Grandpa is a Good Sport!

Grandpa is a Good Sport!
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The kids had so much fun with Grandma & Grandpa Johnson when they visited us in December. Believe it or not, Grandpa had a full head of hair before the kids started combing it! Ha ha. It hasn't been the same since, that's for sure!

"Helping"

Helping Daddy
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There's nothing better than two little "helpers" assisting with housework. Gary knows how to make even mundane things fun for the kids! The kids help me with all kinds of things around the house - dusting, putting their clean laundry away, picking up their toys and helping set and clear their plates. But somehow, whenever daddy is involved, it's always more fun!

Happy Birthday, Gary!

Happy Birthday, Gary!
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Gary recently celebrated his birthday, and the kids and I had fun making a "Home Depot" cake. Attempting to make, I should say. I went out into the garage and got some of his tools, traced them, and cut them out. Then we frosted it together and I traced the tools. We had a lot of fun making it, but even more fun eating it!

Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown Lake
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When my parents were here, we took a drive to Whiskeytown Lake, which is about 20 minutes from our house. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains and forests. There's a great state park, and we can't wait to do some camping next summer! We hope we never take the beautiful mountain views for granted.

Look Who's Five!

5 Years Old!
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Lily turned five this week! We had a birthday party for her with five of her friends. It was a purse party, so we had a purse cake, purse games, and a purse craft. Fortunately, Leland and his friend Asa were too young to realize it was a very girly party. Gary jumped on the trampoline with the kids, and we played balloon golf, which we started to play outside until all the balloons popped on the grass, so we had to move that game indoors. Pin the handle on the purse was a big hit, and so were the paper purses that they decorated with jewels. The weather was beautiful, about 75 degrees. Lily keeps asking if it's winter yet. She's never had an outdoor birthday party in January before! A great time was had by all, and Lily is sooooo happy to finally be five years old!