December 6, 2009

take over


So with never being home and going somewhere exciting every weekend...well almost every I have taken over a post for my parents...haha. They stopped over for a quick game of guess who in between the new home projects and visiting family they might be up to "normal" posting by dec...lol. Love ya Amanda

cookies with grandpa


May 25, 2009

More Mothers Day




All the family came for mothers day and the call from Andrew.It was fun to have everyone here and play,swim,etc......sleep.everyone was taking a nap(Even Lyssa's new puppy ,on Ellas lap)The T.V. was on and I guess the golf wasn't that excieting.........
We all had a chance to visit with Andrew on the phone...nice to hear his voice and answer all the questions by everyone.We ever ask him to speak some Polish...It sounded like German to me...Then he did speak some Polish...He is such a joker.....We love and miss him.

Mothers Day


Kylee and the puppy did great until she figured out how to get her arms and hands to connect.The she grabbed the puppy and had the funniest face like(What happened,I have some furry thing in my hands!)Kylee and Grandpa had lots of laughs and played around.How fun!
Ella(or is it Paris?) with the new puppy in her purse.Have dog will travel.She had a hard time letting anyone else have a turn holding the puppy...




This is Farley....Lyssa's baby.She is fun to hang out with and does a great job fixing my hair....

Week At Grandmas

Brynlee had a school field trip to Fresno Zoo.Ella and I went along for the fun.Short trip and have to go back and see more.Fun!


We did go to McDonalds for dinner and play.The playplace was empty so we had it all to ourselves!The girls had fun chasing each other around the placeslides and even got to play the air hokey.



Went to make a surprise for Amanda in their garden.The girls picked out some flowers and fruits to plant.They sure had fun ,and couldn't wait to surprise their mom.The week went by way too fast and all the things we planned were not done ...so.. next time.................


Staying at Grandmas

The girls had lots of fun making soap.Mixing colors and making their own shapes.Lots of soaps for the bathtub!
Brynlee wanted to make a "crayon painting".I had to hold the iron beacause I don't think she is old enough to do that yet.I hold the iron and she would use plyers to hold the color crayon she wanted and tell me where she wanted the color to go.She knew where and how much to put where.What do you think ?Pretty cool huh.


Doug had to fly commercial to Oregon so we took him up to Fresno .The girls didn't make it to Fresno before they were asleep.I took the time to prop blankets etc to make their trip more comfortable coming home.This is what I found when I got home!How can you sleep like that?Maybe when I was that age I could bend that way...NOT NOW!





Poland iceskating


You can text ..but can you knit?!

The mutual girls tried to learn to knit.I wanted to get a finished Dishcloth for their mothers for Mothers Day.Most of them have it to the half way point,but I havent seen any done and given to moms.We took two weeks to work on and I didnt think it was that hard.(lost motavation)(texting is way faster)
Yes I text!!!but I can knit too.Maybe someday they will have interest again.I hope so.

Katelynn and Cassey


April 27, 2009

Hi From The Old Guy!!!

Title: Get out of my ice cream!
Title: Get out of MY ice cream TOO!

Title: Bottoms up!


Title: Blibs



Too Cool!




Here are a few humerous anectodal photos - mom is allowing me to sneak onto the blog!





Watch out!!! You may be next!

April 14, 2009

Funnies



I had to share some "now day " funnies.Maybe not too far from the real world.What do you think?

March 9, 2009

Lyssa's kids vs Amandas kids

Ella and Franklin ,"I think we need to go this way."
Brynlee and Casey going for a walk.Everyone had to take turns taking them for walks with the leash.

Kalelynn and Casey .Ella better watch out,Katelynn would trade her in a minute for a dog.



This is Farley .She is fun to hold but doesn't wear a leash or go for walks .


Ella and Franklin

Lyssa and Stanley came up from San Diego to bring Rachels truck.(and they bring the kids along for the ride)Franklin and Farley were not sure about the visit.The little girls didn't give them much time to sit around.Lyssa was dog sitting for a friend so there were just enough pets for all.Franklin was good about Ella (who is the same size when standing)picking him up ,and dancing.That's a BIG arm full!Thanks Franklin..some day this will be in Ellas Wedding shots.jkjk.

March 7, 2009

Road side beauty

This is the view of the side of the freeway on the way to Fresno,Ca.There are hundreds for trees in bloom right now.White and bright pink blossoms,orange and yellow wild flowers on the side too.Beautiful time of year for a drive.For you thath are still in the snow...I'm sorry ...you missed it.Come for a visit.

February 26, 2009

Andy ( Elder Owen)

Andrew is in Poland in a town named..LODZ.(pronouned woodge in english).He is loving his mission and meeting new people.He just received his first transfer and new companion Elder Matthews from Brigham City Utah.(wonder if he is a far off relative?) The people are kind and friendly .THE food is different and the weathe is cold.There now what do else do you want to know?You can email him and ask.... andrewowenpolo@yahoo.com.I am waiting for the new address ,so I will have to post that later.He loves to hear from anyone!!!!!And email photos!

Pay it Forward

I will learn to look at others blogs....Laura got me to do it.The first 3 people to comment on this blog will receive a homemade gift during this year.Thats a good thing or questionable.You choose if you want to find out. then post this on your blog and let me know .Have fun blogging.

February 25, 2009

6th of 6 photo tag

This was the photo you sooooo wanted to see!I guess you would say.4 Wheelin'. Tag to who ever wants to be tagged.I love to see there are still some bloggers out there....I think the most of them have turned to the dark side...FACEBOOK!I love the photos more(If you wanted to know)

February 23, 2009

Nikon

Doug and I went to Berkley,Ca for a Nikon school for two days.I guess the new stuff is all digital,so be ready if your not yet.We had lots of stuff about the camera alone ,but I loved the way they had lots of photos and photo shows running all the time.Then they showed how to change photos ,color,crop,contrast,etc.So.....what out now..I'm going to have even better photos to blog about .(and paint)It's like painting your photos to improve them.The teachers were pro camera guys that have been all over the world shooting photos.Go if you ever get a chance to.

Additive or escape?


Look what I started...They all love to Paint!The top one is Amanda's ..this is her 3rd painting..loves only abstract.
Brynlee and Katelynn were doing the paint by number behind them, then Ella had to join in so...they are all now painting paper plates.(and loving it)
See its not in the genes..it's the desire to play in the paint.

February 15, 2009

What's in your tank?

We have had lots of different fish in this tank through the years.This is a managery of deposits.The oscar is from the office tank...the ciclid is fron Jesse's tank fron North Dakota.The siversollar is the only one that was in there to start with.I got two little Paccu to add some thing the oscar wouldn't eat.(they were 1 in.)All the goldfish are (to feed the other fish) shhh!!! Katelynn hates that part,she doesnt want them to eat the goldfish.She is going to be a VET when she grow up.Any one want some fish?They wont bite...unless you are putting your fingers in the tank and they are hungry!


How big do they have to be before they need a new bigger tank?jkjk


What we want for dinner

New Painting

This is a painting of "Elephant Peak" above Three Rivers.You know I have to have horses in it so they are added. Monterey ,Ca two kyackers,right off the 18th hole in Pebble Beach.
Off the canyon on way to Pismo.


Most of my ideas come from golf visits so ,sorry about that.This is at NewPortBeach.The photo had more people but I liked the solitude of only one at the front and the other people across to the other beach,in the back.Love it if you give ideas or comments to help me out.





February 2, 2009

Bramma and Papa time







The girls haven't been over for awhile so we had them come over and stay all week-end.I have forgotten how many things you can do in 3 hours...like make and frost a cake,make pancakes,make magnets,read bookd,color,play with all the toys,play with all the horses,get drinks,snacks ....etc...! Papa made the cute mickey mouse pancakes and I made the Bell dress for Katelynn.The castle guys have not been out since Andrew was little ...so... we got all the castle and the doll house out and had alot of fun!Yes ,I can still sit on the floor and get up again!We were remembering when Andrew and Lyssa would put up the castle and the doll house and they would war at each other across the room for days.The good old days...pirates taking over the doll house ,and the grandma doll attacking the pirates!!We watched an movie and Brynlee got her wish to paint with bramma.She is always wanting to paint...she is working on a couple of pictures right now.I guess Richard will have to ups Kylee over so we can have a week end with her.She is a little easier right now ,but won't be long before she is crawling.....I can't wait.Being Bramma i s so much fun!I love to see papa laughing and wrestling with the girls!



February 1, 2009

Trip to the unknown..Idaho




January I made a trip to Idaho and visit Dad.The weathe was unpredictable but not much snow for this time of year.Look at the front of grandpas place..bare grass....never in jan! This is grandpa ,and you can see how good he is doing after his surgery.why to go grandpa.

I love the od barn in the backyard ...I'll have to paint it some day.Just for your intertainment....this is a box of toothpicks from great grandpas store...check out the price in the circle ....7 1/2 cents.What I don't get is how you pay the 1/2 cent???Cheap these days.