Happy 20th Birthday, Danielle Maria Bowen!!

Happy 20th Birthday, Danielle Maria Bowen!!  We ❤️ You So Much!!

Love, Your Dad & Step Mom

We Know How This Process Works...Just a Little Rusty!!

Today, we starting to go through the main house. So far, 1 bag + 1 box of donations. 3 BIG bags of trash.  

We are Super Motivated!! I'm about to sit down and start pricing items to go out in the moving sale. I'm not feeling 100%...so my goal is going to try and keep a slow and steady pace.

This type of move is not our first rodeo. 

• Florida --> Alaska in 2000

• Alaska --> Oregon in 2003

• Oregon --> Colorado in 2006

• Colorado --> Virginia in 2007

• Virginia --> North Carolina in 2008

• North Carolina --> Washington in 2009

• Washington --> Florida in 2013

• Florida --> Ecuador 🇪🇨 in 2015

• Ecuador 🇪🇨 --> Full-Time USA RVing in 2017

and soon

• Washington --> Tennessee or Florida in 2026

Big "Bowen Family" Announcement

After careful consideration, reflection, and prayer, we have made the decision to relocate in 2026, which we believe is in the best interest of our family, including our pets. Although we have enjoyed our time in Wilbur, we feel a strong desire to be closer to my Aunt Suzy, Uncle Sonny, Aunt Kathy, Cousin Janet, Cousin Donna, Cousin Shawn, Cousin Jeffrey, Cousin-in-Law Lisa, Cousin Terri, and numerous lifelong friends, as well as my Sister Amanda, my soon-to-be Brother-in-Law Austin, and a day's drive from many other friends and family members along the Eastern Seaboard. While I have formed lasting connections with my friends and Bible Study family in Wilbur, we feel it is essential to return to the East Coast. 

I would like to extend my love and gratitude to Dan for providing me with the time and opportunity to pray, research, and consult with family and friends, ultimately enabling me to make an informed decision. It has been a difficult decision, given the strong bonds I have formed with many great ladies in Wilbur. Our intention is to complete some minor electrical and plumbing work, conduct a paid property appraisal, host a large moving sale, sell items on Facebook, donate to the Wilbur Senior Center, and then list our 2-bedroom, 1-bath residence which includes a separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath mother-in-law house, for sale in the Spring of 2026.

Our future home buying search is either Florida or Tennessee. We will have to wait to decide based on the housing market as we get closer to selling the house here in Wilbur, WA. Our goal is to make the best informed move for us.  

We will share new details as we have info to share.

Free Annual Community Christmas Dinner at the Creston Christian Church in Creston, WA

 

Thank you to the Creston Christian Church for such a yummy early Christmas Dinner.  The food, conversation, Christmas joy, Christmas music, and beyond helpful friendly staff were OUTSTANDING!! 

 

Christmas Bell Chime Concert in Wilbur, WA

 

In October, Heather signed up to be part of the Bell/Chime Christmas Concert with her friends Michol and Emily.  She attended 3 of the 4 practices.  One of them she missed because she was sick.  The concert was on December 7, 2025 at 5:00pm.

Below you will see a video of the concert as well as the parts of the music that she covered. 

 

RIP Zoey Bear Bowen April 6, 2011 - September 23, 2025

RIP Zoey Bear "Our Baby Girl"

Born:  Roy, Washington 

Past Away in: Davenport, Washington 

April 6, 2011 – September 23, 2025

'There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass.

When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, her legs carrying her faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.'

Bella Boo misses you so much that she keeps your baby with her and protects it.  Give your Grandma lots of hugs and kisses.  We are all not the same without you.  

Love you Sweetheart, 

Mom, Dad, Bella Boo, Molly Moo, and Luna Lovegood 💖 

May Day Ladies Tea 2025 in Wilbur, WA

 What a Wonderful Ladies Tea we had yesterday here in Wilbur, WA. We helped raise $4000 to cover some of the costs for some of our local middle and high school kids Summer Camp tuition fees. Thank you for all your hard work Michol Phillips, Dan LeMay, Breyanna Pimenta, Paul Pimenta, and so many others. What a success!!