Thursday, May 28, 2009

Speed Demon

We have this little battery-operated 4-wheeler that was given to us by a neighbor several years ago when her grandkids got too big for it. Our grandkids have loved it. They have to be 2 or 3 years old to get to ride it...after that they are just too big and rough on it. Jack will be two in a week. His dad has been trying to teach him how to steer it, and he's been doing pretty good....only running into an occasional car, dog, and wall. It has 2 speeds, and of course, they have to learn on the slow speed. Yesterday, my friend, Shauna, came over for a minute to bring me something. We were standing outside on the driveway and out of the shop I hear Val say, "Run over grandma!" We look up to see Jack bearing down on us at high speed! We both have to jump out of the way, (I think Shauna got her toes ran over) as Jack goes speeding past with a shocked, "I'm out of control" look on his face. I'm happy to say he did a pretty darn good job of dodging everything big and dangerous in his way, coming to a stop inside another open overhead door against a wooden pallet. Whew! Needless to say, Val got slightly chastised from his mom about the importance of using the SLOW speed.
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Friday, May 15, 2009

Green Canyon Trails

Click to play this Smilebox scrapbook: Green Canyon Trails
A fun way to spend a Saturday!

Monday, May 11, 2009

Home Brew


When Roy was a little boy and lived in McCall, his mom and dad used to make home brew beer. He tells about the yeasty smell, the fun it was when their friends would come over to help make it and later to taste it, and how his dad used to let him have a sample every now and then. It was a fun childhood memory for him. When they moved to Monteview, and got active in the church, the home brew making came to a halt. That is, until they discovered they could make the home brew root beer. Roy and Val love the yeasty home made root beer. Every now and then they just have to make some. A week ago Saturday it was time again to do just that. It has been "brewing" in my laundry room inside a big cooler (or warmer, in this case) ever since.

Before.....


.....during....
....and after.
I really don't care for the yeasty root beer. I do love the dry ice kind, though. Makes me want to make some of it now.

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Friday, May 1, 2009

First 4-Wheeler Ride of the Season

One of the reasons I'm so excited for warm weather....getting out on the 4-wheeler with Roy. Last week we went up into the local mountains to check it out. It was a beautiful evening, and I didn't even have to wear a coat. (Unlike this week, when you needed a coat and hat every day....what's up with that?)

One of the many roads and trails...leading to who knows where. Mostly for the hunters, I think.

There was snow on one side of the road.....

...and green grass on the other side.
I never get sick of the views up there. How fun for it to be right in our backyard!
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Fun With the Eddins Boys

Faren and Avery went on a cruise last week, so Taun and I shared taking care of the kids. She had them the first part of the week, and I had them the last. We had fun with 3 little boys around here. Simon is 14 months old and was drawn to my stairs. Not being able to handle them very well yet, it was a full time job just trying to keep him from killing himself. Roy took the bigger boys and tried to fish one day, but it was just too cold. Sure do love these little guys.


When the weather straightened up, we went to the playground to play.

Faren and Ave brought the boys cool super-hero capes. Boston is Superman, River is Batman. I dug out an old one I had for Jack. He was in 7th heaven trying to keep up with the boy cousins.
Saturday we went picnicing and frolfing at Lava. Why do little kids love throwing rocks in the water so much?
We took the kids to Larry and Kristen's to see their new baby chicks. Another thing kids love ... baby animals.

We went to a nearby sod farm so Val could show Faren the fine art of flying his new 35' long kite.

It's really made for kite-boarding...across the snow or the water. Val can't wait to try it on the lake. Looks pretty scary to me.

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Monday, April 13, 2009

No Shortage of Spring Birthdays

March...."in like a lion, out like a lamb." Yeah, right....more like "in like a lion, out like a crazed beast!"
"April showers bring May flowers." ....more like "April snow showers bring more mud!"
One thing we know for sure is Spring brings lots of birthdays.

March 25.....Bella
Two weeks old now, and changing so much.

March 27......Silas
Three years old with his first short haircut.


Also March 27 .... Brenda
Showing off the quilt she put together for Karlee


March 30 ..... Seth
(see previous post)

April 3 ..... Sicilee turned 12 ......(that doesn't seem right) She'll always be special cuz she's our first grandchild.

April 6 .... Uncle Wayne....always too far away to celebrate with.

April 14.....Lataun....born on Easter Sunday....probably my favorite girl person ever.

April 18 ....Megan .....multi-talented daughter-in-law

April 19 .... Indee....turning 7......calls grandpa on the phone several times a week to solve her problems, or just to chat. (Makes his day)

May 18 ....Haddi Boo...turning 10......a kind-hearted sweetheart


May 25 .... Ryann ..... turning 5 years old......creative, imaginative, and funny

I love birthdays...it gives me a reason to think about that person and remember how blessed I am to have them in my life!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Happy Birthday, Seth

Thirty-three years ago today, Seth arrived and brought with him a whole lot of joy and challenges. He was a happy child who captured everyone's hearts with his kind heart and funny personality.

He's a hard worker and has learned lots of skills....from guiding fishing trips in Alaska to tree trimming to building boats. He loves fishing, golfing, and doing anything in the outdoors. He's one of those people who excels in pretty much anything he tries.

He's still a kind-hearted, gentle person who is always willing to help. I never question his love and devotion to his mom and dad.

He loves kids and loves to play with them. His nieces and nephews call him "the favorite uncle."

He has a new little family now including his girlfriend, Ann Marie, and her five kids. His love for them is very evident....as is their love for him. This is him with one of the twins.

Happy Birthday, Seth! We love you!