Cold, cold, cold, 2017 is off to a cold and rainy start! This is great news for our spring and summer! Now is the time to get those California Poppy seeds in the ground. Spring will be here before we know it. What a beautiful sight to see the first signs of spring, colorful California Poppies!

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As we start the year 2017 we invite each of you to send in your personal happenings ... your family is very important here in Valley Home! Our daily lives and the ups and downs are all important to or Valley Home way of life. This column is meant to share the happenings within our families, school, churches, 4-H, FFA, fire house, the list could go on and on. Remember nothing is too small. Please share!

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An exciting New Year’s Eve to remember at our house ... grandson Cooper celebrated his 10th birthday at the stroke of midnight! We had spent the day cutting up confetti and cooking his favorite dishes. Cooper was a super host. A few minutes before midnight he created sparkling cider drinks with homegrown orange slices in each! After making sure every family member had a glass of bubbly, he gave each of a handful of bright colorful confetti and the celebration began ... the countdown to 2017 and his happy 10th birthday! Many blessings and many, many happy returns of your special day, Cooper Bartholomew!

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Happy New Year to All!

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As always you may reach me by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails to All!”