Visit with "Oma & grandpa Ric"

Out of order, but still good pics.

Jade is learning how to drive a tractor (at maybe 1 mile/hr, SOOOO SLOW)
"Grandpa Ric" (actually my uncle) giving the boys a ride.

naughty Potter.....had to spend the entire weekend outside or in a kennel.

Oma (my auntie)

Jade is actually driving the tractor. The kids had SUCH a fun time with this.

It was a wonderful and relaxing weekend away. Thank you auntie and uncle!

Eddie's world

This is half & half. NOT eddie aproved milk. He tried to pour a quart by himself and drink it.

He took hand soap from a pump and lathered his hair.

My third artist child.

old pics - Josh's BD

It's Not the End of the World....

This is the book one of my many "second mothers" gave to Jade this weekend for her 12th birthday. Probably not the way she wants to remember her birthday, as the weekend her mom moves her and her brothers to California because of divorce. But we are dealing the best we can. :) (kids, myself, and Bill)

We have had an incredible outpouring of service and help during this move, really incredible. I am overwhelmed at the thought of trying to express my gratitude. It's been awesome, truly. So, (positively) on to a new chapter in the Danielson family......

pictures....yeah, I know, it's been a while

While we were visiting my family, grandpa took Jade fishing on a private lake, she had a blast. Who wouldn't? Grandpas are the best!

AAAAANNDD here is "Potter". Yes, we did change his name...again. Poor guy is so confused when we call him. I'm sure he will figure it out eventually. He's a smart little guy. But Bill thought "Potter" would be more appropriate than "Clay"(even though clay IS my favorite thing in the world). "Clay" sounds so harsh, and I am a potter, so...his name is now Potter. Thanks Bill, that was thoughtful.

kind of like a furry caterpillar?

I NEVER EVER thought I would like a Pomeranian. I always thought they were too fluffy, too beige/brown, and too yappy. But I LOVE his colors, of course, since they ARE the colors of the clays I like to use. :) And he has such a sweet personality, super cuddly, doesn't bark that much (it's a mild bark), he is really growing on me.

What can I say, we are all in love. Now I just have to get over missing the other sweetheart we are "trying out" this weekend. We could only pick one, I'm not ready to handle 2 little dogs yet. But the other guy is SUCH a sweetie! I let the kids decide in the end, and they like Potter more, sadly, for the slightest differences. It really was a hard choice. *sigh*