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It has been awhile...

I have had so many things going on in my life lately...I know, not an excuse to not write. This might be short this time again, but I will eventually get time to sit down and add more.

Hmmm, let's see. Jared and Tammy's wedding is 6 days away. I have been very busy working on alot of things for it. One of the most recent things I have done is a ribbon on the handle & the bow for the back of the wagon that Quin and Kai are going to be pulled down the isle in. I will try to put a picture of it on here. I have all of the church pew bows done, the cake knife and server set done, the toasting goblets done, the Unity candles done, Kai and Quin's outfits done, the birdcage card holder done, and Tammy and her cousin, Angie came and helped me with the center pieces. Jared and Tammy helped with ribbon on the bubbles too. Also, Cassandra from the Daisy bucket helped with the pew bows. I appreciate everyones help!

I have had several sad events in my life lately. My cat, Drexler Jordan died on our door step, and Jared came and helped me bury him since Mel wasn't home. My nephew was in a car accident on Mothers day. Thankfully he is ok, and everyone else involved is out of the hospital. Then on May 12th an aunt of mine in Missouri passed away due to a massive brain hemmorage. I helped Mom and Dad get their plane tickets and car rental together for them to fly back for the funeral etc. Then a guy who I grew up with was killed in a white water rafting accident. He was my brothers best friend. Then on May 25th, my friend Cindy lost her Dad. It was 6 days after she had lost her uncle (her dad's brother) The most recent thing was a friends nephew drowned in the Umatilla River. He was 14 years old. They all were so sad and tragic. I guess it is a good thing that I had alot to do for the wedding to keep my mind occupied.

There have also been some good things happen. There was a wonderful person who came to the Daisy bucket to teach some classes and scrap with us. Her name is Ali Edwards, and she is a contributing editor for the Creating Keepsakes magazine, and does wonderful work. She brought her mom and son, Simon with her. It was a pure joy to watch him and get to know them all. I don't know if she really realizes the impact she has on people, but I think she enjoyed her time in Hermiston. I loved the 2 classes I took of hers, and learned some new things.

My little men are growing up. Kaeden is learning more every day. He knows all of his abc's and is starting to read. He loves the computer, and if Jen tells him which keys to hit, he can type me messages on MSN. And my little Kai guy has learned to crawl, and got his first 2 teeth on Mothers day weekend. He has perfected this cute little jabber that melts my heart. He is such a serious, but obervant little guy. Then last but not least, my Mr Quintin has mastered sitting up. He jabbers at times and has the sweetest smile. Him and Kai are so opposite, but get along so well.

I got to go to the beach house and help Mel over Memorial day weekend. It was our 29th anniversary, and we spent it working on the house. We had the electrical inspection while I was there, and passed it. This last week Mel had the rough in framing inspected, and it passed too...hurray! I am so very proud of all that Mel has done to the home. He never ceases to amaze me at his abilities.

Well, this has turned into a novel, but since it has been so long, I guess it was to be expected.

I will attach some pic's of the boys and also some I took today down at the nature trails in Umatilla.

Til next time...(and hopefully it will be sooner)

Vicki

Wedding announcement

Easter Pictures

Beautiful Saturday

Another weekend is here. I worked today for the Annual Meeting at Umatilla Electric. It was such a nice day, that there weren't alot of people there. I am sure they were all outside enjoying the sunshine.

I went to the Daisy Bucket last night and scrapped until 12:15. It was great to see Heather visiting from South Dakota! Wish she still lived here and could come see us more often.

I worked on wedding invitations for Jared and Tammy's upcoming wedding. I got the pattern down for the one we are going to make, and sent Tammy a copy to make sure she liked it before I spent time making them all. She is going to get with me and help put them together. It has a picture of her and Jared's arms and hands. I took it and played with it on a photo editing program, and I liked the way it turned out too. I will attach a copy on here.

Tammy went to Jen's this weekend while Jared and Dennis went to the coast to help Mel finish putting the siding on the house. They got the East end finished. Now the whole house is sided. Hurray! I am not sure what Mel is going to work on next. He got the gas piping and mechanical permits signed off on Thursday. I am so proud of what he is accomplishing down there, and can't wait to get to go over there and just sit and watch the ocean and take in the sights and sounds of the coast. I am going over there over Memorial day weekend to work on the yard and other things that we want to get done.

I had a great time at my parents house for Easter. It is always so nice to see all of the family together. The weather was rainy, so they cancelled the Eastser egg hunt again at the park. It is the second year in a row that they have done that. The Easter Bunny sat in the gazebo and had pictures taken, and they just gave the kids candy for their baskets. I loved seeing Pam and Aimee, Lance, Bobbi and Lexus, Mike, Lori, Chris and Kevin! AND it goes without saying that I loved seeing Mel, my parents, Jen, Steven, Kaeden, Kai, Jared, Tammy, Quintin and Aaron too. I just love my family so much, and love spending time with them.

Well, that is about all...so, bye til later

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Happy Birthday Jennifer & Happy Easter

Wow...it is almost Jennifer's 26th birthday...tomorrow, April 14th. Happy birthday to my sweet daughter. ANd it is time for our annual trek to my parents house in White Salmon, WA for Easter. It is the one time a year we get to see my brother and his family. We did get to see them 2 times last year, as we celebrated mom and dad's 50th anniversary and all got together for that. We all just seem to live our busy lives and don't make the time to do it. It sure seems to hit me more now that we lost Mel's mom. They always say it is sad that it takes something like that to make you realize what you are missing in your lives at times.

I am also very excited to see my sister, Pam and Niece, Aimee. They are coming down from Canada. I do talk to them on the phone, but that just isn't like getting to see them and visit late into the night.

We always celebrate the spring birthdays, and have a BBQ on Saturday, & color eggs, and take the kids to the park for the annual Easter egg hunt...so I know it will be lots of fun. I just LOVE being all together for the holiday.

Mel is going to come to Mom and Dad's on Saturday. Then his brother, Ronald, is going to come and pick him up Sunday and go back with him to Lincoln City to help on the house some more. He has been a big help and is also good moral support for Mel. We appreciate all that everyone has done to help us. Jared and Dennis are going over next weekend to try and help get the end siding done. That will be a big relief.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter.

Til Later...

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Here are the pictures that didn't work the last time...

Sad week

It has been a sad week. Mel's mom passed away on Wed. March 29th. She had only been in the hospital since the previous Saturday, so thankfully she didn't suffer alot. She lived a long wonderful 91 1/2 years. We are going to Lewiston, Idaho for her funeral tomorrow. Jenny, Kaeden & Kailer are coming down tonight to go also.
They will stay with Jared and then ride up with Jared, Tammy & Quintin in their "new" van. Yep, Jared and Tammy bought a 2005 van. He was funny, as he told me "well, it is periwinkle" as he knows that is my favorite color.

Jenniferhas to take Kailer in today for his shots, and hopefully get some medicine for Thrush. Him and Jennifer both have it, and are miserable. And Kaeden was complaining that his arm is hurting. It is the same side as his "broken" thumb is, and I am wondering if they are connected some way. She said he isn't using it at all...not even to use the mouse to play games on the computer. They have been going to physical therapy for the ligament in his thumb, so not sure if this pain is a result of that injury.

I went over to Jared and Tammy's last night to take some pictures to try and work on making some wedding announcements for them. I am still not positive on what I am going to do, but will play with them and see what I can come up with. Quin was sitting in his new high chair. He looked like such a big boy. I love those big blue eyes that glimmer when he smiles. I also Love Jen's big brown eyed boys. I am so fortunate to have such cute and wonderful grandsons, and feel SO blessed.

I am still working on my craftroom, and will get it done one of these days, months or years...

Mel came home last night from Lincoln City. Last Thursday him and his brother Ronald went to Walla Walla to get the arrangements done for their mom's funeral. Then Mel went back to the coast to work on the house more.

My parents came back from Arizona on Saturday and stayed the night with me. They headed home on Sunday and it was quiet around here once again.

My sister, Pam called me for my birthday and we talked 89 minutes. Then on her birthday we talked for 111 minutes! We laughed, cried and talked. It was sad that Mel's mom passed away on Pam's birthday, but I know we can't choose the day. Then she called me today and we talked for 88 minutes. I sure love and miss her.

Here are also some pictures of the snow we had at the coast. That is very rare for the coast.

Til later...

Monday Monday...

Wow, it sure doesn't seem like it has been a week since I posted here.

Mel is still working at Lincoln City on the house. He started putting the siding on the front, and told me that he covered up the "Vicki's house by the beach" today with siding. At least that will make it look more finished. He also got all of the gas piping done, and the fireplaces installed. He did as much as he can until it gets inspected.

We are waiting with baited breath to hear word about Mel's mom, Frieda. She was put into the hospital on Saturday. She is dehydrated and not responding to anyone. Ronald went to see her, but couldn't get a response. We didn't hear anything tonight, so I might try to call the hospital tomorrow, or have Mel do it.

Here are some updated pic's of the boys. Jared and Tammy went up to Jen and Steven's this weekend. Yesterday was Steven's 30th birthday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Steven~

I have started cleaning on my craft room again. I was getting depressed, as I couldn't even walk in there, so I just dug in. I am glad I did, as I found a whole box of things I have been looking for to finish Jenna's book. I will post my pic's of the room to keep me going. I have been taking pictures as I go along. I still have a long ways to go, but at least started.

Until later...

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Happy Birthday to me!

I had a great birthday today, and a great weekend! First of all, last Friday Cindy and I went to Portland to attend the Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention. On Friday night we went to Beaverton to visit a guy who is a consultant for the co-op. We got to meet Wayne's wife and kids. They bbq'd us ribs and veggies. They were very good. Christine made us strawberry margaritas and brownies too. Then on Saturday we went to the convention and took a 2 hour class called "In the box" with S.E.I. We did a full album in the class, and it was a lot of fun. I loved the way it turned out.

Then after the class, we decided to go ahead and leave for Lincoln City to see Mel. We got there about 5:00. We stopped at 2 scrapbook stores and then headed up to see Mel. He was glad to see us. Since Cindy wanted clam chowder for dinner, we headed to Newport and ate at the Sizzler. It was so good. Then when we got back into town Mel drove around and showed Cindy some different things in town. We visited awhile and finally fell asleep about 11:30 or so.

Yesterday we got up and headed down to the Chinook Winds Casino for the breakfast buffet. After we ate Mel and Cindy both gambled a little. I only watched, & pushed the button every once and awhile for Mel. Mel came out ahead, and Cindy just donated some money.

When we were done there, we drove around some and then went down on the beach. We found a lot of agates. Mel showed Cindy what to look for, and she found quite A few. It was a Beautiful morning, and no wind or rain. Cindy and I finally left after noon and headed home. I pulled into the driveway right at 6pm.

Then today I got a call and birthday song from mom and Dad and Mel before I went to work. Jenny & the boys called me at work and told me happy birthday. Kaeden said it real fast. Tammy & Quintin came in right before lunch and brought me a beautiful bouquet of flowers in a neat porcelain watering can with a Thomas Kincade picture on each side. The card was signed "Love, Jared, Tammy, Aaron, Quintin & baby to be"...yep, just this morning Tammy took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. She was sick all weekend.

Tammy & Quintin went with Cindy, Josie, Lynda & I to the Panda Inn for lunch. Then after work Jared, Tammy & Quintin took me to USA Subs for dinner. I then went with them to 60 Minute photo and they had a photo shoot with Rosie. I am anxious to see the pictures.

After that I went to Bunco. I didn't win, but had fun. They gave me a brownie with a candle in it, and sang happy birthday to me.

When I got home I talked to Pam for 89 minutes. I sure miss her and love talking to her. I don't do it often enough, but we are both busy.

Well, here are some updated pictures, and so long for now.

A few more pictures

Here is Jared & Tammy with Kailer and Quintin. Also, Tammy & Quin. Also, some more of Kaeden at the park. I am sure he will sleep good tonight, as we had a very busy day there. These are the foot and hand mold of Quintin that we did the last time Jen was down. They turned out pretty good. And the pic of Kai doing his nebulizer treatment.

Til later...

Photos

I was having a hard time posting my pic's, so I am trying again...here goes. The board that Kaeden is standing by was his Uncle Jared's fromwhen he helped build the original Funland park. It was burnt up by an arsonist, but they replaced the boards when the new Funland park was built. The gorgeous eyelashes belong to Kai. I am not sure how I got the duplicate pic's on here, and don't know how to delete them without starting the whole post over, so I will leave them on here.

Til later...

What a great weekend!

What an awesome weekend. Jen, Steven, Kaeden & Kai stopped at the house on Saturday night on their way to Jared's. They had been shopping all day with Jared and Tammy in the Tri-Cities. Kaeden and I watched "The Grinch". He is still in love with that movie, and wants to watch it every time he comes to my house. Poor little Kai has a cold and the Dr has him on nebulizer treatments. They do seem to be helping him. Quin is also raspy & coughing. Poor little guys. I took some pictures of the boys this weekend, and will post some on here.

Yesterday Mark Rosenberg came down for a couple of hours. He brought me some more pictures and newspaper articles of Jenna for her album I am doing. We went in to the Daisy Bucket and surprised Cindy! She got to show him her Alaska album she is working on. Mark & I called Mel and I told him Mark was doing his chores for him. ha ha...yeah right! He isn't very good at doing dishes and cooking.

Then Jen, Steven, Kaeden, Kailer and I all went to the Daisy Bucket for Cindy and the girls in there to see them. It was just a great day!

I took bacon and pancake mix over to Jared's and Steven helped me make breakfast. Kaeden and I went to Funland Park today and had alot of fun. Then we went and got chicken nuggets from McDonalds. Then we met all of the kids at Grocery outlet. They are going out of business and had some good deals going on.

Jared & Steven got the carpet put down on Jared's steps going downstairs. They didn't get done until late, so Jen and Steven aren't going home until in the morning. They will leave when Jared leaves for work.

Well, it is time for me to head to bed, so I will go for now.

Til later...