Bill & Leanna

2010-07-20T20:48:00.000-07:00

Can you believe it!!!! Alisha helped me figure out how to post since I got a new computer 18 months ago. Just a couple of pictures of our trip to Big Judd's.

Arrival and decision making on how big to go!!!!!!

Of course the hungry heifer.

Two very satisfied customers, making plans to come again!

YUM!! YUM!!

THE END.

Summer Fun

2009-10-09T16:25:00.000-07:00

OK OK --I know it's about time I updated our blog. We've been pretty busy.

Before the Crook Reunion we did a little remodeling before the kids all got here.

Then a trip to Seattle for Stevies baptism. We had the best every clam chowder at Ivers, a big boat ride around the harbor and a trip to the Seattle Aquarium.

It's been a long long long summer-glad to be home for a while.

Cute little faces at the aquarium. Even grandpa and mom Alisha!!
On our way out of the Aquarium-Stevie touched a live star fish and some other strange looking fish, saw fish of every color under the rainbow and every size, along with a couple of friendly scuba divers.

Averly and Grandpa Bill.

Proud grandparents with even prouder Stevie.

This is our new bathroom--just a little different from the last picture.

New bedroom furniture with new paint and blinds along with new lights and outlets.

Traci's brother in law Greg built us a hand rail for our living room, with new carpet and Bill and his friends refinish the old hardwood floors. The Hardys and the Noorlanders did all the tear apart, moving furniture and junk along with the painting and patching of walls and ceilings. They are the best kids ever.

Bill did alot of other stuff with Greg's help. He's awesome to help Bill so much. We'll be blogging a little more I guess--Traci's been after me. Imagine that-maybe she takes after Aunt Merodene??????

Bathroom Redo

2008-12-07T19:37:00.000-08:00

Alot of you have had " household upgrades" in the works. Well we have an old house and one of our bathrooms finally gave up. Bill has torn it all apart, to so you won't fall through the floor. That would be quite the experience!!!!! And it would probably be me!!!!!

These are a few pictures of the progress. Plumbers are coming on Tuesday to move the toliet and sink plumbing around for more room. A little electrical work. Then Bill and Clint will put some 'tounge in groove pine', on the walls. Some tile on the floor. And we'll have a new bathroom. Wahooooo!!!

Don't worry Nelson kids- it will be done by Christmas time!!!

Happy Before Thanksgiving Visit

2008-12-02T16:35:00.000-08:00

The week before Thanksgiving Mark & Linsey and the kids came for a visit.
We love our Grandkids!!!! Sunday after church having fun with grandpa!!!

Who taught Grandpa Bill how to dress???? Trent or Nolin??

COMFORT is the name of the game-espically after the church suit and tie. A little treat (popcorn) and the kids makes a perfect day.

Saturday bath time.

Lunch Buddies

2008-11-16T11:26:00.000-08:00

My lunch date last Tuesday.

Ms. Attitude??
Don't mess with my lunch!

More than stickie but yummie!!

Sillygirl!!!

Cleaned up.

Catch UP

2008-09-30T23:42:00.000-07:00

OK!!! So I can't remember how to blog. It's taken me forever to get this right. And I'm still not sure I've got it right. Becky, where are you when I need you? Home asleep I hope-it's one oclock in the morning.

Sorry---I tried to post the pictures from Micah's baptism just before this, but didn't get my comments to let you know about them. Oh well, we had a great time with all the kids that week-end. We got to be part of his baptism and dinner out with everyone. Micah's quite a handsome 8 year old. We're very proud of his decision to be baptized. OK, it was a few months ago-June 22, 2008 just to let you know. I promise to be a little more CURRENT in my blogging from now on.

I've got these pictures mixed up a little bit but just scroll around.
We watched Ashtynn while Traci & Clint were gone for a week. I bought this big plastic-rubbery bag to put all the baby toys in. As you can see Ashtynn crawled inside & had a great time.

Flowers from a wedding cake I made.

Ashtynn wants the camera--imagine that.

Ashtynn loves to pull everything out of the diaper bag--so I teased her a little bit. She just giggled. I just was not fast enought with the camera to catch the laugh.

This is part of a wedding cake I made in the heat of August for a good friends son who got married--Nice to know I still have the touch. It was quite pretty.

I love this picture of Emeline, Grandpa Gun's and me. That smile is awesome Emeline!!! It was at Micah's baptism in June. Of course I think we have the cutest grandkids. We miss being with them and can't wait until Christmas. Wahoo!!!!!!!

Micah's Baptism

2008-09-30T23:25:00.000-07:00

2008-09-29T21:24:00.000-07:00

Fairmont Hot Springs

2008-05-12T21:19:00.001-07:00

Fairmont Hot Springs is about 225 miles north of Iona, through the Montana wilderness, and about 8 miles west of Butte, Montana. Our whole family was there.!!! Thought I could share a few photos of the grandkids. We have a timeshare the first week of May every year. We went to a small town Phillipsburg about 25 miles west, throught the mountains to pan for saphires-like you do gold, and shopped at an extraoridnary candy shop. We had a wonderful time with everyone!!!!!!

Trent & Karen's Emeline. As you can tell they swam every minute they could talk their parents into going. Both' BIG indoor and outdoor pools, with slide and BIG hottub.

Trent and Karen's Micah, who will be turning 8 June 21st. Wahoo!!! He will be baptized on his birthday, "Grandpa Guns" and I get to go. Can hardly wait.

Steve and Alisha's Averly, four going on 24-what a character.

Steve and Alisha's Stevie and Micah--what a pair!!!!!

Just a bunch of bowling experts. They ran all over and had a great time. I think Micah even beat some of the adults. Heeheehee!! Love them all!!!!!

We had a great time. I've saved some pictures to post for next week. Most of the adults ducked the camera. Imagine that. Bill & I can't wait to see them all again soon.

Grandma

2008-04-22T19:40:00.001-07:00

Have not done to much but work and sleep and vist grand kids-Bill stayed home.

My trip to Seattle was wonderful.........I could never miss out on this!!!

Ashtynn's having fun, Zoey looks a little scared!!!

Babies at Lish's!!!! Two peas in a pod!!!!

Is this a Traci baby or what?

This is the way grandpa babysits!!!!!!

Growing Ashtynn

2008-02-28T15:42:00.000-08:00

The princess Ashtynn!!

Are you jealous? Not me. I get to see her EVERY DAY-a grandmas dream!!

She has her very own "weiner dog" gown. Cutie!!!

Here is her "Rock Star" sweatsuit!!!! Very tired from working out. Very cool!!

Sun Bonnet Sue?

(This was Traci's hat-when she was a baby.)

Bed Time!!!!!!

Ashtynn Shurie Hardy

2008-01-18T19:56:00.000-08:00

She has arrived!!!!!

Ashtynn Shurie Hardy

7lbs - 21 inches

5:26p.m.

Thursday January 17, 2008

Proud MOMMIE!!!

10 min. old

Proud DADDY!!!

15 min. old

I couldn't get this one to go right--sorry Becky I forgot how to do it.

This one is proof that she has strawberry (red) blond hair.

Traci & Ashtynn this afternoon - 24 hours old.

She's a cutie and doing wonderful. She was one week early and labor was short for a first baby. Her doctor was out of town this week so the on-call doctor delivered her. Traci didn't even care. IT WAS TIME !!!!! (If you get my meaning.) Clint will bring them home tomorrow.

Wahoo for me!

P.S. Clint has already changed a diaper.

Growing???

2008-01-02T20:11:00.001-08:00

***UPDATE***

Traci is seeing the Doctor every week!!!!

You know what that means.

Yup - one month!

She' such a cutie!!

The Munchers

2007-12-26T19:52:00.000-08:00

Clint & Traci's dog "Bailey" even enjoyed those orange CHEETOS.

SOOOOOOO SOOOOOOO Yummie!!!!

It doesn't look like these guys want to share. What do you think???????

They make a wonderful BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER.

Poor Bailey--no one will share!!!!!!!

OK -- we made a little dent--they're going FAST.

What's This?

2007-12-26T18:56:00.001-08:00

Bet ya can't guess what we got for Christmas!!!!!!!

As a matter of fact it was "A Special Delivery" from Bryce and Kendal.

Have you guessed yet what these delicious looking orange things are?

Yes, you guessed it

CHEETOS

YUM YUM YUM!!!!!!!!

We were overwhelmed with excitment!!!!!!

We won't be going hungry any time soon!!!! How about you Bryce?

We don't want to be stingie so we'd be GLAD to share. Just stop by for a handful--hurry though, they're disappearing fast.

Thanks to the Bartschi Family for the SPECIAL Christmas gift. (Just remember , there is always next year.)