The Great Weed of 2012

My grandpa has the most fabulous garden! He had been sick and unable to take care of it which broke my heart. So I decided to rally all of grand kids and go for a a morning and weed. It was a great success! Grandpa even sat in the window and watched us (he fell asleep pretty fast, but it was still nice to see him there.

Unfortunately Grandpa passed away shortly after, but it was nice to have that memory of that day. It was probably one of the last days he was up before he died.

We have be keeping up the garden since then every few weeks. Justin, my cousin Landon, and I go down and weed and trim and do what it needs to keep it looking great.

"We're here for RSL!"

Me and Justin were lucky enough to be asked if we wanted suit tickets to an RSL game. Unfortunately I don't think I can go to another game again, I've been spoiled, and I don't want to go back to sitting in the Coronals Corner.
It was so much fin! I go to sit and stuff my face while I sat in the suite and watched the game. Hopefully, we will get the opportunity again.

Aspiring Author

Ok, Ok, I'm really not an aspiring author. But there is a story behind the story. About six months ago while we were in Delta with Jake and Ann Marie and Magnus, we had a adventure. Magnus has this cute little stuffed steer named Stakey. Magnus cannot sleep without him. So it was nap time and we couldn't find Stakey anywhere! We looked and looked and couldn't find him. So Ann Marie tried to get Magnus to sleep, but he was just bawling in the other room. It was so sad. So finally Ann Marie had  a thought, and she found Stakey in the washer. We think it was left open, and Magnus thought it would be a good idea to put him in there, and then someone closed it.

Ok, I have had this story going through my head for six months, and I decided to try and illustrate it and give it to Magnus for Christmas, cause like most children, he LOVES books. So this is the finished product. We gave it to him Christmas Eve and Justin's family party. It was my talent, and Justin read it. It was super cute.

A Little Before and A Little After Christmas

Christmas Eve is spent with Justin's family. Good food plus good family, always equals a good time. 

We had a great dinner prepared my his Grandma Stella. It was delicious of course. Magnus had a fun time with his new toys. We also got spoiled with a new waffle maker, movie gift card, and an awesome rug. (Penny, if you read this, I need another one, I love it so much.)

We then spent a few days after Christmas down in Delta.We had lots of fun playing with Magnus and the puppies. And Magnus loves spending time with Grandpa!

Merry Christmas!

We had lots of fun this Christmas.We are so blessed to have so much family around that we can share the holiday with. I got some cute pictures throughout the festivities.

 Christmas morning, before church, we opened our presents. Justin got an X-box 360. He has wanted one ever since we started dating, and because he graduated from Masters school I got him an awesome prize:)

As most know, I'm a nerd. So I got a printer! yea! I can know print out my cross stitch patterns that I make in color. I'm pretty excited about it. And of course PEZ! I love PEZ, and if it was the only candy in the world, I would be happy. Justin also spoiled me with a set of pearls. This was the best present!

The evening of Christmas was spent with my parents, Mark and Gretel, and Ana and David. It was so fun to watch and help the kids open up there presents. David liked his cute little lion back pack, when he opened it up he said RAWR! it was really cute. Ana got lots a clothes and a fun Mickey Mouse Club House bowling game. Grandma, Ana and I had fun bowling in the long hall way before dinner time. And of course the best part of Christmas is playing in the big boxes the presents came in!

Summer in Delta

Most know that Justin has a brother that lives in China. Him and his family came to the states for a couple of weeks at the end of July. We all went down to Delta and had a grand ol' time. Justin's other brother, Jake, takes great pictures. I will share some of my favorites.

These funny kids don't like fireworks.  Mostly because the fireworks in China are REALLY LOUD! We were trying to show them that fireworks are not scary. So what better way is there then with snakes and sparklers.

SNAKES!!

SPARKLERS! I have some other pictures of Hattie watching the fountain fireworks that are great, but they are on Justin's phone and he is asleep so I will have to go without them for now.

CANDY LAND! Justin and his Dad were good sports to play Candy land with Hyde.

Hattie adores Bridgette. She has two stuffed Bridgette toys that she is never without. She was thrilled to spend so much time with the real Bridgette. And really, who wouldn't. She is the sweetest dog ever!

I love this cute kid. Elias spent a lot of time sleeping, and even took a nap on me one day. He was also lots of fun when he was awake.

I miss this one. He's the funnies kid! And when he smiles you can't help but melt and love him.

Grandpa also had fun with Elias.

Magnus went on walk to see the cows down the street at the Dairy.

And played children of the corn while he was out.

So cute!

I love this picture. I have the cutest nieces and nephews.

Justin has the gold star idea of the trip. He bought a cheep kite before we left, and it was hit with the kids!

Liam was contemplating if he should go with his parents into town or stay at the house. He chose to go to town with us and his parents. We had fun trying to keep him quiet at the bank while we waited.

I am very blessed to have married into such a great family!

Zoo Fun!

Justin and I got to go to the Zoo with his family a few weeks ago. It was pretty fun! I also learned a valuable lesson when going to the Zoo in the middle of Summer. GO AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE! We were there right when it opened, and I think it was the best trip to the Zoo I have ever had. It was still cool, not a lot of people, the animals were active. It was great!

So here are some pictures of the awesome animals, and the cute little animal we went with, Magnus.

We went to Ruth's Cafe bright and early in the morning as well. Magnus got his second breakfast.


We also got to see the Bird show! Magnus thought that was just the coolest thing in world, especially when the birds flew over your head! So cute to watch him. And is it just me or has the same guy done the bird show forever! I think its the same guy that did it when I was little and went to the zoo for my birthday every year.


Magus has a favorite animal, the Giraffe. We spent a lot of time watching them, and watching Magnus watch the Giraffes because he was so excited.