Family Picnic

We set off to Northern California last wed. a long 11 hours in the car. But we got there just in time for dinner at In-N-Out. In my opinion the best burger and fries ever. A great way to start off the trip.

Then unloaded the bags at G'pa Mark's and G'ma Paula's house in Red Bluff. Mason was off right away looking for lizards and frogs. He's our animal lover.




To escape the heat we had to get in the pool as often as we could.



G'pa Don and G'ma Jean came over for dinner and gave the kids cowboy hats. MJ of course got a pink one.

Paula sure does love her mama...

The kids are just too cute in there hats.

(I forgot to fix the red eyes. oops)

We played an exciting game of croquet after dinner.

And G'ma Jean won of course.

They loved swimming at night in the pool.

The girls loved seeing the donkeys at Don and Jean's house, Coco and Pepper.

Coco is pregnant and a little temper mental and almost nipped MJ's leg. So I had to take it quick. She's usually really nice, but you know how pregnant moms are when they're about to pop.

Austin took the boys for a ride on the 4 wheeler.

Every night the boys went out and caught a bucket full of frogs. It kept them busy for hours.


Then Saturday was the Family Picnic (reunion) down at a park by the river.

Nancy ordered live strong bracelets that say "Jean" on the them for our sweet G'ma Jean who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last month. And they are royal blue for our family color. Each family line wears a different color.

I could not get g'ma to look at the camera and smile. But no matter, she's still the cutest.

Mason spent the whole time by the river catching whatever he could find.

Mason and Austin teasing George.

David entertaining MJ.

The boys playing wiffle ball.

Nancy and her mom.

And with Ed.

And with Alisha.

Thanks for posing for me.

And a cute family picture all in our royal blue.

We had a great few days while in Red Bluff. We're glad we made it for the family picnic this year.

Love you all.

School Supplies

We went school shopping for supplies the other day which is a first for us. In Utah we would buy things for fun and they would never need it 'cause the teacher already had everything. So this year was a little different. George had a list a mile long. The other 2 lists weren't that bad. I think a lot of it goes into surplus for the year. So $80 later and a check for $10 for each of their teachers. What a way to start the year off. So much for clothes shopping.


I'm looking forward to school starting. We've had quite the summer. We moved May 22nd, and school starts Sept. 1st. I think we're all ready.

Silly " "s

Mason talking to George: "I'm going to have a mustache and a beard, I can feel the hair."

A visit with our friends

Yeah the Seegmiller's were here visiting their family and we got a chance to get together. We met up at a park on Lake Washington and had a great time. We sure have missed them, so it was fun see such good friends and let the kids play. But then we had to say goodbye again, which isn't fun. Maybe someday they'll move here too. Now that would be fun.

Until next time.

6 Candles for the Birthday Girl

6 years ago I was given a beautiful baby girl. The minute I found out I was pregnant with her I new she was a girl. I always thought I would be so girly with her with the bows and dresses, but she had other plans. Her strong will determines when those bows and dresses come in to play. Some days she is very girly and sweet and other days she is the tough 'n rough sister. She knows how to stand on her own, and she's been that way from day 1. Oh how we love our "precious" MJ. Every day's an adventure with her. Lots of learning experiences for her dear ole mom to learn from and hopefully prepare for, when she inevitably becomes a teenager. Heaven help me!


I was planning on making her a barbie/princess cake like last year with a different dress, but the day before her birthday she said she wanted a polly pocket cake. So we improvised. It's more like a polly pocket cupcake.

But cute none the less, just like our birthday girl.

I put a little 6 on her dress so we could remember which birthday year it was down the road.

The morning of her birthday she woke up and it was like c-mas. She couldn't wait to open all her presents, so I let her. Why not, it's her birthday and she gets special birthday privileges. She was pretty excited.

She had a lot of money to spend too, so we went shopping of course. What girl doesn't like to shop, especially in this house. I've taught her well unfortunately. She also has expensive taste, just like her mom, which is not good. I tell ya I'm in for it.

And then when dad got home we went to the movies to see Aliens in the Attic. The kids liked it. It was an ok movie, a little cheesy.

So all in all, I think she had a pretty good day.

Happy Birthday Janie.

6 years down.

How to beat the heat...

At our Family Reunion....
You get in the pool of course.

And you stay away from Ryan the touble maker.

Poor Jacie was picked on the whole time.

You go down the slide that Poppa built as much as you can.

And you kiss on these adorable cheeks.

Or just lay back and relax.

Or go head first to show how brave you are.

Or belly flops are good too.

And just good ol' floatin' around.

And play dominoes and checkers.

Or paint glitter toes.

The homemade way.

And go to the Penhallegon Family Reunion, oh wait, that didn't work, it was as hot as heck.

Or cause trouble as Jeremy did with water fights.

Or go down the waterslide with the cousins.

Well, we tried to beat the heat, but it sure was hard with it being over 100 everyday. Good thing for the pool, waterslide, and good ole family fun to keep us busy.

Family time is the best!

We had such a good weekend with our family reunion. I have to admit, my family is the best. It was very relaxing just hanging out and enjoying the pool. We weren't able to escape the heat. It was 105 when we left our house and was the same over the mountians. The only relief was the pool and the a/c in the hotel room.

We started out with family pictures. Not fun to get ready for, but worth it to have for the memories.

Our Penhallegon family

7 + 21 = 28 in all

until next year when Ryan's family adds a new one.

Silly faces are the best.

My cute family.
(Yes, the curse has been continued. Look who's not cooperating.)

Cute too, I guess.

I really like this one.

Finally the bribe worked....

Marnie's fam

JJ's fam

Ryan's fam

Staci's fam

The original 5

All grown up and lovin' life.

Thanks to the parents who started it all. We love you!