BLAST FROM THE PAST

In April my daughters, Amy and Susan and the grandkids flew to Baltimore MD to see John and Nicole and Hadley and Jillian. We didn't take the husbands, I'll post what they did later. John and Tucker had all us girls to themselves. I really enjoyed the trip and will post a few pictures, over the next few days. Above Hadley loves to play dress up, and Tucker joined the fun.

Nicole and Jillian, Jillian is getting so big.

Payton and Jillian--- what little cuties

Hadley.... it was so much fun to see her again, and thanks to SKYPE, it was almost like they hadn't been gone for so long. None of that -- getting to know each other. More tomorrow

Good News??

My son John went to Northwest Lineman College, when he left the army.

John knew he would have to leave the area to get a job. And he did, he left for Baltimore, Maryland on Friday He drove a U-haul truck, pulling his car, he got into Maryland a couple of hours ago. Nicole and the girls join him on the 15th.

I'll be fine....right?

The Lineman Rodeo and Graduation

Today, I got to tour the school John has been going to for the last 15 weeks.

Training building....Doll houses.

John won first place in his rodeo event....not sure what he did, but he did it well.

His team won first place at the rodeo, this is John...not the one hanging, the one driving. One of the events was rescuing a dummy. John was sending the victim to the top of the pole, so the climber could do the rescuing.

Family members got to ride in the bucket....Hadley loved it.

John gave us a private climbing demo, I asked him why he wasn't climbing in the rodeo, and he said he wasn't going to take any chances of getting hurt, he's ready to get a job.

Future Lineman? I think Hadley still wants to be a Princess.

I'm proud of you John.

A PERFECT FIT

Hadley is a wonderful big sister. She has already changed a diaper. ( Her other grandma is just out of the picture, just in case)


Last weekend, kept me very busy. I was surprised, I enjoyed it so much. I thought I would be tired come Monday morning, but no. Last Friday after work, I picked up Emily, Tucker and Hadley-- so we could have a sleep over. Gary was on an over night camp trip, and since Mike was with him, Amy came later in the evening to spend the night too. She doesn't like spending the night alone Anyway, when I picked Hadley up, I held Jillian, and I thought to myself how wonderful it felt to hold such a tiny baby in my arms, she fit perfectly. Friday night while we were watching a Disney movie, Hadley jumped in my arms and hugged my neck during a scary part. I thought how great is was to have a 3 1/2 year old in my arms...she fit perfectly. Saturday morning, I left Amy and kids and headed to Susan's to Baby sit Payton, Susan and her husband were with friends floating the Payette river. I enjoyed spending time with Payton, I held her in my arms and rocked her, and it felt so great to hold a seven month baby in my arms, she fit perfectly. I'm sure Emily 10 and Tucker 5 would have fit perfectly in my arms, but they were busy playing with and entertaining their cousins.

Amy brought Emily and Tucker, over to help watch Payton. Emily is helping Payton stand, it won't be long before she is walking all over the house.

Sunday, Susan had a bridal shower for my niece, Erin. She and Andy will be married the end of August. I wish them a long and happy marriage.

This weekend, I stayed home, and did house work....a little anyway.

A visit with Hadley

I pick Hadley up at her pre-school once a week. We have a wonderful time. Tonight Hadley put make up on me.....I was beautiful, at least Hadley thought so. Sure hope it comes off before work tomorrow.

Emily's Dance Recital

Saturday evening Gary and I went to Emily's Dance Recital. She did a great job. In fact she was the best dancer in her group.....Well I'm pretty sure she was, I mean I didn't really watch any of the other dancers. I only had eyes for her.

Tucker, Hadley, Emily

Proud mommy. Busy mommy..... Emily was in 8 dances and 1 tumbling routine, Amy was back stage helping Emily change into her costumes.

More Easter Bunnie babies-And a Volcano

Emily and Tucker came over after the Church Easter party, Yesterday---I needed the Bunnie ear pictures and I wanted to give them their Easter baskets.

Hadley came over today, for her picture and a trip to Jordon Craters

This is looking into Coffeepot Crater--See Gary the white spot in the middle. A few years ago we took my nephew Justin to Jordon Craters. He told his mom about the big hole, a really big hole.....but not as big as God. He's right!

This is another crater, it's not nearly as big but still scary.

Lava tubes, or as Hadley calls them "Castles"

My great nephews, Patrick and AJ and Gary. AJ (the little guy sitting) said that today was the best day ever, that was before running down the side of the big crater and doing a face plant. But even after getting scraped up, he would like to live at Jordon Craters in tents.

Here's Gary training his Militia....Wait maybe someone from Idaho shouldn't joke about the militia.

this is a view of the south side of Coffeepot Crater, and where AJ did his face plant. He started running down the side and before anyone had time to tell him to slow down, he hit the flat area and just went over. He was brave and shook it off and had a wonderful time.

I would like to say how thankful I am that they got the Ship's Captain back from the Pirates----

GO NAVY--

I hope you had a wonderful and blessed Easter.

March Fun?

First---I can never get my pictures in the right order, when I up/download them......so these pics are all messed up. Anyway Gary and I try to take a few days off in March for spring fun. In 2006 we went to Kalispell to see my son John, his wife Nicole and baby Hadley. We also visited Glacier Park.

2007 --This is Gary in CA visiting his grandkids-He went to CA for business but took a couple of days for fun.

In 2006 we also went to Moab with my daughter Amy and her husband and kids. We had a great time exploring the area. This year we will be staying close to home for the month of March and for the next few months. Why? Well we are getting an upgraded to our computer program, and we (people at work) will be spending a lot of time (weekends) getting all the master files entered and learning the system. We have a go live date set for the end of April---Here's hoping for an easy transition.

PUMPKIN PATCH

Today we went to a Pumpkin Patch, we had a great time. Hadley riding a pony with her aunt Amy tagging along....just in case.

This little goat is sticking his tongue out at Hadley, naughty goat.

Our favorite animal at the petting zoo was the camel, he/she was so friendly.

We went on a Hay ride.

The kids went on a train ride, they were pulled by a lawn mower.

They wandered through the staw bale maze. We didn't take the kids through the corn maze, Hadley's mom said that she freaked out when she went with her preschool class.

The weather was perfect. Gary was shocked by how many people were there.

HADLEY

Last night after work, I picked Hadley put and brought her to our house to play for a couple of hours. Boy, did we play. Here is a list of all the things we did.

We played with foam balls, you should see her juggle :)
We played with the toy dishes, and made something out of water and candy sprinkles.
We had dinner.
We played with bubbles.
We played with my Nintendo DS---"CARS" and "COOKING MAMA"
We played with some stamps and ink and paper.
We played baseball with grandpa.
She rode her bike.
She swung on a low branch, like the monkeys at the zoo.
We took a ride on the ATV.
We checked out the 5th Wheel trailer.

I guess that's all, but it isn't bad for 2 and 1/2 hours.

Oh, to have the energy of an almost 3 year old.

SWIMMING LESSONS

Nicole and Hadley took a ride down our lane--trying out the new ATV

After work today/Wed. I went to the "Y" to watch Hadley's swimming lesson. She sure loves the water. After class they came over for dinner, Gary fixed spaghetti- Hadley loves spaghetti too!