Spring Storm

Benjie is back to "normal" (whatever that means!) since his surgery.  He hasn't had any problems with his eye and it has grown shut nicely.  He also got a brand new haircut andeverything looks really good. 

Of course the day after he gets his haircut, we have to have a horrible spring blizzard!  He has been soo cold he has been glady spending his time in his sweater, or on laps, or burried under blankets, or warming himself in front of the heater!

We luckily haven't lost power.  Mom and dad have been withouth power for over a day now.  They have been spending time in their camper staying warm and listening to the wind howl.  The wind has just been relentless.  We don't have too much snow on the ground here in the Gap 'cause the wind has blown it all away.  Stanford however has been getting some good accumulation.  Mom sent me this picture this morning.  The snow is drifted halfway up the barn door.

Roads are still closed from Great Falls to Eddie's Corner.  Schools have been cancelled again.  It's an old fashioned Spring Storm!

Grandma Moves to the City

After 70 something years of country living, Grandma Jo has decided to move into Lewistown.  Grandma started her life near the breaks, north of Denton.  After grandma and grandad were married, they lived in a small cabin at the base of the Twin Sisters, near Buffalo.  They were there for about a year and a half, before settling on a ranch between Stanford and Denton.  They were there for 40 years before moving just outside of Lewistown.  17 years later, grandma decided to try out the city life.  I know it's a huge change for her, but she will enjoy being closer to things and having neighbors and people close by. 

This last weekend the family got together and moved boxes and furniture with a fury!  It was quite a whirlwind, but we got things accomplished!  When we left, Grandma and the schnauzers were settled comfortably in her chair, watching some TV!

Signs of Spring....

Missoula Getaway

Two weekends ago we were able to get over to Missoula to visit the Compton Family.  Had a great time visiting with Sarah, Jimmy and the boys.  Tim and Jim were able to get some golf in and Sarah and I enjoyed some girl time-- shopping!  Saturday night they hosted a barbecue/birthday party/going away party for Jimmy's brother, Danny.  Lots of fun.  Always enjoy going over there.

One-Eyed Schnauzer

Our poor litte guy had to have his blind eye removed last week.  :(  His little eye just wasn't doing too well.  It was just getting really goopy all the time and sort of retreating back into his head.  He was born blind in his left eye due to an infection, so he really doesn't know any different.  But it was difficult for us.  I think I cried all the way from Horizon Vet to the Town Pump.  Poor little guy.  He looked like such a wreck when I picked him up 8 hours later.  He was soo loopy yet from the anesthesia.  He was pretty sad for a couple of days.  I think he was a little embarassed too, because when you talked to him or he looked at you, he would try to hide that side of his face.  But it's been over a week, and he's just about back to normal.  He has to go back next week and get his stitches out.  I'm sure that will be a fun visit!