Craftybutterflys Blog

Day Trip to Kaw Reservoir

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:31 -0500

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City
and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma
Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30.
The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

October 26-29 Missouri Trip

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:19:09 -0400

We left on Monday and went to the Branson Missouri area.

Afraid we missed the bright colors in the trees but it was still pretty

Our regular campground just outside Forsyth had closed early to repave the campground so we
stayed in the Shadow Rock campground just across the river.

Our first night a rogue storm passed thru....it wasn't in the forecast and it came and went so quick
we didn't even have time to take cover. It turned out to be alot of wind and rain for only a few minutes.
We had some small branches bounce off camper and jeep but no damage.
The campsite just north of us had a tree blow down...thankfully no one was camped in that row

We drove all the backroads in and around the Mark Twain National Forest
and even found some roads we don't think we've been down before

Weather was great !

Our last nite there it got down to 27 degrees....brrrrrrr thank goodness for electric blanket!

More Pictures here

Birthday Party

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:37:14 -0500

Friday was Nova's Birthday so we went to eat Saturday night at Bonefish Grill
Which was very good (I recommend the fish and chips)
We came home and had cake and ice cream
Just wanted Blake and Ethan and Ally to know we had a party for Grandma Nova
Wish you guys could have been here too!

Day Trip to the Salt Plains

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:13:00 -0500

Such a nice day we drove to the Salt Plains in Oklahoma today
Think it reached 70 degrees
We had a pleasant surprise when we got there we heard sandhill cranes
We could hear them and finally saw some in the air they must be just passing
thru because we didnt' see any on the ground
Sure seems early for them....maybe spring isn't to far away afterall

LAST SATURDAY

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:01:58 -0500

Last Saturday Nova and I drove to Edmond Oklahoma for our
"Girls Birthday Luncheon"
Most of us have birthdays in December and January and this gives us reason to celebrate
This is our third(?) time?
We met at Inspirations Tea House in Edmond
It was a fun day with the "Girls"!

Back Yard full of Robins

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:21:07 -0500

For some reason even with this wind and cold and freezing sleet
OR
maybe because of.....
our back yard was full of robins and black birds
They look so big and fluffy this time of year

Blakes 9th Birthday Party

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 17:07:43 -0400

We had Blake's 9th Birthday Party today
He got a new watch, Pokemon Cards and a Magic Set

More party pictures here

I think Fred and Ethel are back

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 18:52:39 -0400

For the past I don't know how many years we have had a pair of robins
build a nest in our flowering crab apple tree.
Wish there was a way to tell if it was the same couple ...
but can't imagine others coming to same tree...same branch.
The last week or so I have noticed a couple of robins hanging around
so we are hoping it is them.
I'm thinking this is Ethel...she's here more often than Fred.
She comes every evening about supper time and takes her bath! ; -)

New Birdhouse and New Butterfly Handkerchief

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:13:47 -0400

Keep forgetting to post a couple of new things.
First is a new birdhouse camper....it has a battery for solar so it lights up at night
and adding a new butterfly handkerchief to my collection
I had to have this one because I've never seen one with a butterfly in each corner
usually they are only in one corner

3 Butterfly Pictures

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:58:38 -0400

Finally got all 3 butterfly pictures hung
One from Ethan
One from Blake
One from Ally

A Beautiful Day to Build a Nest!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:00:23 -0400

We've seen a couple of robins hanging around lately and was hoping it was
Fred and Ethel
IT IS!
She is busy building her nest today!

Trip to Nebraska

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:11:29 -0400

Trip to Kearney Nebraska to see the Sandhill Cranes

Click here to see ALL of our trip pictures

Butterflys on my Lilac Bush

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:02:05 -0400

I just happened to look out the back door after supper tonite
and saw all kinds of butterflies flitting around my lilac bush...
so of course I had to rush out with my camera
There were 3 different kinds of butterflies and
on the third picture here
I didn't realize there were 2 in the picture until I downloaded ....DOUBLE BONUS!

See all the pictures I managed to get 'HERE'

We have babies!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:55:36 -0400

About 2 days ago in the midst of the wind and rain and cold
we noticed alot of activity on the nest.
We started seeing more of Fred.
When we got a chance we took the stick and mirror that we rigged up
and looked and sure enough 3 babies
Here's 2 pics I got this morning....
pictures are fuzzy because I took them thru the kitchen window glass and screen

Ethels babies are growing

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 10:43:46 -0400

Princess turns "6"

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 01 May 2011 06:30:21 -0400

Ally will be 6 on May 3....we had birthday party last nite
Papa and Grandma Nova grilled burgers and Tara made her famous pasta salad
Ally got a Pink DS and some games a gorgeous dress with butterflies and some tights

Blake sewing

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 01 May 2011 18:49:58 -0400

Blake and I went to McD's and had chicken nuggets for lunch then went to Walmart
and he picked out 2 fabrics to make an apron
We got so busy and was having so much fun I forgot to take pics
but here is the final product
Blake actually did alot of the pinning and sewing himself
The apron is reversible and both sides have a center divided pocket
He did a GREAT JOB!
Then we watched "MegaMind" movie and even managed to get him home in time for supper
I had a fun day!

ETHEL'S MOTHERS DAY

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 08 May 2011 13:46:34 -0400

At about 7:00AM this morning we heard some commotion in the tree
and noticed that one of the babies had flown out of nest and onto the ground
Ethel got all excited then the baby hopped on over and into the heavy foliage
There are still 2 in the nest....one still looks awfully small
The biggest one was the first to leave

MY MOTHERS DAY

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 08 May 2011 14:39:55 -0400

Well my Mothers Days wasn't as planned but it was still great
Two weeks ago I invited everyone for chicken noodles supper
well in the meantime I have somehow managed
to get a full blown yukky head cold
Have had it since Tuesday....
so really I'm on the downhill side of it but still not up to par
So I cancelled supper but everyone came over this morning for a few minutes...
The worst part of it was that I didn't think
I should be giving any hugs or kisses so that was hard
But I still had a Great Mothers Day with them albeit short
I got Flowers... my favorite nail polish
a Gift Card for my Favorite Quilt Shop (I feel a quilt coming on)
and a Gorgeous Purple Grandma Plaque to hang on my wall
THX.. I have the bestest kids in the WORLD!

AHHHH Joys of Sharing!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:18:32 -0400

I'm on my second week of this crud and hubby in his first week
I lost my voice last week and he is just losing his
I had a deep hoarse husky voice and his is high and squeeky (lol)
and I think the cough syrup stuff is giving me the giggles
and One of Us is getting hard of hearing so this has been a fun 2 weeks
and More Fun Ahead

Back Door Visitor

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:49:48 -0400

A couple of nites ago we had a vistor at our backdoor....
it was just starting to get dark
Couldnt' get a good picture
Then tonite right after supper about 5:30PM
I heard the birds outside having a hissy fit so when I
looked out our visitor was back.
A little concerned that he/she was out this early and hoping he/she is ok.
Probably just hungry

RAINY DAY

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Wed, 25 May 2011 10:14:29 -0400

What better way to spend a rainy day
Starting a new quilting project
and baking muffins

First Morning Glory

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 11:07:15 -0400

Ally planted my morning glorys this year and this is the first one to bloom
GOOD JOB ALLY

Day at Great Grandmas'

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:16:21 -0400

Blake and Ally spent the day with me
while Great Grandpa and Ethan went fishing
We made brownies and chicken salad sandwiches for lunch

Day with Ethan

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:51:31 -0400

Ethan spent the day and over nite
WHAT FUN
First we made him a reversible apron and he did alot of the sewing himself
one side is camo and the other KU
then he helped me sort my thread
Then this morning we went to a booksale and came home with a chinese hat
a farmers market where we bought fresh carrots and then to Walmart
Grandpa and Ethan played BeyBlades
His request for supper was Meatloaf and Pumpkin Pie

This afternoon Ethan made a pillowcase

Had Cabin Fever This Afternoon

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:59:43 -0400

We had cabin fever this afternoon so decided to take a short drive
The temperature stayed right on 109 most of the time
but once I looked up and it jumped to 113
We drove south of town to the Ninnescah River
It is sure dry but we saw alot of Gar and Carp and a few Egrets
Even as dry as it is the river still looked pretty

Took Another Drive Today

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:11:28 -0400

We took another drive today
Went up thru Haven and Yoder and around Cheney Lake
Its hard to believe as hot and dry as it is that
there are still beautiful wild flowers and weeds blooming
Saw bunches of Gold Finch some Buzzards
Was a Fun Day

Wild Flowers

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:33:09 -0400

I was ask by my friend who lives in Virginia about the names of
wildflowers pictures I post...
I'm ashamed to say I don't know the names most of the time
We both love to take and share our pictures
and She ALWAYS knows the names of her flowers
so I thot maybe
I need to learn more about mine
THX Vi

I found this link to Kansas Wildflowers...What a great site
Kansas Wildflowers

If you click on the thumbnail it will take you to a link that tells about the wildflower ..
Wooly Verbena...Bush Morning Glory...Prickly Poppy...Sunflower

ITS SO HOT!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:29:53 -0400

With our temps being so hot this summer I am trying to keep
water in my bird bath and keeping flowers watered just to keep it cool for them
This bluejay is checking out my duck decoy
notice the wimpy flowers...usually they are really tall and full by this time of year
but this year no matter how much water you put on them they are wilted by afternoon

Kids Came Over Today

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:15:54 -0400

Kids came over for a couple of hours today
we kept busy embroidering and building with dominoes

Pizza Day With The Kids

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:14:34 -0400

The kids came over for the day and they made pizza for lunch
YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Happy Birthday Papa

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 08:44:00 -0400

Everyone came over for spaghetti supper and Birthday Cake
Tuesday is Randys Birthday
The kids got him his own BeyBlade ; -)

Our 50th Anniversary Trip

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:25:07 -0400

We celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday
we had hamburgers and fries on our wedding night
so what better way to celebrate than with our kids
and Bionic Burgers and Fries and Cake and Ice Cream
THX Randy Nova Tara Ethan Blake Ally
On Sunday we left to retrace our honeymoon trip (kinda sorta)
Went to Branson Missouri area over to Bull Shoals and Norfolk Lake
Then we drove down to White Rock Mountain in Arkansas
Stopped by Beaver Lake which was just being built 50 years ago ; -)
We had a Great Trip!

For Trip Pics CLICK HERE

Our up and coming Cellist?

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:11:16 -0400

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra
Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)

TODAY!

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:18:14 -0400

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go
Instead the kids came over to play
Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess"
Blake was the Poker winner
Fun Day! ! !

2011 Trick or Treat

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 06:08:35 -0400
TRICK or TREAT

Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta

Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy.

"Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

Fifth Grade Christmas Program

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 07:44:04 -0500

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the
Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

Birthday Surprise Tonite

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:27:53 -0500

Tara and the kids came by tonite and surprised me with birthday presents
A beautiful bouquet of flowers and a "Hello Kitty" cupcake cake with the
yummyist gooyist purple icing
Got a Grandma card and a Great Grandma Card
Ally put on a Ballet and Cheerleading show for us
and then somehow we ended up playing charades
What fun ; -)

THX GUYS! LUVYA

5th Grade Orchestra Program

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:41:20 -0500

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning.
I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -)
They did a great job!

Christmas 2011

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:00:18 -0500

Had a great day with "the kids"
Opened presents in the morning....
then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper

click on picture to see more

END of YEAR 2 Day Trip

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:55:24 -0500

Could not pass up the chance to take a drive and enjoy the great weather for the end of the year
So we took off and drove to SE Kansas and into Oklahoma
It got up to 72degrees Thursday was an absolutely gorgeous day
We drove thru Medicine Lodge and the Gyp Hills and saw these big ranches
with mile after mile of buffalo
We saw so many deer and armadillos
Sad to say that the water level of the lakes is still critical but recent rain has helped a little.

We stopped at "Glass Mountain or Gloss Mountain"
they are so called because of the selenite
there is a trail up the side of it
there are some stairs that are pretty steep and in need of repair
and then almost to the top had to climb rocks... but I MADE IT ! ! !
and then when on top it is flat and to circle it probably a 1/2 mile hike
What a view from the top....afraid the pics dont' really show the depth tho

We took several back roads and found alot of old abandon houses
which I cannot resist

click on buffalo to see rest of the pictures

Another beautiful day

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:22:39 -0500

Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman
Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area
Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

Day with the Kids

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:57:22 -0500

Holiday today so we got to take care of the kids OH WHAT FUN WE HAD
First we made each one a bandana then we baked cookies
After lunch we went on a hike on the river
We picked up rocks and sticks and shells
saw birds and bird tracks and eagles
came home and made potato soup for supper
GREAT DAY!

OH I almost forgot the skull we found

CRAFT DAY & PUMPKIN CARVING

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:30:57 -0400

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday"
Then last nite we carved pumpkins
Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

Lil Twister Tablerunner

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:16:00 -0400

I tried something new today
Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates
I used the small one for this tablerunner
Can't wait to use the larger template
I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

Newest Addition Butterfly Jewelry Collection

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:35:18 -0500

"Coro" Butterfly Pin and screw back Earrings

HOROSCOPE for TODAY

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:49:20 -0500

I should have paid attention to my Horoscope today.
It said I would have a bad day!
BUT this morning went soooo good....made 3 pillowcases
So this afternoon while pressing my quilt blocks I thot I would stitch
a crazy quilt block
It was going pretty good and was almost finished with the block
when the thread in the bobbin got caught or something and pulled the
whole project out of hoop and of course there is no way to get it back right
So I have a headless chicken LOLOL
I decided to clean up my mess and cleaned the machine and wound bobbins
MAYBE TOMORROW or NEXT YEAR EVEN ; -) ! ! !
I did get all 120 6" quilt blocks done and pressed ..... so I had to see what they
would look like put together so laid some out.
Cant' wait to start sewing on it again

Christmas 2010

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 12:22:00 -0500

Randy and Nova came over for Christmas Dinner
We had chicken noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad
and Nova made a delicious cherry mash cheesecake

After dinner we opened presents sent to us by Tara and the kids.
I got a picture frame with Grandma stuff on it
and Great Grandpa got a book "Stories Never Told" war history stuff
Nova got a beautiful Alaska Tshirt and Randy a bicycle water bottle from Alaska bike shop
Randy and Nova got me a magnetic picture frame with butterfly's and a photo album
and Mert got some new Crocs
We no sooner opened presents when Tara called and we all took turns talking to the kids
Was a very nice christmas

Birds in backyard

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:38:50 -0500

Last week Mert was in the backyard when these little birds showed up
He stood still for quite awhile watching them then one hopped up on his toe
like the bird didn't even notice he was there
Then today a whole flock of them came back
They were picking something out of the green grass and they were so quick
I could hardly get a picture
They also lit on the tree sideways like a nuthatch does
They left as fast as they came

Such a beautiful day . . . .

nospam@example.com (Butterfly) — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 16:17:58 -0500

It was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a walk.
We drove to Goddard to the Prairie Sunset Trail.
This is a Rails To Trails Bike Path and I believe it is about 8 miles long
Even with a bit of a breeze it was still very nice walking
We did on the short side of 4 miles.

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Day Trip to Kaw Reservoir

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30. The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

October 26-29 Missouri Trip

Birthday Party

Friday was Nova's Birthday so we went to eat Saturday night at Bonefish Grill Which was very good (I recommend the fish and chips) We came home and had cake and ice cream Just wanted Blake and Ethan and Ally to know we had a party for Grandma Nova Wish you guys could have been here too!

Day Trip to the Salt Plains

LAST SATURDAY

Last Saturday Nova and I drove to Edmond Oklahoma for our "Girls Birthday Luncheon" Most of us have birthdays in December and January and this gives us reason to celebrate This is our third(?) time? We met at Inspirations Tea House in Edmond It was a fun day with the "Girls"!

Back Yard full of Robins

For some reason even with this wind and cold and freezing sleet OR maybe because of..... our back yard was full of robins and black birds They look so big and fluffy this time of year

Blakes 9th Birthday Party

We had Blake's 9th Birthday Party today He got a new watch, Pokemon Cards and a Magic Set More party pictures here

I think Fred and Ethel are back

New Birdhouse and New Butterfly Handkerchief

3 Butterfly Pictures

Finally got all 3 butterfly pictures hung One from Ethan One from Blake One from Ally

A Beautiful Day to Build a Nest!

We've seen a couple of robins hanging around lately and was hoping it was Fred and Ethel IT IS! She is busy building her nest today!

Trip to Nebraska

Trip to Kearney Nebraska to see the Sandhill Cranes Click here to see ALL of our trip pictures

Butterflys on my Lilac Bush

We have babies!

Ethels babies are growing

Princess turns "6"

Ally will be 6 on May 3....we had birthday party last nite Papa and Grandma Nova grilled burgers and Tara made her famous pasta salad Ally got a Pink DS and some games a gorgeous dress with butterflies and some tights

Blake sewing

ETHEL'S MOTHERS DAY

MY MOTHERS DAY

AHHHH Joys of Sharing!

Back Door Visitor

RAINY DAY

What better way to spend a rainy day Starting a new quilting project and baking muffins

First Morning Glory

Ally planted my morning glorys this year and this is the first one to bloom GOOD JOB ALLY

Day at Great Grandmas'

Blake and Ally spent the day with me while Great Grandpa and Ethan went fishing We made brownies and chicken salad sandwiches for lunch

Day with Ethan

Had Cabin Fever This Afternoon

Took Another Drive Today

We took another drive today Went up thru Haven and Yoder and around Cheney Lake Its hard to believe as hot and dry as it is that there are still beautiful wild flowers and weeds blooming Saw bunches of Gold Finch some Buzzards Was a Fun Day

Wild Flowers

ITS SO HOT!

Kids Came Over Today

Kids came over for a couple of hours today we kept busy embroidering and building with dominoes

Pizza Day With The Kids

The kids came over for the day and they made pizza for lunch YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Happy Birthday Papa

Everyone came over for spaghetti supper and Birthday Cake Tuesday is Randys Birthday The kids got him his own BeyBlade ; -)

Our 50th Anniversary Trip

Our up and coming Cellist?

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)

TODAY!

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go Instead the kids came over to play Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess" Blake was the Poker winner Fun Day! ! !

2011 Trick or Treat

TRICK or TREAT Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy. "Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

Fifth Grade Christmas Program

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

Birthday Surprise Tonite

5th Grade Orchestra Program

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning. I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -) They did a great job!

Christmas 2011

Had a great day with "the kids" Opened presents in the morning.... then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper click on picture to see more

END of YEAR 2 Day Trip

Another beautiful day

Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

Day with the Kids

CRAFT DAY & PUMPKIN CARVING

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday" Then last nite we carved pumpkins Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

Lil Twister Tablerunner

I tried something new today Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates I used the small one for this tablerunner Can't wait to use the larger template I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

Newest Addition Butterfly Jewelry Collection

"Coro" Butterfly Pin and screw back Earrings

HOROSCOPE for TODAY

Christmas 2010

Birds in backyard

Such a beautiful day . . . .

It was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a walk. We drove to Goddard to the Prairie Sunset Trail. This is a Rails To Trails Bike Path and I believe it is about 8 miles long Even with a bit of a breeze it was still very nice walking We did on the short side of 4 miles.

Took off this morning and drove to Ark City
and along the Arkansas River to Kaw Oklahoma
Was warm with a little wind but really a great day considering its january30.
The road closed sign was on the other side of the bridge NONE on our side

Friday was Nova's Birthday so we went to eat Saturday night at Bonefish Grill
Which was very good (I recommend the fish and chips)
We came home and had cake and ice cream
Just wanted Blake and Ethan and Ally to know we had a party for Grandma Nova
Wish you guys could have been here too!

Last Saturday Nova and I drove to Edmond Oklahoma for our
"Girls Birthday Luncheon"
Most of us have birthdays in December and January and this gives us reason to celebrate
This is our third(?) time?
We met at Inspirations Tea House in Edmond
It was a fun day with the "Girls"!

For some reason even with this wind and cold and freezing sleet
OR
maybe because of.....
our back yard was full of robins and black birds
They look so big and fluffy this time of year

We had Blake's 9th Birthday Party today
He got a new watch, Pokemon Cards and a Magic Set

More party pictures here

Finally got all 3 butterfly pictures hung
One from Ethan
One from Blake
One from Ally

We've seen a couple of robins hanging around lately and was hoping it was
Fred and Ethel
IT IS!
She is busy building her nest today!

Trip to Kearney Nebraska to see the Sandhill Cranes

Click here to see ALL of our trip pictures

Ally will be 6 on May 3....we had birthday party last nite
Papa and Grandma Nova grilled burgers and Tara made her famous pasta salad
Ally got a Pink DS and some games a gorgeous dress with butterflies and some tights

What better way to spend a rainy day
Starting a new quilting project
and baking muffins

Ally planted my morning glorys this year and this is the first one to bloom
GOOD JOB ALLY

Blake and Ally spent the day with me
while Great Grandpa and Ethan went fishing
We made brownies and chicken salad sandwiches for lunch

We took another drive today
Went up thru Haven and Yoder and around Cheney Lake
Its hard to believe as hot and dry as it is that
there are still beautiful wild flowers and weeds blooming
Saw bunches of Gold Finch some Buzzards
Was a Fun Day

Kids came over for a couple of hours today
we kept busy embroidering and building with dominoes

The kids came over for the day and they made pizza for lunch
YUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

Everyone came over for spaghetti supper and Birthday Cake
Tuesday is Randys Birthday
The kids got him his own BeyBlade ; -)

Ethan has decided to play the cello in the grade school orchestra
Not bad for only having it a couple of days ; -)

Today was supposed to be the Gravity Race but it was raining so we decided not to go
Instead the kids came over to play
Played Poker had lunch then cut and colored and made a "mess"
Blake was the Poker winner
Fun Day! ! !

TRICK or TREAT

Ninja - Super Mario - Cheeta

Some of the houses were decorated and of course the kids loved it. The one is a couple sitting by their homemade teardrop camper with halloween music playing as they handed out candy.

"Sharing" their candy with Great Grandma and Great Grandpa ; -)

Oldest Great Grandson Ethan in the
Fifth Grade Christmas Program last nite.

The 5th Grade Band and Orchestra had a program this morning.
I of course just focused on the Orchestra and the Cello Player ; -)
They did a great job!

Had a great day with "the kids"
Opened presents in the morning....
then Randy Nova and Tara came over for chicken noodle supper

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Had another spring like day today so we drove to Kingman
Drove out to Kingman Lake and Wildlife area
Only picture I took was of this roadrunner

When the kids were out of school one day last week we had a "craftday"
Then last nite we carved pumpkins
Is sooooo good to have them back home to do these fun things ; -)

I tried something new today
Awhile back I bought the "Lil Twister" templates
I used the small one for this tablerunner
Can't wait to use the larger template
I feel a quilt coming on ; -)

It was such a beautiful day we decided to go for a walk.
We drove to Goddard to the Prairie Sunset Trail.
This is a Rails To Trails Bike Path and I believe it is about 8 miles long
Even with a bit of a breeze it was still very nice walking
We did on the short side of 4 miles.