This is a before and after picture depicting the horrible
forest fires in Washington state.
James and I read scriptures and from our book outside on the porch so we could enjoy the cool weather, (I had to get a blanket), and watch the hummingbirds.
James keeps the hummingbird feeder full. We have seen up to 15 hummingbirds hovering around it at one time. It is cool, overcast, and smells delicious outside!
Lorraine Tieman and I had visiting teaching appointments today with Hailey Chafin and Elida Pope. Elida called this morning and asked to reschedule because she has sick boys.
Lorraine drove her pickup to the Chafin's ranch which is a good 25 or 30 miles from Vernon on dirt roads filled with mud puddles and rocks. It was quite an adventure!
Hailey came out to rescue us and we followed her in.
They have over 20,000 acres and run 175 head of cattle. They have solar power and their own well so they are completely off the grid.
Hailey's kids go to school in Show Low so she makes two round trips a day which takes her about 3 hours. She said she loves living there though.
James spent five hours today working on income taxes. My back hurts from polishing floors yesterday, so my plans to finish cleaning our bedroom are delayed.
For dinner we have enchiladas and salad. We read from our book and watched the Hallmark movie, "Good on Paper."
