Lost Mt Hood Climbers

I so feel for the families of these climbers - I could be in their shoes one day. One of my sons has been on Mt Hood, another in Alaska climbing on a glacier - they are very experienced, but when you push to the edge, no one knows what can happen. My oldest when hiking through Yellowstone area spent 36 hours in a small tent with his partner in a blizzard with only limited food that didn't have to have hot water to eat. They, another time were close to hypothermia when God, I certainly feel, brought them a warm spring that was not gaseous water. They were able to get in, warm up then re-suit up to continue on to a warmer place. So one never knows what lies ahead in these expeditions. These pictures are of son #2, they are what were handy - couldn't find any of Eric.

Christmas Knitting

I have managed to do some knitting among the other necessary chores. Not enough - I am not finished for Christmas - and I fly to Texas tomorrow!! So I will have some "to be finished" gifts to give when I return in January. But being with family is priceless and the members who are going to have to wait to get a gift will appreciate that thought too! My second son and girlfriend came over and took us out last night. A family type place, not fancy, but perfect for the chance to visit before I leave. My children are all young adults and I am glad to say - they are people I enjoy being around.

These pictures were taken several weeks ago, so more is done than is shown.....and a new scarf started.