Giving Thanks 2009

Carsyn and Jane playing house. They love being together!
Joe spinning the wheel at Mikuni's. He got a T-shirt for his Birthday.

Celebrating Joe's Birthday at Mikuni's

Rick and I with our 6 children

"The Bird"

Mimi playing pin the hat on the turkey

Marshmellow Snowmen Puppett Show

Dallas, Jessica and cute little Lucy

Thanks Ty for diving for and cooking these lobsters so we could enjoy them!

Max, Luke and Jane in awe of the bird.The visit to my brother's Fire Station Lyle and Christopher the man...

Lyle and Jack

Cute little Tate in the BIG fire truck Precious Lucy

Handsome LukeTrey, Hudson, Cody and Chris inside the fire truckJane ran up to Lyle when he opened the door. She was in love with him~! Janie

Max, Luke and Crew riding scooters in the culdesacSwinging double at Slide Park Paige, Trey, and Luke

whoo hoo Lukie Boy

The beginning of our caravan from O.C. to Granite Bay. Had to stop at Pollo Loco for lunch. We had 3 cars (Dad's, Lisa's and Jenny's) and 17 people. Ty, Jevin, Wyatt and Joe will drove up a couple of days after us. Dallas, Jessica and Lucy drove from Utah. It was a wonderful Thanksgiving being able to be with my whole family. They mean the world to me!

"BLESSINGS"

As I was updating my blog I came across this picture of our children and immediately thought I am so "BLESSED" to have them for my children. They are the BEST!!! Thanks for the special people that you are and all of the great memories we have and will continue to have...

I LOVE YOU!

We are the CHAMPIONS...

On Saturday morning we flew home from the Beach House just in time to make it to Christopher's playoff Jr. Eagle Football playoff game. As you can see they were the champs of the whole league. Way to go Chris, we're so proud of you. Thanks Kelly for picking us up at the airport.

AMTRAK TRAIN RIDE ON HALLOWEEN

Our cute little Crew and Hudson as "Superman and a Pirate"
Cute "Dannels" family

Rick enjoying Olivera Street

Last minute Rick decided he wanted to ride the train from San Juan Capistrano to LA. On our way up the Dannels called and said they would meet us there. We tried to get into Nickel Diner for lunch but the wait was too long, although Jenny soon found out what they were famous for. Glazed, bacon covered donuts. I have to admit they were pretty good and fattening. We ended up on Oliveria Street and had a nice Mexican lunch at Golandrinos. We drove up to Pasadena where they showed us where Father of the Bride was filmed and then went Trick Or Treating with them. Crew was so cute and fun while Hudson was happy just sitting in the stroller sucking on a sucker. They took us back to the train station at 9:30 only to find out we were taking the bus back. Oh well... Why didn't they tell us they would be working on the tracks? We had a great day with the kids.

LOOK WHO TURNED "7"

Happy, Happy Birthday to these 2 "CUTE" grandkids of mine! They were lucky enough to be born on the same day just 1 hour and 13 minutes apart.

FUN DAY WITH THE GRANDKIDS

Crew and Max dog tired after a fun filled day

Jack and Crew
Hudson
Crew held the animals so tight I thought they would POP!


How tall am I Mimi?
Brothers...

Little "Hud"

Jack having a great time

Janie feeding her favorite rabbit.

Max and Daddy

Tate and Daddy

Max and Crew loving the train ride.

Cute brother and sister

Enjoying a movie after our cake and ice-cream

Today was a very FUN day! I met Wyatt at The Spectrum to pick up the boys for the day and to spend the night. They were getting ready for their Halloween Party. We headed to the Beach House then we all decided to take take the kids to the San Juan Capistrano Pumpkin Patch/Petting Zoo. All of the kids were going to Jenny and Wyatt's party so I was lucky enough to get to babysit 8 of the 16 grandkids. We barbequed hot dogs, played at the park, read stories, watched movies, played Old Maid and even had cake and ice-cream. Luke told his Mommy "And it wasn't even anyone's birthday". WOW!! It was very busy but so fun! I love my grandkids and love being with them. They ALL are the cutest!! I guess you could call me "Octo Mimi".