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A Blest Week

We just had the privilege of a week with our son here in Ennis, MT. We loved every minute of that precious time together. While the skies were smoky each day (you couldn’t even see the mountains through the smoke), and it didn’t begin to clear until the day he was leaving, we didn’t let that deter us from having a good time.

Talking time in the living room

Yummy time at Dave’s Sushi preceding time at the movies (Odyssey)

Sharing meals together was highlighted by great conversations

The mountains peeked through the smoke and the antelope showed up to say goodbye as we were driving Ty to the airport
We stopped at Fiesta Mexicana for lunch before dropping Ty off at the Gallatin Bozeman airport
Mmm – great margaritas! And delicious food
Mouth watering!

Ty’s flight was delayed and he had a challenging set of flights and car trouble… but God made sure his needs were met and he was home that night safe & sound.

And our home has seen blue skies since then. Come back soon, Ty. And bring Monika!
We’ll keep you up to date on the progress of the house being built in the field across from us!

We were blessed indeed to have such a blest week!

Love,

JanBeek

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blessings, Family, food, Gratitude, Love, Memories, Montana, relationships

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Best Local Dish

What’s the best local dish you’ve ever eaten while traveling?

My son-in-law, André Solioz, is a phenomenal chef. When we travel to Switzerland to be with him, our daughter, and their family, his food is to die for!! The local dish is cheese fondue and it’s wonderful. But his specialty that I love is a pork roast. Oh, he creates it in such a mouth-watering way. You’d love it! But, his dishes all are amazing!

Here’s André … We get to see him and eat his wonderful food this October. Yay!

Hugs, JanBeek

Happy 2nd birthday to our pup, Kenny!!

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Animals, Family, food, Gratitude, happiness, Love, pets, relationships, Travel

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Wordless July Wednesday

Love ya, Laina. Hugs, MomBee

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Family, friendship, Gratitude, happiness, Love, relationships

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Wonderful Week

We just had the most wonderful week with my cousin and his wife. Adrian & Laura were such fun to have around.

You can see what a joy Adrian is!
And his wife, Laura, is equally delightful

They are DeAngelis (my maiden name) “of angels” – apropos!!

They visited Great Falls, MT on their way from CA to us and now…

They are spending a week in Yellowstone

We enjoyed the Ennis Rodeo and fabulous July 4 parade

We were privileged to watch the parade from dear friends, Roy & Barbara Washburn’s lovely place. Such gracious, generous people!

That’s Roy with us.
After the parade downtown we had our own kiddie parade in our neighborhood.
Adorable children & great neighborhood fun!
Before Adrian & Laura left for Yellowstone, they prepared our last night’s dinner (homemade pasta and bolognese sauce. Delicious!) and we had the neighbors join us.
It was a marvelous culmination to a beautiful week together.

Wish you coulda joined us!

Hugs,

JanBeek

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Family, friendship, Gratitude, holidays, Love, Montana, relationships

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Ninth Inning

Oh my goodness! What a ballgame!

My first pro baseball experience
Pittsburgh Pirates

The first 3 innings were exciting … but we trailed the Minnesota team 3-4. No scores in the next 5 1/2 innings. Then, one man on, bottom of the 9th, Pittsburgh home run! The stadium erupted!

And the drone light show that followed the game was nothing short of phenomenal!!
Each of those lights is an individual drone. Amazing !

Wish you could have been there!

Look at how close we were! Yes, we saw that home run get smacked outta the park!

Great experience!

And today we went to a beautiful church service in Sewickley, PA with my niece, Jodie. Gotcha in my prayers.

God bless you!

Have a great weekend!

Love, JanBeek (& Jodie)

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Family, happiness, Love

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Hospitality

The gift of hospitality

Cannot be taken for granted

It’s a gift to be treasured

A gift that cannot be measured

Our niece, Jodie, is a gracious hostess

and…

… her husband, Bill, is generous beyond measure
Yesterday he barbecued steaks, chicken, veggies, etc. and created a meal fit for royalty!
Of course, Jodie was responsible for all the prep work. No small feat!
In this home, tucked among the trees, love grows.
And they treated us to a night out on the town, too. A wonderful banjo event!
My maternal grandpa played the banjo, so this took on extra nostalgic meaning for me.
Could you hear me singing along? I loved it!🥰

Tonight we’re headed to a Pittsburgh baseball game. So, stay tuned! I’ll be back!

Love, JanBeek

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blessings, Family, food, Giving, Gratitude, happiness, kindness, Love, music

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Flowers Flowers Flowers

Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh, PA
Here I am… ready to tour this beautiful exhibit.
The theme is Alice in Wonderland
Amazing displays!
Gorgeous displays
Time for a rest. Lots of walking!
Some glass art still on display from the Chuhuly (sp?)
exhibit
Thanks to my niece, Jodie, for her gracious hospitality!
Many fascinating flowers!
Wish you could have seen these in person with us!

Thanks for traveling with me vicariously!

Love, JanBeek

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art, Family, flowers, Gratitude, Love

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Just Write

No prompt needed

Just capture life

Sitting at the back

Row 19 out of 20

Gives you an interesting perspective

Look at all those people

Look out the window

Row after row

Nothing but houses

A city coming up

Let’s land at the airport

No prompt needed

Just look at life

Exciting, isn’t it?

Time with niece, Jodie
Time with her son, Liam

Jodie’s husband in his way home

Life is its own prompt

Enjoy!!

Hugs,

JanBeek

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Family, happiness, Love, relationships, Travel

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Time to Climb

We did it! Couldn’t look at that boathouse and not experience it!!

But the climb… oh my!
This is the easy part… but the ramp with no railing… that needed someone to help us!
It’s steeper than it looks here!
Loved joining the friends down here.
That’s LeighAnn
And here she is with daughter, Isla
Big blue eyes, dimples, and a devilish grin —- oh my —- what a cutie!

Meantime, Marcie sat up there and watched us.

Hellooo!!
A break in the rain…
Such a pretty day in SoddyDaisy, TN

Wish you were here!

Love, JanBeek (and Marcie)

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children, Family, friendship, happiness, Love, Travel

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Friends in Chattanooga

My buddy Marcie

Visiting Marcie meant being able to share time with her daughter Stacey,
son-in-law Jeff, & grandchildren. Such a privilege!
Jeff & Marcie showed us around the area and treated us like royalty.
Stacey & Jeff treated us to dinner in their lovely home! We feel totally loved!

The friendship, the children, the scenery and gorgeous hospitality all are beyond wonderful!
Thank You, Marcie!

What a treat to travel up to Signal Mountain and Lookout Mountain and see the homes & vistas up there!

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Thanks for traveling vicariously with us…

See ya tomorrow.

Love,
JanBeek

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children, Family, friendship, Love, relationships, Travel

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