Simplicity

Madilynne was at the grocery store with me this week and we where making our way through the produce department. I picked up a watermelon and placed it into the cart. It might have been my hope of better weather and the desire for summer to come. For whatever reason, I decided it was time to have watermelon and much to my delight was Madilynne's response. "MOM, I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS!" she exclaimed as she wrapped her arms around the watermelon. I snickered inside as she hugged the watermelon all the way home!

A new year!

A new year to think about the potential of improvement and a good starting point. We, as a family, have faced many challenges in the last year and are excited to start a new year. We feel very blessed in being protected and watched. I look forward to an upward swing and know that what ever it might be we can continue with our heads held up.

I sometimes doubt myself. Okay, I doubt myself a lot. But I am learning that with God's help and humility, and lot of patience, things work out. Maybe not for what I feel they should be, but they work out. I am thankful for that and a few great friends that have a listening ear. Thanks!

Halloween Fun!

I think I am sick about trying to catch up w/ the Summer, maybe a little later. For now I thought I would show some delicious pictures from a fun Halloween Party at Grandpa and Nana McNeely's house.

Everyone got to decorate two HUGE green apples and eat "scary" food. It was a spook!

Mitchell was a clone trooper. Madilynne pranced as "Belle" the princess. Mason was the cutest little Buzz Lightyear I have ever seen! We forged through the rain and had a happy Halloween!

July 2010 - On Top of the World

What a glorious day to begin our vacation!



Our family vacation this summer was simple, inexpensive, and FUN! We had a blast.
We spent two days in Jackson hole at an RV Park. We rode the tram in Teton Village to the top of the Tetons and hiked around for the morning.

Mason was on top of the world! He loved the freedom of running as hard as he could.
Madilynne adored all the little flowers.
Mitchell, Madilynne, and Mason were thrilled to be together. . .
as a family. . . . Mom & Dad included!

We played at the base of the Tetons in the stream that ran thru the village. Ordered a pizza and just enjoyed family time!

Copper - around 10 months old!

4th of July Parade!

We waited on Redwood Road w/ Bubbles and snaps. The Packard Family joined Heather and the kids to enjoy the parade together. Paul was out on a call-out for the Sheriff's Department.
Tricia and Aaron Packard
Ean Packard
Mason (2), Madilynne (4), Garrett (2), Kaylee (8), Ean (5), Mitchell (7)
Heather and Madilynne enjoying the sunshine!

A Trip for Two - June 2010

Paul & Heather anxiously waited for their first flight away from the kids to Denver. Heather surprised Paul at Valentines Day with two tickets to Denver while the Red Sox were playing the Rockies.


Paul's Dad, Jack, just happens to LOVE the Rockies. He met up with us in Denver to enjoy a couple games at Coors Field.
Pedroia & Poppy played great. The games were intense......


The Rockies won the game, but Paul & Heather are the biggest winners. They had a fun filled couple of days to see and enjoy each other!