WHILE I WAS IN CALIF. I MISSED MASON'S 13TH B-DAY AND MANDY'S 34TH!

Mandy is the only blond left of the kids!  She is so good to work with her children and help them in all aspects of their lives.  She's always helping others and is very creative.  She loves sports and music and crafts.  She's sensitive to others needs and cares.  We love you, Mandy!

Mason is such a friendly and cheerful young man.  He is the Deacon's Quorum President, plays the cello, piano and rugby.  He has straight A's and loves to learn new things!  We love you Masonian!

FAMILY PICTURES JULY, 2011

Garn and Pat

 Misty and Dan's family

 Marin and JR and Collin

 All the grandkids

 All the family

 Grandkids

 Mandy and Jon's family

Our kids:  Marin 29, Mike 40 Mandy 34, Misty 38

FAMILY FUN JULY 2011

 Stacking dice is one of Collin's many talents.

 Eating otter pops in the swing is one of Collin's favorite things to do.  Ali's too!

 Mandy's and Jon's beautiful children:  Sadie 13, Carden 7, Ali 5, Haylie 10

 Beautiful parents:  Mandy and Jon Decker

 Our summer birthdays.  Misty made the cake!

 The birthday people:  Mike BIG 40, Marcus 10, Me another year older (Merrick trying to get in on the action on the left)

 Mandy, Sadie, and Jon raced the 10k on July 25

 So did Garn

 Collin playing in the mud after a rain storm.

 Collin mowing the lawn with Grandpa wearing ear protectors.  He mowed both front and back!

Marcus enjoying an otter pop with Collin on the deck swing.

HAPPY 10TH MARCUS!

Marcus is such a loving boy who is very accomplished in Tae Kwan Do, baseball, basketball, and academics.  He loves to read just like his grandma.  He can recite lines from all the movies he's seen.  He loves to give hugs and has a smile for everyone.  We are excited to have him come with us to Texas in October!  We love you, Marcus!

Look who's 40!!

Happy Birthday Mike!  Welcome to the other side of the hill!

About Mike:  He has a great sense of humor.  He is willing to help others.  He is a hard worker and has instilled a great work ethic into his boys.  He plays hard!  He's great at motorcycle racing and goes at it 110%.  He works hard to find and maintain lands on which to ride.  He's good with animals and can fix engines.  We love and appreciate all you do for the family, Mike!  Hope your birthday is great and your week-end is safe!

1 WEEK FROM TODAY!!

KITCHEN REMODELED WITH NEW TILE , CABINETS, ISLAND, AND APPLIANCES: check
DINING ROOM REMODELED WITH NEW TILE, CABINETS AND RUG:                          check
LIVING ROOM REMODELED WITH NEW PAINT, CARPET, FURNITURE, BLINDS AND LIGHTS :                                                                                                                                check                          
HALLWAY REMODELED WITH NEW PAINT, LIGHT, CARPET AND DOORS:                 check
NEW BLINDS INSTALLED IN ALL BEDROOMS:                                                                    check

WAITING (impatiently) FOR MY SWEET DAUGHTERS TO RETURN HOME AND BRING MY SWEET GRANDKIDS:                                                                                      DOUBLE CHECK!!

Reunion June 25, 2011

 Marcie made this gorgeous quilt to be raffled off.

 Mike cooked hamburgers and hot dogs for 100 people and Marcie and the boys helped, THANK YOU!

 The food table with Aunt Ruth in the background

 Merrick, Marcus, and Mason stayed with us for a few days while Misty, Dan and McKy were at youth conference

 The 3 Musketeers:  Austin, Mason, and Devan who ran the fish pond.  (Uh, looks like I caught Aunt Ruth in the background again!)

Aunt LuAnn and Uncle Brent being themselves!  They were a great help too!

And the winner of the quilt was.....
Me!  I was stunned and so was Marcie!  I'm so glad it's staying in the family.  Marcie worked a long time on it!