Family Christmas 2017

Nothing better than family to share Christmas.

I was concentrating on getting the little ones to stay on the bottom, I cut off the kids on the top :(

Surprise visit from Santa!

Chocolate bars!   Thanks Santa.

Cousins settling down to watch a movie.

Pics of my Boys!

I needed some new pics of my boys so here you go.  They are growing up so fast.

Jaxson is actually in middle school.   Such a sweet little man.  So kind hearted.  

Gage is growing up way too fast.  He's almost as tall as his older brother.  He now has braces and it's amazing how much it has changed his look.   

Counting my Blessings 2017

Here's the 2017 Counting my Blessings photos.

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Happy Birthday Elin

5 years old and just getting sweeter ever day.  She is so kind and loves her animals.   Actually, she loves everything.    Such a sweet little girl.

We started the night going out for dinner and riding the pony.   Yes, nickel pony rides still exist.

Special cake made by Maria for the birthday girl.  

Birthday  Princess Elin

Elin with her birthday present from me.   A bird that really talks. 

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to Me

Look what my mom bought me!   I've wanted this for a while, just didn't hit the check out button.   Mom decided to buy it for me for my Christmas and Birthday.    

THANKS MOM

Christmas Tradition

I started this tradition several years ago and wish I would have thought of it when I had my first grandchild.   I've even ask the kids that when they are in their 20s to recreate some of these photos.  How fun would that be!

2017

I'm ready for Christmas.....what, and it's not even Thanksgiving.  What in the world is wrong with me. 

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

Not sure what happened this year.  I think my excuse is, this is the year that Elin was born in December.   Crazy busy with a new baby.

2011

I can't find the picture of the adorable kids wearing these.   It's probably time to reorganize my photos

2010

Has it really been 1 year

Well one year ago today I ended my 40+ year marriage.    It all seems to surreal.   Life has changed a lot in the last year.   I'm happy to say, most of it for the better.   I still have my moments that I'm sad that my marriage was never what I felt a marriage should be.    For all those that have supported me through all this I would like to say thank you.    I couldn't have done it without the support of my loving family and friends.   

When Life Gives You Lemons

That was the theme for my Halloween costume!  Had a great time at a costume party.   I haven't been to a costume party in years.   

When am I ever going to get good at this selfie thing?

Life (aka Karen) and Maleficent (aka Maria)

Life (Karen), Clown (Kathy), Good Witch (Geralyn), Farm Girl (Pat) Malefieent (Maria)

Octoberfest Birthdays!

Blessed to have so many October Birthdays.

First, October 2, Gage turned 9 years old!

Next Birthday October 4.  Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter in law Mindy.....seriously, we live in the same town.   Why do I not have a current picture of you.    I'll share this one with you because it's so stinking cute. 

Next is my wonderful daughter in law Erin on October 6.   How did I get so lucky to have 2 very special girls marry my sons.   

Now we are going to take a week off and celebrate Jeffrey's birthday.   This year it was Friday the 13th, same as 39 years ago when he was born on Friday the 13th.  That's always been my lucky day.

(Seriously, no current pictures of him either)    What's up with that?

Last, but not least, my wonderful grandson Jaxson, October 21.   I can't believe he's 12 years old.  He's the sweetest young man that God ever blew breath into.