The Cat Lady

Dannon loved our cats and she was sure they loved her just as much as she loved them.

Marvin Leaves Home

Marvin left in September to make his own way in the world.  He has not been living with any family members for a while now, but the Valley is his home.  

Dad and Mom were home at the right time.  They were able to move him to Coos Bay, OR, where he is looking into working until he has the money saved to go to school.

His girlfriend, Chelan, has also moved there to go to culinary school.  Marvin and I have chatted a time or two and it sounds for interesting for Chelan.  Marv says she got the weirdest roommates the school had to offer.

He is living on his own in a very small studio apartment, but he loves it.  Not a lot of space to clean.  

These were pictures I took the day before he left.  We are looking forward to his visit around Christmas.

 

I am not sure what was said, but obviously, it was fun.

BBQ at the Doston's

Thank you so much, Don, Chris, and Esther Dotson for sharing you beautiful home.  All were invited and these are some pictures of the fun we had.

The kids loved looking down the valley at the river.

Troy with Maddie and Brea.

Mom Leister and Chris have been friends for a very long time.
In fact, I remember the first time the Dotson's came to RCC.
I thought I was going to die because one of my teachers was coming to my church.

Dan-o and Bailee enjoying the grub.

A girly chat time

Mom holding court.

Dad being a part of the gang.

There's that smile again.

Bailee got a hold of my camera and here is what I found.

Mom and Anjahli

Isn't this a gorgeous view!

Dad, Christian, and Jocelyn.  We have known Christian since I was 16.
That is getting really close to 20 years now.  Crazy!