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Wild weather and construction update

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Today was my day to drive to Billings and Absarokee.  As I drove (it's almost two hours to Billings) I experienced snow and low clouds, sun, rain, more sun, sleet, more rain, more sun, more snow, and then sun.  Talk about micro-climates!  In Livingston it was cloudy, chilly, and snowy but by the time I got to Absarokee the sun was shining and it was 50 degrees. With Montana weather (wintery), construction has been mostly indoors.  The drywall is almost ready for paint.  The interior doors are being installed.  The replacement garage doors have gone in.  And some smaller inside jobs have been done (like building out the fireplace and putting the mantel in place, and building out the master shower wall with its cove shelf.  Hopefully next week will be...warmer. Drywall taping and mudding is nearly complete. The correct garage doors are no in place. Interior doors are being hung. (standing in the dinging room) The fireplace and mantel are now re...
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Squall Season

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It seems that we have entered the season of squalls here in Montana.  A squall is a sudden, localized, and short-lived storm which often brings rain or snow.  The squalls here are most often...snow. Today, we had just such a squall.  It last for about three minutes and resulted in little more than wet patio cement.  And just as quickly as it arrived, the clouds moved on revealing a blue sky and just a hint of sun.
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Happy Anniversary Al and Diana

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On Saturday, the whole family (everyone who was available) gathered at the local Chinese restaurant for a celebration dinner in honor of Al and Diana's anniversary. After the meal we gathered at the home of Denise and Greg for a little dessert and more stories, updates, and laughter. Sharon and Charles, and Larry Denise and her older son Pam, Diana, Russana, Russana's daughter Lauren Lauren's son, Lauren, Denise's younger son, husband and dog, and older son And it wouldn't be a family reunion without some family pictures.  I didn't get everyone but I got most. The Perrys The Hudsons The siblings and their spouses  Happy Anniversary Al and Diana!
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A relaxed day

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Friday was relaxed and full of laughter, stories, and conversation.  In the afternoon, my cousin Denise came over and we had a lovely time of catching up.  The last time we saw each other was 25 years ago at her wedding.  So much has happened since then! In the evening, we went to a local ministry where they give a gospel concert (and if you know the words, it's also a sing-along).  It was a relaxed evening of old time gospel music which is broadcast on local access television and the radio.  
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Enjoying Owasso Oklahoma

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On our first full day in Oklahoma we enjoyed a drive to Al and Diana's 80-acre property where they enjoy spending their summers.  It is also a beautiful place to spend a spring afternoon. Pam sets off the blooming red buds nicely. :) Diana tells us all the stories about the condition of the property when they first bought it more than ten years ago. The pond was named in honor of Grandpa Widaman (my dad's father). They built this lovely gazebo for shaded gatherings. Charles (my dad), Diana (his sister), Al (her husband), and Sharon (stepmom) Pam (my stepsister), Sharon, Charles, and Yours Truly Sharon, Charles, Diana, and Al They have a tradition here that all visitors get to sign a post on the gazebo.  So that's what we did. In the evening, we gathered at a local restaurant and met with Dad and Diana's cousin Sharon (5th in line) and her husband Jimmy.  
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Waiting for the plane to board

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Waiting for our flight to board.  Salt Lake City to Tulsa.  
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A walk in Brigham City

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Dad and Sharon in Brigham City Utah taking a stroll around the pond.  We’re in town for a follow up cardiologist appointment, but first a trip to Oklahoma.  
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