Missin' the Miskins

Sunday, April 18, 2010

A little GIRL

We are having a little girl. Due Date is September 15, 2010

I love track. It is so much fun to watch your children run, I cry almost every race. I guess it's because it's a individual sport and they try so hard. Taylor came home with 3 First's and 1 Second. He broke the record in the standing long jump and on the 100 meters. Ellie came home with 2 firsts and 1 second. They both qualify to go to the state meet in San Jose. It's always a humbling experience for the kids to go and compete at the state level because they realize there is much more competition bigger than little ole Gridley.

Ellie's 1st place in the 100 meters

Ellie getting ready for the standing long jump

Taylor breaking the record for the standing long jump. 7 feet 7 inches

Taylor's 400 meter relay race. This was a great race. It was neck and neck. This boy is his big competition.

The kids with their medals! It was a good day for them and a wonderful day for me

Friday, March 19, 2010

Lake Almanor

This was one of the best weekend's I have had in a long time (although Grant wasn't able to be with us) we still had a good time but missed him dearly!!! Some of our good friends rented a cabin up in Lake Almanor and invited us and another close couple friends of ours. We are all great friends and enjoy each other's company so much. It's great to have friends that you can have great conversations with and that you can totally be yourself around. I guess it wasn't all about me the kids had a great time also.

Outside the cabin sledding. This kids were out there for hours!

The famous girls, that got us adults to be friends. Thanks girls

Taylor and Matthew attempting to go down the hill. I believe they almost ran into a tree (I recall yelling at Taylor, BE CAREFUL)

BEST BUDS

What a smile on Matthew's face, he loved every minute of it. Until he got cold of course.

We went on a beautiful walk down to the Lake

Shawna and Matthew on one of their many snow mobiles.

Matthew trying to sled down the hill. Every time he would get up on top of the hill he would lose his sled.

Taylor getting ready to go on the snow mobile! Doesn't he look good!

Teaching him the ropes

Lorenza and Ellie

Taylor on the snow mobile, he was a expert by the end of the day

Undefeated

Grant coached Taylors Rec Team this year and had a great time. They went UNDEFEATED and Grant was really excited about this, Can you tell? It was a great season, now on to School Basketball!

Matthew's Big Day

Happy Birthday Matthew!

Helping make his wonderful birthday cake, or maybe just licking the frosting.

Matthew helped frost and decorate the cupcakes and cake. He did a better job than I would have done, I am sure of that.

What a Happy Kid

We went to my parents house for the real party. Grandma and Grandpa had a awesome treasure hunt planned for Matthew and of course Ellie and Taylor. I am so lucky to have such a awesome mom who loves to make her grandchildren happy. They found a clue in the bathroom.

The last clue took Matthew to my parents bedroom where he found this great old fashion trike. He loved it. This picture was taken when we got back home. We didn't even need to get him any presents because this was the favorite.

Happy Birthday Big Boy! I love you with all my heart. I think you will be the Funny Bone of the Family!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

The Thunder Storm

I brought Thunder in from the terrible rain and wind this afternoon. I found him like this a few minutes ago. We thought he looked like a teacher, so we had to take a picture. He is dirty and not looking so pretty but we love him anyway.