More Gehlken Off-Spring

We were so looking forward to Jared and Jaiden coming to visit.

Stacie picked them up in Portland, flew by themselves, and they came to the coast on Friday.,

Jared has grown so tall, and






Jaiden has stayed the same.
Both have wonderful personalities and are having a great time.

Nite Time

Kids were watching a movie while falling asleep. After Grammy, of course......but oh so quiet!

Shields family sleep in the RV so Kearby came and got Kylie....

Always room for more........So missed Casey and Carter.....

The next generation of explorers

You cannot believe all these boys could see in the ocean that day. Imagination.......thats what its all about!

Fresh Canned Tuna

Kurt and I went down to the docks and purchased 17 pounds of fresh tuna, that they filleted.

Brought it home, and Kurt's trainer helped me can it. Oodles of work, but so worth the effort. That 17 pounds only made 8 pint size jars.

>>>>>>>>>>BIRD IN THE HOUSE>>>>>>>>>>>>

Oh my goodness, couldn't believe that a hummingbird was in the house. Kurt got it to perch on top of a swiffer and he set it free.













This is the second bird that has flown in the front door. I was alone, and I opened all three doors and it finally flew out the opening. I know, you are thinking "screen door, perhaps"? Well, we have thought of it, but Faja loves to come in and out the doors at her leisure. You now know who runs this house. Many more birds, however................I may have a change of heart.

BTW....I suck up the few bugs we get with my dustbuster..

Workshop Update

Kurt spends every waking moment that he is not working.......in the shop. Between the ocean and this fabulous working space he is one happy guy!


















He has been working on the dust collection system. Up and down the ladder numerous times. Wish I had a dust collection for the house!!!

End Table

Living on the coast has its drawbacks. We had to drive two hours to Eugene to look for an end table. Fortunately, I found this one at LazyBoy and loved it. Two shelves for me to put my junk on!

Who's Afraid

McKenzie used to say "I don't like Faja's face." We would have to carry her everywhere.........Well look who is not afraid now. They because friends. Not as close as Casey, but Rome wasn't built in a day. Kurt and I are so grateful that the Shields live in Oregon. We miss our grandkids. BUT, Jared and Jaiden are coming to visit in the middle of August. More wet-suits.............and more pictures.

Never Enough Beach

These kids couldn't get enough beach. Moms and dads rented wet-suits for the boys and Casey. They spent seven hours at the beach. What great entertainment. Nikki, Kylie and I went to the outlet mall where Kylie and Nik got great bargains.

Nye Beach Baked Clam Festival

The kids took their turns doing the paint spinning. Levi, Carter, and Casey were fighting over who would be first......while arguing, little McKenzie said "Daddy, I want to be third". Big laughs........Dad said good idea.















While waiting for paint to dry, Carter decided to do some rock climbing....

We all had fun, but there were no baked clams.....What's up with that?

These kids have climbed down the gully across the access road to our house. I have not gone there........its creepy. Nikki didn't go either!

















Of course, Faja went everywhere Casey went. She was more afraid of Faja than MacKenzie, but the became fast friends. After Casey left, Faja kept going into the guest room looking for her.

More Beach

Carter wanted the picture of him on the make-shift bridge. Casey is trying to build something, but Faja runs it over. This is the beach I take the dog to every chance we get. Hardly anyone is ever there.

A Great Time

You can not imagine how great it was to see my grandkids.......I missed Casey and Carter soooooo much. We have a great time. They are really beach bums!














We even broke the rules about eating only at the table!

TOTALLY SURPRISED

Look who dropped in!!!!! They couldn't stay but 15 minutes.....Use the potty and get directions.

Couldn't stop screaming.....
Jayne promises she will back....maybe even before November.......

Hurry.....Hurry

Leaving Us Already

Another Beauty.....ready to visit yet?

pictures really don't do it justice. It is so aw..esome....

Rust.....Rust....and more

The exterior lights haven't been up more than 6 weeks, and they look like they have been there for years! Everything that is outside on the coast needs to be stainless steel......

Fajas Dog House

Kurt built it for Faja in Las Vegas. Then we drug it to Bob's house, because the dog was his. Then Faja was mine, so we drug it to Oregon with us. Now, he rebuilt it, put on the siding that matches our house, and re-roofed it. All we need to do now is paint it.

She doesn't go in it, but it looks AWESOME!!!

Inside the Shower

I had Kurt stand on a ladder to take the inside of the shower. I adore the hand held sprayer. I can't use the jets, but they are in all the right places for the boss.












Naturally, I fell in love with the anitque bronze fixtures.......everywhere. But, hopefully they are forever

Still a work in progress

Kurt has been busily building benches for his assorted tools. He can't find his stuff! Imagine that.......too much stuff

Master Bathroom

The only time the fireplace goes on is in the morning when we get out of the shower. I was lucky to find the shelf unit, cause there was no place to put any towels...













This is the finished sink and great wall art. Found it in a mail order magazine. Luckily, seashells are "in" this year.

The Lost Picture from previous post

From the other side.....I have added some more things, but I will post them when the flowerpots grow some!

A Sad Day....

My dear friend of 30 years, Barbara Picogna, has passed away. A deep sadness has enveloped my heart. She will be terribly missed by her family, friends and me......

Kurt Graduates

After three long weeks away from home, (except for weekends) Kurt has graduated from 911-dispatch school. Been a looooong time since he has been in school, but he did great! All sorts of studying involved, slept in a dorm (his roommates deserted him .... snoring....), meals in a cafeteria and having to salute the flag every morning.

His immediate supervisor and the head honcho came from upstate Oregon to see him graduate. The was really nice. I am sooooo proud of him!

More Color

Just had to show you these plants up close. The colors are amazing.















Faja and I sit on the porch on the forest side often when it rains. All is good. I can breathe............

Color spots

I think spring is going to be my favorite season of the year. The flowers are amazing. It is so nice to be able to actually GROW something beautiful.














This one is from the market. I am obsessed with flowers !!!!!

Gravel Pathway

They made a pathway from the side of the garage to the back decks' steps and put the mulch on both sides.










In the front, we made a pathway from the driveway to the dog's yard with gravel.


Then I want to plant rhododendroms next to the house. It is too late to plant them now, so we have to wait until fall.

I'm sure we will find something else.

Wish John Carter was here to help me!

Landscaping

Digger Joe delivered some rock and top soil.











When you get on a list, the Public Utilities District will bring you mulch. The guys gave me three dump loads and Joe and Kurt spread it around. Now, there is little "mud".

Beached Whale

This was really sad. This whale was already dead when he beached up north of Seal Rock. People were walking on it, and tearing pieces of it off the body. Quite gross. They don't know what to do with it, because the tides has not washed it off to sea. They think they will bury it somewhere. Marla and I went to see it when it had happened, and Kurt and I went back one week later. Need I tell you how it smelled when downwind?

Brought Marla to Oregon

Timing couldn't be better. Marla was between jobs and Joni had an extra ticket. This was our lucky day!













We had a great time, laughed a lot, and she got to see my favorite spots up close and personal.

She froze the whole time.........but after returning to Vegas, wished she was right back here

Bob Graduates from College

After much harassing, I talked him into walking across the stage. This was not an easy feat, working full time and studying too.

Needless to say we are very proud of him.








For those of you that are thinking that I was in Vegas and didn't call. You are absolutely RIGHT. I was there for only three days, and couldn't possibly get everyone in town. BUT, hopefully I can come again in December (much cooler!) so I can see my grandkids around Christmas time.