It starts right here at the tree farm...
The boys find the tree...
It comes home with us...
Decorated and the day comes...
Celebrating giving because of the Giver.
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Whispering Ears
Pancakes?
Roger is awaiting the flip.
Wiped out
Josiah...trying to pull an all nighter...
Pretty Ladies
Selah, Amber & Olivia
Camper Drew
Ready for anything.
couldn't of said it better
everyday should be this kind of day.
Buddy Andrew & Jaden
relax'n in the shallows
Mission....I'm going under
Jaden and his green goggles
Waterboys!
two peas in a pod.
Andrew & Jody (his mom)
every mom's moment....we cherish them.
slip slid'n fun
Jaden is going down!
under the water...
there is treasure!!!!
Pool Fun
yep! we're lov'n it!
Andrew & Jaden
getting ready to hit the bike jump..
Happy Smiles!
the end of the train will look like this, smiles all the way.
Our Fishermen
may he become a fisher of men...
My gift
Roger & I...my endless regift
Frigid Friends
Fantastic 4 Clan
My Sis & Me
another one?
The Hoyt Clan
Christmas Eve 08
Christmas Buddies
Avery & Jaden: gift of smiles
All because.....
this 'ya-ya' sisterhood friend is so amazing and she knows how to get the gang together and have fun.
Emily and Jaden share a smile.
Do these two look bored?
How much longer?
Scrape, scrape, dig, dig, dig....
The race is on.
Drew and Jaron are anxious to dig in.
This is goey!
Totally Boyish~
Pumpking Carving Fools
It was so cold, but you couldn't slow'em down.
Even Amy's Captain Jack Grandpa gets into the action...
She just isn't sure why Grandpa has brought his sawzaw? So, ladies, if you buy the tools....they will get used one way or another...even to carve out pumpkins.
Oh my!
This is way cool~ and slimy.
Four little pumpkins all in a row....
Four little artists awaiting the show!
Emily is catering to her pumpkin head.
I'm finished!!!
Jaron has an amazing "One Eye"
Inspired from Monsters, Inc. his is a great likeness.
Kelly is reaching deep!
It may be messy, but it is fun.
I'm Free...
I will survive... the alien looking insect that it is stalks away.
I will conquer!
As we released this extraordinary insect...I really thought it was going to attack me.
An alien visitor
Have you ever really observed these things? They are right out of a science fiction movie. We had one for a day thanks to our close neighbor and friend Brandy. It was fun and kind of wierd housing this Praying Mantis.
Light at the end.
These fun little underpasses were a blast. The trail was great.
Nature is beautiful.
There were so many neat scenes of nature on this bike trail.
And We're All off!
Don and Jeremy take it in stride. Amazing to watch them so effortlessly.
Pleasant Ridge Ride
Here is Barb and Jaden tearing up the path.
The Bounty!
Alot of hard work...but fun to see the progress stack up.
The Pot is Full!
I really have never seen so much sauce at one time. It was an experience. And we had two of these going at a time!
Can anyone say....Spaghetti?
My hands smelled of onions and garlic for DAYS...I say DAYS afterward...even with latex gloves!
I am the orginal Betty Crocker!
Don't even question the wisdom, the whereabouts, or the what of this most energetic amazing lady...her name is Kristyn, but I think she operates in an underground alias of Betty Crocker
Call me Mrs. Applesauce
Makala is elbow deep in our applesauce on the marathon preserving day with the yoder's and my sister in law Sheryl
How many grandchildren?
I think 3 is the limit for this ride.
You have no idea
The days prior to going to papa john's house is a huge deal to this little guy. It is all about those orange tractors and getting to take them for a spin...on the way home I think he dreamed nothing but driving them....
Jaden got one @ Papa's pond!
always the little one, but still big possibilities!
Harder than it looks
Doesn't everything that is worth doing in life, take a bit of practice to master?
On the wheel
Her creation may of went back into the bucket, but Kylie had an experience trying to spin a vase.
Snail Art @ Pioneer Days
I shaped up a snail with my lump of clay....it is one of my favorite species. Afterall, everything they need is with them. Snails are simplistic and sensible...cute, too!
From Jefferson to West DSM
Saturday our 'boys' headed off on a 62 mile trek to DSM. I am so proud of all who did it! Three of the adventuring spirits had to leave the trail at Adel due to a minor off road collision with very aggressive weeds. The other 6 made it all the way to Barnes & Noble on University in DSM. That is AWESOME! Mission completed. I hear rumor we will be doing it again...because I wasn't able to join them due to a scehduled conflict...I'm so EXCITED to go! Perhaps we can do Ragbrai next year?
I'm so Stuffed!
Caleb was enjoying the breakfast.
Watch out you guys.....
Josiah has a gun and isn't afraid to use it!
Fisherman Buddies
I can always count on these two to come fishing with me. Thank goodness for good fisherman buddies.
Holes!
Avery hated to leave her art work.
Fisherman Drew
He has his mom's gift!
Josiah & Simon are off!
No matter the scraps, scuffs, or scratches...this crew is ready for action.
Benjamin goes into the deep...
....and out with little sticky balls!!!
Catch n' Release
Autumn catches her monarch
Capture and release is the game!
Avery using her skills to check out a monarch
infectous smiles from the girls
Tiffiany, Olivia, and Hannah stop a minute to infect us with smiles
Ready Again?
Jazzed Jaden is ready to go again
Sharing Time
Rick shares some time with Mom & Dad
little Evan
Evan takes in the sunshine
Fantastic Fellowship
The Schon Clan is Chattering like chimpmunks!
Perfect Pancakes
Rick and Dan did wonderful at flipping the cakes.
say "YUMMY" three times!!!
Emily's muffins were delightful
Woodland sprites at work again
Avery and Mckenzie aid Hannah
Serene Springbrook
It was a calm and tranquil afternoon
Alert, Brisk, Snappy, Zippy!
Jaden is tireless!
Awe-inspiring
Caleb decides next best thing to snowboarding is bike treks!
Worth the Work
by-products of the downhill
Extra Passengers
The woodland sprites gave us gifts
The "uncle fish"
after his teenager fish, he got this one!
Jaden's Pick
it's not easy being GREEN
The Catch
Here is the result of the Worm
The Lure-Worm Factory Works!!!
This is Drew's Glitter Minnow
Wait! I'm Coming!!!
Reid is fixing to go fishing
First the Frog, Now the Fish!
Well, we know the frog worked...with Prince Kyle standing nearby, we will all await the ramifications of kissing a fish.
Fishing Buddies
Jaron & Joe inching towards PROS
One Big Ear!
An ear bigger than the Hoyts!
The Boys enjoy Demolition
a piece they don't have
Part of the Crowd!
Yes, it was a great day
Fireman Jaden
Cool Rock Painting
Soy Art
Mt. Everest! Mt. McKinley! Mount Kilimanjaro!
No, it's Jaden's Summit Dream
BP Activity
Surf's Up and Jaden is on!
Anheuser-Busch
Meet the Clydesdales Up Close
Shawn the Butter Girl
Boys enjoyed seeing sculptures of butter
Not another Photo Mom!
Drew's First Storm Alert Chopper was up close and in person, Jaden wasn't thrilled in the least, but making time for everyone's interest is important. So, as you can see Jaden's exuburent expression.
Amazing Beauty
These are magnificent Dahlias. Truly must see in person to appreciate their size and color. Stunning.
Mother? No, silly -it's a baby Ostrich!
A lady next to us said, "I think that one is ready to push out an egg!" How about it just came from an egg? I mean, really ...has she seen an ostrich egg?
A Dairy Farmer?
No just a wanna be tractor driver
Webbed Wierdness
So many webbed creatures
I thought 2 was a handful!
15 baby piglets just 2 days old
Let the games begin...
Dodgeball with novice skaters!
Two peas in a pod
Jaden & Avery are on the go again
Jaden is on the loose
Probably the slowest I've seen him
So Cool Elijah
glimpses of avery
Ready to go Reid
Why can't I skate?
Olivia watches the action
Two Tired Pups Elijah & Dan
Worn out from dodgeball
Smiling along
Drew goes back out
Break'n Buddies
Logan and Drew take time-out
Down for the Count
Jaden wipes out!
Taking a Break
Reid awaits dodgeball
Still Smiling
Week 3 of Bike Trek...all smiles!
Our Library Stand is Ready!
We are awaiting the day 8:30am
Ragbrai Volunteers
We're still having fun
Ragbrai Photo Opp
the Oldest Working Watertower in IA
Sharing Stories
Some of first riders!
We're Ready for More
hurry before the rain comes
READY for Gatorade
wheels resting
Into Town we Come!
To rest..to rest...to rest..
Rider of the Wild
Two Wheels + Two Cousins
= Go 4 it!
Josiah is 18! Wow! Awesome!
Sweeter yet is sharing memories
Laid back and refreshing
Corey takes it fast
Jaden goes down
and he comes up again
Having a great time
Drew is loving his '12th' year
Kylie is going again
The slide is a winner
Oh, Yeah! Jaden is love'n it!
I'm tall enough this year!
Take the Plunge
Corey gets a run for it
Onto the waterslide
We're ready to cool off!
Maddie gets a purple
On to the state fair!
Sharing the Corn
Much better than walking beans
C-O-R-N Never looked so F-U-N
Corey is cooling down in corn
This is easy!
Colton makes it look easy
You got milk?
Drew trying to get his bucket full.
The Fair & Friends
Kylie & Maddie
I'm Baa-aad to the Bone!
What about me?
Yes, I am all that!
Can't get enough of that Billy!
Billy Goat Gruff
Drew investigates Billy
I Need Air!
Up "Pops" Avery!
Gotcha ya' Kylie!
Diva Diving Autumn
Up for Air, Kylie!
Hanging with Jaden
Corey shares peace...
Moving with the Current!
The Owl is Done
Kylie's Creative Spirit
Creative Bee at Work
unleashed with paint and brushes
All in a row
Pouring it on thick
A little Help from our friends
Making a Sand Hand
Buddies Have Fun
Smoothing the Sand, 1st Step
Getting There
Filling It Up!
Almost Done
Creativeness+Concentration
Jaron's Expressive Spirit!
Artist Drew
Bunk Buddy
Reid & Jaden
Encouragement
Reid giving Jaden some fun
Zip Line at Camp
One big attraction for the kids
Elm & Birch Lodges
Here is where they are for 6 nights.
Pool Side Break
Jaden Taking a break at the pool
Cousins
Hannah ready at bible camp
Autumn is ready!
Ready for anything, and ready to go.
Fourth of July Fireworks
We love Fireworks!!!
Sharply dressed Simon
Heading out to Omaha.
I'm so cool! Specialist Jaden-
Getting geared up for night!
Yum! Yum! Yum!
Olivia samples frosting.
He is off!
Jaden has a blast being 8.
My Fabulous Floatie
Pink or not, Reid rocks!
Splish! Splash!
Caleb stops to smile.
Simon Smiles
Hanging out in the summer sun.
The Candles Go Out
I did it!!!! All eight of them.
Mission Possible Jaden
Birthday Decked-OUT Spy!
On the Way
the gang is excited to see fireworks
It's a Piece of Cake Served Up!
Cowbunk Pool is a hit
Caged Excitement
The Rain Stops! Fun Begins!
Gathering of Friends
Friends, Fun, Festivities!
Checking out the Competition
Almost done!
Jaden's Power Start!
Buddy the Alpha Male
Buddy gets all the attention ~always.
Delphinium Blues
Little Ones
Olivia smiles over parade necklace.
Left Over Wood & Tin
Bird Haven!
Make a Garden Birdhouse
Recycle Mailbox!
100% Cat Lover
Tang (one of our treasures)
Dandelion Smiles
Drew
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