Saturday, August 18, 2007
Williams Boat
We have two boats going out today. The Kurtz's boat which I am on taking the pictures and the Williams boat wich you see in the picture.
Hanging On The Beach
This is the beach at Ft. George. The Porters sure do appreciate the Williams and Kurtzs inviting us out on the boat to go to Ft. George. Its always a wonderful time.
Childhood Friend
This is my childhood friend Daniel Finn. He was my best friend from 5th grade till my Sr. year of High School. I left for college and we lost touch. We have pretty much been out of contact until now. I am so happy that we reunited! Dan stayed the night on his way back from NJ. I cant wait to meet the rest of his family.
Summer Synchronized Swimming
Summer is getting ready for the Olympics - Dad is getting a water workout!
Brook Synchronized Swimming
Brook synchronized swimming - what year Olympics would she be eligible for?
Dad - The Underwater Taxi
This is just one of the services I provide the children in the pool. Underwater taxi.
A Picture Is Worth A Thoursand Words
If a picture is worth a thousand words - I would like to know what words you think of when you seen this picture. Please Post comments and let us know. And no this is not a staged photo! :-)
A Good Sister
Isabella is being very patient with her little sister. Grandma and Grandpa Bicknase wonder if the patience is about to run out.
On Judds Boat
Here we are on Judds boat - the gentleman in the picture is Robert, he is Maria's brother. He helpled me with the rock project below.
ELEVEN CUBIC YARDS OF ROCK!
Yes thats what 11 cubic yards of 1.5" river rock looks like - Robert helped me. It took us 8 hours to put the weed barrier and the rock down.
Front Yard Border and Rock Project
This is how the front looks now. We did this project all around the house. I think it looks great. It was a lot of hard work. It makes mowing and edging a snap. We layed down a weed preventing fabric so I dont have to many weeds popping up. When they do I just hit them with RoundUp. I would love to post all the pictures but
I dont want to bore you! :-)
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Heres the Team
From Left to right starting with the back row; McKenzie, Brielle, Brook, Coach Mike, Dyland and Josh! GO TEAM!
Running for the Ball
Theres a lot of determination on those faces, I wonder if Brook is thinking about scoring her first goal...
Brooks Scores Her First Goal!
Brook scores her first goal, what a wonderful moment. There was much rejoicing!
Goal Number 2
Brook scores her second goal - proof this is not beginners luck. And there was much rejoicing again (see coach in background)!
Parent Tunnel
Everyone is a winner and and everyone gets to go through the 'Parent Tunnel'. Congratulations Brook! We are all very proud of you!
Monday, February 19, 2007
How Many Kids Fit In a John Deere Tractor
Of course all the children wanted to go on the tractor ride at the same time! I think the total number of people in he cab was 9. I am not sure if that number included Grandpa Roger or not. :-)
After the tractor ride we had a short ride to Mike and Sara's home. Its almost 9 PM here and we just got done having a make your own pizza party. Yes, I know I am not very original and I am going to plagerize this cooking idea too! Jax crew we will be having one of these partys at our home when we get back. Mike and Sara's new home is beautiful and I am ready to test out the mattress in our bedroom for 'sleep-ability' because all that fresh air and fun has worn me out... unless the internet connection allows me to pay WoW for a bit - or two bits maybe.
We miss and love you all family and friends!
Grandpa Roger Gets the Tractor
Its the end of he day now and Grandpa Roger gets out one of the tractors.
Who Needs Pilates
Who needs Pilates (or any gym for that matter) when you can jump hay bales. Its hard to see from the picture but the bales are seperated by a couple of feet. Jumping between them is great fun. Watching children jump from bale to bale was fun. Watching them jump, not make it, bounce of the bale, fall into the snow was a bit nerve racking but the snow and the bales are pretty soft and nobody got hurt! :-)
Grandpa Roger: A Lesson on Cows and Farm Life
Schools closed on Presidents day but Grandpa Roger teaches Brook and Summer about cows and farm life.
No Hills for Sledding
There were no hill for sledding buy you dont have to worry about that with Grandpa Roger around. He knows how to improvise! (Jacksonville guys, this is right up our alley, remember Jet-Skis in the ocean during a hurricane)
Roger Saddles Up the Horse
Roger saddled up the horse for the kids to ride on. I dont know much about horses but this one was kind, gentle and new the 'horse riding experience' of the human riding on it. Slow for the kids and peppy for the adults.
Day 2: At the Olsen Farm
Its now day 2 and we just arrived at the Olsen Farm. Roger and Bonnie Olsen (Mike Bicknase' mother and father in law) opened up their beautiful home and farm to the whole family. Sara's sisters and nieces and nephews were also there and they brought a big surprie with them for the chidren. We all had the time of our lives. The hospitality was fantastic, the air was crisp and clean and all of the farm animals were ready to participate. It was a great day! In this picture Sara's sister arrives with a basket full of beautiful puppies (thats the surprise)! One puppy per child please. :-)
Snowball Fight and Snow Angels at the Gandparents Home
All kinds of mayhem going on here! From snow angels to snowball fights!
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