Christmas

Christmas morning.
Putting out food for the reindeer.

Joseph as a goat in this years Christmas program.

Patrick was one of the wise men. Poor kid had the flu.

Christmas Eve

Patrick and I spent over 4 hours in the emergency room because of his beautiful chirstmas decorations on his body. He was completely covered and severe joint pain.
They are not sure what is going on. He is on steriods for the pain. Went to the Doctor today and she said that they could come back once he is off of the steriods, which will be Saturday.

Merry Christmas to all of you.

Tree Trimming

Joseph posing with an ornament.

Patrick is a little more into the posing.

This is actually Jon putting the topper on, no way would he pose for a picture.

Wishing everyone a wonderous holiday season.

General Blogging

Joseph has officially finished speech therapy. But now he has been to a counselor at school. He has a few anger issues. We will see how all that pans out. We are not worried, he gets impatient and then acts out with his teacher. He needs to be respectful but we don't think he is a delinquent boy (at least not yet :)].

Patrick is doing well. He has a nasty wart right in the center on the bottom of his foot. We have had him in twice to the Dr to get it cut, but now are doing the home treatment. He starts Jr Hoops Dec 5. Can you believe it.

Joseph had the H1N1 flu and turned into pneumonia. He was really sick but we were able to keep him out of the hospital.

I am busy as usual. I have two fundraisers I am working on one for the preschool and the other for the 4-H club. The big one is a raffle for one of eight fully decorated Christmas trees. It is like a Festival of Trees but we just raffle the trees. Huge fundraiser.
I have also just been elected the Deschutes Little League president. And so it begins.

We had a good visit from Dad Ramos and Sandi. The boys just love it when they come. I enjoy being able to visit in person. Grandma Montana helped me take down the Halloween decor and switch to Thanksgiving.

Fall Update Edition 2

Karlee was in a dinner theatre mystery in a school play. She played Tiffany #2.

We have 10 baby goats.

The boys were Star Wars characters for Halloween.
Joseph was Clone Trooper and Patrick was a bounty hunter.

Fall fishing- Joseph reeled in a nice Blue Gill.

Carving

Jon and Patrick's creation

Joseph and Patrick's creations.

Mom's creation.

Pumpkin Patch

Smith Farm's Pumpkin Patch

This is a neighbor who for the second year invites all the kids over for some Halloween fun.

This is the entrance.

With their prize pumpkins.

Patrick loves Pumpkin Bowling.

Fall Update

Just sat down to jot down a few thoughts.
School is going well. Patrick is doing very well. We are still trying to convince Joseph's teacher that we would like to know more of what he is doing. Still working on the transition of the new school- our hang up not the boys'. School pictures were today.

Fall is here, it was 27 degrees this morning. The plants really did not like it.

Our last camping trip is coming up in a couple of weeks. Kinda sad to be putting the trailer away for the winter- we love it.

My new status as a 4-H leader is about to begin. Our first meeting is this Thursday- it is a Cloverbud club: for K thru 3 grade.

We have all had a cold to different degrees. Mine went into my chest and I am still coughing, afraid I may have to go in and get a little steroid boost. UGH.

Happy Autumn To All

First Day of School

First day of school.

First time riding the bus.

Parick in first grade. His teacher's name is Mrs. Sharp. He seemed very comfortable and relaxed for the first day. He was unpacking his supplies.

Joseph in kindergarten. His teacher's name is Mrs. Omeg.

He has 23 kids in his class.

Leta & Justin's Wedding 2009

Here Comes the Bride.

Leta reading her vows to Justin.

Justin putting Leta's ring on her finger.

The smooch.

Kyla, Justin, Leta and Shelby

Justin, Teresa and Leta

Grandpa Grossmiller, Justin, Leta, Sandi and Papa

Jon, Justin, Leta, DeeAnn

Joseph and Patrick

Isn't she pretty.

Leta and a friend, Karen, made the cake.

Blessing of the crab. Crab was the main course.

First dance as Mr and Mrs Rose.

Dave and Laura Re

Dance with Dad.

Justin dancing with his mother.

Justin danicng with Teresa.

Leta.

Singer singing to the couple.

Cutting of the cake.