork to see two of the three musicals we were to see there. Today I was back in Goodwill, to use Belinda's expression, "My happy place!"

A trip to the theater

I joined Belinda and Charles in Bigfork, two hours north of Stevensville, for several productions at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.

We will be seeing "Singin' in the Rain," "All Shook Up," and "The Little Mermaid."

A Wednesday outing

Following some appointments today we made a stop at my "happy place," the Goodwill store on Reserve Street in Missoula!

Summer Sunday afternoon

Skip-bo!

Looking busy

More from Great Falls

Out on the town

Marcia Prather

Whatever do you mean?

Cheers!

Belinda and her flowers

We had a lot of fun in the "after hours" at the UMW event in Great Falls! It was nice to have a break from the routine we have in the Bitterroot Valley.