Family Reunion (Grants Pass) - April 2013

 It was one busy day the day before Isaiah's blessing.  I was so excited to see everyone.  

Allison had started to walk but I caught her crawling.

 Audrey was outside checking out the dirt and leaves in her hands.

 The kids were very eager to help put dirt in the wheelbarrow for their Uncle Nate.  I was surprised that they didn't get dirt all of themselves or each other.  Good kids!

 Their attention span was short lived.

 A happy Audrey safe in her mother's arms.

 Spencer stayed to help with the dirt after everyone else had quit.

 Snack time - everyone loved yogurt and cereal!

 Weston was doing a great job drawing and I was impressed.

 Look at these cute kids watching a little TV.  They were soon off playing though.

 Brielle holding baby brother - I can see the resemblance in this picture.

 We took the kids to a fair where they saw lots of bunnies.

 Cute Allison was so good.

 Paisley checking out the bunnies.

 Audrey was thrilled to touch a bunny.

Fun with the bunny.

 Watching the girls on horses ride around the barrels.

 Casey playing with Audrey and making her laugh.

 Weston riding his new racing bike.

 Isaiah full of smiles.

Benson and Allison having fun at the park in Grants Pass.

 Cute Spencer....

  Jenna pushing Allison and Paisley on the swings.

 Audrey eating anything she could find on the ground.

 Pizza time - everyone loves pizza!

 A night out for the adults!  Nate got 3 babysitters and we had a great dinner at the Tap Rock.  Thanks Nate for paying for dinner!  It was a wonderful time.  It was interesting hearing the babysitters give their reports about the evening.

Paisley and Adalei both like to draw, color, and do workbooks.  They spent some time together doing that.

It was a busy day and a fun day!  I think everyone had a great time.  The day started off with Nate and Misty going to a race in Medford but I missed going to that.  Their kids ran in that also.  The best days for me are always days I can spend with my family so this was one of those days.  I tried to take pictures to capture the activities of the day.  It was wonderful from beginning to end just being together.  I sure love my family!  They are the best!

Isaiah's Blessing Day (April 2013)

 Well, here it is the picture I wait for all year.  The family picture with all my children and their families.  It was a chilly morning and we were in a hurry.  This is the family picture for 2013.  We only had 2 days together this year so I'm glad we had a chance to get a family picture.

 We were all together for Isaiah's blessing day.  It was his special day.  Misty was so calm in spite of all the company she had for the weekend.

 Nate and Misty with the four cute kids!

 In addition to my family, Misty's sister Sarah and her husband Spencer with their two kids came from Reno for the blessing also.  We had a wonderful time together.  The weekend went much too fast.

Meeting Isaiah - #10 Grandchild (March 2013)

 I had to wait 2 months to meet Isaiah but he was worth the wait.  He was still so cuddly.  I loved holding him.  He is just so adorable!

 It was the week of St. Patrick's day when I went to visit so I took "green" things to celebrate the holiday.  Adalei and Brielle were so cute!

 Elijah just loves to ride his bike and have his picture taken.

 Adalei is doing great in first grade.  She took me to her school and showed me her picture on the bulletin board outside her classroom.

 Here she is pointing to her name on the list for an achievement!  She is working hard!

 Isaiah looked so peaceful on the couch but it didn't last too long.

 Brielle soon woke him up and wanted to hold him.

 Adalei with her little brother.  This is my oldest and my youngest grandchildren - a span of 7 years difference in age.  Adalei seems so big in comparison.

 Little Isaiah....

 

 This is a glimpse of the cute baby blanket that I made Isaiah.  I thought it turned out quite well.

 

 Here's Isaiah with a glimpse of a smile........

 Misty with all four reading a story.

 Waiting for our special St. Patrick's day dinner - corned beef, cabbage, green jello, special rolls, etc.  (everything green on the table - plates, napkins, cups, etc.)

 A sweet mother and baby moment....

 Misty took Adalei and Brielle for hair cuts.  Adalei's hair started to curl right away.

 The girls were happy with their hair cuts.  You can see below how long their hair was before.

 Nate took the girls swimming one evening for family swim.

 They had fun.

 The kids were playing school.

 Another shot of Isaiah.

Another picture of Adalei at her school.

I had a wonderful time visiting Nate and family.  Nate had meetings so I didn't get to see him much but I had a great time with Misty and the kids.  It was wonderful to spend a few days with Isaiah and the other kids.  It was hard to leave as always.