Christmas details

Sorry I got so excited about the names I left out details. We though $30 would be the dollar amount and no particular theme! Also Aunt Christi wanted to put the names of all the little ones mainly for the aunts and uncles. We have Jaden, Nick, Sam, Tannah, Tahlan, Madison, Abby, Dillon and I think thats it!

Camping in November

This weekend was spent freezing our butts off at Green Leaf State Park.... It was beautiful and serene...but temperatures dropped to 31 degrees. Our tent offered little comfort and sleeping bags even less... Investing in some insulated outdoor camping gear soon. We had a good time....Brian made bean-less chili and boys fished on the lake and rode bikes around camp. We enjoyed being out in the clean crisp air away from the hustle and bustle of T-Town. Winter is definitly creeping in, not sure if we are ready...and praying it is not like last year!

Christmas is coming!

Gift Giver Recipient
Becky Jenny
Wendy Mary
Nate Katie
Colby Uncle Gregg
Aunt Jenny Wendy
Uncle John Uncle Rick
Uncle Rick Aunt Christi
Michael Aunt Susie
Holly Curt
Jason Colby
Shawn Michael
Jackie Brent
Uncle Gregg Shawn
Aunt Christi Aunt Jenny
Jenny Scott
Brian Becky
Mary Uncle John
Curt Nate
Katie Jackie
Brent Jason
Aunt Susie Holly
Scott Brian

***Official List everyone get excited!!!!

Where are the rest of the family, Becky worked hard on this,everyone should try to join in.I know she sent out alot of emails to join. Mary you need to do your profile, I know you have been busy with Mandys wedding,but after this week try to get it done. Becky you did a great job, had to have Jackie and Katie help me alittle.Hopefully the rest of the family will join in.

Halloween

The boy and his pumpkin

Half is enough for me

I have wanted a pony for some time now. Perhaps it is in an effort to relive my childhood, or maybe just another animal to add to the roster. Jaden’s pony originally inspired the idea with his discontent toward everything but the feed bucket. How horrible for a kid to go through childhood and never experience the joy a pony can bring. After scanning the online classifieds for weeks I finally found him- red and white with blue eyes just like me. Two years old and not yet soured there was only one alteration to make since stallions can be unpredictable. Then the phone call….The owner told me he had cryptorchidism. Apparently quite common in ponies, this situation arises when one testical refuses to drop. Thinking this was a sign that maybe this isn’t the pony I was supposed to pick I drove everyone crazy showing pictures of other prospects. Mary told me, “all of your animals have always been strange. Why stop now?” She was right, with my man hating dog, bipolar bird, and cat that likes to take showers with me, a one balled pony would be an excellent addition to this animal freak show. Ironically his registered name is “Half is enough” a reference to his color pattern originally, but one that serves a dual purpose now. I can’t wait to bring my pony home and start working with him. My goal is to start teaching him to drive by summer so Gramp and I can go on buggy rides. I was originally going to name him Abraham and call him Abe for short, but since it means “father of many” I decided against it. Now I am stuck on Axel, in part because he reminds me of Axel Rose the lead singer of Guns and Roses and because of the cart he will pull some day. I am open to suggestions :)

Hey Becky, we had game night last night, I think everyone had a great time. Katie had all kinds of food, and it was alot of fun. Of course your dad and Uncle Gregg didn't want to play, but they did, and I think they had the most fun.The teams were Rick, Gregg, Shawn- Janet, Iris,Susan,Kate-Jennifer,Christi,Joann. The winning team was Janets, we came in second, and your dads team 3rd.Wish you could of been there,Jen and Brian had a couple of catering, and never heard from a few , but it was fun. Give Sam a hug, and can't wait to see him in his Halloween costume.

Jens husband Brian fixed us such a nice dinner when the Calif. girls flew in, they thought it was great.Talk to you later.
love Aunt Christi