ATV and Camping

For the past several years we have gone on a camping trip for Tucker's birthday....This was the first time Payton was able to go. She is a very good camper.

4-wheeling is a dirty job but someone has to do it.

Emily

Tucker---Happy 6th Birthday

We went on a Hike, Tucker rolled his eyes when I talked about the hike, he says grandma it was just a walk, but.....it's my story and I'm sticking to it.

This is Susan, she has her foot in the cold, cold water, why? Well she went on a ATV ride and she thought the ATV was headed over the embankment, so she bailed. The ATV rolled to a stop, on the road, and so did Susan. My helmet lost a visor and Susan has road rash, and bruises. Thankfully she is okay.

Mark caught several fish in Crooked River, but he threw them back.

The Cousins, had a lot of fun.

The last day Susan got back on the ATV, she drove a lot slower this time.

Mike's parents usually come camping with us, but they couldn't make it this year. And John and Nicole thought it might be a bit hard camping with a newborn, maybe next year.

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.

WELCOME--JILLIAN

When Gary and I got to the hospital the nurses had taken Jillian to the nursery to be bathed and so the Doctor could check her out. So our first glimpes of her were through the windows.

The proud parents--John and Nicole---I missed seeing Hadley's first visit with her sister. I understand she was soooo excited.

Happy Birthday Michelle

Our granddaughter Michelle lives in Southern CA. We wish we could be there to help celebrate her birthday. We have 7 grandkids living in CA, oh how they grow and change between visits. We sure miss them

Christmas Dance

Last night we went to Emily Christmas Dance recital, this is the only picture I could get of her that looked okay. The pictures I took while she was dancing were scary, the weird white eyes. I don't know how to get a good shot in a gym.

Tucker and Hadley.

Gary is putting the cover on the 5th wheel trailer. He's sad, because it means we won't be going on a camping trip any time soon. In the past we have gone to California for a few days during the Christmas holidays. Death Valley, a couple of times. New Port, once, San Diego, once. We meet up with Gary's daughters and their families. We always enjoy having Christmas with them. This year I didn't want to go anywhere until Susan has her baby.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Emily and Tucker always come to trick or treat me at work. We have one lady that goes all out as you can see.She says she's a zombie but I think one of the company trucks ran over her, and backed up and ran over her again. First thing Tucker said was -I'm not afraid of you, but he didn't let her get too close.

Tucker is Indiana Jones and Emily is Hannah Montana-- notice the State theme? next year they will need to go as an Idaho Spud.

We begged the neighbors to bring their grandkids to trick or treat. We live so far out that I have to brib kids to come, I give them big bags of candy and $dollar store stuff. Emily and Tucker will come by the house tonight to see grandpa, they will stop by on the way to the Church harvest party.

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.

THE PARTY

granddaughter Emily

The pumpkins

My dad and Son.

My niece Courtney

Grandson Tucker

Some of the crew

My daughter Susan and soon to be granddaughter-my daughter Amy (behind) my mom, my brothers sister-in-law, and my sister, Cheryl

my mom and brother, Rick

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HADLEY-- my son, John and daughter-in-law, Nicole and 3 year old Hadley- this is the first pumpkin carving party they have been to, my son just got out of the military.

Patrick was one of the September birthdays

My niece Erin another September birthday, my brother David, my son-in-law Mark and Hadley all October birthdays.

more pictures tomorrow

Last Week-end

Gary My husband, and my daughters and their husbands, and Emily and Tucker went Camping at Sage Hen. I haven't been there before, but it was a great spot. I enjoyed it a lot. It's not very far from home, there is a lake for fishing (we didn't fish), miles and miles of ATV and dirt bike trails as well as hiking trails.

We went on a hike. Mark, Susan -- their baby is due in Dec

Mike, Amy, Emily and Tucker

Granddog - Riley

We enjoyed the ATV trails, we saw signs of bears on the trails. I guess the bears stay away from the camp grounds, there were no warnings posted. That I saw!

CAMPING TRIP

Gary and I take off tomorrow about noon, we are headed to the Stanley area. We will meet up with the TenHulzens, Mike and Amy and Mike's folks. This is the 2nd annual camping/ATV/Tucker's birthday weekend. I think we plan on doing this every year. It's what Tucker wants to do on his birthday. Wish me luck, it will be the first time I have driven my ATV for an extended amount of time. I have only been on two 35 mile rides and they have been weeks ago. I hope they stay on easy trails.

60% Chance

The Wedeking baby. The ultra sound tech said she thinks the baby is a girl. But she is only 60% sure. I think she looks just like Emily and Hadley did at this age :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICOLE

Yesterday-June 5th was my daughter-in-law's birthday. But I got the present. John, Nicole and Hadley came to Idaho for their 10 year class reunion, and they brought all of their stuff. They are moving back, YEAH. John has a few more weeks to serve before he's out of the Army, so he will go back to Montana and finish up. Nicole and Hadley will stay at her mom's house until John gets back and they can find a home, and a job. Last night I was able to have Hadley for the night, I was a little nervous, because I wasn't sure how she would act, I didn't think she would know me, I haven't seen her since November, and that doesn't really count. We were so sad because of the funeral. Anyway Nicole and John have done such a great job of showing Hadley pictures and telling her about the family in Idaho that she didn't have a bit of a problem. I invited Emily and Tucker to join our slumber party, thinking that having kids would help her not be afraid. We had a great time, I let them stay up too late, but that is what grandmas do. This morning I could tell the kids were tired so I put a movie in and gave the kids blankets and pillows, somehow Hadley fell off the sofa and bumped her head on the coffee table and now has a nice bruise to show for her visit--(sorry Nicole and John). Hadley cried for about 3 seconds and said I bonked my head, then she was ready to watch the movie. She did fall a sleep for a much needed nap. I loved having the kids and can't wait to do it again.

Wonderful News

My daughter Susan and Son-in-Law Mark announced this weekend that they are having a baby. Their first. Between the my husbands kids and my kids we will have a dozen grandkids. Hopefully more to come.