Portland Temple

This morning we went to the Temple with Margaret, Tom, David, Reva, and Beth.  Later we had dinner at The Olive Garden.

Washington

After a long day yesterday including me being told by  the US immigration man that he could keep me out of the US because I don't have a US passport we arrived in Portland.  Margaret and Tom met us and we came on to Vancouver.  I was tired.

Today we drove around looking at the beautiful green scenery in Washington and Oregon.  The weather is great.

Joan and Earl - 50 Years

Last night we braved the cold, snow and wind and went to Stirling to celebrate Joan and Earl's 50th Anniversary.  Every one of their twelve children were there and many of the grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Wendy and her new baby were released from the hospital at noon and were able to attend.  Donald and Diane came from Brooks.

Lights at the Japanese Garden

The New Year started out cold and snowy.  On the 5th we visited the Japanese Gardens to enjoy the lights.  It was starting to warm up a bit.

The weather gradually warmed up and by Tuesday the roads were clear.  Unfortunately on Wednesday it started to snow again and today it is near -30 degrees.