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Past week with the kids

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:12:37 -0500

Last Wednesday Blake had a fever so he couldn't go to school
so he stayed with us
Then Thursday the kids were out of school
and also out today for Presidents Day
On Wednesday Blake and I had to do surgery on Ally's Dog
On Thursday it was a pretty nice day so we walked to the park and played a bit
TODAY we made Birthday Cards for Moms birthday this weekend
We had quite a storm come thru this afternoon too
Lots of thunder some lightning and wind and HAIL

Day Trip to Kaw Reservoir

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:31 -0500

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City
and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma
Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30.
The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

Day with the Kids

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:57:22 -0500

Holiday today so we got to take care of the kids OH WHAT FUN WE HAD
First we made each one a bandana then we baked cookies
After lunch we went on a hike on the river
We picked up rocks and sticks and shells
saw birds and bird tracks and eagles
came home and made potato soup for supper
GREAT DAY!

OH I almost forgot the skull we found

Another beautiful day

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:22:39 -0500

Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman
Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area
Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

END of YEAR 2 Day Trip

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:55:24 -0500

Could not pass up the chance to take a drive and enjoy the great weather for the end of the year
So we took off and drove to SE Kansas and into Oklahoma
It got up to 72degrees Thursday was an absolutely gorgeous day
We drove thru Medicine Lodge and the Gyp Hills and saw these big ranches
with mile after mile of buffalo
We saw so many deer and armadillos
Sad to say that the water level of the lakes is still critical but recent rain has helped a little.

We stopped at "Glass Mountain or Gloss Mountain"
they are so called because of the selenite
there is a trail up the side of it
there are some stairs that are pretty steep and in need of repair
and then almost to the top had to climb rocks... but I MADE IT ! ! !
and then when on top it is flat and to circle it probably a 1/2 mile hike
What a view from the top....afraid the pics dont' really show the depth tho

We took several back roads and found alot of old abandon houses
which I cannot resist

click on buffalo to see rest of the pictures

Christmas 2011

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:00:18 -0500

Had a great day with "the kids"
Opened presents in the morning....
then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper

click on picture to see more

5th Grade Orchestra Program

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:41:20 -0500

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning.
I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -)
They did a great job!

Birthday Surprise Tonite

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:27:53 -0500

Tara and the kids came by tonite and surprised me with birthday presents
A beautiful bouquet of flowers and a "Hello Kitty" cupcake cake with the
yummyist gooyist purple icing
Got a Grandma card and a Great Grandma Card
Ally put on a Ballet and Cheerleading show for us
and then somehow we ended up playing charades
What fun ; -)

THX GUYS! LUVYA

Fifth Grade Christmas Program

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:44:04 -0500

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the
Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

2011 Trick or Treat

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:08:35 -0400

TRICK or TREAT

Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta

Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy.

"Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

CRAFT DAY & PUMPKIN CARVING

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:30:57 -0400

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday"
Then last nite we carved pumpkins
Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

Lil Twister Tablerunner

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:16:00 -0400

I tried something new today
Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates
I used the small one for this tablerunner
Can't wait to use the larger template
I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

TODAY!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:18:14 -0400

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go
Instead the kids came over to play
Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess"
Blake was the Poker winner
Fun Day! ! !

Our up and coming Cellist?

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:11:16 -0400

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra
Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)

Our 50th Anniversary Trip

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:25:07 -0400

We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday
we had hamburgers and fries on our wedding night
so what better way to celebrate than with our kids
and Bionic Burgers and Fries and Cake and Ice Cream
THX Randy Nova Tara Ethan Blake Ally
On Sunday we left to retrace our honeymoon trip (kinda sorta)
Went to Branson Missouri area over to Bull Shoals and Norfolk Lake
Then we drove down to White Rock Mountain in Arkansas
Stopped by Beaver Lake which was just being built 50 years ago ; -)
We had a Great Trip!

For Trip Pics CLICK HERE

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Past week with the kids

Day Trip to Kaw Reservoir

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30. The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

Day with the Kids

Another beautiful day

Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

END of YEAR 2 Day Trip

Christmas 2011

Had a great day with "the kids" Opened presents in the morning.... then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper click on picture to see more

5th Grade Orchestra Program

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning. I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -) They did a great job!

Birthday Surprise Tonite

Fifth Grade Christmas Program

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

2011 Trick or Treat

TRICK or TREAT Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy. "Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

CRAFT DAY & PUMPKIN CARVING

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday" Then last nite we carved pumpkins Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

Lil Twister Tablerunner

I tried something new today Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates I used the small one for this tablerunner Can't wait to use the larger template I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

TODAY!

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go Instead the kids came over to play Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess" Blake was the Poker winner Fun Day! ! !

Our up and coming Cellist?

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)

Our 50th Anniversary Trip

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City
and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma
Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30.
The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman
Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area
Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

Had a great day with "the kids"
Opened presents in the morning....
then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper

click on picture to see more

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning.
I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -)
They did a great job!

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the
Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

TRICK or TREAT

Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta

Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy.

"Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday"
Then last nite we carved pumpkins
Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

I tried something new today
Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates
I used the small one for this tablerunner
Can't wait to use the larger template
I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go
Instead the kids came over to play
Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess"
Blake was the Poker winner
Fun Day! ! !

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra
Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)