It's been so long . . .

I'd like to apologize to the 2 people who still read my blog. Things just haven't been the same since my dad passed away. I will try to do better. I love and miss you dad.

I took this picture at the K-State game we went to last fall. It was a long day but I'm glad we went.

Sunday Afternoon At Grandma and Grandpa's House

Grandpa bought a bunch of toys for the boys to play with. Skyler was the only one who could hula hoop and he wanted to be sure that everyone knew it.

Grandma made potato salad, baked beans and watermelon. Grandpa grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. It was all good. Here is Grandma and Rodney laughing at something funny.
Grandpa kept taking Jackson's pacifier. He would ask for it and would let him keep it but not for long. Krista was just a witness. She would never take it away.

Krista and Jackson. Jackson was "mowing" the patio. It a previous life it was a bubble mower.

I'm not sure if Jackson was surrendering or showing me his hands were dirty.

This is like a where's Waldo? kind of thing. He blends in with the grass almost as well as he blends in with the green walls in the house.

Jarrett loved the balls. Just beware when he throws it to you.

Mr. Helpful

For Mother's Day Jackson helped Grandma with the dishes and . . . helped take out the trash and put in a new trash bag.

He is here to help.

Chris's Prom-Part 2

Just hang on. There's more coming!

Sunday at Grandma and Grandpa's Take 2

We had to get out of the house Sunday so we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Jarrett insisted on wearing his Thomas pajama shirt. Whatever works. At least it was long sleeved.

Jackson is a climber. Look out!

Jackson tried to sweet talk Grandpa into giving him M&M's. It didn't take much.

Happy Birthday Mom

Yesterday was my Mom's birthday. To celebrate she made dinner for 11 of us followed by chocolate cake.
She didn't want to claim the birthday so I told her that I wouldn't claim mine either but she wouldn't go for that.

Happy Birthday Rodney

Rodney is officially a teenager. Monday he turned 13. Lets all welcome Roger and Krista to the land of parents with teenagers. Good luck to them. As you can see Skyler is doing well. He is always ready for a picture.

We celebrated by having pizza, except for Jarrett. He celebrated with macaroni and cheese. Here is Matt, Jackson and Jarrett.

Grandpa is usually ready for a picture too.

Grandma tells a story to Krista and Roger. Chris was there also but I didn't post his picture because all you would see is hair. Just kidding. I'll post pictures of him next.

The Family Who Wii's together . . .

Wii all met at my parents house Sunday afternoon for lunch and video games. Here is Skyler doing a Fit game. It is a spectator sport. Roger, Jackson and Rodney just to name a few.

Rodney, Grandma and Grandpa look on as Skyler works out. If you don't recognize the room it is the basement. They remodeled again. At least it isn't bright yellow.

Krista doing the ski jump.

Roger doing the ski jump too.

We had 2 Wii's going at the same time and we just migrated back and forth to watch whoever was Wii-ing at the time. Here is Krista, Grandma and Grandpa.Here is Skyler again. I think he is boxing. I'm not sure.

Skyler seems to be doing well. He has only been back at school for 3 days. They asked me if I wanted to give him his insulin shot and I said no thanks.

Little wooden chair

A long time ago in a store far, far away . . . Grandma and Grandpa bought a little wooden chair. For years a bear sat in the chair. Then came the grandchildren. Chris was the first one to throw the bear out and sit in the chair. It isn't really big enough for a toddler to sit in but that didn't stop him. I think all the grandkids sat in that chair at one time or another. Jackson was latest to try it. His little hiney is just to big for that chair.

What's the matter? Can't see the chair? It's that wooden thing you can see just barely see behind his head.

We had to laugh at him. He was determined to sit there. Grandma got a plastic chair that was in the back yard and washed it out for him to sit in. It worked a lot better and it didn't stick with him when he stood up.

I have pictures of Jarrett and Chris sitting in the wooden chair somewhere. I will try to find them and put them on this post.

Thanksgiving

As usual Thanksgiving dinner was at Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandpa cut the turkey . . and Grandma did the rest.Here is Chris, Grandma and Grandpa eating dinner along with . . .

Matt and Jackson (Jarrett just ate black olives and then went to play downstairs).

Roger, Krista, Skyler and Rodney.

Grandma made cookies and she and Chris decorated them to look like turkeys. They were very cute and tasty. Here is Chris decorating cookies. He works in a bakery you know . . . washing dishes.

The only person we were missing was Ryan. We love you Ryan and we miss you.

Happy Birthday Chris, Part II

We had a few people over Wednesday night to celebrate Chris's birthday. Kevin, Jarrett, Matt, Jackson and Grandpa.
Matt, Grandpa, Sara and Grandma. Chris was excited about his birthday cookie.

It was designed by his friend Sara.

Austin, Sara, Chris and friend.

Jackson really liked the cookie too.

Happy Halloween

Jarrett didn't wear his costume so he was Elmo I guess. Here is Jarrett and Jackson with Grandma. We got LOTS of candy!

Friday Night Lights

Friday night at Chris's football game. Grandpa, Jarrett and Grandma. Jarrett and the Maize Eagle's mascot. I can't believe he actually got that close to him.
Why I don't take very many pictures at football games. Can you see Chris?