Hunt Reunion/Aunt Ruby's birthday

I hosted the Isaac Hunt- Florence Poulter reunion. It was at their old homestead in Pine, AZ. It is my Mother's family and are great routs to come from. It turned out great because of all my sweet kin that showed up. I was proud that all my children attended and all my grandchildren. It was on my Aunt Ruby's birthday and she turned 85. The only living child in her family. She was so excited and happen that so many people showed up for her birthday. I was so thankful to see my brothers and sisters, cousins and there families that I have not seen for quite sometime. It is amazing how families grow. Sometimes it hard to think that we are the Grandma's and Grandpa's now and it was only yesterday that we were kids. All the kids that attended had the best time. But the old homestead is a kids paradise. Plenty of places to check out and play.
Definately great times for all!!

Fuller graves

Several times we went to help Leon redo the Fuller graves. There was plenty of work, removing old rock, old blocks. Then came time for digging the footings. We almost killed ourselfes. Leon got help from other family members but he was there every step of the way. He leveled out everything and reset the headstones so they are all even. Fanastic job!!!! I stopped and saw the finished product when I was up there this weekend getting ready for the family reunion. He had everything so nice but an elk had made his footprints right through the middle of it.

Katelyn's birthday party

We had Katelyn's birthday party at my house. She turned 7. We had a jungle hunt. All my grandchildren were here and so happy to see each other. It was a perfect day no fights only love, love and more love. We went through a bat cave, giant spiders, killer bees, tigers and lions, snake pit, elephants and birds. At the end each one got pez candy from Ice age.                                                                                                                                                                                        Clint after controlling all day.  Mental exhaustion

Grandkids not in school

With all but two of my grandchildren in school I get to have special time with Corte (3) and Megan (4).

They love going to McDonalds and then to the dollar store. Cheap dates wouldn't you say!

Grand kids put on a play

My grandchildren decided to put on a play for me. They made me a crown and a special mask to wear so I could see them better. Don't I look grand! Logan was the hero and saved the princesses. Children's imagination is great!!! I was quite honored. Got to enjoy them while they are young!

4th of July

Our ward had a Fourth of July pancake breakfast so I took Shalyn and Logan with me. I did get to see Melissa's boys there and got to hug them. It has been several months since I was allowed to even say hi. All of the kids had a great time with the games and jello eating contest. Logan won the 6-8 and Cody won the 9-12 year olds. So my Fourth of July was different this year than the past. I have always had all my grandkids over for a party and barbeque and later in the evening we would go watch the fireworks. This year with Melissa and children missing from our lifes has been a tear filled experience. Our lifes and hearts are missing out on love and good memories. Melanie brought over John the man that she has been dating for a year. He brought his three kids for games, barbeque and swimming. Later that night Melanie and children, Shalyn (Ricky's daughter) went to the fireworks. We arrived early for a good spot on the church lawn at Val Vista and Brown. As we sat on our blanket on the lawn the sprinklers came on and drowned us. Well were looked like drowned rats but we were cool after the drenching. It did give us a good laugh!! We were joined by Kimberly and Clint after they got off work. We sure enjoyed being together.

Summer Fun

This summer has been quite an experience watching Melanies three children and also Ricky's daughter. We have been swimming, to the movies, McDonalds to play, doing crafts. Anything to keep them buzy!! It has been challenging but I would not change it for anything in the world.

All of the kids have their own unique personalities and great strengths. I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. When I feel so tired and get down I stop and think that today could be my last and I would leave good memories. I love all of them so much.

Visit to Pine

The end of July Melanie, Logan, Katelyn, Megan, Shalyn went to Pine for the weekend. Got to see Aunt Ruby and Jack. Logan was so excited about the adventures Jack told him about. He said, "Please tell me another adventure." Jack took them out and showed them the different call you can make and let them try.

We also went and hiked the Tonto National bridge. It was a great experience for all of the kids. Of course we had to go back to the East Verde River. They all thought they would see the bear again. There was a little disapointment when he wasn't there. Logan worked and worked to caught a crawdad. His Mom finally caught one for him.