Grandpa Harker's Funeral

The middle of January brought some bitter sweet news. Davids grandpa passed after a debilitating battle with cancer. He had been declining for a while so it was good for him to go but a great loss for us. When I first met Arthur (Bud) Harker, I was to say it bluntly... scared. But I quickly learned he was a great story teller who loved his family and very generous. He was a great handy man and a wonderful wood worker. He had a shed behind the house which no matter what the weather he would go out and make a number of toys for the many grand kids which make up his posterity. When we first went to Shelly Idaho. I fell in love with the cutest foldable table, which he immediately got down for me and gave me no questions asked. We went out with a truck load of wood after David and I got married which served as many projects and toys for his last years. We are sad to see him go but are grateful for his legacy. Daxdyn got to see his Great Grandma for the first time. She is bed ridden and despite a lot of pain she wanted to get a love off of this cute baby and he performed great.

Funerals are a sad excuse for family reunions but we sure enjoy our time together.

Davids family Melanie, Ethan, Kirsten, Teegan, Marilyn.

There were so many kids in attendance it was crazy.

As you can see by the toy train he was very talented. He also served our country and we are grateful for his service.

The men receiving instructions.

What a cute great grand son.

The amazing thing about this place is that it is a huge Harker plot. I took pictures of all the headstones so I could have record of all the family names.

Danee found the right spot to be right on Grammy's lap. Obviously it was a very cold day but the sun at least came out for the burial service.

My red nose boy.

January Pics

These are just random pics of my kids. With Daxdyn growing so fast I keep trying to catch little moments and I try not to exclude my little girl. So I find I have a bunch of pictures and most of them are stupid but I tried to pick the best ones.

My snow queen.

Danyka was playing with some ribbons one afternoon and decided to play with Daxy. He laughed and played and tried to catch the ribbons. They really are quite cute with each other.

Tinker bell is ready for bed.

Playing with baby brother.

Danee has taken quite a liking to the little toys Daxdyn got for Christmas and she thinks they are hers. I have tried to explain the obvious but she compromises by playing with Daxy.

Mornings are so much fun with Daxdyn. He is so happy and playful and always talking. I've been trying to get the curly tongue in action.

I love his crazy hair and I didn't have the heart to cut it.

Little buddies.

I'm a princess!

This is Daxdyn with his cousin Dylan. They are one month a part but technically two because Dyl was about a month early.

After Christmas and through New Years 2011

Danyka Loves frogs so whenever I get the chance I get her something with frogs on it. Daxdyn is more my monkey but he had some frog jamma's too so I had to get a picture moment of the matching kids before Dax grew out of the pj's.

It's hard to get them both looking normal and happy at the same time.

Dax was good to put up with Danee holding him for the pictures.

Daxy's new favorite toy. He got it for Christmas and I was amazed how fast he figured it out and how he actually enjoyed playing with the vibrating bug. So Cute!!

David got new lights for our house this year and I thought they turned out great! This was our house for Christmas.

For New Years Eve we went to the Nichols house for the festivities. We talked about going to Idaho but I was on call on Sunday and we didn't want to have to rush home.

My worried Danee that I would take her backpack or her drink away.

This is where the boys ended up. Playing a new game on the WII.

Daxy chilling with the boys

He just sat and watched like he was one of the guys playing.

Can't have a party without the food.

Scooby dooby doo!!! Danee and her cousins.

Mikey had to strike a pose I guess. Notice our frosty glasses of sparkling cider.

Me and my sweet boy before the party...

After the party. Just kidding. I just could believe how waisted we both looked in this picture.

My crazy girl.

Froggy in the kitchen! Teegan was so funny with this cupboard. She would open it, touch the things inside, sit down, close the cupboard, stand up, open the cupboard and do it all again.

Danee giving loves to everyone.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

New Years Day David and I both had it off. I've worked the last two years so, we decided to have some fun. We took Danee up to my moms and went swimming. She is becoming quite the little fish, but I'm having trouble trying to get her to put her face in the water or lay on her back while I hold her.

We had a good time.

David with Danee. She did better playing with him with out the floats on. She doesn't trust me anymore I guess. :)