Memorial Day at the Property

We had a great afternoon.  Ben and Luann came too, and we are sure glad they did.

Kuk and Thatcher

I tried to take a picture to submit to Ridley's to win a $250 prize (eating THEIR produce) , but now I can't find the contest  anywhere!?  Oh well, here's my million dollar photo (haha)

Bettinson Boys - Tiana had to work :(  Lance just graduated as valedictorian from Cyprus High.  He's going to Stanford !!

We had a nice relaxing time just sitting around the fire in the sun.  Mom made great Mt. Dew Chicken, which Roger couldn't stop raving about.

Dax and Tagg have a great time together.

Lance and Brian and Colton are so good to play with Treyson, who WILL NOT leave them alone.

Tagg is always so good to pose for pics - Treyson not so much

It was a great day :)

Can't forget the babies - they love the little playpen, and had a great day laying around and being passed around.

Memorial Day Race

This year was so much warmer at Jenson Nature Park in Syracuse.  Zac ran the 5K instead of the 1/2 marathon, andd wouldn't you know it?  He came in 1st place in his age division with his best time ever !

Treyson and Tagg ran in the kids' Mile Run, and got a medal too !

Pony Boy

"My Pony Boy" is a popular song written in 1909 by Bobby Heath (lyrics) and Charley O'Donnell.
It became a cliché, as its tune was frequently used in Western movies and cartoons.  My Grandpa Dickson grew up with this song, and used to sing it to his grandkids and great grandkids while bouncing us on his knee.  My Dad did too, and now so do I.  I think I've heard Zac and Landon do it once or twice, but the kids like me best  - we tend to get wild and crazy on the giddy up part :)

I'm still laughing............

I saw this on one of my favorite blogs............... LOVED IT !

If I ever get skinny, this may hit too close to home :)

We were there...........supporting Charise :)

Click here to see what happened. What a great thing, and we were happy to be a part of it !

The Babies are growing !!

Newborn

About ONE MONTH

About TWO MONTHS

About THREE MONTHS

Drink up !

I have been meaning to post about this for awhile.  We have wanted to put in a drinking fountain at the property, and finally were able to get the project accomplished, due to the fact that the water table has not been very high this Spring.

Down into the hole  - it was about 4 feet deep I think

Zac headed up the project - that boy has skills in just about anything, I swear

Cement day - my mom has help dad with so much cement over the years, she is AWESOME to have with a rake.  She knows just what to do.

We used some pipe ends for the "stands" - thanks to Walter Neil Boyce for his help with the pipe.

Working together - 

Almost there..........

Dax and Treyson trying out the kid size fountain

All done - GREAT JOB!!

Camryn Dee is 8 years old

Cam with her sweet dog Barkley

Cam Claussen with Zoey - the newest addition

Oh how they love Grandpa Roger to try and get them on the trampoline.  I'll restrain myself from posting pictures of HIM jumping with them ! :)

SURPRISE - Birthday cake, can you guess what is inside??

We had so much fun making it with the coloring.  It's a Tye-Dye Cake.

This girl loves her Grandpa :)

Cam Claussen picked a lime for me  from their very own tree !!

Recipe of ME - by Camryn Dee Schutt
(click to enlarge - it's worth the read :) 

Cam and Manda 

At Makutu's Bay, climbing in and out and over and around the fake trees.  The kids had a great time running around, climbing, jumping, sliding and hiding.

Cam and Cam

Blessing Day for Payson

Proud parents with little Payson Freese Rich

Grandma Ruth made his beautiful blessing outfit

Great Grandpa and Grandma "D" - Dickson

CJ was there, with Thatcher (sound asleep) - Zac had to take Tagg home because he was sick.

Great Grandpa and Grandma Ben (Rich)

Kaley with her two cuties - Kroix is NOT very happy.
Keysto had to work :(

Grandma Gwen and Grandpa Roger

Grandma Carol and Grandpa Gary

Some of the Bettinson Bunch !  Brian, Tiana, & Aaron.  Kuk and Lance had other obligations they couldn't get out of, and Colton was sleepy :)  Thanks for coming all the way from SLC to support us :)  Love ya !

Braxton and Treyson had a
great time running around.

Poor little Tagg, sound asleep back home.  It is those dang headaches that turn into puking, etc.  Hopefully he perks up soon........he usually does.

Before church - Roger, Treyson & Zac