This was the first opportunity to get to see ALL of Jamie's wedding photos, chat up a storm and just hang out and enjoy one another's company - and that we did!
The first stop of anyone that comes to these get-togethers is the kitchen! We really went all out in the dessert department this time - we had several types of donuts, checkerboard cake, coffee cake, several types of cookies, brownies, cake bars, banana bread, pop, coffee, tea, juice and this wonderful fruity punch that Cheryl had made for Jamie's Wedding - it was delish!
Here's Erica!!!
Hayden in the "Calorie Zone" !!
This was a cute little girl that Erica was watching for a friend - her name was Olivia and I think she was just a little sweetheart! For not really knowing anyone there she was so good!
Maddie and Nana! Maddie's teeth are fine, it's just some food she put in there right before the shot was taken!
Luke showed up which was a very nice surprise. He was being a total pain-in-the-neck for most of the night (lol - you know just what I mean Luke ) but it was great to see him! Jamie and Brodie are in this shot too!
Another shot where we were going over Jamie's beautiful wedding photos - isn't it amazing how skinny we are when we get married! It was fun looking at all her pictures and you can tell her and Josh are just crazy about each other! I hope to get to meet him someday! He had to work so he couldn't make the trip down.This is Dad, Debra, Cheryl and Jamie.
Here's the "man folk" shooting the breeze . . . It was nice to have Mark and Bryan along for the ride!
Doesn't it look like Luke is trying to get into something?
This next picture is really sad. My camera takes several seconds to actually take the picture after you press the button . . . from the time I pressed the button the normal looking Ray turned into this creature! I thought I took another one afterward but I didn't so I had to post this. Sorry Ray but maybe you will think better of it next time! I could use my blog for blackmail purposes!
I was so thrilled that Kurt and Hailey made it! He and Hailey had left early in the morning to go to downtown Boise to run an outdoor show (yes, they nearly froze to death, I think it was only in the 30's when they were there) and then they had to tear down that stage and two others ones right after that! They were exhausted but at least they got to see everybody!
This is Hailey right after she walked in the door - looked like she was going to fall over!
Here is Emma in her pretty pose!
Hailey trying to find someone willing to support her! Deb was more than happy to do the job! She leaned on me a bit too but I needed the freedom to bug everyone with the camera. Hey, it's my job! If I don't blog . . . who will?
What was really cool too was that Debra had brought over an old photo album of our family from the early 70's! It was funny looking at shots of us when we were little! She had thought of bringing more but she didn't. It was a great idea. I think we are going to do that again.
Here's the "man folk" shooting the breeze . . . It was nice to have Mark and Bryan along for the ride!
Doesn't it look like Luke is trying to get into something?
This next picture is really sad. My camera takes several seconds to actually take the picture after you press the button . . . from the time I pressed the button the normal looking Ray turned into this creature! I thought I took another one afterward but I didn't so I had to post this. Sorry Ray but maybe you will think better of it next time! I could use my blog for blackmail purposes!
I was so thrilled that Kurt and Hailey made it! He and Hailey had left early in the morning to go to downtown Boise to run an outdoor show (yes, they nearly froze to death, I think it was only in the 30's when they were there) and then they had to tear down that stage and two others ones right after that! They were exhausted but at least they got to see everybody!
This is Hailey right after she walked in the door - looked like she was going to fall over!
Here is Emma in her pretty pose!
Hailey trying to find someone willing to support her! Deb was more than happy to do the job! She leaned on me a bit too but I needed the freedom to bug everyone with the camera. Hey, it's my job! If I don't blog . . . who will?
What was really cool too was that Debra had brought over an old photo album of our family from the early 70's! It was funny looking at shots of us when we were little! She had thought of bringing more but she didn't. It was a great idea. I think we are going to do that again. Chris, Emma and Hailey!
Kelsey really cheesing it up for me - mwah! (okay, I'll admit it, I forced her into it)!
Maddie and Erica - I love the enthusiasm! You are funny Erica! So, was that a hint that you were a little tired of the picture taking?
We were just getting into this big picture taking situation in the front room and little Olivia was just entertaining herself with a cookie. I sat by her and hugged her.
I stepped out from behind the camera for a mere few minutes to have Hailey take my picture with the kids. Tyler was absolutely thrilled that his cousin Jenna was coming down. I think she was pretty happy about it too! As I have stated before they are two peas in a pod and can play endlessly - they never stop moving! Here we are smartly sugaring them up with donuts and pop. We like living on the edge!
They went upstairs in the room and worked off their sugar high! They had sooo much fun!
Hi Johnny!
Not really sure what he was doing here - almost looks like he is trying to look innocent about something . . . hmmmm. Should I be worried?
No house should be without LEGO's! Deb's kids love them as much as mine! I should have bought stock in that company long ago - I think we would be rich by now!
Kelsey really cheesing it up for me - mwah! (okay, I'll admit it, I forced her into it)!
Maddie and Erica - I love the enthusiasm! You are funny Erica! So, was that a hint that you were a little tired of the picture taking?
We were just getting into this big picture taking situation in the front room and little Olivia was just entertaining herself with a cookie. I sat by her and hugged her.
I stepped out from behind the camera for a mere few minutes to have Hailey take my picture with the kids. Tyler was absolutely thrilled that his cousin Jenna was coming down. I think she was pretty happy about it too! As I have stated before they are two peas in a pod and can play endlessly - they never stop moving! Here we are smartly sugaring them up with donuts and pop. We like living on the edge!
They went upstairs in the room and worked off their sugar high! They had sooo much fun!
Hi Johnny!Not really sure what he was doing here - almost looks like he is trying to look innocent about something . . . hmmmm. Should I be worried?
No house should be without LEGO's! Deb's kids love them as much as mine! I should have bought stock in that company long ago - I think we would be rich by now!Kimmy, Dylan, Ryan and Hayden!
Kimmy moved when I took the first shot so I singled her out and took another one. She was thrilled, can you tell?
Here Brodie is having a lightsaber duel with Olivia - not sure who won!
Jenna and Tyler chucking stuffed animals against a wall and across the floor. Yes, I should have stopped it but they were having so much fun (plus my floor was starting to look shinier)!
Brodie has been taking guitar at school and is quite good at it. It was neat that he brought his guitar with him again. Here he is giving Hailey an impromptu lesson. Hailey isn't content enough in knowing how to play Violin and Piano - she wants to learn guitar and cello too - Aren't these kids amazing! It's fun to see all the talent they have! Later a few of us were talking about having them be wandering minstrels while we sit and eat delicious foods! I could handle that!
No, Kimmy's teeth aren't black - chocolate donut!
We had a small picture taking session - I didn't get the best shots so if you want better ones try Chris or Debra. I am posting the group ones anyway because it is all I have but you will have to try to ignore the "red-eye" - couldn't get it out of some of them!
Kimmy moved when I took the first shot so I singled her out and took another one. She was thrilled, can you tell?
Here Brodie is having a lightsaber duel with Olivia - not sure who won!
Jenna and Tyler chucking stuffed animals against a wall and across the floor. Yes, I should have stopped it but they were having so much fun (plus my floor was starting to look shinier)!
Brodie has been taking guitar at school and is quite good at it. It was neat that he brought his guitar with him again. Here he is giving Hailey an impromptu lesson. Hailey isn't content enough in knowing how to play Violin and Piano - she wants to learn guitar and cello too - Aren't these kids amazing! It's fun to see all the talent they have! Later a few of us were talking about having them be wandering minstrels while we sit and eat delicious foods! I could handle that!
No, Kimmy's teeth aren't black - chocolate donut!
We had a small picture taking session - I didn't get the best shots so if you want better ones try Chris or Debra. I am posting the group ones anyway because it is all I have but you will have to try to ignore the "red-eye" - couldn't get it out of some of them!
Taking a picture of Chris and Deb taking a picture!
Wow! Lots of kids!
Hailey, Erica and Emma with Jamie peeking in the background!
Chris and Mark taking pictures of the kids!
I have NO IDEA what they are talking about here - I know Mark was experiencing a pretty bad headache by this point . . .
End of the evening - lots of sugar - does wonders for the kids!
Brodie leaned out of the way at the last minute . . . argh!
Did I mention how tired Kurt was?
Well, I think everyone had a good time. There was a lot of smiles, stories shared and PLENTY of high calorie, high Carb food - the perfect mix for a great get-together!
Wow! Lots of kids!
Hailey, Erica and Emma with Jamie peeking in the background!
Chris and Mark taking pictures of the kids!
I have NO IDEA what they are talking about here - I know Mark was experiencing a pretty bad headache by this point . . .
End of the evening - lots of sugar - does wonders for the kids!
Brodie leaned out of the way at the last minute . . . argh!
Did I mention how tired Kurt was?
Well, I think everyone had a good time. There was a lot of smiles, stories shared and PLENTY of high calorie, high Carb food - the perfect mix for a great get-together!I was so happy to see everyone and glad that Ray,Cheryl, Jamie and Jenna could make it down this way "before the snow flies" as they put it!
Congratulations again Jamie on your wedding and we all know you and Josh will have a long, wonderful life together!
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