Tyler is cooing and laughing

Tyler is almost 3 months old.

We were so amazed at how much he changed his looks when we were gone a week ago.

 Grandma likes holding him!

Oh, so tired, and he crashed for a little while.

 I caught Pop on his hands and knees, playing.

Tyler was starting to talk to Pop!

 I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July!

Tyler Jay, our Newest Rider

Born April 12, 2011, on his Great Grandfather's Birthday.

7# 4 oz, 20 1/2" long

Caden’s 1st Birthday Party

Caden turned 1 on Saturday, December 26th.


Caden’s birthday party was scheduled for the day after his birthday, on the 27th, giving time to relax after Christmas. After 3 days of ice, sleet and snow before and during Christmas day, his party had to be postpone until the following Tuesday. A layer of 12” of slippery snow was everywhere, with drifts much higher. We were just not going anywhere.



But Caden and Amber had head colds, and Caden ran a slight fever for a few days. His party was postponed until day. He was feeling better. After 5 days on antibiotics for bronchitis, I was feeling better. But I was coughing terribly. Even though I thought I wasn’t contagious, I didn’t want to spread anything around. And, since my resistance is lowered, I didn’t want to pick up another cold or flu bug.

The house was decorated for the party!


Tom took the camera and took a lot of pictures. I felt like I was there! Happy Birthday, Caden! Grandma is sorry she missed your party. I know it was a lot of fun!

Caden's fire truck birthday cake,


and the cake for everyone else!


Beginning to open his gifts with Mommy and Daddy,


and with his cousins.




Presents, birthday cards, paper,


and toys.




A riding toy,


and walking with his new riding toy.


Clothes, a zoo animal sleeper, and


a big boy oufit.


You look like you were having fun!




And finally, getting ready for the cake! Caden is in the high chair,


waiting for the singing or your birthday song,

"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Caden, Happy Birthday to you!"


and then the cake!








Happy Birthday, Caden, with all of Pop’s pictures that he took, I feel like I was there with you! I’ll see you soon! Grandma

Christmas, 2009

Caden, Pop, Grandma, and Makenzie












Makenzie and Caden on their first "ponies".





I am so glad that we had Christmas with all the family last weekend. Sara, Jake and Makenzie came home from Colorado. Jacob, Amber and Caden were here both days. Micah finished college finals and was able to spend both days with us, too. He brought his girlfriend, Amy, home to enjoy Christmas dinner.






Jake, Sara and Makenzie















Jacob, Amber and Caden














Micah and Amy














Christmas dinner was enjoyed by all:























Gifts were exchanged,


Sara made Micah 5 shadow boxes, displaying his AQHYA Youth World Show ribbons and pictures,




















and we watched the grandbabies played.


Christmas Eve and Christmas Day has turned into a winter wonderland. Starting with a misty rain that turned to ice on everything it touched since Wednesday, the late afternoon drive home was slow. Rain turned to sleet, and by Thursday morning, the roads were icy. I was able to stay home, and the weather stayed grey all day Thursday. But later afternoon, churches were canceling Christmas Eve service, the wind blew, and continued to blow all night. By morning, we had another 6-9" of snow. With the wind, the blowing snow turned into 3-4' drifts.

Sara, Jake and Makenzie would not have gotten home. As it was, we told the 2 boys to stay in town today. The highway would be drifted and slick. On top of the bad weather, I was sick with a sore throat since Wed night and went to bed, on Christmas Eve, with a 102 temp! I feel better today, and it has been a relaxing day, staying in jammies until noon, watching movies, and drinking hot soup from mugs!

Time for another movie, with hot popcorn. Which movie? Christmas Story, of course! lol