Christmas 2010! A picture says 1000 words!

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!!