Awesome Autumn

                       A  All is well in Givan Land.  Both of us are still working!

U-  Unusual occurrences have been Tim’s two trips to Denver in two months to help his mom move to a new smaller apartment.  I have a new boss who is very energetic and full of ideas.  Some days, I’m tired just trying to keep up.

T- Tim is busy planning the Bets for Pets fundraiser in January for the local animal shelter.  Last year he came home with a real fire hydrant that someone had painted.  I’m hoping that doesn't happen again!

U- Until it’s time for Christmas decorations, we put up outside Fall decorations this year.  Our pumpkins we got from a pumpkin patch near Buhler.  It included riding on a hayrack pulled by horses to the pumpkin field.  Gus did a good job riding in the wagon.  It was a good day.

Outside Autumn Decorations.  The leaves light up.

/The railing and lattice got a fresh coat of paint this Autumn.

Some of our inside Autumn Decor.

M- More the merrier.  Even though some might think that this is the philosophy as far as pets go at the Givan house, I’m proud to report since last writing we have not acquired any new critters.  Except, if you count the mouse I've caught a glimpse of a time or two.  Tommy is not too good at catching mice-maybe if it ran across his paws he could get it.  All critters are doing well.  Shona has been going to an obedience class with Kate and loves it.  She has days though when you could tell if an open door appears she would be out it and on an adventure.  Liza accompanies Tim on his trips.  Ellie Mae sounds a lot like a pig most evenings as she snorts around.  (I guess that it is as close to a pet pig as I will ever get) Mandalay is definitely the queen canine putting the others quietly in their place.  Benny has sleepovers on occasion and seems to enjoy his time here.

N- Night times, i.e. evenings, usually find us at home (or sometimes meetings) enjoying Kate and Chris and the pets.  Most nights, we all eat supper together discussing a wide range of topics, such as politics, rockets, dogs, mental health issues and current events .  The house usually shuts down before 10 and we are in bed and getting rest to start everything all over again.

Have a blessed Autumn.

Auntie and Uncle Tim

Life at the Johnstons

We have been enjoying the granddaughters.  They are a special blessing in our lives!  I try and play once a week with them.  They all have great imaginations.  We play Elza and Anna from Frozen, mermaids, kitties, doctor, babies, enjoy swinging, and much more. 

Princess Olivia.

Grammy pushing Kinley.

Ava enjoying playing mermaids.  Adelynn is the captured mermaid.

Adelynn stopping for a picture.

Randy and Charles enjoyed a train trip together,  September 3-12, 2014.  Here are a couple of pictures. 

Charles in the Muir Woods.  Notice how small he is compared to the trees.

Part of Colorado as seen when riding the Amtrak California Zephyr.  Both really wanted to ride this train!

Randy had to speak in Hawaii but did enjoy a bit of vacation time at Molokai.  Only 5000 people on the whole island so he was often on the beach alone.  He said it was wonderful!