Grandparents

Hans Pedersen and Hilga Wilhelmina Pedersen - my Mother's parents. Hilga was born in Sweden and Hans was born in Denmark.

Hans looks like a dashing young man in this photo. Look at the hair. Hans passed away before any of us were able to meet him. He was truly missed by our Mother. A horse kicked him in the leg and he died from a blood clot. Hilga was well known to all of us. She lived on a farm, moved to Glendive, retaining farm land; and later moved to Billings. Hilga was an entrepreneur, buying and selling real estate and I am sure she made profits even in those days. Hilga lived many years alone and passed away in Billings.

Carla Lynette Hart

Meet Carla, she is my 2nd daughter. Carla loves taking pictures with the camera on her cell phone. Be ready, because she will want you to pose. Carla loves animals, mainly her kitt'n smitten, but also has a true love for my pups and Lori's animals. Carla has made a good life for herself, and makes a practice of keeping in contact with her family and friends.

My daughter and Grandsons

Lora Kae (Hart) Patrick - my oldest daughter. Lori and Dan have made a family unit of themselves and two sons. Justin is now 18 years old and his younger brother is 9. They are very active boys and love to wrestle with each other, watch the tube, dirt biking & camping. Oh, the wonders that young boys can think of.

Idaho's Grand Canyon

This is a picture of the area we like to go camping and 4 wheeling. In the winter the roads are not even navigable, but in the spring they open up with trails for the fool-hardy or hearty. We have blazed our way through snow, mud and at times while riding there is a thunder storm that brings rain or hail. The views from the top of the mountains are breathtaking. We usually take snacks like a sandwich, crackers, kippered snacks for Pat and Mason, a drink of some kind and a lucky day, a cookie or two.

This is what the Hoffmans love to do while out camping or on our own adventure.

Granddaughters

Now this is a precious picture. Sydni Drew Hill holding her new baby sister Quinci Nicole Hill. New little personalities showing up each time we hear about them. How wonderful it is to have little ones to make us feel young again. Pat is called Pawkey and I am Grammaleenie.

We love you!!!

Grandparents

Louis Oluf (Olef) Hansen and Ingaborg (Jensen) Hansen: Parents of my Dad

Both immigrated from Denmark and met while living in America. There had to have been hardships to each as individuals and also as a family unit. Four children were born to the household and they lived on a farm in Lindsay, Montana prior to retiring to Glendive, Montana. I remember them and going to their farm, a short distance from our farm. They always seemed happy to see us and teased us with their Danish language. I wish you all could have met them.

Our Pets

Our two little dogs are Pomeranians. Sadie Hawkins Prances is a red sable and 13 years old. Lady Catillion is buff and is also 13 years old. They are wonderful companions for both Pat and me and we cherish the memories we have with their funny little antics.

They are my SadCats - this is how my email address was derived.

My Parents

Harold and Marie Hansen - My parents
My Dad was a farmer in Lindsay, Montana and my Mom was a grade school teacher through all of her career. My dad was way too young at the time he passed away, but his hard life of farm dust and mechanic fumes and poor medical help when he was younger, played a toll on his life. He passed away in 1972 at the age of 56.

My Mom continued to live in Billings in the family home and we had many gatherings prior to her moving into an assisted living facility. Mom always kept her spirits bright and loved hearing about everyone's adventures. Mom passed away in 2009 at the age of 93.

QUILTING ENDEAVORS

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My current quilt
My Mother hand stitched the blue and white blocks and I am now continuing the endeavor by making it into a quilt. The colors are not totally justified. There is lime green between each square and then the blue border is a wonderful addition and complement to the framework of the project.

I love this project, and I hope Mom does too. :)

My Discovery

Toward the end of June Pat and I visited the Grand Canyon!!! What an adventure it was to get there, but to be able to say we were there is inspiring to the soul. To understand we could walk along the edge and have absolutely no guard rail to stop a fall, was also thought provoking to say the least. Now, I will give my idea of another Great Wonder that will go unadvertised to the world - so mum is the word!!!

When we were 4 wheeling last weekend in Idaho, in Pat's secret hunting area, I came to a screeching halt at the top of a hillside! I looked over this valley, that was very similar in size to the Canyon I had seen a couple of weeks prior, only this time the hillsides were lush and green with vegetation. Now to put this in perspective - God had a hand in producing both canyons, and he showed me the Gift he gave us right in our own backyard. I traveled more than a thousand miles to see desert, dry, no green growth, other than cactus - some blooming. The Joshua Forest was a sight to behold, and not what you would expect it to be at all. The second canyon is less than 100 miles away, in Idaho, and in contrast we have about the same size canyon, river at the bottom, only the canyon walls are not sharp cliffs, but more rolling mountains and almost totally green with forest - pine trees that is and some deciduous trees as well. In the forest, hidden from our view, are elk, bear, moose, deer, wolves, and various small animals. In Canyon #1, we were warned of animals, but small, creeping critters we don't want to get close to for the venom they may share!!

So, a conclusion of this summer travel is, I need to appreciate "my own backyard" as well as far away hot spots.