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Bill and Sara Nielson's (was Devito) babies!

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They are all out of order, but here is Sara holding Trenton!
He was 6lbs 1oz

Bill is holding Emma. 6lbs 15oz

Trenton

Emma

Donna R, Sara and Donna L

Hello all!!

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Thank you all for your patience!!
My new blog is
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The old one(this one showing)
wouldn't let me upload pics!

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This is Ty and he is the main man on the show! We got there so early that hardly anyone was there. We yelled at him and he waived and did a dance for us, but he didn't autograph at all! That was a little disappointing! They are filming him on the roof. He had to keep doing it over and over!

This is what the house looked like when we first got there. Still a bit to do....

Tyler wanted to spray his hair orange so that he would stand out on TV, should he make it!

We got there at about 8am and the family wasn't coming home until about 3pm. Its a good thing we saved so much space.... :) One lady set her folding chair by the stroller and kept complaining that it was bumping into her leg. No one was on the other side of her.... One lady that we became friends with told her that we were there first and that she could move her chair down. The friend kept telling everyone that we were there at 8am so we deserve anything.....

As you can see..... our view wasn't too bad until........they decided to open up an area directly in front of us! We won't even go there yet.

More skiing pics!

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Paul R. and one of Philip and Jeanette's girls, Isabella

Tyler was doing so awesome snowboarding! On the second day he was going down all the green slopes!

Andrew was snowboarding the first day, but he decided it was too much and switched to skiis! Once he switched to skiis he was all over the mountain!

Kayahni was amazing! She was going on the chairlift and up and down the bunny slope all by herself! Corey S. was giving her some tips!

What a beautiful day!

New Years Party!

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Bryce insisted on wearing his soccer pjs, BUT they had to go over his other pjs since he doesn't stay covered up!! Basically, he threw a fit because I wouldn't let him wear the soccer pjs so mommy had to be creative. Some battles just aren't worth the fight!

Our New Year's party!!

Bill's 30th BIRTHDAY!! So old Bill!!

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More present pics

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Kayahni's Nana and Mommy Beth sent some presents!

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Thanks to all for the wonderful gifts! Kayahni got many useful things! The kids LOVED their plates and cups!

I think this is the electric company's favorite...

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Santa came to visit the hospital where I work.

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The hospital where I work had a few activities for the kids. When you have as many kids as we do....you find yourself visiting anything that's free! Santa was supposed to arrive by fire truck, but we could see a huge accident at the intersection so......... he came in a Northwest Hospital vehicle (where I work). The kids were a little disappointed, but they soon forgot! We went inside and the kids all got their faces painted. They had someone making balloon figures. A cheap dinner and a visit with Santa. Bryce was the only one that has been obsessed with Santa. He would see him at the mall and just stop and watch. This way he got to sit on Santa's lap.

Ohhhh LOOK! There they are!!

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Leilani and Bryce!

Watching in awe as Kayahni gets her face painted!

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Bryce REALLY wanted to sit on Santa's lap, but when the time actually came......

He liked the giraffe, but it took us awhile to convince him to get so close!

A friend from work met us there!

Tyler getting his done... AND believe it or not...he sat STILL!

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Anita's cool paintings.....too old for the face I guess!

Andrew was too cool for the face too. Afraid it would mess us his handsome face!

Tyler kept going back for more....free so why not.

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Well this concludes the Pump it Up pics! I don't know this little boy, but I couldn't resist taking a pic. As some of you know, I have always loved African American children! They are just "oh so cute"! I told Jason that I wanted to adopt one and this was his comment..... "Well, then everyone would know that he didn't belong to us"! First clue? I thought that was pretty funny....

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Pump it Up!

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We got to have Seiver (Byron and Shelley's boy) for a couple nights! We had a lot of fun! We went to Pump it Up! It is full of inflatables! We highly recommend it for the really hot or cold days when you just CAN'T be outside! It wore them out!

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Pump it Up!!

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Bryce and Seiver and more fun!!

Anita Schwan!

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We were very lucky and got to have Byron and Shelley's little boy Seiver over for a couple nights! Him and Bryce have become fast friends! They had so much fun!

Frisby in the house!

We went for a walk in the neighborhood to see all the pretty lights! Boy was it cold....

Cute Thanksgiving pics!

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Bryce's 3rd Birthday!

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Bryce is going through a faze where he REFUSES to smile for the camera! He is really good at it too!

He wanted cupcakes and caked baked in cones for his b-day! Yummy!

Grandma and Grandpa got him a helmet, skateboard and sleeping bag with cars on it! He loves it all!

Very cool Bryce!!

Uncle Troy, Auntie Lisa, Uncle Jon, Auntie Lauren and us got him a power wheels battery operated quad! I forgot to take pics of him on it so I will do that tomorrow!

The Arizona State Fair!

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Yes.... the monkey is riding on the dogs back in a race! They must be hard pressed for entertainment, but it was funny!

This bear could do many things! Here is riding a scooter! He can also carry a basketball and put it in the hoop and do a few other things!

Arizona state fair!

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We went to the fair on Halloween! It was not very busy until evening and they had a special deal for rides! I HIGHLY recommend going!

The Arizona State Fair!

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Sherri Patterson and the kids went with us! We enjoyed spending the night with them!

The worlds largest horse!

A trip to Aunt Annie's Apple Orchard in Wilcox!

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Okay... so I am tired of putting up pictures and then having to do them again because of a malfunction! I am going to skip Jason's work trip to Vegas and our trip to the zoo so that I can put up current pics!

Friends!

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We had some friends over for dinner after special meeting! Blayde and a couple girls from Phoenix! Twins!

Baby Shower! 3 Ladies all expecting boys!

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My friend from work, Renee and her little girl!

Pregnant Lisa (on the left) is holding Belinda's baby boy!

Pregnant Missy is holding Belinda's baby boy!

Belinda couldn't hold out until the shower so she brought her baby along! LOOK at that hair!!

Andrew's Surprise 12th Birthday!!

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We had a surprise party for Andrew at the park! Kayahni got in trouble and had to sit out! Bryce felt sorry for her and was giving her loves!

Vote for Bryce!!

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PLEASE PLEASE vote for Bryce! He REALLY REALLY wants the money!!

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Kim and Bryce!

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Debbie and Kim came to our house for a couple nights! We enjoyed their company very much! The one that we took of Debbie didn't turn out so we'll have to catch up next time!!

Dinner at the park with Doug and Melissa!!

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Leilani
Bryce

Naomi

Birthday party for a friend's little girl!

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Baby Bowen!

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Bryce, Seiver and Blayde

First day of school!!

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Andrew 6th grade, Tyler 3rd and Kayahni is in Kindergarten.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get all the kids pics because everything was so rushed!

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So this concludes the summer trip.... finally! It was a wonderful trip and we enjoyed seeing everyone. We also appreciated all the great hospitality!! Thanks!!!!

Ending our trip at Jon and Lauren's!!

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Picnic at the park!!

Playing in the kiddy pool!

Cute Baby Logan!!

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We enjoyed a nice time at the Devito's house. They arranged a very nice lunch at the beach and put up with FOUR kids!! Thanks for everything!!

Devito's House!!

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Bryce was taken with the seal? He was very spotted and kind of cute!!

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Trying to teach Bryce to boogie board. It didn't go very well!

Trying to teach Kayahni next! It was a little better....

Tyler had to find some way to stay warm!!

So Anita helped him out!

Incredible Hulk!!

Devito's!

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Kayahni displaying the yummy pancakes that they made for the kids!!

Bryce decided that it was easier to play on a chair! They had a blast in the game room!

Having a fun and yummy picnic at the ocean!! What a feast!

Tyler catching a good wave! Brrrr!

They both had pretty good luck at catching some waves!

Steve and Lesa's

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On our way down the ravine to the creek!!

Steve and Lesa's

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Getting ready for meeting!

Walking to meeting!
I know its not clear, but we are having lunch with Steve, Lesa, Warren, Sue and a friend!!!

Brian and Eileen!!

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This is on the drive to Raymond Washington! SO BEAUTIFUL! It makes me homesick! We had so much fun at Brian and Eileen's house! They have 2+acres and there is lots to do for little boys! The kids hit it off.... we wished we had more time!!! Too bad we don't live closer! Eileen and I tried to plan it out so that we could, but I'm thinking that it doesn't look too good!

This is probably what I miss the most about WA except for the water! The tree covered roads!

Brian and Eileen!!

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The kids hit it off right away! They each had someone close to their age! Instant friends!! They are so INCREDIBLY cute!!!!! No one prompted them to hold hands. We just looked up and saw them walking around holding hands, in deep concentration!

Brian and Eileen!!

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ZIPLINE!!

They have a zipline! Talk about a hit! Not just with the kids either!!

At the farm!

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We went to a farm near Brian and Eileen! Bryce had a fever so I was with him in the suburban!

Well, I'm not sure how they got this idea, but yes the calf is sucking on their hand! GROSS!!

Almost my dream house!

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Sooo..... as some of you know, my dream house is not stucco! I saw this house and I just had to take a picture! I would like something similar. Maybe a little newer and bigger, but it absolutely has to have the wrap around PORCH!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!1

Brian and Eileen

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I think I am a month behind in blogging!! I don't know if I am EVER going to catch up! I'll keep plugging along I guess!! We had a fire and roasted marshmallows!

Fun at the beach!!

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This was our last great outing with the Dickey's before we headed out to my Mom's for a couple nights! Jason left before we went to Eileen's house so that he could head home and fund the rest of our trip! We had a blast at the beach! We met Adrian and Jessica there. They were camping. Anita Hansen and some of her kids came too! It was all Arizona friends! We had a little fire and roasted hot dogs and made smores! It was a little chilly, but no one noticed too much since we were in such great company!!

Fun at the beach!!

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Not sure what they are called, but you can rent them! Very cute!

Grumpy!

What an amazing view!! I could look all day!

Fun at the beach!!

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Hmmmm... one in a swimsuit and two in coats!

A bit chilly Anita?

Fun at the beach!!

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Hmmmm........

I think they ate the whole bag!!

Thank goodness someone knew how to light a fire! 68 degrees!!

Fun at the beach!!

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Bryce wasn't having alot of luck eating hot dogs on this day! They kept sliding out of the bun and onto the sand!!

I take all of the pictures so I am never in them. I decided to try to take one of myself! YIKES!

Bryce filling in the hole!

Fun at the beach!!

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We are proof that anything can be fun if its done in the right company!!!

Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna!

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After the wedding we headed to Jason's Aunt and Uncles! They have two boys and each of them has a boy and girl! The kids (and adults) enjoyed themselves!! We always have so much fun when we are there!!

Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna!

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Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna

Kevin and Marion!

Kurt and Tonya!!

Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna!

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Never to old to have fun!!

There was a fountain project going on next door!

COUSINS!!

Uncle Dick and Aunt Donna!

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All of the cousins got along well together!! Aren't they soooo cute?! I am so bummed that we can't be closer!!

Chris and Arian's Wedding!!!!

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As most of you know, Arian had injured her ankle about 5 weeks before the wedding! She went to the hospital in California as they were driving up for the wedding because she was concerned about clots. They kept her one night and sent her on her way. She had a clot in her ankle. Chris had to give a couple shots a day to her. When they reached Kelso she ended up back in the hospital with more clots. She was released on Friday before her Saturday evening wedding!!! YIKES!! She had to sit often and put her leg up. It was quite the ordeal! YIKES!! Needless to say, they had to postpone their honeymoon and remain in Kelso for quite some time. (They still aren't back.) Hopefully, we will seen them next week. I think that they should win an award for the most eventful wedding! WE MISS YOU BOTH!!
I had the privilege of doing her hair for the wedding! I really enjoyed it!

Wedding!

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Chris and Arians wedding! Adding the final touches!!

Making sure the hair is perfect!

Getting ready for a wedding with a few blood clots in your leg is so wearing on the body!!

Wedding!

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Tyler (ring bearer)

Wedding!

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Chris and his Mom!

Beautiful!!

Flower Girl!!

Allen and Alice!

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This couple was kind enough to share their home with us during the wedding!

Driving to the Rehearsal Dinner!!

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This is entering Oregon!

Rehearsal Dinner

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Wedding!

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OFF TO THE HONEYMOON!!!

Rehearsal Dinner

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This is Arian in her limo! Now she was pale, BUT not that pale! I'm not very good at taking pics!

We ate a a restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Moroccan food.... no silverware!

Arian's sister Jody, mom Jan, and brother

Rehearsal Dinner

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Everyone truly enjoyed themselves even though there was NO silverware. I didn't get any pictures because my hands were too dirty! They give you a towel when you first sit down and that is your napkin! They served amazing dishes! We had soup, bread with dipping sauces, about 5 main dishes and dessert!

Rehearsal Dinner

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Bryce got woken up from his nap and started out on a sour note, but it did improve!

On one side of the table, people sat on a low couch running the length of the wall. The
other side sat on cushions!

Rehearsal Dinner

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Everyone started out the 5? course dinner by having their hands washed with rose water!

Bryce and Andrew dring their soup!

Rehearsal Dinner

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So..... we had a surprise visit from a belly dancer! She was pretty good and QUITE entertaining!

Bryce was in awe!!

Lets just say, that I would like to see my son in another profession!

Kelso

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This is at the park in Kelso! Jason dropped Anita and I off at the hospital so that we could visit Arian while he took the kids to the park!

My brother Mark and wife Shirleen!

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Mark and Shirleen just sold their house and will be building another one soon! We ate pizza and roasted marshmellow!!

Making brownies at my Mom's house!

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My Mom likes to bake with the grandkids when they come! She decided that each child needs to make their own box of brownies! YES, we did eat them all! My nephew is with them!

Zayne & Sheryl

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After Troy & Lisa's we went to Zayne & Sheryl's house for dinner!

Gavin!!!!

My old house!

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This is the house that I grew up in. It is a couple acres on the bay. My parents sold it a few years ago because it was getting to be too much work.

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Bocce Ball at some of the friend's house!

Wanda's little girl!

Aren't they soooo cute????

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Jason & Donna

Tyler

Andrew

Kayahni & Andrew

Donna & Bryce

Kayak Pt.

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Anita really missed the trampoline..... This might do the trick. I think it is even adds a little bit of risk which makes it all the more fun! Make sure to see the videos!!

Kayak Pt.

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Bryce just loves all the sports stuff. Wonder where he gets that???
How often do you get to throw a ball on the beach??? Not much in AZ!

Thank goodness for the cute hut! It cut down on the wind factor despite the many gaps!!

Bryce was EXHAUSTED, but lets just say that he wasn't too crazy about the height!

Kayak Pt.

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Bryce just loved to watch the boats being loaded and unloaded! Certainly not something you get to see in Arizona!

Kayahni was so cute! I just couldn't resist the pic!

Anita, Tyler and Lisa!

Kayak Pt.

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Lunch first!

The kids were checking out the fish!

Crabbing!!!

Watching the crabs being returned to the water. They can only keep certain kinds!

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We went to Kayak pt with Lisa! It was very pretty even though a bit nippy!

View from a geocache!

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We left Eugene and drove to Seatac airport to pick up Jason! Below is beautiful Mt. Rainier!!

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This is at our hotel in Eugene, Oregon! This was our longest day..... at 10 hrs! Lets just say that we learned our lesson on the trip home and split it up a bit! We had the river next to us with a walking path! Very beautiful!

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YEAH!!! Nap time!!

I'm not sure why Bryce is licking his foot....... I know he got plenty to eat and drink!

Shasta (northern California)

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This is Shasta Lake..... only a small fraction as it is quite large!

Mt. Shasta

This is probably the most beautiful drive!

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Okay, so after we left Tucson on July 5th, we went 7hrs to Jon, Lauren and baby Logan's house. It went well and the kids behaved pretty well.

We left the next day and drove 8 hrs to Steve and Lesa Browns. In case you don't know, they are the caretakers for Warren and Sue. They live on the Mountain Ranch Convention grounds in Northern California. Lesa used to watch Andrew and Tyler for me while I worked! The drive did get to be a little long since the kids were so anxious to arrive! The drive was very beautiful once we started climbing the mountains. I did learn a very valuable lesson during this stretch! DO NOT ever stop if the children are sleeping..... not EVEN for starbucks! They woke up after a short nap and wanted Starbucks! So keep driving if anyone is sleeping!

Here are a few pics of the grounds! (Yes it was HOT)

The house to the left is where Steve and Lesa live. It is decorated very cute! Take note of the covered porch because this will come up later!

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So.... the children are feeding the chickens and all looks pretty calm...

until Tyler decides to chase them and throw the food at them.

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There are two houses in this pic. They are for the workers.

Kayahni and Lesa are looking at a chicken that was being attacked by the others. :)

They couldn't go by the horses without offering them carrots! They are spoiled and do not get worked with much so they will probably get rid of them eventually.

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500+ acres.... so much to do and so little time! Of course, they had to try and cram it all in!

In the womens sleeping quarters there is a trampoline, basketball hoop, roller blades and hockey stuff.
They were kind enough to give tractor rides!!

Tyler rollerblading while Steve is fixing some plumbing. Lets just say that it didn't get done until we left because the kids needed him to drive the tractors!

This is the huge lawn mower!! I think if we had this machine we wouldn't have ANY problems getting the lawn mowed!

Andrew pretending to ride the quad.

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One building even had a racketball etc. room! Bryce kept asking to go to the big window! We finally figured out that this was what he wanted.

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This was our most common ride!! We rode this as much as possible! I must say that Andrew was the only one that bucked us off the tailgate! We rode this down into a ravine so that we could explore the creek!

More of baby Logan!

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