A Visit to see Spencer, Suzy and Sydney!

Halloween we went to a trunk or treat with many of the dental students. I was amazed at the participants. Sydney was dressed as Cinderella . We had a great day.

One of the reasons I wanted to go to Ohio was because Sydney was turning 2. Although her real birthday is November 4, we celebrated on Ally's birthday. She helped me make cupcakes and decorate them. Go to Jared's facebook to see all the pics of the trip.

Spencer and Suzy took me to Patterson's farm where we had homemade donuts, bought delicious apples, enjoyed slides, swings, hayrides and the beautiful fall foilage of Ohio. Sydney loves Pattersons and would go there everyweekend if she could.

One of the high lights was being able to see Spencer and many of his 4th year dental friends enter an intramural dodgeball tournament... Spencer and his team took first place. It was really fun to watch it and although Spencer says it does not hurt when the ball hits, I think I never want to be in that game... I'll watch.

Here is the princess. She loves Cinderella, so grandma brought her a baby cinderella doll, a dress and a crown and she was so cute I couldn't resist dressing her for this picture. I was able to spend three days babysitting her so we got to know each other well. She was sweet and always on her best behavior. Spencer and Suzy are great parents. I had a wondrful time.

Grandkids for two days. FUN!

This past weekend
we got to have Taylor, Mckay, Maren and Benson overnight so Sarah and Spencer could have some alone time. Friday night was Pizza, popcorn and a movie. Saturday was bacon and pancakes, making Halloween cookies, crafts, and a trip to the pumpkin patch where they had pony rides. MAren and Mckay were afraid to ride but enjoyed the petting zoo. It was great fun but we were worn out! I know now why we have children in our young days? How did Sariah do it???

Love my grandkids!!!

To Infinity and Beyond! Half Dome 2010!!!

There is Jared on the right side in the shorts and tan shirt after an 8 hour hike up... almost straight up.
If you look closely to the right of the man in the white shirt you will see the cables with tiny people climbing...straight up!!! Jared did this!!!
WHEW!!! He made it to the top and is relaxing his cramping legs! Good job honey!! BEAUTIFUL!!!LOVE THIS PICTURE. IT IS MY SCREENSAVER NOW! On the path to the top... Sarah and Dad. Sarah"s kids had a babysitter for the day! Notice the ankle brace on Dad. He had a knee brace too!
THANKS SPENCER FOR TAKING JARED AND SARAH ON A DREAM TRIP!

This morning Jared met Sarah and Spencer in Planada at 4:30 am and drove to Yosemite National Park to hike Half Dome... at an elevatiobn of 4800 ft and a 13 hour hike up, into the top of the mountains. I was really skeptical of him going, especially since he did no preparatroy hikes, his age, and his health. In fact, I think my fears edged him on to the point he wanted to prove he could do it! YOU WIN HONEY! YOU CONQUERED THE BEAST! I am proud of you! Thanks to Spencer and Sarah for going with him... I do not have any desire to spend that many hours climbing up to that elevation... I will enjoy the pictures and perhaps hike to one of the lower falls. Jared says there is no way I could make it to the top.Is that a challenge??? Nope.... I do not want the challenge. I will enjoy the beautiful pictures. He limped in the house at 10:30 pm, said he felt like he was going to throw up, took a shower , and collapsed into his bed with extra strength tylenol. We'll see if he makes it to work tomorrow.I will use one of the pictures as my screen saver. Enjoy!

Happy 4th of July!!!

Don't mind the date on the photo's. It is wrong!! This was July4th , 2010. This is dinner at Aunt Stephanies followed by fireworks in Atwater. It was a great 4th. We had family , friends and lots of food. Clarke and Char spent 3 days with us. We missed Spencer and Sarah and fam and wished Spencer and Suzy were with us.... but we thought of them and love them

Gracie loved the farm, tyhe swings and all the grass where she could crawl. She is 9 months oldand a cutie.

July 3rd we had a big breakfast at Aunt Stephanie's and Uncle Ron's with a dinner and swim party at Aunt Karen's. In the time between Grandma and Grandpa took Lucy and Andrew to the parade and festival. It was fun! There' Char with Andrew , Gracie and look at Lucy on her floaty.

Ashley made an appearance and got to visit with Clarke and Gracie and cousin Kelly. She works many hours ... 6 days a week and was able to join us for a while. We were happy to see her. It was a great three days full of many memories! Hope all of you had a great fourth. We are so greatful to live in this promised land and have the opportunities and blessings we all enjoy!!

Memorial Day- A trip to see Grandpa Bjarnason Gravesight!

Benson-- always smiling and ready for an adventure.

Spencer- a great handyman turns over the flower vase and almost gets bit by a black widow.

Me, Taylor Ann, Maren, Mckay and Benson. Grandpa died April 15, 1997 the day Clarke entered the mission home.

Each year the cemetary here in Turlock puts American flags all around the cemetary and a small flag on every veteran's grave. We try to go and see this each memorial day. The boy scouts are kind enough to do this great honor.

My Baby Graduates!!

Allyson Brooke Bjarnason May 28, 2010

A picture says a thousand words!

Our baby is on to bigger and better things and hopefully we can get through the next few months and come to grips with our new lot in life. It has been a pleasure to raise Allyson. She has been such a great example of love and respect to her parents. We love you Ally!!

I get by with a little help from my friends!

Congratulations Sweety! We love you! On th BYU!

There's no place like home except Grandpa and Grandma's!

I love having the grandkids at my house and all the activities we are able to do. They are so sweet. Here is Benson and Gracie who are 1 month apart.
Going to the park is a given and thegirls love to swing and play on the equipment.
Relaxing and chillin on the ps2 and reading are a big hit.
Mckay is always willing to help wash cars or help where we need . He loves to be here and we love to have him. He will start kindergarten this fall.
The girls love my flower garden and had a great time making arrangements while Mckay and I washed a car. They did a great job and the flowers stayed on the table for a week. Taylor will be seven ... the years fly by. I am so happy that this year I get the whole suumer off and that I can spend many days doing fun activities with children and grandchildren. They mean so much to me.

Catch up on the past 5 months of our lives!!!

Tender Mercies from the Lord!

For the past 5 months my mother has been going through chemo and many hospital stays and surgeries for cancer . She almost past to the other side 2 times and it has been a stressful time for all of us. On top of that my dad has many health issues with his heart that cause him hospital stays and discomfort. We , as a family have had them in our prayers daily. Many of you have also prayed in their behalf. I want you to know that my mother is much better. She had 14 inches of her colon removed, the chemo seemed to help get rid of the cancer and she is recovering. The Lord has answered our prayers and she has some extended time with us for which I am most grateful. Thanks be to God for his tender mercy in h er behalf. In November my mother and father were in the same hospital for a week. I went to see them and these pics were taken the day they got out ....my dad was elated to go home. Can you tell!!!!!

Senior portraits... and BYU Idaho!

Allyson will be leaving for BYU in July. We are so excited for her. She just received her senior photos and here are a few. She is grown up. Can you believe my baby is going to college? The years have passed much to quickly and I am enetring in another phase of my life... but I love being a grandmother and doing all the fun activities with grandchildren.