Vacation 2012

We started our vacation with a 2 day drive to Rock Springs, Wyoming. My parents decided they wanted to visit my brother, Jay and his wife, Penny for a little while. Mom was in the front passenger's seat and this was the rest of the group. This was taken on day 2 - I think you could tell that by the expressions!

Jay & Penny live in a pretty cool area, as far as having fun...Donny and Ryan really got into the dirt bike riding.

Riding the "Gator" around is fun too!!

The next day it was off to the Tetons and Yellowstone.

My sister, Jenni and her husband, Brian were so nice to meet us there and serve as our guides.Thank you so much!!

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone...

Elk...we were a long way away from this guy but Jenni and Brian have a new camera that zooms a really long way!! We have some great shots we wouldn't have had without them sharing their pictures! Thanks, again!

Solitary Geyser...

There's just so much to see...I can't possibly show it all here...but if you ever get a chance to go to Yellowstone, don't pass it up!! There's such a variety of things to see and they're all fantastic!! We had a great time and enjoyed our time spent with Jenni, Brian, and their 3 Westies, Chewy, Wally and Hazel - THANK YOU!

Then it was back to my brother's house for more time on the bikes...unfortunately it only lasted a few minutes...

Yeah, Donny broke his foot. He was a real Heeman though...we bought him crutches and he made it back to Houston before he had the pins put in!! What a guy!

Before we left, Jay and Penny took Dan and I up to the butte! As Penny says, Wyoming has it's own kind of beauty!! Many thanks to Jay and Penny for letting us hang at your house and for the tour of Wyoming!!

Of course, before we left, we had to get some donuts and kolache's from Cowboy Donuts - YUM!! Many thanks to everyone who took the time to come see us, spend time with us or meet us somewhere - we had a good vacation - THANK YOU!

Something new...

So, we had to make a purchase and once it was set up this is what happened:

The girls were sooo interested, Emmy wanted to chase it, Francis was a little leary of it, and Dot just wanted to know what it was!! You might also notice Dan's shoe in the picture...he was sitting on the stairs watching it too. So what could it be??

A new dryer - our old one bit the dust - the new one has a glass door and apparently it's entertaining!!!

Proud Aunt...

I have some hard working and smart nieces and nephews. Here are 2 of them...they both worked, while raising a family and going to school and stuck it out to the end. I'm so proud of them and of their spouses for supporting them!! Congratulations!!

Adam Graduating last December with his wife, Allison and two cute kids, Cooper and Emi!!

Michelle's Pinning Ceremony in June with her daughter, Kylee Jo and husband, Derek - so proud! (I know I'm late posting but...I'm still so proud!)

April...May...time flies!

Our niece, Deirdre, graduated from college on May 12th. We are very proud of her! She's pictured here with her significant other, Sean. Cute couple!

Ransom James turned 15 on the 18th of April - REALLY, where has the time gone??? He requested little cheesecake squares so that's why his birthday cake looks so big :o)

Juliet Grace arrived on April 12th - 9 lbs 2 oz - 19" lg. My parent's 7th Great Grandaughter and 8th Great Grandbaby. She's pictured here being held by Great Grandpa Hammond!

Spring is here!

I received flowers at work yesterday...
They remind me of Spring!!
What a nice surprise!
Thank you to my sweet sister, Jenni!
And Happy UnBirthday to me!!

Wrestling Season is Over...

This is Ryan's wrestling picture. I guess he wanted to remember this...he accepted a bet from one of his teammates to "Tebow" after one of his matches. It earned him 25 up/downs ~ he's not supposed to do anything on the mat after a match except shake the hand of the other team's coach!!
Just hoping that's the biggest bet he accepts!!
Oh yeah and the Cy-Woods Wildcats were the district champs! Go Wildcats!

January Trip to Utah 2012

So we went to Utah to celebrate this "Fabulous" looking lady's 50th Birthday. "You look fabulous darling, just fabulous" - seriously, you do!
Happy Birthday, Penny!!
I have more pictures but am having technical difficulties - I will post them later!!