The Rook Tournament!!! Clarke's birthday party!

So Clarke likes to do a birthday party that involves a competition. He has lives out of state for the past three years of this tradition, so we have been unable to attend. This year was awesome as Jared, Ashley , Allyson, me , his cousin Jon and wife Jennifer and Sarah and Spencer Hyer and kids were able to attend along with many friends. There were able to use the club house in their townhome. We all had a great time. Happy 33rd Clarke! Can it be that my first baby is 33?????

Another year brings many blessings!

Happy birthday dinner !
Happy birthday dad.
Benson loves his grandpa!!!
Jared turned 57 this March 6th and we enjoyed dinner with family, games and grandchildren. The years continue to fly by but we feel so blessed to have family close by. Thanks for being there for us! We love you all.

My favorite Christmas photos!

All five children for Christmas with their spouses. Ally, Suzie and Spencer, Sarah and Spencer. Clarke and Char and Ashley!
The whole gang!
Oldest to youngest: Clarke, Sarah, Spencer,Ashley and Allyson.

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!!!