Girls only!

Mindy, Jodi and myself went to the ocean for a few days. Mother, daughter bonding. We stayed in the cabin that Lee and I did just after Christmas, I think that is my new favorite place to go. We just rested and talked, had a great time talking about the fun things in our past. Thanks to the guys for making it possible for us to go!

This is about 15 minutes after we arrived. I was there also, but I just had to get the camera. My little darlings! Nice little nap.

Jodi after her 12 mile run. Mindy ran also, she'll be up to 12 miles in no time.

When we walked down to the beach we were trying to figure out how to use this outhouse. There weren't any stairs up to it.

We had a nice walk on the beach, the weather was perfect. The girls picked up shells for the kids.

Brooke's Birthday Party and Kisses by the RZR!!

Wednesday Brooke turned 5 and today she had her birthday party and did she have fun! Presents, pizza, cake, ice cream and lots of little friends and family too.



Started off with pizza and of course there wasn't enough room at the table, so the floor worked out just fine.

Presents were next and a lot of presents she did get. Barbies seemed to be the theme for the day.

Of course you can't have a birthday party without cake and ice cream. Here is Brooke blowing out her candles.

If you had 15 girls and a couple boys and family, you would look like this too. Sean is always helpful with the clean up.

Mindy is looking so good I had to take some pictures of her.

Everything went really well. All the kids were really good and no major problems came up. They all had a good time and Brooke loved being the center of attention. Why not you only turn 5 once!

Kaylee with her friend. Showing off her new haircut and a little makeup. She can't possibly be old enough to wear makeup. I guess I just don't want her or any of the grandkids to grow up, but they sure are!!

Lee and I went over to my sister's, Teri and Bill's, for a few days. We took the RZR and did a little riding in the orchards by their house. It was fun, but it was freezing out. Just a little kiss for Lee.

Kaylee's basketball and Grandparents Day!

Kaylee is playing church basketball this year and of course Jodi needed something to do so she is coaching. I don't think Kaylee has played much, but I hope she is having fun. All the young women on the team are so supportive of Kaylee. The young men are there watching and they are so encouraging to the girls, it is really great to see. Mindy is coaching a church team also. We haven't been there to watch (no grandkids playing), but we will and will also take pictures. Mindy and Jodi are both playing on church teams, against each other. We haven't gone to watch yet, but hear it is pretty intense. I will definitely take pictures. We are very proud of our daughters for the things they do and are involved in, they are both very good at it.





Brooke and Cierra watching their sister play and having fun.

Kaylee playing.

The team and Jodi coaching.

Kaylee waiting for the ball.

It was Grandparents Day at school this past week for the grandkids. They seem to enjoy us coming and we do enjoy going. It is always fun to see them in different settings. The one that amazes us the most is Cierra. If you know Cierra you know she loves to talk and be involved with everything going on around her. Well when we go to see her on grandparents day, she will barely say a word. She will only say something if we ask her a question, it is so funny. The other kids are the same as usual. They all like to talk about what is going on at school and the fun they have. It is a special time and is something we will never forget.
Here are some pictures of us with all the kids

Snow, Beach, Christmas and Family, Brookie Cookie!

There has been a lot going on this last month during the holidays and with a new year here, I'm sure there will be a lot more this new year ahead. New Years Eve was what it has been the last few years, just staying home and watching the new year come in on TV. New Years day was a little more exciting. The grandkids wanted to go sledding, so we had to go find the snow. We drove up to Paradise and we sure did find the snow. The drive up was pretty exciting. We had Cierra and Shaylyn with us and when we started getting into the snow they got a little excited and said that grandpa was trying to kill them. Well we had no problems at all, but when they say you have to have chains and you don't, well you do (well me) tend to worry. It was really busy and they would only let you sled in one area, so they didn't get much sledding in. As usual I stayed in the car, just in case one of the kids got cold, I would be there ready to help.

I just love this picture of Lee and Brooke, what a wonderful Grandpa.

It really started snowing pretty good and the fog was coming in. I was ready to go!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

In November we had our 40th wedding anniversary. We hadn't made any big plans and kept putting it off. After the holidays we were ready to wind down. Though the weather wasn't very good we decided to go to the ocean anyway. I had looked online for a place to stay and found this cabin. Looked nice and the price was reasonable. Always thinking it is never what it looks like, I was prepared. We were pleasantly surprised. It was really nice. Like a little home away from home. The main building had three hotel rooms, a restaurant (not opened much this time of year) and the owners living quarters. Then there were four cabins. They were close to each other, but yet very private. We enjoyed ourselves immensely.

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Down stairs was a bedroom with a queen size bed.

The loft had two twin bed in one area.

Kitchen had everything you needed.

Our bed. It was the most comfortable bed I have slept in (except ours). There also was a great view of the ocean.

We had two great days and two rainy. We had to take our opportunity when it was nice to walk on the beach.

Of course we had Christmas!

It is always crazy at our house, wouldn't change it a bit.

Christmas Eve was different this year. It was really great to be able to get together with the rest of the Newbold's. It has been a while and it was really nice to be able to do it again.

Lee and his brother Jay.

Christmas cake from Costco.

Jay and Penny's family. It was great to get a picture of them all together.

Jay and Penny. Sharon and Chad. Jamie and Scott.

The Grandkids...Randy, Rayanne, Garrett and Sydney

Tonya, Sharon, Jodi, Mindy and Jamie.

Brooke's preschool program.