Saturday, April 30, 2011

THAT WAS THEN.....THIS IS NOW!


Saturday, April 30, 2011 11:00 AM



5:00 PM



11:00 AM



5:00 PM



11:00 AM



5:00 PM

Growing up in Texas, I often heard the comment that if you don't like the weather just wait a minute. That was true, but I do not recall the dramatic weather changes that we experience here in our valley. These pictures were taken today....6 hours apart.

Friday, April 29, 2011

GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN


Even with the long, long winter, I am making Progress



Tulip plants and pansies for Potting



Three large barrels under this shelf for Water
Water warmed by the sun, keeps plants warm at night and provides warm water for Watering
That red thing is a pump to bring water to the Hose



Purple pansies to underplant the Daffodils
Yellow pansies will underplant the Iceland Poppies



Twisted fir trees to soften the edges of the Greenhouse



South end and door of the Greenhouse



How fun is it to have a grandmother with a Greenhouse?
My grandmother had a beautiful garden that I found Magical

As I mentioned earlier, this greenhouse was GIVEN to us by Jared Barnes and his wife Julie who were relandscaping their yard and had no need for this adorable and functional little house. I am thrilled to have a place to pot and putter. Thank you Jared and Julie
Thank you Don for brokering the deal....


Thursday, April 28, 2011

SWEET TIMES...



Nothing sweeter than Mother/Daughter Love




Four wheeling with your Mother



Snowtime



Playing House



Riding on the Teeter-totter



View from the Top



Light hearted Paige



Paige throwing the boomer for Annie

Annie has been called lazy, indifferent, beta dog, and uninterested in anything but food and chasing Cody. On the afternoon exercise run for the dogs, Chuck always stops and spends 15 to 20 minutes throwing the boomer for them....or I should say Cody because Annie merely watches and has never retrieved anything. After numerous throws by Chuck, Paige wanted to throw the boomer, but because Cody is so super involved in the retrieval, we were afraid for her to throw. So.....we decided to hold Cody back and instruct Annie to retrieve. Paige threw the boomer 6 or 7 feet and Annie walked over and brought it back to her. She threw again, and again Annie brought it back to her. Miracle of Miracles...even in the dog world some females take their place behind the male. However, remove the male and the female shines. Go Annie! Go Paige!



Karen and Paige, thank you for visiting us over the Easter weekend. We love you and enjoyed having you in our home.

Mom and Poppy

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EMILY





Happy Birthday, Emily

Today you are 11 years Old



You love your brother and Sisters
You are helpful to your Parents



You are a dynamite soccer Player
This kick scored a goal for your Team



You are an excellent skier and enjoy skiing with your Cousins


You love your sister Brooklyn
You were a big help at her Birthday Party



You love Peyton
When she needs help, you are there to help Her



You love you family and they love You

Emily you are a kind and sweet girl. You are helpful and respectful to your parents. Poppy and I love you and wish you a Happy Birthday.

Marmie and Poppy

MORE EASTER


What a joy to have a child and a grandchild in your Home!



Easter Morning



Paige kept us all Entertained



American Girl and her Doll



Aubrey and a beautiful Smile



Summer....love your sequin covered Bag



Already a handsome Man



Aly is a master of pulling all the loose ends together. Thanks, Aly



Another handsome Man
Takes after his Dad



What a wonderful weekend we had! Anytime we are with our family we are in
HEAVEN!!!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

EASTER FUN


Goodies and Prizes for our Easter Party



Paige worked tirelessly to fill 150 plastic Eggs
Karen and I Helped



They dyed Eggs



Karen was a huge Help



Aubrey




They frosted and decorated sugar cookie butterflies, eggs, and Flowers



They drew and painted Easter Pictures



Aubrey hunts for eggs in her cute red Boots



Alyson recorded the Action



Rain and snow were falling, but nothing detered these Hunters



Macy found a magic Egg and won one of the four Prizes



Alex found a Magic Egg



So did Aubrey and Summer



Dinner was Served

Ham, Baked Beans, Judy's Potato Salad, Fruit Platter, Rolls and
Strawberries and Whipped Cream on
7up Cake



Mother's 7 Up Cake



Mother's Tube Pan



Mother's Sugar Cookies



Mary, an honored Guest



Stephanie and Children
Robbie, Alex, Mark, and Catherine



Parker and Steven
Make any party more Enjoyable