This and That Pictures

Grandma with Henry & Max (Stephen and Freya's boys)

Henry just finished with his bath and lovin' every minute of it!

This Christmas gift was a "personalized" paper towel dispenser. My son-in-law, Bryan, was "amazed" with my wall dispenser that had a sereated edge, which in his opinion, was terribly dangerous. He likened it to a roll a paper towels attached to a hand saw! Funny.....I don't think anyone else has ever had a problem getting a paper towel before :)

Joshua, Henry, Kayla, and Max!

Enjoying the last few moments together!

Christmas at Home 2007

We had our family Christmas the Saturday following Christmas Day. What fun it was with us all together and all four grandchildren! Joshua, with such a serious tone, asked if there would be one present with his name on it!

Max was very focused and concentrated as he opened gifts. He wouldn't look up or replay to any questions!

Yes, Joshua, there was even more than one present with your name on it. Kayla delighted on sitting on gifts as she opened others.

Grandma wanted to give Kayla a baby doll with a pacifier. Then we noticed that she was trying to use the doll's pacifier as her own. The string attached just wasn't quite long enough!

Ryan and Brian gave Max and Joshua these motorized ATV's that would putt-putt around the circle in the house. They were sooooo cute. I think Ryan and Brian were as excited as the little boys!

More Christmas Pictures

And what a surprise it was when Santa walked through the door. Times must be tough at the North Pole because Santa was really slim and trim :)

Freya and Baby Henry with Great-Grandma.

Marilyn, Bev, Mother and Dad, & Susanne

Rebecca visiting with Grandma

Alyssa and Christi. I know.....they could pass for sisters!!

Christmas in Houstonia 2007

Mother and Dad, We love you.....Merry Christmas!

Jarod (Jenny K's husband, Christian (Sarah K's husband), and Richard bonding on the couch.

Ryan and Janelle holding Kayla and Claudia.

Rebecca, Ryan, and Brian with their big smiles.

Susanne, Christi, and Marilyn

Ice Storm Memories

We were without power from Tuesday AM until Friday Night. The first night without power Ryan and I played Uno, ate salsa and chips, and Ryan played computer games....until his battery ran down.

Richard bought a generator on Wednesday in Kansas City. It was wonderful to have lights, heat , and water again, but we still had to refuel the generator and the oil had to be changed every 20 hours.

The ice on the trees was incredible. It was a beautiful scenery.....if you had heat inside :)

Front yard trees

This tree didn't snap even though it was folded down like a banana!

Happy Birthday and More

Happy Birthday to Joshua who is 3 years old!

Trying to figure out how to operate his new guitar!

Is this really what I think it is? Ryan felt sorry for Tipper being out in the cold. When I went into Ryan's room to get him up for school, there was Tipper with Ryan!!

Joshua and Grandma were having some bonding time coloring a Christmas picture.

And meanwhile, Kayla was unloading and scattering papers as rapidly and furiously as possible.

Thanksgiving in Houstonia

Ready to eat Thanksgiving Dinner!

Plenty of food!

The Tuggles had their tree lit up as we were leaving for home. It's really pretty!