Sunday, March 31, 2013

Saturday at the Property


The creek is SO LOW - amazing compared to two years ago.

We were able to get some trees cleaned up, that had fallen during the winter

The Easter Bunny came early with eggs for the kids

Pulled a dead beaver which had been caught in a trap out of the creek. Believe it or not, I was the one who pulled it out with the rake.  AND when dad pried apart the trap, I'm the one who released his leg (with a stick).

Tagg had fun gathering his eggs.  Treyson came up later (after my camera died )

He kept telling me he was SUPER DOG

Spring Burn - it's HOT on Tagg's face

Thatcher's first time in the swing

He was a good boy - smiling all of the time :)

Keeping him CONTAINED :)

Grandma Gwen and Thatch



Notice Tagg, laying on the tree, watching the fire

If anyone can get Thatch to giggle, it is Tagg

Roasting hotdogs

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Odds and Ends

Our ducks and turkeys are GROWING !!

Thatch loves the chickens
 Roger D. made a little door on the chicken house, so that his "girls" could go out into the barnyard with Zac's chickens.  Tried it out today, and they went out, but hung near the door and wouldn't mix with the other chickens.  Later, SAM, the goat decided to try the door, and wouldn't you know it?  He fit himself through it and into the chicken pen....... unbelievable.


Thatcher's hand - all better, but with some scarring.
Doesn't phase him at all.  Glad he's a boy !

The boys favorite game to play - UNO.
They are pros, and regularly beat Grandpa

Landon and Payson in Bacolod
Pays loves animals, and really enjoyed a zoo they went to.  It wasn't a very big zoo, they were able to walk through it in 10 minutes, and it only cost all of them together  about $1.10 to get in.  

Not a fan of the water (at first)
They have gone swimming in the hotel pool each day, and this must have been the first day, because Landon said Pays DID NOT like it.  The 2nd day was a little better, and by the 3rd day, he was loving it !  I think we will have a major swimmer by the time they get home :)

Friday, March 29, 2013

Love our grandkids :)

This is the last time these kids will be together for quite awhile 



Treyson Lee

Taggaroni  - what a goof :)


Sweet Thatcher

Beautiful Cam
I was going to say - Serious Payson
But we FINALLY got a smile :)


Our babies are now ONE YEAR OLD
With  "Dark Vegan" - the baby duck

So Sorry, Cameron Claussen wasn't here for these pics !
Thanks to Jordyn Brooks Carter at Embrace Photography for her expertise and patience :)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

They made it (I suppose)

The kids should have arrived in Bacolod by now, and are probably getting settled in.

They will be staying in a hotel for about a month until their home is ready for occupancy.  The L'Fisher Hotel/Chalet is only 8 blocks south of Focus Direct.

Payson was a trooper !
Landon said he was SUCH a good boy
He slept for 10 hours on the 14 1/2 hour flight !
The flight attendants couldn't get enough of him when he was awake :)
We were able to Facetime with them last night about 10pm while they were in the Manila airport, waiting to catch the final leg of their flight to Bacolod.  Everyone looked great. 

Monday, March 25, 2013

And they are off !

While the kids were getting ready to go, we brought Payson upstairs for a little bit.  He just loves the big drawer with all of the big spoons and cups


Then he had a bright idea !
Inside the drawer is
MUCH more fun !

Feeding Grandpa Roger

Yes Payson - you were !



Before we knew it, it was time to head to the airport

Grandpa and Grandma and all of the Aunts with Mom
Payson is too busy looking around

He's such a sweetie

Kacey and Landon were upbeat and excited.
Kacey was determined to keep a smile on her face,
and she did !!

Off they go - towards Security......
but we couldn't leave it at that !

We followed them down, and watched and waited as they went through the arduous process.  Off with the shoes, jackets, backpacks (each), two carry ons....... baby out, stroller folded up.....  It was now about 8:40 pm, and they were due to board at gate C8 at 9:03pm
They made it !!
Landon sent this picture from the plane

We followed and ARE following their flights on www.flightaware.com

Left SLC at 9:40 pm Sunday night
Arrived at LAX at 11:40 pm Sunday night

Reportedly, Payson was an ANGEL on the plane (via text message from Landon)

Two hour lay over

THEY HAD MAJOR PROBLEMS getting on the plane to Taiwan.  Apparently they were not going to let them board because they did not have a return flight planned, and no visas.  Landon called Paul Lillinquist, and he pulled a few strings, booked a return flight (which they won't use), and they were the last ones on the plane.  I guess if you have a VISA, you don't need a return flight booked.  Something they were not informed of.

Left LAX for Taiwan at 1:30 am Monday morning (Morgan time)

14 1/2 hour flight   
Planned to arrive in Taiwan at approx. 4PM Monday afternoon (Morgan time)

DONE !! 

Grandma Carol received a phone call, and Payson slept for 10 hours of the 14 hour flight  - YAHOO!
The flight attendants LOVED him, and carried him around, and it was a pleasant flight.

Two hour lay over

They were in the Security Line, trying to get on the plane to Manila - apparently having more issues.....
hopefully they make their flight.

Email from Landon - they made the flight !!

Leave for Manila at 6PM Monday evening (Morgan time)
1 hour 45 minute flight
Arrive in Manila at 7:45 PM Monday evening (Morgan time)

Skyped message from Landon - they arrived in Manilla 8:11 pm (our time)

Five hour layover  (approx)  Hoping to facetime or skype in the next couple of hours.

Leave for Bacolod at 1am Tuesday morning (Morgan time)
1 hour 20 minute flight
Arrive FINALLY in Bacolod at 2:20 am Tuesday morning (Morgan time)

BUT - since they crossed the International date line, it will actually be 4:20 pm on Tuesday AFTERNOON in Bacolod.

Whew - what a trip !!  We can hardly wait to hear how it all went :)





Saturday, March 23, 2013

Going Away Party

 We had a wonderful get together at our home this afternoon, so that all of the family could say their good-byes to Landon, Kacey and Payson.  We were so happy with the love and support that we received.  There is truly nothing more important than family.  Our home was overflowing, and we loved it !






















Those that were there:
Roger and Gwen
Zac and Treyson, Tagg and Thatcher (CJ had to work, and came at the very end)
Landon and Kacey and Payson
Grandpa and Grandma Dickson
Grandpa and Grandma Rich
Mark, Dallin & Dax
Erika and Aaron and Lance, Brian and Colton
Linda and Bruce
Brenda and Taylor and Kayla and Sydney and Autumn
Terri and Mike and Nathan
Caitlin and David
Darrin and Hayleigh
Joni and Kerry and J.P. and Trapper
Keysto and Kaley and Kroix and Harper
Chans Porter


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