Polar Express

Oh the joys of children. We went on the Polar Express the day after Thanksgiving. The faces of our grandchildren made me cry. As they watched the train come into the station and then get on board.... OH it was so much fun!!! It truly was a wonderful experience for all.

Gram and Josh enjoying it too!

Singing Christmas carols with our chef!

I was bundled up and prepared for the North Pole!!! After awhile I thought I was in the Tropics!!!!

All aboard and Here we go!!

Skyler LOVED it!

YUMMY!!!

Ellie loved her birthday cake!!! But she didn't like it when Kami took it away from her.

The Big Event!!

Saturday the Associated Students at Rio Rancho High School preformed acts of service for the community. We were priviledged to have 4 students come to our house and help us.

They pruned our bushes.

They painted our sheds.

They weeded and shoveled rock in our driveway.

What a wonderful experience we all had. And we were honored to be around such marvelous youth!! Thank you Angela, Brandon, Austin and Karly. We are ever grateful.

Horsey!!!

Oh there is nothing more joyous than the sound of children's laughter!!!

Easy Rider!

He may be Easy Rider Wannabe

But get a grandchild in his arms and he is Silly Putty!

This is as far as Jer got on Josh's new motorcycle. In and out of the Garage!

Praying Mantis

We went to Josh and Chrisy's house to say goodby.While in the house we heard a scream from the porch. We ran out and saw a Praying Mantis climbing up Skyler's arm. He was crying and saying, "He was on my neck!" Oh I was excited because this is my favorite bug. I quickly took him off Sky's arm and explained what a great bug he was and wasn't he Interesting. When Skyler calmed down and took a good look at him they became INSTANT FRIENDS!!

Our FRIEND enjoying Chrisy's flowers

Kad keeping an eye on his FRIEND!

Skyler and his new BUDDY

And so it began......

Sam came home last Friday Sept. 26 to surprise Jer for his birthday. Gram went to Albuquerque and picked him up at the airport. We drove to Farmington ahead of them and went to Josh and Chrisy's to wait to go to dinner. Jer was sitting on the couch with his back to the door. Sam tip toed in and put his hands on Jer's shoulders and said, "Where's the party, big guy!" Jer turned around grabbed Sam rubbed and patted and rubbed and patted and CRIED AND CRIED!!! IT WAS GREAT!! We had a wonderful weekend that included... Golf, laughing, telling stories, more laughing, a Thanksgiving Dinner, laughing, more laughing, playing ball, riding horsey on Uncle Sammy and more laughing.

Show me some LOVIN

Uncle Sammy and Ellie Lovin it!!!

Kami and Jonathan Lovin it!!

Ann and Larry LOVIN it!!!

Chrisy and Skyler LOVIN it!!!

EVERYBODY LOVIN IT!!!

PLAY BALL

We had so much fun playing ball with Uncle Sammy in the Park. He still can throw a fast ball. He just had to tone it down a bit.

Here comes the pitch and D hit it out of the Park!!
"OK Uncle Sammy it's my turn. But please fix your glasses first so you can see where to throw the ball."
"Watch the ball, Annie"
"Good Swing!"

These are THE REAL BEAUTIES

Look at the Bathing Beauty in her GLAMOROUS swim attire. We had so much fun with "the boys" in the pool at "Club Cardon"

Tanner took this picture of his mom and Jake. I think he needs a camera for his birthday, mom!!!!

More of Heavenly Father's Beauties

All of these beautiful flowers are in Cari's yard. Her yard is a Garden of Eden.

Fun Times

We spent a weekend in Farmington. OF COURSE Kad and Skyler wanted to play ball in the park with Grandpa. We had a great time.

Our little bright eyed Ellie

These are the food storage cupboards Jim built for his sister in law in Mesa. OH if only my food storage looked so good.

Jim is working on a Library for his brother. There are over 100 shelves in this incredible Library.

Flowers

I have a great camera and am able to take pictures upclose. I love to take pictures of flowers.

Pansies in our yard after a rain storm

The world is a beautiful place if we take the time to LOOK!!!

Street Fair

Freedom Days in Farmington means...... Street Fairs, Gem and Mineral Shows, Ice Cream Socials, Jazz Concerts and Fireworks.

Kad and Sklyer Loved the trains at the Street Fair

D and Annie having their own ice cream social at Kad and Sklyer's house.

KABOOM

We love the Fourth of July!!!! Josh and Jer spend HOURS buying and setting up for the Extravaganza. Jer is setting up the wire for the Twirly ones!!! We all OOOOOO and AHHHH over the display.

Who LOVES Fireworks!!! WE DO!!! Annie was sitting by Kaden when we started. Kad wasn't clapping and she turned to him and said in her most FIRM voice, "CLAP KAD!!!" He clapped all night!

The Grande Finale!!! OOOOOO AHHHHHHH

Some of the spectators. Ellie was a trouper. She watched the whole thing and never made a peep. Skyler as you see is not in the pictures. When the first firework went off. He ran in the house and said, "I SCARED" He got on his PJ's and went to bed!!!

Josh the PYROTECHNICIAN!!!