Happy 37th Birthday Darrel!
I couldn't resist posting this one!
Darrel didn't get a fancy cake like Aaron, but Trina made him two of his favorites; white cake with white frosting, and yellow cake with chocolate frosting.
I made french toast for Addy and Ruby this morning and scrambled eggs for Rowan. After breakfast they went on a Razr ride with grandpa to get his wildlife cameras. While they are gone we get a text from Addy asking us to please have hot chocolate ready when she gets back. Trina went right into action. One more text before they get back..Please!
A beautiful day for a ride.
I love these three cuties!
Jared went into town around noon to meet his friend Camie Burgi at Safeway. He was a little nervous. Here is a picture of Camie with her children. She has been a widow for 8 1/2 years.
While Jared was gone I made some chicken tacos for James for lunch. Instead of using canned green chilies, I used green enchilada sauce. They weren't nearly as good. Sorry honey.
I gave Jared some money to get a dozen tamales but he said they were all gone. Wow! What a business.
Camie brought oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, banana bread, and a table runner. We liked her instantly. She was so friendly and easy to get to know. She was amazing while she was here. She played with the kids, help cook, clean and wash dishes. She listened to James's stories with rapt attention and was genuinely fun to have around. We are so glad she came.
Camie and Ruby coloring
Camie even sat down and watched the ASU game with Jared. They ended up getting beat by Texas A&M. Their uniforms were hideous. All white with bright shiny metallic gold lettering and numbers. No wonder they lost.
For dinner Darrel and Trina brought burgers for everyone. I think Jared ended up grilling them because it was Darrel's birthday. I made homemade mac and cheese using the recipe I got from Trina's sister-in-law Lexy. Addy told me how good it was and she was right. We also had Busch baked beans, and of course cake and ice cream.
Darrel & Ro playing chess with Addy giving some advice.
I know this is blurry but I couldn't pass up posting
Jared's smile.
Waiting for cake and ice cream
I hope their pictures were better than mine.
I love this post Addy put on Instagram
I think Darrel had a fun day. He took Trina on a Razr ride, shot his pistol, watched football, ate good food and to top it off we ended the day with a fireworks show. Thanks Jared for bringing such awesome fireworks! Ruby and Rowan joined in the fun by holding Roman candles but Addy doesn't like the noise so she declined.
Back home in Chandler Joshua helped rake up leaves.
Good job Joshua!
Paul said he was excited to help.
Also in the valley, Michael had his first track meet
Go Michael!
You're ahead Michael but somebody's hot on your trail.
