ONCE THERE WAS A SNOWMAN

We woke up to our first snow on Monday morning! And yep, I'm crazy, I know, but I love it when it snows! It's always more fun when the grandkids are around and I just happened to luck out on this snow day. Kason wanted to have a snowball fight so I took him up on his challenge. (telling him that he was "going down") He got a kick out of that. Kyron, Kason and I had the best snowball fight I've had in years. I don't know which one of us was laughing harder.... but I WON and I think that really surprised them! (Don't think they even imagined that Grammie could run and throw a snowball at the same time) I have to admit, I was a little winded by the time the fun was finished.
What a fun morning. After the snowball fight we made a small snowman on the back porch (complete with my BoSox hat) and then we moved on to bigger things! Kooper wasn't too interested in the snowman but he was happy just wandering around the backyard. Kenzi's job was to make the head and she sure came through for us! Thanks for the funnest time kids! You always brighten my day! And don't forget boys...there are many more snowball fights to come!

Kyron, Kenzi, Grammie, Kooper and Kason

Kason and Kyron

Kooper, just chillin'

Kason

Kenzi

Our first whimpy attempt

What a face!

Kyron, Kason and "The Thing"

Kyron and Grammie

We just HAD to see if we could get our arms around this creature.

Stretch!

FUN IN THE BACKYARD

Just HAD to post a few more pictures of fun with the kids last weekend. Kinda hard to tell who had the most fun, but my vote goes to Gramps!

TREXTON

Grampa's four wheeler packed for fun!Grammie, (looking a little worse for wear after the tonsilectomy) with Trex and Dax.

Harlee working on her back flip.

Good job Harlee!

Dax and Trexton on the tramp.

Grampa with Dax, Trex, Harlee and Shelbi.

Shelbi, eating and sliding at the same time.

DAX

Harlee

THE BARNYARD

On Saturday morning Nate, Jen, Shelbi, Harlee, Dax, Trex, Grampa and Grammie spent a little time in the barnyard. The kids had a great time in the chicken pen, with Jen keeping a close eye on the rooster! Steve was not the least bit concerned. Nate informed his Dad that the only reason he and his siblings had grown to adulthood was because MOM had always kept an eye on the "rooster". That made me laugh. The kids all sat and rode on Valentine and Shelbi even hit the ground a little hard. What a tuff girl! Just a few pictures to further prove it doesn't take much but a little horse manure and chicken poop to make a kid happy! (And their grandparents too) So glad they all came and spread the happiness around!Trexton and Dax on Valentine
Nate, Grammie and the boys

Nate, Grammie and Trex

Fun in the chicken pen

Shelbi, Harlee and Dax with the chickens

Feeding the chicks with Grampa

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Great Grandma Nicoll with Dax and Trexton.

What a treat it was for us to have Nate, Jen and the kids show up trick or treating! We enjoyed every minute! and they did too! I couldn't stop laughing when I looked at the boys! All in camo, could only see the whites of their eyes! so cute, they didn't even look human! Steve and I took them over to see Great Grandma Nicoll and she sure loved that! She had her hair in curlers with a black covering so we figure she was decked for Halloween too! Shelbi and Harlee were amazing! I loved your hair color Shelb! Harlee made sure Grampa noticed her tu-tu! They sure made our Halloween so much fun! My cheeks hurt from laughing!

Shelbi, Harlee, Dax and Trexton

The boys in camo. Dax and Trex

Grampa and Trex

Lollipops and Camo , Trex and Dax

VERMONT

Home Sweet Home

Going to Vermont is always such a treat for me! It's the one place I never tire of. And yes, after all these years it still feels like HOME, regardless of changes and missing loved ones. I stayed with my Aunt Mary and felt right at home in her new apartment. She always makes me feel so loved and comfortable. I was able to "socialize" this time and enjoyed every minute. I ran into people I hadn't seen in over 40 some years, what fun!. And as always, I loved being with my one and only favorite brother, Jim and his family. I also enjoyed Tunbridge Fair and church service on Sunday. Brought back so many memories. Seems like just yesterday that I was singing in the choir there. I especially enjoyed Terry Diers playing and singing "His Eye is on the Sparrow", a very moving and heartfelt rendition.

I didn't do a very good job of getting these pictures in order but here are some of my favorites. Next year I hope to drag my feet a little harder and stay until the colors change! Looking forward to that!

My brother, Jim.


the pond, beautiful and peaceful as always

Jim and Stew getting in corn

Diane and I took a walk and looked down over North Tunbridge, spotting this Monarch on the way. Reminded me of when all of us kids used to "collect" catapillars and watch them turn into Monarch butterflies. Appropriate I think, as I grew up on Monarch Hill.

Jim and Stew cutting corn.

Cows out to pasture for the day.

A late fawn, (still spotted) I discovered on a ride to Chelsea. Not a bit scared of me.

One of the Tunbridge churches, viewed from the cemetary.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE!!!!

I wanted to take a minute to wish Steve a Happy Birthday! Below are some pictures taken yesterday as he was snuggling Kali Jett. I sure hope you have a great day Steve! We all love you and appreciate all you do for our family!

FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN

Harlee and the horney toad

sharing with Aunt Tori

Tim's 1st climb

steady and sure

Jen and the boys

Brave Harlee!

Grammie with Trex and Dax

Grampa laughing with the boys

Shelbi and Harlee

Dax, not so crazy about the toad

Yeeewww!

Shelbi

So, here's my valiant effort at updating my blog. We've just been having way too much fun with the grandkids so now it's time for me to show you a few pictures of how they add so much joy to my life.
The pictures were taken up on the mountain, past Big Lake. Nate, Jen and their family came up and camped with us. We also were happy that Tim and Tori came up to spend the day. The kids found a horney toad and the rest is history. Also, a few shots of Tim aspiring to be Nathan! (Nate said you did a great job for a first timer, Tim!)