Friends

I found these pictures of Monte and Sterling and I had to post them.

Why do you ask? Because we have another pair of best buds. Allen and Truman

Allen and Truman remind me oh so much of Sterling and Monte.

Ryker's baptisim

Ryker Steven Richards was baptized by his dad Skyler Lynn Richards, Saturday the 24th. Ryker was so happy and full of the spirit. He was smiling from ear to ear. We are very proud of Ryker and the example is is setting for his sibblings. He is our 6th grandchild to get baptized.

Ryker and Reagan. Doesn't he look sharp in his new suit?

Arrow of Light

As most of you know Steve is Cub Master and I am his assistant. Well, Steve has worked long and hard, every spare moment building this arrow of light cross over bridge. The wood came off our property in Northern California. The wood is aproximately 300 yr old redwood. It is called old growth. It is beautiful wood and I think he did a great job. The boys were so excited to walk across it.

Thought you in New York would like to see him in uniform.

Shane crossing over with Steve Bartholomew greeting him

Chase Clements

Clayton Johnson

Me in my with my dumb foot, I wasn't suppose to go but didn't want to miss this.

A picyure of most of our Pack.
The stake came as well. We had a very nice ceremony and evening. The boys were in the Bear den when I first starting in cubs for the umteenth time. I was their den leader. It was so neat to see them get their arow of light.

BYU GAME

Steve and Micah get together when Byu plays. Sharon and I and the kids are together too! These men take this football way to serious.

The grandkids , Logan, Robin and Allen love to come for the treats. I was making the salsa with Sharon and Logan peeked in the door and said to Robin, Grandma is making food! They are so cute.

Dad's famous clam dip, Sharon and him absolutely love it. I on the other hand had raanch dip!

Steve loves these little sausages. I don't!

Salsa, oh so good. We all eat this even little Della. We had a fun night, Sharon and I scrap booked and the kids played.

Cooking Day

I don't know what got into me today, but I peeled til I thought I almost gave up, a bussel of tomatoes and the peppers and what not to make salsa. It sure smells good nut needs to simmer for a few long hours before I bottle it.

I then decided to make hot pockets.They look good, and letting them warm, then I will try them.

Twinkie kept following me around to get any food that would drop on the floor, she actual;ly ate a egg shell. NO I don't starve her. Now on to making zuchinni brownies.

saying goodbye

Well Monday morning Steve and I took, Nicole, Elliot and Barrett to the airport to return to New York. We had a wonderful visit, too short I think. We swam, played and just enjoyed their company. Til next year as Elliot said, "See You next year Grandma and Paca!" Bitter Sweet!!!!!

Mini Richards Family Reunion 2011

This week end we had our first mini reunion. Thanks to Brooke who organized it and gave all of us a job, it went really well. Steve and I had a great time visiting and just enjoying the family. Jenny who is not picture below made scones while we watched our movie, I am telling you they were great!!!! Better than any you get at a fair, thanks Jenny. We started by having our carnival, then a bar b q, then watching a movie outside , the dad's pitched tents and the girls in one and boys in another. Micah stayed over to help and was in the man tent and I was in the girls tent. We woke and I fixed breakfast for the crew. Lincoln and Logan said I was a good cook, and could cook for alot of people because IO cook for the jail!!!!LOL We then went miniture golfing and then to a park to play.It was a bit of Heaven for Steve and I. But today, Sunday we are exhausted!!!!! But can't wait for next year, we plan on going to our old stomping grounds, Humboldt County. The grandchildren are so excited to see where their dad's lived. Family that is what life is all about!!!! Hope you enjoy our pictures.

Let the fun Begin

Our first ever mini family reunion

Barrett, Nicole and Elliiot have been out visiting fron New York. So we decided toplan this event while they were here. Barrett and Elliot helped put up signs and ballons. Sharon and Nicole helped in side.

Elliot did a great job on these trees.

Sleep over

After all the festivities, we watched Home Alone out side in the backyard, then bedded down for the night. Everyone was asleep by 11:oo p. m. and up by 6:30 a.m.
Jocelyn, Reagan, Clair, Ellie and Robin

Boys tent, there was Micah, allen, Logan, Elliot, Sterling, Ryker and Lincoln. The little ones went home with mom and dad's.

My camera ran out of batteries. But for Saturday we went miniture golfing then had a picnic at a local park. All and All the whole week-end was a huge success. I realiz now this should have been posted first, oh well

Snow Cones

Brooke was the one to get a snow cone from. She did a good job and answer everyone's request.

Reagan getting her face painted. Sharon also made Kettle Corn, which was so so good!!!!!! Jared looking at who knows!!!!

Elliot saying cheese

Lorilei enjoying a cubcake

Della showing off her hello kitty face paint.