Mothers Day weekend

The weekend began with a photo shoot in Oakley. Sheila wanted photos of the girls outdoors and had arranged the visit some time ago with Susan, who had just bought a new camera. Von and I tagged along taking advantage of the opportunity to catch-up with Dale and Sue.

This barn was right on a road, that had a few cars go by while we were there!

We got both girls to take turns on this ladder.

Susan had lots of daffodils in her front yard. Lexi just enjoyed the few moments of freedom to explore.

Just her size! Bears on Susan's front porch.

Von fixed breakfast and set the table pretty on Mothers Day morning.

Halie in a new dress before church.

Me and my girls, Sheila and Rosie. We all met at Rosie's for dinner after church.

My local descendants. Son Dave gave me a call later that evening from Qatar.

More photos of mother and kids

Here are a few more photos of my mother with the 4 of us.

Only one extra in this one...Cherrie Moore in the rocker (Jane's friend). The doll and the buggy make it look like many more! Dan probably feels a little out of place?

So many good times with our mother, and dad.

Happy Mothers Day!

A little tribute to my mother...mother of these 4. Four babies in 4 years!


Jane, Viv, Dan, and Jo

One of the earliest pictures I could find of the 4 of us with mother.

One of many backyard shots before or after church.

On one of many great family vacations.

Doing the unthinkable...taking 4 kids cross-country by train!

Doing what we all loved best...communing with nature.

For all the good times, we love you mother!

Halie's 5th!

Today grandaughter Halie turned 5! I took the day off to spend some time with her and family.
Sheila had decorated the house the night before, so she awoke to balloons and crowns, and a new top for the day.

Since the weather was too cold for an outdoor adventure, Sheila chose an indoor adventure at Fat Cats; bowling, pizza, and arcades.

Then it was home to presents! Snowing outside, so she'll have to ride it another day.

After cake and naps, we hit the indoor pool, so a pretty fun day!

Night at Chuck's

Sheila's friends, Becky and Kelly and boys, threw a party for Halie tonight at Chuck E. Cheese.
Halie will be 5 next week. She was so excited and enjoyed every minute of it.

Becky with Sheila and family.

Kelly and her boys.

Sheila, Jon, Halie and Alexis.

first video attempt

Easter Fun!

Five of our nine grandchildren came to hunt eggs and play for a couple hours Easter weekend.


Poised for the hunt...Halie, Alexis, Kristin, Tyler and Camron

Yes, there was snow on the ground, and temps were around 40, but Easter came anyway.

Camron's quick grab on the run.

Lexi not sure what to do, but having fun anyway.

I think she could have used a bigger bucket.

Hold that reach for the camera. Tyler and Halie.

New hoola hoops for everyone!

Halie in the swing.