Some Relaxation Time: Some of us got more relaxing in than others.
Bradley and Guard are still great buddies. Luckily they didn't get into too much trouble together.
We always love to relax in the pool when we visit Grandma!Bonn-Fire: There were several piles of brush and tress that needed to be burned int he pasture down by the barn. Andy decided they needed to go, so he burned most of it while Grandpa was at school getting ready for the kids to return.
Bradley and Daniel loved the fire! The only bad thing was that the temperature outside was already in the high 90's before they started the fire. It turned out to be a very hot and dirty job!
Melissa help for quite a while before Uncle Bucky came over to help out.
Atlas and Hunter helped a lot with the first fire, but got so hot they had to come in. Bradley and Daniel were great supervisors through out the entire day.
They took turns keeping watch from their cushy seat in the shade.
They were very good helpers!
A Barn Raisin': Grandpa decided he needed a barn so that he could milk the cow after she calves in the fall. They got the corner poles and the rafters all up before we got there. Andy helped him put up the support beams, finish the roof, cut and put up the support poles for the overhang. They worked hard and it was looking really good when we left.
They had to clear some brush away from the barn so they could get the tractor in there to drill the holes for the cedar poles to support the over hang.
Bucky, Andy and Grandpa taking a breather and having a planning cession.
The tin before it was nailed down.
Finishing off the roof.
Preparing the holes for the cedar poles.
The cedar pole was a little long and needed to be cut to size.
Hummm...
Filling in the hole to sturdy the pole.
Getting the ridge caps ready.
All the support poles finished!
Finishing the ridge caps.The Grand kids: We were able to get a picture of all the grand kids while we were there. I don't know if anyone got a picture with all the kids looking and smiling, but it was fun to try!
All the parents making noise and faces to get the kids attention.
Back row:Cannon, Atlas, Hunter3rd row: Macy, Calais, Brylee and Xane
2nd Row: Locke, Guard, Bradley and Daniel
Front Row: Verin and Kael
Grandpa's 60th Birthday: We made the trip to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. He didn't know that we were coming. It was great to see everyone. It had been just over a year since we had seen them all last. The party was fun, the food great, and the company even better! Happy Birthday Grandpa!!
They decorated with pictures of Grandpa from different time in his life. It was really fun to see all the pictures. They invited lots of people from the area and their ward. I think they all enjoyed seeing the pictures and remembering the old days.
This on the airplane on our way to Texas. It was so early! Our flight left Sacramento at 6 am!!! I couldn't believe the boys were so wide a wake. They were really excited to fly on the big airplane. As we were taking off Bradley turned to Andy and said, "I love to fly!" They did great on the flight. Bradley did have to use the bathroom 3 times in just under 3 hours. I think he really liked the restroom on board! :) Aug. 8-18, 2009
