Dinner for Five

 Had a nice dinner at Olive Garden with Taylor, Jessica, and Reagan.

Reagan and I did not meet it off at first, but by the end of the night she would give me a kiss for some chocolate.  She even gave me or let me give her a goodbye hug.

Enjoy!

Sunset at Heceta Lighthouse

Enjoy the silhouette!

Wedding Dress

My mother in her wedding Dress.  Enjoy!

A Little Art

While going through some things of my mother's, I ran across this little piece of art containing a quote from President Wilford Woodruff, and I thought I would share.  Enjoy!

Ralph and Cy Huntzinger

 

(Picture taken by John and Ann Young)

I am just sharing a picture taken by my brother and his wife late in 2012.  I have a special spot in my heart for Uncle Ralph and aunt Cy.  Also, I was named after two of my mother's brothers, Ivon and Ralph.  Enjoy!

Family Party for Mom in Utah

 Frank and Betty Young

 John and Ann Young (Ann was sick and missed the party, so I just grabbed one of her better pictures.

 Lucia and Jerrie Pabst

 Eloise Young and Charlie Young

George Young joined us on FaceTime and Nancy Young (Ivon's wife)

Sorry for no picture of me, I am taking the pictures.  :)

Ida Lucille Huntzinger Young - Age 94

My mother on Saturday, December 29th.  The family got together to celebrate her 94 birthday, which was the day before.

My mother is is good spirits, but not eating much and mostly drinking some milk during the day.  She is down to about 95 pounds.  I am sorry to say, but I do believe I will be returning to Utah within a couple of months for her funeral.  She may surprise me and live longer.  In that case, I will see her in May when I visit Utah again.

Clear Lake

Cool breeze and crystal clear water welcomes boaters to this lake.  No motors, just row, row, row your boat.

Washington Through My Eyes

Fort Casey stood watch to protect the Puget Sound waterways during World War II.

Washington Through My Eyes

From inside the watch tower, I am spying on Steve.

Washington Through My Eyes

Two little love birds sitting in a tree.
First comes marriage then a chick in a nest in the neighboring tree.

Washington Through My Eyes

Whale watching on the island.  Enjoy!

Washington Through My Eyes

Yes, that is a quarter on top of the mushroom.  Mushrooms grow big on the island.  My grandson  would have his hands out wide and say, "It is huge".   Enjoy!

Washington Through My Eyes

Sea Lion hanging from the ceiling.  Enjoy!

Washington Through My Eyes

Art work in Coupeville, Washington.

Oregon Skies Through My Eyes

- This is one of my many pictures that I took last night as I played with the settings on my camera.  Enjoy!

Utah Through My Eyes

Tulips on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.

Utah Through My Eyes

Sunday afternoon Utah sky.

My Mother

Nice visit with my mother. She is 93 years old.

Lorenzo Dow Young

My great grandfather, passed away in this house. This house was my great grandmother's house (Eleanor (Ellen) Jones Young.

Where is Frank and Charlie?

Left to right - Ivon, John, and George.

Emma - Easter Sunday

Littlest Grandchild

Growing fast.

Second Day of Spring and it is snowing

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes!


- I know; you have seen this view before. Looking at the Portland Temple from across the freeway draws my camera out of my pocket. I was teaching last week, and needed another picture of the Portland Temple. Enjoy!

Oregon ...

... Through My Eyes!


- We are having crazy weather. Spring is trying to arrive, and we having snow and rain. Enjoy!

Oregon ...

...Through My Eyes!


- Nancy and I went for a drive and found this piece of art at the McDonald's in Molalla. Enjoy!

Taking ...

... a Hot Chocolate Break -


- I will post again after the break.

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Steve and I drove through the housing area, and saw quite a few deer. I stopped the truck and Steve took this picture out of the open window.

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -

Enjoy!

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Have you wondered where these beached trees come from? There are about a dozen or more along the beach in this area, and I do not see tall trees along this coast to fall over. Interesting...

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- When you bury someone at sea, just throw the urn in and let them have their last hey ride. Enjoy!

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- Early morning on the beach, found this Bald Eagle watching me. Enjoy!

Washington ...

...Through My Eyes -


- A once in a life time find (maybe). The Snowy Owls are migrating from the Arctic, and the last time they were here at Ocean Shores was in 2006. Enjoy!

Washington ...

... Through My Eyes -


- The sunset across Grey's Harbor as we were heading to Ocean Shores.

Christmas ...

... Is Here! -


- I want to wish you a Merry Christmas! Now that the stress is over and the pressure is gone, stop, relax, and have a cup of hot chocolate. Enjoy!

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- An ornament that reminds us of our visit to Amsterdam. Three hang on our tree. Enjoy!

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- Santa is packing his sleigh. Have you been naughty or nice? Enjoy!

Christmas ...

... Is Coming! -


- We have two Christmas traditions. The first is rice crispy marshmallow treats with chocolate chips. Our first batch went before pictures could be taken. This tradition is a hand-me-down from my youth. My father would always make rice crispy marshmallow treats with chocolate chips on Christmas day. The second tradition is peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate. Nancy had to put them away, because I kept sneaking "just one" over and over.

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -

- Michael Jr. -

- Alivia and Madison -

- Sarah helping Emma -

Making gingerbread houses (out of graham crackers) is a tradition. Our place is too small for all the grandkids to make them at the same time. We had Sarah, (late Mike due to work), and their kids (my grandkids) over for dinner and to make the houses. It was fun, and I had a blast. Laura and Larry will be over later this week. Enjoy!

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -


- A little bling on the tree. Enjoy!

Christmas ...

... is Coming! -


- "Made in Oregon" hanging on the tree. Enjoy!