VALENTINES IN CALIFORNIA .............. February 13, & 14

Spending the Valentine Holiday with our Cali family was so much fun.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13th

Who mows their lawn in February? Oh yea, the Cali's
We visited the beach......Savy played in the water and the sand

Cole played in the sand....He made sure he didn't get wetCreed stayed in the shade and was a great baby as usual

Mike getting in his wet suit to go spear fishing

Getting ready to go out in the water, but the wind picked up and it got too crazy out there

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14th (after church)
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Nana made a bracelet for Savy

Cole and Creed got ID tags

LOVING CALIFORNIA February 12th

FRIDAY

AT THE ZOO

John and Donna having fun with their Cali family

Loving the zoo

Mike and Nikki enjoy going to the Santa Barbara zoo it is quieter and more cozy. We really enjoyed watching the animals basking in the sun

Cole enjoying the zoo

Savy's favorite part of the zoo, the flamingos
Mike and Cole watching the penguins Nikki and Creed

Beautiful flowers in the middle of "February....Aah I love California

Cole and Savannah resting at the fountain

After the zoo we went to one of Mike and Nikki's favorite restaurant. The service was very slow that day....it reminded John and I of our Bear Lake experience in Montpelier Idaho.

ARRIVING IN CALIFORNIA February 11th

We made it to California to visit out Cali family.

The weather was beautiful and it was so good to

see the kids.

We brought our grandchildren a little present, they loved what they received, and we loved watching them unwrap the gifts! Savy got a Barbie Magic coloring book. Cole Hot Wheels and Creed a Tonka truck.

That night we celebrated Baby Creed's First Birthday. We were so happy that we could be with our Cali family on Creeds big day. We are so grateful he is a part of our family

CREED'S FIRST BIRTHDAY ....................... HAPPY BIRTHDAY February 11, 2010

Creed wanted the balloon more than anything else, he was busy chasing it around while the adults were busy visiting with each other.

Papa John and I were so happy that we could spend Creed's 1st Birthday with him. He is such a beautiful little boy and we enjoyed every minute we spent with him. Nicole and Mike invited a couple of friends over for Creed's big night, it was nice to meet them and for them to take time to help celebrate with us. Creed, you are our best little boy, we love you and wish you many wonderful birthdays ahead of you.

A big cake for a little boy

Cole and Savannah wanted to blow out the candle for Creed.

Creed was a little confused, he was used to making messes on his own

Why does mommy and daddy want me to make a mess?

Money from Great-Grandma Ellen and Great-Grandpa Bill

Lap top from Nana Donna and Papa John

Wow....I love this toy!
A perfect birthday party, thanks for letting us join in.

MUSICAL JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD February 4, 2010

February 4, 2010

Grandpa Bill, Grandma Ellen, Papa John and Myself

were invited by Dresden to his second grade program.

He represented Switzerland, on the left is the flag and

on the right is the little Swiss boy Dresden created.

The program was very good the the children did such a great job, you could tell they all put a lot of work into this program. Thank you Dresden for inviting us.

TAYLER'S WEARING SOMETHING NEW! January 31, 2010

What a darling little girl. Tayler is dawning something new, can anyone tell?

The end of January, Tayler received new glasses. She is happy that she can see better and we are very happy for her. John and I used to buy Fisher Price toys for our kids when they were little because we knew the toys would outlast the wear and tear of four children. I was surprised to find out that Fisher Price also makes eye glasses. Brandt and Soupie picked out her Fisher Price glasses. The glasses are very sturdy and very stylish. She looks so cute in them and has no problem keeping them on. I suppose mostly because she can finally see clearly and then also the glasses are made to fit her perfectly. We love seeing her so happy with her new apparel. Enjoy your glasses our little Tayler!