Tuesday, November 01, 2011

Halloween 2011

Rob & Debbie...dressed as ourselves!
Spongebob & Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dumb
Papa and his girls

Grandma and her girls

Dinner...yum yum!



Ricky's Candy Pumpkin, Debbie's Happy Pumpkin, Nicole's Big Nose Pumpkin

Amanda's Phineas Pumpkin & Rob's Jack Skellington PumpkinFreckles...a frog aka Princess and the Frog



Lika as a Pumpkin


Oliver the Pumpkin!


A fun time was had by all. We were so happy that Papa and Grandma could join us.

Halloween 2011 Dinner!!!

Traditional Spooky Dinner...this years menu...


Minnie Mummies

Sewer Rats



Rotten Eyeballs



Bat Wings & Troll Ears with Blended Newts



Rotten Eyeballs


Crystal Ball


(Not pictured: Witches Brew to drink)




The entire family enjoyed this fabulous meal...even Papa and Grandma came to enjoy the evening together. Fun was had by all!























Sunday, September 25, 2011

Raspberries...a tangled mess!



For years my father has been helping me with my raspberries. I am sure this is the reason they are always so good and plentiful. Well, today I decided I had better tackle them alone. Thus, my before and after photos. I will have to wait to see what he thinks, but I think I did a mighty fine job myself! Wow, thanks dad for helping all these years...this is a huge job!
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Ricky's "Gotcha Day"!

We always celebrate the day Ricky came to live with us by enjoying a dinner of his choice, cake and presents. This year he wanted to eat at home and have his favorite casserole. Nicole was even able to come home on her "lunch" break from work and enjoy the meal with us. 3 years...Sept 9, 2011. We love you Ricky!
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First Day of School - 2011


Ricky started 6th grade at the middle school and Amanda is now a Junior! Yeah for school!
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Camping 4 - Umpqua Lighthouse State Park

North of Coos Bay, on the Oregon Coast, 4 more days of beautiful weather. The Umpqua Lighthouse is one Nicole has wanted to see for years, for it is the only one on the North coast that has a red light. Lots more hiking and exploring, as well as sea shells and rocks. Probably our most favorite find was the Sunset Bay area in Coos Bay. We saw seals and sea lions, Cape Arago, and the beautiful Shore Acres Estate with its beautiful gardens right on the ocean. A must see for everyone. Fun, fun times!
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Camping 3 - Beverly Beach

A beautiful 4 days at Beverly Beach State Park in August! Beautiful Oregon coast. Lots of biking, hiking, and exploring.
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Camping - Week 2!

Crater Lake, Diamand Lake, Bend, Sisters, Operation Santa Claus, Smores, Car Show, Putt Putt Golf, Hiking, swans and more...Harding style!
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Cannon Beach Camping

Our first camping trip this summer we enjoyed a week at Cannon Beach RV Resort. It was a cool damp week, but despite the weather we had a lot of fun. Tons of bike riding...and to Haystack Rock at low tide on our bikes! Coffee, swimming, Tillamook Cheese Factory tour, biking and more Human Bean coffee rounded out this week of fun.
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Rob & Debbie's 24th Wedding Anniversary!

June took Rob and Debbie to San Diego, California for a week of sun and relaxing. We celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary in style, at Roy's Restaurant. Just look at the beautiful dessert they brought us! It was a wonderful trip. You may ask why Rob is wearing the shirt that says "The Ultimate Man"? Rob wore a shirt just like this when I dated him back in HS. I got him a new one!
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Tree Demolished

Grandpa and Grandma had a huge cedar tree beside their house that was causing various problems...so down it came. Lots of fun with saws, chain saws and power tools! Nice firewood for us too!
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Nicole's Associates of Science Degree

Nicole graduated in June from Mt. Hood Community College with her associates of science degree. We were all very proud of her!
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Wednesday, April 06, 2011

Good Friends...Good Times...Not Often Enough!

Our Family posing!
Rob, Debbie, Randy & Jennifer...long time buddies!
The Sumner Family all the way from Spokane, Washington!
"Old Man Randy" posing with Nicole and her new car!
Sarah, Rebecca, Ricky, Amanda and Nicole...lots of fun...too short a visit.

Come back soon Sumner's, we miss you already!

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Nicole Has Wheels of Her Own!



After saving for a lifetime...Nicole finally purchased her own car! A 2000 VW Cabrio Convertible! She is one proud owner...and having a lot of fun driving with the top down!

Amanda Can Drive!



Amanda got her driver's license...and now she can drive. Watch out world...she has wheels and a school parking permit!

Happy 16th Birthday Amanda!

Family dinner with Grandpa & Grandma and good friends for Amanda's 16th!
Amanda got a wallet and the shoes she wanted! Maggie & Sam helped put 16 candles in the cake and then pass out dessert after pizza at Abby's!
Nicole & Miles!
Amanda and her good friend Stephanie! Hard to believe our baby is 16!