Sunday, November 29, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving











Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful Family and friends. We had the most fantastic weekend, having Luke and Karen visit from Coyote, WY and brother Allen from Portland, OR. I throw a shout out to my brother Larry for making it back here from Trucking, and Mychal thanks for the visit. Amy was able to drive down to see us all -- and, always loving to see the rest of us that are here -- Frohlich's, Hougen's, Mark and Matt Andersons, and the David Sands. We got to see Chuck and Allison, Bob had lunch with Aaron, we got to hook up with the Davis clan.... life is great -- truly a wonderful weekend. Thanks to all! Love to all of you.
We missed seeing Cindy, Tom, Sara and Dad. Hopefully we will see you soon!
Seems like I go through these new digital camera's pretty quick, and looks like I need a new camera once again. My pics are not all that good, but enjoy as you can and the entire Thanksgiving picture album can be found:

Sunday, November 22, 2009

More Tucson stuff







Bob is home now from Tucson, he took a few more pics. So, we now have bedroom and livingroom furniture, fully stocked kitchen - thanks to my new friend Ingrid. The couple of pics outside just kind of show what the place is like, it's nice and home-y..... oh, yeah, you're probably wondering about the animals -- these are javalina's and the picture was taken right out our front door. Bob said there was a herd of about 10 of them! Pretty crazy -- guess there's a lot of new wildlife to get used to.............

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Just a little more on Tucson



Bob is in Tucson this week he moved some stuff down there and was meeting with furniture delivery, cable hookup, and ofcourse, we are in Tucson, so also meeting with the exterminator. Real necessity on a regular basis down there! Just a couple of picks from when we were there last time. I stacked up the rocks on our patio before we left last time, and Bob said they were still there untouched. If you've been hiking, you might see stacked stones like this...... to mark you way home. Nice to know the scerenity!

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Tucson!







I've not been on this blog for so long. Lots has happened!!!! First off, we bought a condo in Tucson, AZ. I don't know if we are crazy or lucky...... Anyway, here are just a few pictures. We were down there last week to sow our seeds - we have no furniture, but you have to start somewhere! Here is a picture of our bedroom, then a couple taken from our patio. We are located in the Sabino Canyon foothills. Sure is different from Colorado!!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Good Harvest


I had a good crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers this year in my garden! It was so fun to go out and pick fresh food each day for my lunches. Growing season is coming to an end however, but sure had a good year. Anybody need tomatoes?

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Bob's 'August' Lake Trip
















I think everyone knows that Bob makes, at minimum, two trips to the Lake of the Ozarks each year -- first in May, then in August. This year, a friend flew a private little 4-seater plane down there and Bob was able to tour the lake from the air. Pretty cool and exciting for him! Here are some pics of the plane, a couple of ariel views of the lake and the infamous cabin, along with Mark and Deb's new lake home. It's a nice place.

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Welcome Jolene to our Family







I stole these off of Karen's blog... what a sweetheart! Karen and Luke welcomed their beautiful daughter into our family. Here are some pictures, and we will get to see her in person over the Labor Day weekend. Looking forward to seeing Luke, Karen, Emmett and Jolene. Isn't she pretty, and her big brother couldn't be cuter :)

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Beautiful Flowers




Last weekend, Bob went to the grocery store - as he always does. I don't think I've been in a grocery store in ages, lucky me. Anyway, I wasn't feeling all that well that day and Bob came home with some beautiful sunflowers for me to vase. I thought, self, you have such beautiful flowers in your back yard, you should make a nice arrangement. So I did. So beautiful... Thanks Bob :)

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Summer 2009



We took our annual trip up to ND over the 4th of July this year. Had a blast, and it was so nice to see Dad, Cindy, Sara and Tom. It's always good to see them, I'm always missing them. Why don't we all live the same City so that I don't have to miss you!!! So, here are some pics:
The long, straight forever highway on the way to Bismarck





The fake police in Amidon that has been there for as long as I know; they used to have a maniquin in there, but thankfully no longer:









A day at the parade in Strasburg with my Dad and my Aunt Bobbie:
















Last, a barbecue at Cindy's house! We had some fun, drank some wine, fantastic food - Bob's famous burgers, Cindy's famous potato salad, Sara's now famous shrimp salad. Ummm, Donna's famous wine???? I didn't cook anything :)









Here are more miscellaneous pics from our summer 2009 so far!
http://picasaweb.google.com/Donna.Loves.Bob/2009Summer?authkey=Gv1sRgCLPMkMbQ-_GaBA#

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Earth Day
















I know it's not Earth Day, that was a few weeks ago, but, on Earth Day we were all given pine trees from Davita to plant in honor of the day. Bob and I really don't have a place at our home for a large pine, so, Bob took it down to the Lake! Here are some pics -- I don't think the tree could as for a better home :)

Happy Earth Day!!

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Congratulations to Sam!











Happy Graduation Day, Sam!! I was proud to be able to attend the last of the Hougen's high school graduation. Congratulations Sam -- I remember my high school graduation day like it was yesterday. Sam was born just 3 days before my birthday, so I always told him that we were almost twins, just 30 years apart. And, if that's the case, even though my HS graduation seems like yesterday, hmmmm, it must have been about 30 years ago - WOW!
What an exciting time for so many graduates! Make life good, make good choices. If you stumble along the way, take some time then get up, shake it off and keep going. GOOD LUCK!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Girl's Only !


A few of us gals met up and saw the play 'Girl's Only'. What a GREAT day! If you haven't seen the play, make it point -- cliche`, but -- truly, Laugh out Loud :)


Here is a pic of all of us - again, great day!!

Friday, April 17, 2009

New Flooring in our Home










We are a bit upsidedown in our home currently, but it should be worth it!! We are having hardwood flooring in our bedrooms, and with most of the other rooms already hardwood or tile, we will be down to just 1 room with carpet. The beloved family room. Although, as you will see right now it is our bedroom!! We moved our box spring/mattress down to the family room while the work is being done. This was needed since we do not have a big house by any means. So, anyway, enjoy the mess with us! Also, you know me............ under the hardwoods in our bedroom where we each stand each morning,................. 'Donna Loves Bob' is written on the sub-flooring under the hardwood. It will always be there :)

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Welcome SpringTime!



What a fantastic time of year -- yesterday was the first day of spring, and just in case you lose track of time - just look outside! The grass is getting green, Pear-y is in bloom, the lillies are sprouting.... I love it! It's early this year, and I'll certainly take it! The only better time of year for me is SUMMER, and it's clearly on it's way! Happy Spring!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Good Friends are Forever


I think the one thing that I love so much about Bob is his life long friends. It means so much, as a good person -- if you have good friends, you have a good life. This is just a picture of Bob on the phone, calling his old room mates back from his college - fraternity days. Gosh, to have good friends for such a long time. Good People :)

Oh, and, cute hair, huh!!

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Family Pics

Kate and Girlfriends




Tom and Sara
Kate and Dad
Jerry, Jeff and Nieces




Cindy and Dad

Kate and Jerry recently made a trip up to Bismarck to visit Family and Kate's friends -- they've been friends since grade school, if you can believe that! That's friendship, huh!