Saturday, July 10, 2010

Overnight Stay at Grandma's

Remember the first time you got to ride with someone to mow the yard??? Joshua mowed with Ryan and Ryan's comment was, "If Joshua can see the "lines" where to mow the very first time, why can't everyone else!" Ryan is pretty particular how he wants the front yard mowed.....now the backyard and side yard.....anything goes!

Tyler -- Mr Big Stuff!

Mr Big Stuff.....until he is standing by Uncle Ryan's truck!


"Okay, Kayla, let me take you for a ride. Hop in the wagon."


"Come on, Kayla, you can do it. We're not going very fast."





Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Family Fun Part 2

In spite of romote controls, computer games, and toys with batteries, Max spent time playing with this timeless toy.

Stephen just couldn't stay awake after our exciting evening of "daytime fireworks!"

More pictures from the new playground. Henry tried his luck going across the stepping stones. Instead of the usual mulch or peat rock on the ground, it is covered with black rubber mulch.


Dairy Queen for Saturday lunch.


Jennifer, Ryan, and Rebecca waiting for their DQ lunch!




Monday, July 5, 2010

A Fun 10 Days

Since I am soooo behind in posting blogs, I'll begin with the most recent and work backwards. Stephen, Freya and Family came last week and we packed a lot of fun times during the week. The first Saturday they were here we went to Joshua's last baseball game, and I forgot my camera, but we all would have had "red" faces. It was hot!! Sunday evening several of the family came up for a BBQ. On Tuesday Grandma and Grandpa Varner came and that evening the whole family met at ChuckECheese, and that was another fun night. Thursday afternoon we had an afternoon swim at Brian & Carly's. The kids loved it!

Here's Lisa and Joshua. By this time, the kids were starting to get cold!

Max, Kayla, and Henry warming up in the sun!


The city of Holton has a brand new playground that officially opened on Friday, so Saturday morning we checked it out. It's so nice and so fun! Max and Henry were posing as firefighters.


One of my projects this week was to make this little outfit for Lena. I had made a dress for Kayla from this same fabric that came from Mother's stash, and the pattern has been around for a long awhile! Anyway, you don't save money by sewing anymore, but it's fun!





Saturday, April 24, 2010

Happy 1st Birthday Little Tyler!

Thought this was just a special picture with Tyler and his daddy! How can this little guy already be a year old!

Tyler was more interested in feeling the texture of his birthday cake than posing for a picture.

Kayla and Mommy helping Tyler open his gifts.

I made a trip to Mother and Dad's in DeSoto while John was visiting in April. One meal we walked over to Marilyn's for lunch and this especially was a big "hit" for Mother. Mother gets such a kick of catching glimpses of Dorothy Cat while we are there.


An outside picture on the porch just as John was ready to leave for the airport.





Saturday, April 10, 2010

Weekend Visit to Stephen and Freya's

Lena, you are growing up and changing so quickly! I don't think there are many days that this little lady doesn't have pink on or a bow in her hair!

Max and Henry playing a Match Game with Grandpa.

This was the baby quilt that I made for Lena----totally different then the others I have made. Since it was late anyway, I wish I would have used "girlie colors."

Going out for pizza on Saturday night.



More pizza pictures.





Saturday, February 6, 2010

Welcome Lena Mae Varner!

Lena arrived January 26 weighing 9 lbs, 4ozs. Max and Henry were excited to see her at the hospital and Henry was so anxious to show her his new glow light! I have a feeling it won't be the last time that Lena will be "shown" toys!

Lena all in pink! Stephen and Freya just assumed they would have another boy. What a fun surprise!

Max asked if I would take his picture with his new little sister! He whispered to Lena that he was glad she was out of Mommy's belly!


Then....Max wanted to take Grandma's picture with Lena. Pretty Good!


All together.....Lena, Freya, Max, Stephen and Henry!




Tuesday, January 5, 2010

More Christmas Gatherings

Richard with his parents and siblings. We were at Roy's for our Christmas Get-Together.

Richard with his mom and Dad.

Tyler is just always happy to be on board! When Tyler smiles, he smiles with his eyes, his mouth, his whole little self!


On our way back home from visiting Mother and Dad at Christmas in DeSoto, we drove by this Case tractor and it's very similar to the one Richard's grandpa had. Just had to stop and take a picture of it.



And here I am with Mother and Dad. Merry Christmas!