Just a swingin'........

Unexpected Visit

Later one night this past week, we heard little footsteps coming from the back door. In comes two little grandsons in their jammies for a visit. It was a good surprise. Of course they couldn't leave with a "nana".

A Sight for Sore Eyes

What is that saying? The sign of a clean house/desk, is a sign of a sick mind? Every year at this time (at least for the last 25 years), my work should be DONE. As evidenced by my desk, this is about as clean as it gets. It is a great feeling once again. Thanks to all of my co-workers who help me with this. I couldn't do it without you! Now we start on NEXT year :)

Hike to the "M"

We received a phone call last Monday night. Zac was on the line, breathing HARD. "Get dad's binoculars and look out your back window", he said. Then he put Treyson on the line, "Drawhma, we are hiking to the M !"

Sure enough, we could see the speck of white, which was CJ's shirt. Zac was wearing red, so it was harder to see. Zac carried Tagg on his shoulders, CJ carried Dorkey. Treyson plodded along, and a great time was had by all :)

Common SUMMER sight

Big Boys and Little Boys with Buzz cuts

Those were the days :)
Zac was 11 and Landon was 4 (same as Treyson now)
Now they will be 29 and 22 this year.
Roger was.........and will be........? Wait a minute, I can't do math that high :)

Where did the years go?

Tribute to Cam's Mom - by Cam

She's looking at her mom the whole time !
She sure loves Manda and so do we.
Thanks girls, for a great time in AZ

It's FINALLY DONE .......... Yahoo !!!!!!!!

After many many months - Almost 2 years to be exact..........

This "hunk of junk" has been transformed

With much hard work

By this hard-working, skilled, CRAZY ! - guy

Slowly it has taken shape and form

For awhile, it looked good..........
but the running part? Not so much :(

Now it runs as good as it looks...
And it LOOKS Great !!!

Room for the WHOLE Fam Dam

Everyone is smiling now
Even Zac !!

These two are ALWAYS smiling :)

Skateland Birthday Party

Skateland is a fun place, not too far from Manda and Cam's home.
They sure put on a party for birthday kids.

Cam got to be a DJ for a little bit.
What song did she pick?
Something by Justin Bieber of course :)

It was a "fun" job to shepherd these two around the skating rink.
Grandpa got that job of course - but he couldn't wear his hat. Thems the rules :)

Cameron Claussen got his hair painted.

Skating, Presents, Pizza, Cake

Camryn and Autumn

A great time was had by all. Those attending were:
Grandpa Roger, Grandma Gwen, Mom, Camryn and Cameron, Pam, Autumn, Autumn's big sister, Lisa, Therese, Mitch, Grandma Lee

Great trip to AZ

We just got back today. It was a good trip. Here are some of our favorite pics.

Grandpa and Cam coloring at the hotel

Sleep-over

Swimming in the pool
Cam is a little fish

Cam and her two puppies, Nick and Barkley.
They are both so black, that you can't get a very good picture of them.

Nick is a miniature greyhound, and Barkley is a Peek-a-Poo.

Eating at Red Robin.

Grandma giving a pedicure

Roaming Walmart :)

In the car - Cam is reading us her book.
She is smart as a whip :)

We'll save pics of the BIRTHDAY PARTY at SKATELAND
for another post.

More from the Rich house.........

Treyson loves the tire swing in our backyard
He just wants to make sure he doesn't sit on the bird poop ;)

This is Rusty the Dorkie.....Dorky?......Dorkey?
What is a Dorkie? A cross between a Dachshund and a Yorkie of course!
Next question.........who does he belong to?

Tagg and Treyson and Christel and Zac of course!
He's a cutie :)..........so is the dog (haha)

My new favorite picture :)

It is sooooooooo hard to get them all smiling together.
This is as good as it gets,
and I'd say it's PRETTY GOOD !!

See that beautiful girl in the middle?
She turned 6 years old yesterday,
and tomorrow WE WILL SEE HER AGAIN !
Whoo Hoo !!

The Shirt Don't Lie (poor English intended:)

Sorry, I just can't let you think I have bad grammar :)

Back to the picture at hand.........
I just can't imagine these two little angels.
TWO YEAR OLD ANGELS mind you
Having a........
melt down,
tantrum,
hissy fit,
(do boys have hissy fits? or it is just girls :)
Reassure me CJ - the shirt is just some cruel joke, right??
THIS "Daw" has never seen it........
Nope, not once.......
or twice......
;)

Baseball Fever !!

You may remember this cutie from 2007 .......

Landon had just finished up the baseball season at TVCC, and we were going through withdrawals :(

Cam brightened our day with T-ball !! Yahoo !!!

Now, 3 years later..............after a BIG LONG absence..........

Here 's Treyson T-baller Rich !!

He plays on the Mets, and Jody and Rusty Carter are his coaches.
We played Cody Birt's team - the Rockies the first night.

Up to bat..........keep your eye on the ball........

SMACK !! Right off the T - Go Treyson !

Wait, this picture doesn't do it justice.........
Watch the video :)

Too too funny :o)

Tagg dressed for the occasion, and wanted to be right in the middle of the action.........
He was NOT happy when he couldn't :*(

And who is This hottie ? ;)

Yesterday was...........

Wonderful!

Loved Loved Loved the evening :)
I fixed homemade pizza, potato salad, and blackberry cobbler.
Everyone was happy, and we enjoyed talking and laughing together.
The little boys are so fun.
I hope you enjoy the pics.

The only things missing were Manda and Cam :(

The newlyweds........loving life !

Aw..............
CJ gave Zac and Tagg a buzz cut.
Zac just received his 10 year class reunion invite - WHAT !?!?!

Notice their feet!
Nothin' but air baby !

Tagg will be trying out for the US Curling team in 2026
Either that, or he'll be pushing broom as a janitor :)

Tried 3 times, but could not get Treyson to stop coughing !

He'll get a buzz too, next week after pre-school class pictures.

Mom and Dad
Dad LOVES my pizza !!
Just as long as I don't put any green peppers on it :)

Ben & LuAnn
Always such a support !
Don't let Ben's smile fool you,
He was swatting me away.........he doesn't like pictures at all........
but he puts up with me :)




And now..................
A Tribute to MOMS
We sure love our kids.

My boys humor me, and put up with me.....
They both gave me flowers today :)
Which one looks taller?
They were both trying to stand on tippy toes to outdo each other.
They make me so happy.

My mom, I sure love her.
I don't know what I'd do without her.
I can always DEPEND on her.
She's the BEST !

Roger's mom......
LuAnn is so very caring and involved in her kids and grandkids lives.
She's my back-row buddy at church.
I love her very much !

It takes a special mom to take care of THESE rambunctious little boys.
I don't know how she does it, but she does.
Christel Jo (CJ), we love you !