They Sure Grew Up Fast!!

For Eugene’s birthday gift this year I scanned all the photos I had of hunting & fishing times throughout our married life. Ended up with almost 300 photos that I with LOTS of Suzanne’s help put on a photo digital frame.

I thought some of the photos of my kiddos back quite a few years ago were kind of cute – so thought I’d share!

Going Fishing in the Hill Country.

Another Fishing trip several years later.

Melissa’s First Fish!

Suzanne’s First Fish!

At our Deerlease Cabin Kimberly & Dustin get into the Fudge!

Dustin’s First Deer!

Dustin’s First Bird!

My Four Cute Kiddos!

The Goats that were on our Hill Country Deer lease. The babies were so cute!

Fishing for the “BIG ONES”!!

Saturday Fun!

Brianna had a piano recital Saturday & that was enjoyable. She did great & looked so cute! All the kiddos did a wonderful job!

Here’s the piano players.

Then we went to do build a bear for birthday gifts.

Brianna ended up with a  fuzzy puppy & Lorien a pink  baboon!!

Lorien “bathes” hers.

Melissa helps Brianna get her puppy dressed.

Naming new friends is serious business!

All done & posing with the monkey & puppy.

Rohan thinks doudle doozies are better than build a bear!

B M Picnic & 20th Celebration

We went to the BM Picnic & 20th birthday celebration Saturday. It was a might chilly & even rained some on us.

Eugene & I borrowed our granddaughters for the day & wow did they have fun! I only have kiddo photos as I tagged along with them the whole time.

First they got a snowcone. All together I think Lorien had 3 snowcones & Brianna 2. And they had so many cokes I lost count! [Maybe Jesse won't read that! ha!]

Then they toured the playground.

Then they went on a buggy ride pulled by a tractor

They played stomp the balloon.

Brianna & Lorien both had their FIRST pony ride & thought was awesome! Like Lorien told her Momma later…”Momma, we rode a pony & it was a REAL PONY!!!”

Dreaming of another turn riding the ponies!

Then they found $$ in the hay!

Here’s the one photo I have of “big kids” playing horseshoes!

We ate BQ, played games & had fun. We watched them give out door prizes & awards. And we enjoyed the slide show they had. Was an enjoyable day & the kiddos especially enjoyed it!!

Happy 6th Birthday Brianna

Brianna had her 6th birthday party this last weekend. Our little sweetheart with her loving ways & huge smile sure had fun! Happy Birthday Brianna!!

Happy 18th Birthday Dustin!!

Hard to believe that Dustin is already 18!!

Just a few days ago my younguns were small & now I’ve got grandkiddos & mine are all grownup! I’ve enjoyed those years that are now behind me. I’ve had fun having kiddos & I love them bunches. I guess now that they are all “grown” I’ll just sit back & relax! [ha!!]

Really no matter how old they get, how grown up they are..they are still your “little kids” & they still hold the keys to your heart. Dustin though taller than me & 18 years old will always be my”baby” no matter how many years pass by.

I love you son! Happy Birthday Dustin & enjoy being 18.

Lake Belton Camping

We pulled out our camper Thursday afternoon to Lake Belton. Was a might chilly that afternoon! Friday was prettier & Saturday was beautiful! We grilled out porkchops Saturday night and it sure was yummy!!

First we played at the playground

Then we headed to the fishing dock. Here they come Brianna, Lorien & Rohan with their fishing poles!

Next you gotta just take it easy for awhile!

There are so many neat things to do at the lake!!

And you gotta cook out & eat!!

Of course somebody has to clean up afterwards!!

And mostly you just relax, watch the wildlife & enjoy the beauty around you.