Another great Christmas 2009!!

Another winter 's night in the barn with carols, the nativity, and loved ones. What great memories. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without the hay piled high for the little ones to climb up on , the 12 days of Christmas and the re-enactment of the nativity. Thank you Uncle Ron and Aunt Stephanie for hosting our annual event. It is something that we all have great treasured memories of.
Ashley had the flu along with Sarah's family this year but we made the best of it.

Grandpa climbed the stacks of hay with Maren, Taylor, and Mckay. That is cousin Jacob on the left. This is where they love to sit each year. FUN!

Thank you to Kelly for holding Benson for over an hour. He slept the whole time. The 12 days of Christmas is a big hit!!

Maren is such a sweet girl. She stayed with me for three days ahead of her family and followed me around everywhere asking the question WHY? to everything. She was my shadow.

Some of the crew in the nativity... some escaped before the picture. Thank you Emily for taking charge of the event.

It's Beginning to look alot like Christmas!!

This will be the first year we have not had all of our children- or most of them -and all the grandkids for Christmas. Ashley and Ally are really sad by this. Sarah and family want to stay in their own home to start some of their own traditions and then we will go to their home for Christmas and spend the day with them. YEAH! Thank goodness Sarah and kids live close so we will enjoy their company Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Jared's work had a party for the employees children and grandchildren so we had a good time with Taylor, Mckay, Maren , and Benson. We look forward to hearing from all of you and having a few family gatherings for the holidays.

Indiana November 2009(Scroll down to older post... I made 3 post today! Love you all)

Allyson turns 17!!

It seems only yesterday that I was posting Ally turning 16 and now another year has flown by. We celebrated a week early because I was going to be in Indiana on November 1.

A Trip to Indiana- a new granddaughter!!!

We had lots of time to play. Look at our block skills.
This is the first time I have been with Lucy and Andrew for Halloween. Fun!!!
We had so much fun each day and Lucy always had two extras...Alice and Mouse.
Each night I enjoyed quietly rocking Gracie to sleep/ Tender memories!!

Isn't she beautiful!!! Gracie reminds me of Allysom when she was a baby.

Our Newest Grandson!!!

Benson Drew Hyer was born on September 21, 2009. He is the son of our daughter Sarah and her husband Spencer.(This is their 4th child) He is our 7th grandchild and we are thrilled to be able to be so close that we can visit and hold him. Isn't he sweet??

A Trip to Dallas!

August 12 ,Jared and I flew to Dallas ,Texas to attend the wedding of our nephew- Jon Bjarnason-to Jennifer M. Our son Spencer and his wife Suzie and daughter Sidney met us there. Also Clarke flew in from Indiana.We had a great time and were able to sight see in Dallas . We went to the grassy knoll and the site of the Kennedy assasination. We were able to hear Michael L. present his eyewitness account of that day -as he was 13 and on the corner. It was very interesting. The highlight of course was the wedding and being with family. I decided to make a slde show so you can right click and get the pictures you want. Enjoy!!

A Day At Yosemite LAke!

Maren in her new bathing suit she received for her birthday. She was not afraid to go in the water at all. Almost to brave for me!!!

Liz and her family came for a week so we all went to the Lake. We all had a great time.

Mckay swimming without floaties and dad with Maren. She was a real fish. The kids had a ball.

Need I say more! Taylor was all smiles. The weather was perfect!

Sarah and Mckay under the umbrella. Digging in the sand was a hit also.

A trampoline for the Hyers!!!

Found My Camera!!!

Grandma combined their birthday money and got a trampoline. We went to Madera and helped set it up on Maren's birthday which was June 9. For some reason my cameras date is off. I'll have to figure that one out.
Taylor, Mckay,Maren and I enjoying the beautiful back yard and weather.
Ashley is having fun with Chico and Sarah's two new puppies Scotch and I forgot the black dogs name. They are chihuahuas. Chica had a great time there.
Spencer bought a huge wooden playset from Craigslist and that was the gift they combined for the kids . They all have summer birthdays. Even I got to swing and for some reason the pic did not turn out.
We had a great time and are glad they live close.
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Two weeks vacation!!

I enjoyed a trip to North Carolina to see my sister Mary Ann. After two days with her we went to Virginia for 5 days and I was able to get pictures of all my brothers and sisters and my parents... this is the first picture of all 8 of us in several years. Then I went to Indiana and spent 4 days with Clarke and his family. They are expecting child # 3 in October. It was a great two weeks for me and I am so thnakful for my family and the love that they show me and the great memories I treasure. Enjoy the slide show.

Grandparents Primary Activity!!

Living close to grandchildren has lots of rewards and excitement. JAred and I drove to Madera for a Primary Grandparents day activity. We played games, made picture frames, built puzzles, and baked and ate chocolate chip cookies. Our picture frames and photos were a hit. Also... good job Sarah on a great activity. Sarah is in the Primary presidency.

A great Reunion!!

The whole gang in Hayward for the homecoming of Joe and Yvonne. We had a great time.

Jared and his brothers and sisters. Notice the rock. That was a place for John.

Isn't this such a great picture of all the Bjarnason's and their spouses. We had a great weekend and now look forward to summer 2010 for a great reunion.

Jared turns 55!

Sarah and her family came to Turlock for dinner at Home Town Buffet for Jared's birthday. This started a four day reunion for the Bjarnason's as Bonnie and Mike were here also.

Sippin lemonade... three glasses full! Bet they had to get up alot that night!

Aunt Ashley and Mckay...

Getting ready to blow out the candles. Always a treat for the grandkids. We love you Jared!!

A bit of Africa!!!

Allyson and Ashley having a bit of fun as they are paniting Allyson's bedroom.

This is not as orange as she wanted it but it looks great!

Putting the two walls together and the room statred to look like it may come together.

We found the bedspread at Walmart clearance and it matched the room and Ally was happy.

The final project and we are pleased with the results. Why did I make her wait so long????

So for the past 3 years Allyson has told me that she wanted to paint her room yellow and orange and that she wants to have an African theme. I have always put her off and delayed the project. Well... this week we bought paint and began the 15 hours of work. It looks great and she is finished another YW project! YeaH!!!!!