Happy Birthday Michelle

For Michelle's Birthday she really wanted to go to

the State Fair.  On the way over, she got rear-ended and had

to go to the emergency room at the hospital.  Her

car was towed away.  Pa went over to help her.

The trip to the State Fair was canceled.

But instead, we all went out to dinner

at a special restaurant.  The Texas Steakhouse.

It was a treat for everyone.

Christian was very happy to get steak.

He rarely is able to get steak that often.

He had the biggest appetite of any of us.

The twins love to compete over Pa

and this keeps him very busy.

Addi-Belle sat next to him and Payson

was on the other side with Ma and Michelle

most of the night.

Michelle and her birthday steak.

Michelle getting a special dessert because

it was of course her BIRTHDAY

At the Texas Steakhouse, instead of singing the

usual Happy Birthday song:  the special

guest sits on a saddle and everyone around yells

a great big "Yee Haw"

Orion could hardly wait until we could yell Yee Haw.

After dinner, we went back to Pa and Ma's house

to give Michelle a Birthday Cake given to her

from Macy.

Michelle blowing out the canldes.

She got a digital photo frame from

Pa and Ma

Happy Birthday Macy

When Mommy (Macy) got home from a special

birthday dinner with her friend,

the twins were waiting with excitement.

They ran and told her about the special

Birthday Cake immediately.

So mommy told Addi-Belle and Payson that

they could help her blow out the candles.

One two three BLOW!!

Afterwards she opened her presents.

She had one mailed to her from her dad

that contained a gift card and a book.

The one from Ma and Pa, split as well with her

is a Hot Air Balloon Ride

Later, Evie who is a good frien of Macy's came over

and brought some terrific gifts.  Orion was so excited

that he would not go to bed until the gifts were opened.

The first   gift was some glamorous ear rings.

They reminded Macy of her favorite

Marilyn Monroe. 

Macy started pulling out some of the things

she has collected of Marlyn Monroe

such as drinking glasses, coasters,

and shot glasses.

Lo and behold.....the gifts Evie brought for Macy were

Marlilyn Monroe collectibles.

She gave Macy some

coasters, shot glasses and drinking glasses

It was so funny.  This was funnier that reality TV

because it was reality.  We wish we

would have recorded it.

Jack's Birthday September 8, 2011

Jack on his birthday.  He turned 10 years old today.

Normally he has a party, but for some reason

his mom did not plan one this year.

His dad is over in Afganistan with the military right now.

We were surprized to see Jack wearing his new glasses.

No one knew that he needed them,  He said that

he had them for a week now.  He is near sighted.

We went to his apartment to give him a

special birthday gift.  Orion is handing it to him.

Orion and Jack are best of buddies.

Orion went upstairs where they live to visit Jacen for a minute.

What a funny guy Jacen is. 

Jack upstairs at his apartment.  He has a big smile on his

face, which is rare since Jack tries not to pose for photos.

His gift was a couple pair of sports pants that his mother requested he get.

July 30 2011

We did not have photos but got some, so this post it a little late.
On July 30, 2011  Pa, Orion,  Michelle, and Jerry were able to travel
to go see Pa's sisters.  It was a special meeting since none of us get to
see them very ofter.  It has been several years since Pa was able to see his sisters,
and even more since Michelle and Jerry have been able to see their aunts.
The following photos are courtesy of Michelle........

Joni, Jane and Michael (Pa)

Joni, Janie, and Michale (Pa)

Orion and Bubba (Jerry)

Orion and Pa

Orion and Pa

Pa and Bubba (Jerry)

There were no photos of Michelle because

she was taking all the photos.

August 5, 2011

                                                     We had a great time visiting our family
                                                          of children and Grandchildren
                                                                 The Webster Family. 

Logan who is 18 months old

could not resist a fun ride

down a very long slide.

Wheee!!

That was fun.  Now for the swing.

Max

                                                            Payson and Addi-Belle
                                                    The park was just refurbished with brand
                                            new play ground equipment.  Ma did not go
                                             so all photos are courtesy of the Webster Family.

The last two nights all the grandkids (except Logan)

got to have a huge slumber party out on the

back deck.  We blew up an air mattress,

got sleeping bags and blankets,

and topped it off with a portable DVD player

for the kids to watch a movie.

                                                  It was a special treat for them all to be together.

Trip to Santa Fe (Aug 5 2011)

Here comes the Rail Runner to take us to Santa Fe

which is about 60 miles away.  It will be at least

one hours ride.

We loaded up on the car with the platform

that accommodates strollers and wheel chairs.

It is a two story train, so you can sit upstairs too.

Addi-Belle

Payson

Ma and Bria

Orion and Payson

Logan stayed in his stroller during the ride.

He was a very good boy and was patient.

Shatzi and Dave

Max and Bion

Pa with his usual photo face.

St. Francis of Assisi is a saint that is in tune

with nature and loves animals that lived in the 1700's.

 This is an old Catholic Chapel that was built in the

late 1800's or possibly early 1900's.  We decided to visit this one because

we went to the Loretto Chapel with the miricle staircase

that is so famous the last time we came the the

Webster Family to Santa Fe.

This is a stone saying that it is dedicated to the

early settlers of Santa Fe.

A closer view.

Inside the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi

Lots of pillars and stained glass windows.

Another view.

This is all of us just outside the Chapel

Another picture with Ma in it this time.

As we were walking through a grassy area, we

noticed that vendors were setting up their tents

for the sidewalk sales they have each weekend.

We stopped to rest for a minute in the shade when

a funny man came up to us.  He was a magician.

He showed each one some funny magic tricks.

It was fun and amazing to see his tricks with four

sponge balls.  Different tricks each time.

After a quick stop for icecream and drinks,

we decided to catch the train back home again.

Bria and Max in front of some old

Santa Fe trains that were at the train stop.