More Birthdays 9/2010

On September 19th, we were privileged to join Deren, Liz and Drake to celebrate Deren's 47th birthday. The cheesecake was wonderful and so was the company.







On Thursday, Sept. 23rd, 2010 we all gathered at Trina and Guy's place for Sheridan's 13th Birthday Bash. For his treasure hunt Guy and Deren came up with a fantasy live action role play.
Sheridan, Marcus, Caleb, Drake and Kasen were the brave warriors who were qualified to try to defeat the evil Darian who had imprisoned Kaliana, the Elven queen, and put a curse on the fairy Tristiana and made her evil.




Sheridan is ready to lead his brave band against the adversary.




















Drake is ready to do battle to the evil opponents.





I didn't get any pictures of the battle with "Barney"










But the second challenge was with the evil troll (Guy) but he, too was defeated.









Mitchell didn't want to get involved with the rough action so he and Stephanie watched from a safe distance.







The brave group - Kasen, Caleb, Drake, Marcus & Sheridan - found themselves trespassing in the land of the Wizard of Riddles (Garth) and could only gain their freedom by solving the riddles he gave to them.



They not only won their freedom but were also given an invisible potion to protect them as they go to find Tristiana who was a good fairy but who was under a spell from the evil Lord Darian and was evil.











Tristiana was hiding in the tree in front and her faithful helper, Adelyn was hiding behind the tree to zap the warriors with her powerful flour bag. Two zaps and they were down and could only be revitalized by a spray from the restorative bottle.










































After some battle, Tristiana was subdued and had to help the warriors find Kaliana, the elven queen who was being held captive by evil Lord Darian.







The queen was finally rescued and the mighty warriors found the evil Lord Darian anticipating their arrival - sure that he could easily defeat them.










But, alas, the hour was growing late so Lord Darian gave up gracefully without too much struggle and the adventure was finished as Sheridan received the clue to where the stolen treasure was hidden. (his birthday gifts)



Sheridan had a delicious cheesecake (birthday cake) waiting for him and and his gifts to open.






All in all, it was a fun evening.

Birth & a Birthday

Talia was pretty excited to have a new little brother




















Jasper is only a day or so old here.






These are all of the pictures I got on the new baby. I was too busy trying to be helpful and taking care of things to take a lot of pictures.











All children seem fascinated with my glasses.

Doesn't Talia look cute - just as her shirt declares.


















On Friday, August 6th - the day before Milo turned 2, we had his birthday party.
We had thunder storms come up every afternoon so set up the table and decorations in the kitchen area.







But the sky cleared and things dried out and we were able to eat outside.

Garth fixed the little picnic table so the umbrella would fit in the middle. The children loved it.

The only children invited to the party were Preston's sister's two little girls.




















Shanda is looking pretty darned good considering that she only had her baby the Sunday before.















During the party I took care of my newest grandson so his mom could eat and enjoy things a bit.


















Here was our meal - Spaghetti with Parmesan Sauce, Meatballs (they are mostly gone in this picture), Frog Eye salad, blueberries, strawberries, rolls, blue drink and cupcakes.







We decorated a little cake so he would have something to blow out his candles on.












We helped Shanda make this car town. We gave him some cars for it. He knew immediately what to do and how to use it.



















Garth got a little time with his newest grandson.















Milo got a little too much help blowing out his candles.

Drama Day with the Grandchildren -2010

RANDOM PICTURES BEFORE AND AFTER THE PLAYS





Sam was taking the pictures so we have quite a few of his favorite subjects.














Deren, Liz, Jenny and some of the children watching the second play.



















Marenda, Kasen and Nyah.








































Drake the rhinoceros getting ready to defend his pineapple.
















The Anansi animals with their fruit.












Paxton the giraffe

















The actors are getting ready while we put up the set for "Anansi".











Dana, the lion and Marcus, the hippo talk.



















Addie and Nyah.




















Mitchell and Kasen






















































Kasen showing his abilities on the swing set.



















Marcus, the hippo and Paxton, the giraffe tussle.



















Paxton makes a handsome giraffe, don't you think?
















Deren is finishing his food as he waits for the plays to begin.



















Addie



















The "boys" wait for the show to start.
Kasen, Caleb, the zebra, Drake, the Rhino, Marcus, the hippo, Paxton, the giraffe and Mitchell.



















Drake is studying his part.









THE LITTLE RED HEN
Actors:
Little Red Hen - Addie Brown
Cat: Mitchell Harding
Duck: Caleb Harding
Pig: Kasen Brown





























































































































































































ANANSI AND THE MOSS COVERED ROCK
Cast:
Anansi the Spider: Sheridan Harding
Lion: Dana Hansen
Elephant: Alden Reynolds
Rhinoceros: Drake Hansen
Hippopotamus: Marcus Harding
Giraffe: Paxton Hansen
Zebra: Caleb Harding
Little Bush Deer: Tamlen Reynolds