Grandma and Grandpa

Mike's scar after surgery for broken elbow

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4th of July '2009'

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Baby Shower

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I found these pictures and had to put them on the blog. I figure it would be worth the slug in the arm that I'll get from Melissa. She had Blaise the next day. She doesn't even look pregnant.

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Quite the posers.

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Aquarium March 2009

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We went to the Mall of America in Minnesota while visiting Shan and her family. This the Aquarium inside the mall. It was really cool. Enjoy the pictures.

Pictures for Bollwinkels

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This was when we went to visit Iowa back in March.
Love the pictures of my kids. It was a great trip. We had
great food and fun with you guys. Thanks for letting us visit.

I figured if Shanna could find the time to update her blog for me, I should return the favor. It's not the same as being with each other but it helps to see pictures. Here's for you Shan and your cute boys, even Regan. Love all of you. Grandma and Grandpa

Taylor, Tyler and Josh Eagle Court

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It was awesome to see my three nephews get their Eagle together at one time. I'm so proud of all three of you. You're great kids. Love you. Keep up the good work.

Old Pictures

2009-06-14T11:45:00.000-07:00

I know that some of the events that I have put pictures on my blog are way in the past but they are for my Iowa kids that didn't get to see them. Mark and I are going to try and be more current. Shanna does an awesome job of updating her blog so we feel like we are still a part of them. Love you guys tons and miss you.

Howell Renunion 2009

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Mark and I drove Grandma Betty and Aunt Marge to the annual Howell renunion in Malad. We went to Alene's new home and transferred all of our stuff to her van and Mark drove us all to the reunion. Alene and I talked non-stop in the back seat and so did Grandma and Marge while Mark chauffered us. He's quite the champ.

While playing baseball with cousins and siblings, I managed to get a huge fat lip. I sported it well. I must say I don't think I'll ever have collagen put in my lips. Puffy definitely isn't better. Mark wouldn't take a picture. He just kept saying it looks better than it did.

We played lots of fun games, talked and told stories. Those who couldn't make it should try to plan to make it next year. The Jim Howell family is in charge next year. Let's show our support and show up.

Jonah and Seth at the Howell Reunion 2009

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Las Vegas 2009

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Gardner Village

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Easter 2009

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Blaise's Birthday

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Kadens Birthday

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"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" KADEN. I can't believe you are eight already. You have grown up so fast. I hope you have a great day today.
Love, Grandma, Grandpa, Dave, Mike, Melissa, Zac and Blaise.

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Deer and cows, what the...

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Friday morning I came upstairs ready to go to work. Blaise and Zac were standing at the kitchen window looking out in the backyard. We had six deer walking around our backyard. We have a four foot fence that they jumped over. I tried to video them jumping but couldn't catch them doing it. It was awesome to watch. I was a half hour late to work taking pictures and listening to Blaise talk about the deer. He said "isn't it cool". It was cool. We were woke up Sunday morning at seven thirty by cows mooing. I didn't even know we had cows anywhere by us. Apparently the farmer whose house we rent put cows in his field yesterday. I wasn't a happy camper. Mark and I got home late last night and wanted to sleep in. Naughty cows. I went outside and scared them away from our bedroom window. Now we can't see them anywhere. I think they're hiding behind the barn. They better stay there. I'm working on five hours sleep.

Video of the deer in our backyard

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Deer In Our Backyard

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Blaise Having Fun At The Dinosaur Museum With Grandma & Grandpa

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Blaise , Grandpa and I went to the dinosaur museum a couple of weeks ago. It just wasn't the same without Kaden and Kohen. Blaise seemed lost without them. He misses them alot. We all do. He keeps saying he wants to go to Iowa. I don't think he realizes how long it would take to go there. He might think it's worth it. We plan on coming to visit when I have vacation days.

Halloween Displays at the Dinosaur Museum

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Thankful

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I am so thankful for Shanna and her family. I know it will be hard for all of us this Thanksgiving. I know I'll miss them being here. Good food and family is what Thanksgiving should be about. Happy thoughts, warm hearts and lots of smiles. Thank you Shanna for continuing to add pictures and fun stories about my boys on your blog. Thank you Regan for letting her. Thank you Kaden and Kohen for letting Shan take so many pictures. It helps me feel like we're closer somehow. I hope you'll feel our love this Thanksgiving Holiday. Wish we could spend it with you. Love you with all of my heart.

Grandma & Mom

Twilight Movie

2008-11-23T07:44:00.000-08:00

Melissa and I went to the Twilight movie last night at the District. When the movie was about to start most of the women starting screaming and clapping. I thought, what the heck is going on. The first time Edward showed up on the screen the same thing happened. Women were yelling "I love you Edward". It made me laugh. Does anyone wonder why the women are so obsessed with Edward? I don't. Every women wants a romantic for a husband. It doesn't mean they have to be gushy or anything, just romantic. Husbands this is for you. Take time to make your wife feel special. You'll be glad you did. By the way, Melissa didn't like the movie and I thought it was pretty good. I thought it followed the book pretty well. Hurried a little, but followed the story. I think Edward could have been more good looking, a real eye candy if you know what I mean. Other than that, he did good.

Halloween Fun

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What The Heck?

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On the first night of our cruise, the crew talked me and three other guys into re-enacting the Village People song YMCA. Below is the frightening result. Sorry, the audio is not very good, but you get the idea.

The Village People

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Our Cruise

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Gardner Village Witches

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This is for you Shan!

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Bridal Shower

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Melissa's first bridal shower was today at Leslie's house in Kaysville. We had some yummy food. Homemade cinnamon rolls made by Alene. Alene's baking skills were good as usual. Jill made a delicious breakfast casserole. Carol brought fresh fruit and dip. All of you who couldn't make it missed out. We missed you too. Wedding plans are going good. We're about ready. Hurry up and get here September 27th. Hope to see all of you there.

Sassy's Shower

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Summer Fun

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Cruising

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Mark's business partner decided that Mark had been making him so much money this year that he should do something nice for him. He decided to send us on a cruise. Wow! Nice but very unexpected. We will be going on a Canada/New England cruise the week after Melissa's wedding.I'm excited but can't plan much yet until I'm done helping Melissa with her wedding. I might sleep the whole time I'm gone. Just kidding. I better not. We plan on having the time of our life. Hopefully we'll have some pictures so show when we get home.

Iowa Traitors J/K

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Shanna and her cute family are now in Iowa. I'm excited for them and very sad for me. I miss them terribly already. They have found a home to buy and are anxiously waiting to move in. Hopefully we'll be able to go visit them soon. Shanna says that they are enjoying Iowa, but wish we were all there to share it. We love them and wish them the very best.

Wedding Update

2008-08-08T07:58:00.000-07:00

Melissa and Zac have decided to get married September 27th. Plans are being made and emotions are high, mostly mine. They are having a garden wedding. If any of you have any good ideas for decorations or anything, please share. Wish us all luck.

Melissa Engagement

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Melissa got engaged to Zac last night. We're all excited for them.

Good Times

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Boating Fun

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Grandma and the boys

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Kohen loves the water. It was a chilly day but he didn't care. I had to wipe his legs off to get them warm every once in a while. He was soaked. Blaise likes the water too, but Kohen didn't want to share very much. Blaise was a good sport.