Happy Birthday Payson !

2012
Newborn

2013
1 Year Old

2014
2 years old
Birthday in Morgan
Birthday in Bacolod

Oh how we love you Pays !!

Here is a look at the book I put together for him.  As soon as they are back in the states we'll give it to him, and here is a video from the Philippines.

Grandkids :)

This picture really threw me for a bit.  I thought Kellen and Brightyn were standing !
Sure miss these kids in the Philippines.  

The boys had a sleepover............in mom and dad's room (haha)   I guess Thatch only lasted for a little bit before mom had to go and rock him to sleep in his own room. 

Cameron Claussen
School picture - good lookin' kid !!

We've only watched this about a dozen times............. laugh out loud EVERY TIME !

Guess who's SMILING !!

Kacey, this is the picture I was thinking of..............that looks so much like Lando did

Got all done with this post, and realized I was missing a picture of Cam !?!
So I had to grab one (haha) - Love ya Cam :)

Barnyard animals............and a cowboy :)

Our goats have wintered well.  Roger D. is such a trooper.  He's the one doing the chores everyday and I appreciate it so much.  I did manage to get my boots out and walk out with him on Monday to take pics and become reacquainted with the animals.

Miss Piggy is as FAT and SASSY as ever

Her poor feet (hooves?) though........   I read that if she got too fat we would have problems with this.  I'm not sure what we can do about it at this point?  I hope they aren't painful for her. She doesn't act like they are.

I think we should start calling Shady - Shaggy :)

We have ended up with a pond of sorts, and the ducks LOVE LOVE LOVE it

This is why Miss Piggy is so fat........she won't stop eating, and goes to any length (or body contortion) to get food. 

Thatcher loves his HORSE

Ok Grandpa - back off and let me show you what I can do !

Arizona fun

On their way to the Arabian Horse Show

Everyone seems to be smilin' - always a GOOD sign :)

Bren - I think he's going to be as tall as you pretty soon !

What a horse !

What a Car !

Super Saturday

Treyson played his last game today.  He made his FIRST basket!  We are so proud of him.  He is a good teammate, very kind and sharing.  He is a lovable kid, that's for sure. 

We celebrated with Grandma's monthly birthday luncheon at Zupas.  Nikki was the birthday girl.  Cedar was there, and Brenda, and me and CJ and Zac and Thatcher.  Thatcher moved from plate to plate, sampling a little here and a little there.  That boy sure loves food - all kinds.  He especially liked the raspberries and blueberries from my salad. 

He had to show Nikki everything he had in his backpack :)

Zac usually mugs better for me.
Where's the smile Zachary??

Cutie Patootie

Odds and Ends on Valentines Day.................

Cousins - Kellen and Brightyn
Brightyn is 5 weeks old now,  I think Kellen is about 6 weeks older than she is

I guess the two babies are a little nervous around this almost 2 year old rambunctiousness.............is that a word?

My first thought when seeing this picture, was where is the road?  Do you just drive on the grass to your house?  But I just believe it is running parallel to the house, and it must just be low enough that you can't see it in picture.
This is our Philippine Gang's home in Bacolod.

Roger D made this homemade macaroni and cheese dish the other night.  He got the recipe from Bryant at work (who had brought some to share), and he shopped for all of the ingredients, and made it entirely himself.  He had some, and shared the rest with Zac and CJ and kids.  We haven't heard if they liked it or not.  I had a bite, and it was yummy.  I think anything made with VELVEETA would be yummy, right?

Thatch and CJ came by work yesterday.  I think he made the rounds up and down the halls, visiting everyone.  It was his birthday, so a big fuss was made by all :)

This is the cake that Zac and Treyson made for the Blue and Gold Banquet last night.  It was a Cowboy theme.  I haven't heard how it went, but the boys sure looked cute in their cowboy gear. 

They have moved the big boys BACK downstairs.  Three boys in one room upstairs was just not working.  Thatcher was keeping EVERYONE up at all hours.   They did separate the boys downstairs.

Before they used to be together, and there was always fighting about picking up their own things.  Now they can each keep their OWN room clean. 

Zac fixed up a built in closet in the main room downstairs, and now all of the toys have a place to be.  Great Job Zac !!

Cowboy Thatcher (just before the Blue and Gold)

Oh BOY - they are a handfull

Happy Birthday Thatcher !

Brand new - 2012

One Year

2 years

 Isn't it amazing how they change?

Happy Birthday Sweetie !

Click here to view the book I made him for his birthday

Missing them................

No, this isn't Brightyn and Payson
- it's Kellen (Jordyn and Cody's baby)

I'm totally stealing this picture from FB.  I guess Jordyn sent it to Grandma Carol.  Anyway, here is what Carol had to say about it.  I guess the whole thing went down on a facetime chat :)

Carol's post:  You seriously had to see the whole thing in action. Payson rides down the street on his motor powered motorcycle with 3 bows in his hair and his backpack on. Pulls his bike up the stairs to the front door and knocks to come into Jordyn's house. Comes in and asked to hold Kellin and puts a bow around Kellin's head so they can take a picture. Oh, and guess what the backpack is full of???? More bows ha ha ha ha

Double Birthday Bash

He's TWO ! (or will be in 5 days)

He's the brother of the two birthday boys
Can you guess what some of the presents were?

CJ lit the candle about 8 different times.  He got quite the kick of blowing it out. 

Making a wish and blowing out the candle

Skylanders theme was a hit !
There were GEMS (jello jigglers), Gill Grunch Crunch, and we each received our own Skylander's name complete with badges. 

Happy 6th birthday to Tagg

and Happy 2nd birthday to Thatcher

Love these two !!