THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE 2008

We went looking for the perfect Christmas tree with Darin and Dusty Wednesday the 26th 2008. We went to Shingle Mill Flats just south of I-70. Of course Darin and Dexter found one. They had it cut down before I could remember to get out of the truck and take pictures. Sorry. It was a beautiful tree and we had tons of fun. The roads were wet and slippery and it was so cold. We went Friday with Trevell and Carien up 8 mile just North of Holden...and I remembered to take pictures...Brody is saying, " I wanna go Dad."

So off we go up the hill and across the creek looking for the perfect tree. It was very cold.

Trevell looking? Yes I believe so...Dexter was not to far behind. They actually climbed up the side of the mountain...Dexter was able to climb ....I think actually Trevell was saying, " I spy my Christmas tree." ONWARD!!

After pulling the tree down the hill here is the result.... It was worth the hike..

You would think that they had just bagged a four point during the hunting season. Oh we had a good time.

Wait was this the Chevy Christmas vacation story? Trevell ended up cutting a foot off of the bottom to get it to ride nicely in the back of the truck..

My work here is done....home again home again and away we did drive.

THANKSGIVING DAY 2008

Grandpa craving the turkey...

We sure had a nice Thanksgiving Day and weekend with Darve and Joanie...they were able t0 stay the day but had to get back home... Addie was having fun with cousin Jersey who she hadn't seen in awhile.

Jersey had great smiles for Grandma's camera...I believe Brody, Addies little brother was taking a nap so didn't get in the picture.....

Dusty, Carien and Addie making the childrens crafts...Thank goodness for MOMS.

Carien, Addie and Jersey.

Dexter and KaChing....Ahhhhhhhh nap time!!

new painting 2008

I just finished my new painting.. I brought it home today. Now all I have to do is get it framed. I finished Darin and Dusty's earlier this month and they should get it by Thanksgiving for Christmas... I will be framing it tomorrow. I have throughly enjoyed painting over the years and will continue until I can't. I thought I would post it so that everyone could enjoy. Of course the photo does not do it justice.