April, May and June at the Tolman's

Kyler had surgery and is doing well. However his pain meds make him a little more out-going and a little goofier than usual. Even when he was coming out from under the anesthetic he had his fun sense of humor. Aimee was there when he came out and she asked him who his favorite aunt was. In his drowsy semi-consciousness he said, "Aunt Aimee is. No. Aunt Holly is." and then he started laughing thinking he had really pulled one over on Aimee. However, he changed his mind (at least for a little while) when he found out that Aimee and Ashlee had brought him some get well presents.

We had Maggie for a few days while Kyler was in the hospital. She was grandma's shadow every second of every day. It was fun even though she got a little home sick.

Nora enjoyed a nap and some yogut.

We went to Portland in March for Anna's blessing. Zane wanted to go to the beach but we all ended up with stomach flu. So Ron and I made another trip up to Portland in June so we could take Zane to the beach. Actually, Ron had meetings in northern Idaho so we decided to take a road trip through parts of Washington state that we had never seen before and then we dropped down to Portland and spent a few days.

Kyler was having fun here even though it was raining. He thought it was pretty great to get around without his crutches or walker

Holly, Zane, Nora and Anna came in May for a few days. It was fun to see the grandchildren.

Even though Dad turned 90 years old in January we didn't get around to celebrating it until April. He doesn't look 90. He still gets around pretty good. He has learned how to make his favorite dessert which is cherry cheesecake and he enjoys eating it all himself. To celebrate turning 90 he went sky diving again.

Trip to Portland

Ron, Sue and Mom Tolman went for a quick trip to Portland to see Holly and be with them as they blessed the new arrival (Anna). While there they had fun going to the beach, taking Grandma to the hippy Saturday market, and seeing some of the sites. Ron had the 24 hour stomach bug first but being the sharing guy he is everyone else eventually got it but we worked around it. One of the things we saw was the tulip festival and the landscaping at that site. We were not on the ball and did not get many pictures of this site, but shown above are a couple. We did have a nice trip in spite of the challenges!

Sue has a birthday!

Sue was surprised when 4 of her 5 brothers and 3 of her kids showed up one week later than her birthday. Ron finally got a surprise on her. She received some nice gifts and just a few gag ones. This is barbecue sauce, not sauce of another kind.

She got a real kick out of the card picked out by Ashlee!

She is a true classic and likely the only classic (car or otherwise) that Ron will ever see. But she is such a classic that he could not want for more!

A Chef At Work

When Tanner and Ashlee visit they love to get lessons on cooking from the master. Their project this time was derby pies and chocolate chiffon pies. They are getting pretty good at it.

Christmas Party At Grandpa Jenkins'

Actually this was on Christmas eve and Kirk and Tara's kids had opened some gifts to each other. It was good to have them all here.

This was at Grandpa Jenkins' house and the kids had a great time seeing extended family and enjoying the season. Kyler likes his transformer!

Maggie is all girl and a doll was the perfect thing for her.

Grandpa carried on his tradition of keeping the chaos somewhat managed by clearing some of the mess in his garbage bags. The food was great and the company unequaled!

Part of the festivities with Grandpa wondering if he wants to do this again next year!

A visit from da birds

One day this November we looked out to see an amazing number of nigratory birds in our yard scavenging for anything they could find to eat.

They liked to buds on the cottonwood and the berries on the other trees. It was quite an interesting sight.

More Pics

A group picture of those grandkids that were able to be with us for this holiday party. They seem to have had a good time!

Tanner with more ammunition for ITunes.

As Ashlee with ITunes card and candy. What more could a girl want?

More Holiday Party Pics

Santa Kevin helping Zane with his gift.

Kyler liked the attached candy bar on his gift. He couldn't wait to get started on that part of the party.

Zane was excited to open his own gift.

Maggie really got into the spirit of enjoying Christmas early.

Holiday pics during the Thanksgiving Early Christmas Party

Zane was a big help to his sister. He wasn't really excited about what she got!

Tara, Jud, and Annie enjoying the holiday treats and visiting
during the party.

The choices for dessert were troubling to some. They just couldn't decide which one!

Maggie became attached to this decoration and enjoyed dancing with it when the music came on. The snowman didn't melt but he is wearing down.

Catching up but out of order! I had to throw this one in of Maggie trying her hand at being a witch!

More catching up to do! As part of the thanksgiving activities the kids had fun decorating cookies together although we are not sure if Maggie got more on the cookies or in her mouth.