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!!!!!

A few random shot from the past 6 weeks!!

This was a great shot of the girls on my bed in January. Everyone loves the warm waterbed.

Last week I went to visit Sarah in their new home. It was a forclosed home with half an acre lot. There have already done alot of work and got it ready . It is in a beautiful neighborhood. Good job getting a great deal on a forclosed home!

So Uncle Ron loves to jam with Ally after family dinner. Here they are playing their song with the violin and the harmonica. It was great!! We have family dinners. They are small but we always have a good time.

The whole Gang!!!

Jared and Barbara and all five children. That's a good looking group!!
The ladies!! Allyson, Ashley, Sarah and Barbara.
The proud grandparents...
All 16 in one photo!! Thanks for the memories!!!

We were so happy to have all of our children and their spouses and our grandchildren here for Christmas. We created many memories and were able to go to Sears for a portrait together. Thanks to all for making the season jolly. We had a wonderful Christmas because you were all here. We love you!