This is a picture of grandma, Taylor and Jade climbing the fence to head off into the field to call the horses into the barn and out of the rain. I am pretty sure Taylor left the umbrella at the house for this little adventure, but how cute is she with matching boots...Our family has grown. Children grow up so quickly and I want to remember everything. There will be a lot of pictures because this is where I am keeping some my favorite memories.
Monday, May 31, 2010
An Afternoon at Grandma's House
This is a picture of grandma, Taylor and Jade climbing the fence to head off into the field to call the horses into the barn and out of the rain. I am pretty sure Taylor left the umbrella at the house for this little adventure, but how cute is she with matching boots...Taylor's Painting
The Quilt my Grandma started
When I was pregnant, I remember seeing my grandma working on these squares with little fishing kids. I hoped she was making a quilt for me. A couple years later, I asked about the squares I had seen her making. Since no one had a boy she just put them away into a closet. Also, one of the squares was cut a little short, so she didn't think anyone would want it. My cousin and I are shocked by that statement, since we love everything our grandma makes. I got the squares and sewed little hearts on their pants and put flowers and bows on the hats of the little fishing kids. Then, my mom and I went to three or four fabric stores to pick out fabric to finish the quilt. It's almost done now. I just need to finish sewing, the actual quilting part, to put it together.Saturday, May 8, 2010
Matt's COLLEGE Graduation
This is Matthew 17 years ago (5 years old), at his Kindergarten graduation in 1993 from Harvest Christian School. I remember this so clearly!
He grew up so fast! He has always been polite and sweet. I could take him anywhere, and often did.
We were in California then, so of course we went to Disneyland not long afterwards...
Here we are 17 years later. Matt has accomplished more at this point than I would have expected. I was sure he would go to and graduate from college, but I thought he would be living at home, so we could help him out more. He moved out the first time in December 2005, six months after he graduated from high school. He moved back home a couple months before I had Taylor in 2006. Which was nice so he could experience his new little sister. Then he leased my cousin, Lorinda's house for a year, until he bought his own house in December 2008. He has worked full-time while going to school full-time. He is very responsible, but I know he has fun too! We are so very proud of Matt! Ben took Matt out to breakfast and dropped him off for rehearsal. Here we are waiting for the graduation ceremony to begin at Lewis-Clark State College...
I did get a little teary eyed a few times during the ceremony. I have such a strong sense of comfort knowing Matt is so responsible and doing what is right for his future.The Horse my Mom Made
My mom (grandma Judy) made this horse in the 1970's.
I think this horse may be close to 35 years old. Given the approximate age of this horse, it is very possible my mom made it for my little brother. He may have the Candyland game, because I have not found it yet, but I have the horse. So, Chris, if you are reading this, I took the horse, and my daughter loves it! I have no plans to give it back...sorry :)Swing Faces and other Park Fun
Taylor loves the swings, and I love to take her picture.
I push her back and forth on the swings until (sometimes) my arms hurt.
She is usually good at giving me a smile.
A walk around the lake at Riverstone is approximately half a mile. I wanted to see how fast we could do it. I would run a little. Then, when I would slow down, Taylor would say, "Faster, mom...you can do it...go faster." Wow...what a great little cheerleader I have! I got distracted on our second loop and took some pictures. It's okay...I ran more to make up the time difference.
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