Bella's First Saturday

She has stolen our hearts! Bella sports the hat Auntie Stacia knitted for her and one of the outfits we purchased.

All her little systems began working well today - and just look at those bright eyes.

Tea, Walks and Advice

We left the horse show early because Beth (Nadia, Elizabeth - Nate and Heather's daughter, our niece) is in town for the weekend. Krista joined us for a tea party at Moms.  We were surprised to see that Stacia has gotten taller than Beth. 

Beth and Stacia

 It was great to have an hour or so to catch up! 

Mom, Lorri (cousin), Sam, Beth, Stacia, Krista

I got a text from Michael at 4 something asking me how things were going. He needed to run to an RV supply store. We ran back to the Caboose and I crashed.  This is what you do if you LOVE Monopoly and can't get anyone to play with you.

Saturday's are breakfast for dinner night - per Nolan's suggestion and the ratification of the remaining Gherkins.  Michael and I went for a walk around the campground after dinner. We stopped to help a lady who is having odd electrical issues with her trailer. She was excited to hear we'd be camp hosts in ID this summer.....she DID say we'll be the youngest camp hosts they have and not to be alarmed if our poker partners go face down. Um......armed with this advice I guess we're ready to host. 

Harmony Rides Again

Stacia and I were up at the showers at  0730 to make sure we would be ready and across town by 0900. A slight course adjustment found us at the old barn where Will used to board his horses as a child. Today we came to watch his granddaughter, Harmony, compete. Harmony began lessons at 4 and at 6 was the youngest one competing in English riding. She also competed in Western riding, but we had to leave before we could watch that.

Pattern Work 

Harmony and Stacia

It's amazing to watch Harmony on the big horses. She's six now, can you imagine her at 4?  She has a great time with them.

Sherri, Harmony and Will

Ribbons when we left

Harmony's totals for the day: three 1sts, one 2nd, one 3rd, one 4th and two reserved. AND she had a great time, built confidence and excitement to continue lessons! Win, win, win! 

Wow - today's haul!

It was a blast to be part of Harmony's first horse show! We saw a house I'd love to buy as we drove out, too! LOL No, we aren't ready to settle down....but it is a beautiful home!

#WYFF ~ School, Caching & Grandblessings

First, on this "Where's Your Feet Friday," we finished our Tapestry of Grace year plan! We finished six weeks ahead of schedule....our hard work the past 4 1/2 months have paid off. We will continue with some table work throughout the summer, but will be switching to more hands on experiences and exploration for the rest of the school year. 

We wanted to celebrate the end of the year so we looked up some local geocaches. This would have been a great area to explore if it weren't for the cars zipping past rather quickly. 

Michael and Nolan searched for the cache while we walked the dog and took photos. We tried to look nonchalant but I have no logical reason for these two and there actions to the casual passerby.  

BreZaak called and suggested we stop by to visit. Dakota was coming over, as well.  We were happy for the chance to see Dakota and Bella.

Bre and Bella

Big Brother Dakota and Bella

Bella's gift for Dakota

Grandpa Mike got to hold Bella. We all enjoyed connecting with Dakota and we were off to pick up some mail at Arielle and Krista's.  Nolan went with Krista to play games with some of her friends.

We four came home to watch, "The Force Awakens."

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A Well Rounded Day

Bella is two days old today. Izaak needed to work and so Michael and  I headed over. Today was the BIG day -  Grandpa Mike would get to hold Bella.  He hadn't seen her since her birth.

I was talking to Bella as I changed her diaper and then swaddled her, when she opened her eyes and looked at me.

Hello Bright Eyes

Great Grandma T got to meet Bella

And Great Grandpa T too 

Bev made this gorgeous little dress with bunny buttons for Bella

Four Generations

We visited for a bit and then we left so the little family could spend some more time settling in to their new routines. 

We went out for a mid-afternoon snack with Mom and Dad. The kids were at Krista and Arielle's doing our laundry - bonus. 

Michael and I drove out to Guaranty RV and  found a lovely Class A we'd like to purchase....but not quite yet. It had two bunks, a bigger general living room area and a bigger kitchen, a RESIDENTIAL fridge/freezer  and a washer/dryer.....we think I could drive it. 

When we went to pick up the laundry and the terrific trio, Krista was home. She had a bit of homework left and suggested we hang around and have dinner afterward. She's a whiz at making up quick meals - we enjoyed Vegan nachos and a visit with her and Arielle.

Cuddling a new grandblessing, visiting with parents, dreaming of a new home on wheels,  and dinner with the girls....a well-rounded day. 

My First Granna Selfie

We're so happy that Izaak has been able to take time from work and spend the next week or two at home with BreAnne and Bella. Today, however, he had to go to work and they called for me to come stay with Bre. The happy family got to go home today and settle in.  I was happy to keep Bella content so Bre could shower and nap. 

My First Granna Selfie

See? I'm as cool as all the 40 yo grandmas ::snort:: 

 It appears I'm keeping with a 12 hour schedule....here is Bella at 36 hours. 

And if you happen to see me around town, I HAVE started an album on my phone....Granna's Brag Book. I have a photo or two of Dakota - and he's been quite patient with me! BUT I wouldn't even ASK him to lay still and let me take oodles of photos. I do have one of him on our laps! 

Arielle Rocks

Last summer this baby girl left home and moved to Oregon and New Hope Christian College. It was a year of many firsts: first time to live away from home, first rental home, first job, first time to attend school outside of home. 

We are so proud of her. She's done well. She's worked two jobs, maintained a 4.0 GPA and was awarded two scholarships for the upcoming school year. Not bad for an 18 year old - or a 50 year old for that matter.  Way to go Arielle!