Kodak Moment

Gramma Jo and all her grandbabies......Great picture Kara, thanks!

Happy 17th Birthday Jade Ryan

17 years ago today the best thing that ever happend to this family was born! Jade Ryan came 3 weeks early weighing in at 6 lbs. 3 1/2 oz. and 19" long. Had I not seen him right at birth I would have believed he was switched with a navajo's baby!! He had loads of long cole black hair and was red like a navajo! His eyelashes were already more than 1/4" long...no kidding!!

I have to be honest and say that Jade has been my easiest child to raise by a long shot. He's always been so easy going his entire life and has not given us too many problems.....knock on wood. I could go on and on about how wonderful this kid has been, but I wouldn't be able to get it done before his birthday is over!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JADESTER, JADERATOR, JUDE, JADE RY..........

How Do You Spell Love?

Anyone disagree that I adore my grandson???

For You, Mom :)

Today is my wonderful mother's 49th birthday!
So this post is just for her...
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A Sonnet for My Incomparable Mother
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I often contemplate my childhood, Mom.
I am a mother now, and so I know
Hard work is mixed together with the fun;
You learned that when you raised me long ago.
*I think of all the things you gave to me:
Sacrifice, devotion, love and tears,
Your heart, your mind, your energy and soul--
All these you spent on me throughout the years.
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You loved me with a never-failing love
You gave me strength and sweet security,
And then you did the hardest thing of all:
You let me separate and set me free.
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Every day, I try my best to be
A mother like the mom you were to me.
By Joanna Fuchs (Hey, Joanna!)
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My mom is the best in the world. Truly. I know lots of people say this about their moms, but when I say it- it's true...
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She was so great to us growing up, she gave us everything we would ever ask for. We were the "lucky" kids who had all the "cool" things because if it was cool, we wanted it, and my parents always delivered. Even when maybe they shouldn't have spent the money on it, and payed a bill instead- it didn't matter because their kids came first.
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As a mother now, I find myself doing the same things that my mom did when I was a kid. The traditions, the gifts, the songs, the everythings.
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Now my mom is a fantastic mom, but even better than that- she is an incredible grandma. My kids love her SO much. They have such an amazing relationship with her. Kya & my mom are for real... best friends. Ask Kya, she'll tell you ;) Gramma Jo spoils the crap out of her grand kids. She loves them all so much... I couldn't ask for a better gramma for my kids than my momma is...
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So HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mom!
We all love you so so so much!
Hope your 49th birthday is a remarkable one :)

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Love,

Kara, Shawn, Kya, & Ryver

1 Day Old

Bryson 1 day old.....they change overnight!

He's Here!

FINALLY!!! Bryson David Ellsworth made his grand entrance at 3:47 p.m today April 10th weighing in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and 20" long.

We got Kadee to the hospital at 7 this morning after her being up since 1 a.m. with HORRIBLE pains, but didn't go to the hospital for fear of being sent home once again. They didn't have to induce her, her contractions were one on top of another. Luckily for us, Dr. Nance was there, checked her and said those magic words..."Let's admit her"!

She had a fairly easy time, except she did vomit alot during her labor, and one good "out" right after giving birth. This was the 3rd grandbaby that I got to see brought into this world, and each time it was a very BEAUTIFUL event I will always cherish. I'm so proud of my girls!

Congratulations to us for grandbabies!!!!

Blake is ONE PROUD DADDY!

CHECK OUT KARA'S BLOG FOR MORE PICTURES!

SHE HAS THE GOOD CAMERA!!!

Baby Update...

Kadee went to her dr. today, he was surpised to see her, thought she would have had the baby by now. NOT. He said, "he thinks she will have him before next week". He said that last week! She is ready, but IHC will not let a dr. induce on a first baby until they are a week over their due date. Tomorrow (the 8th) is her due date. So IF she doesn't have the baby by next Wed. they will induce her on the 15th. This was not good news for Kadee. Could this be an indication that "Karma" is biting Kadee right in the behind for all the stubborness she caused me????

Let's hope he comes soon. I'm not sure she can take much more of this!

Happy "25th" Birthday Scott

Twenty-five years ago today after 18 hours of long hard labor, my little boy Randall Scott was born. Scott has been a blessing to our family from day one. From the time he was a little boy, to the present day, he's been a valiant young man. There is a reason for Scott to be here today, as he has been thru 3 close calls with death. Back when he was on a boy scout camp-out the sleeping bag he was in, caught on fire from a candle while they were sleeping. His bag burned all around his legs, and his pillow burnt around his head, but he was left untouched. The second incident was from a 4-wheeler accident. The ATV he was riding flipped over, crushing the left side of his face. His injuries were to the extent that he shouldn't have survived. He's had 16 surgeries which amounted to around $700,000. And the most recent, was a year ago when he was playing in a softball tournament, colliding with another player rupturing his spleen and bled out 98% of his blood volume before he got into surgery. So as you can see, he is here for a reason and we are sure glad he is. We are proud of you Scotty-Boy and hope have a very happy birthday!

Love you!!

The Office

This is Nichelle and I at work.... APRIL FOOLS.... We work VERY VERY HARD!

Spring Fever

It was a beautiful day today, we all have spring fever and want to get outside. So that's what we did. We had to take it all in because tomorrow and the rest of the week it's back to winter! YUCK!

It's also time for Bryson to get here. We are trying to speed up the process just a little bit because she is ready......


She called and wanted me to bring Kya & Ryver over and she'd take them riding around the orchard on the riding lawnmower with the trailer on the back. Pretty redneck huh?? But it was bumpy and so off she went......


We took them to the farm and they saw the pigs, turkey's & horses......

And then we just hung out and enjoyed the sun!!!


My handsome son-in-laws who we love so much!
They're the best!


Now lets hope we get a baby here real soon! We are READY for this little dude. My prediction is April 1st!

Kadee & Bryson's Baby Shower

On Saturday we had a HUGE shower for Kadee. Since it was given by both sides of Kadee's families, we held it at the church.

Kya was our greeter! She waited outside until the party began to greet the guests!

Kara was especially excited for her sisters baby shower

We had huge support from family.........

My Aunt Dorothy is at every function showing her love for family....

Cousins always there......

This is my niece Tara and her son Jakob. Jakob was born at 24 weeks gestation. He is truly a miracle. He weighed a mere 1 pound 14 ounces at birth and was about 12" long. He will be a year old on April 1st and now weighs 15 pounds. He is soooo darn cute isn't he!!

This is my other niece Steffanie and her daugther Shelby. Shelby is another miracle. She was born at 27 weeks gestation, weighing in at 2lbs 11 oz. and about 12" long. Shelby is now 11 years old. Aren't we thankful for the little things in our lives and a loving Heavenly Father???

This is Blakes sister Sarah and her newest baby Owen. Sarah and her mom helped throw this shower for Kadee. Thank you sooo much Sarah....I love your guts!

And good friends there to share our day....Gayle Davies and her daughter Tiffany

Old neighbors and good friends Alice Black and her daughter Whitney. Whitney and Kadee clogged together when they were little.....ALWAYS TAKING FIRST PLACE IN COMPETITIONS OF COURSE!

One of Blakes buddies gave a special gift for Blake....a pink dress for his little boy. He message to Blake...."Like father...like son".......

Kadee got lots and lots of gifts to welcome Bryson home with.

.....and this isn't even half of it.........

THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! IT WAS A SPECIAL DAY! NOW WE ANXIOUSLY AWAIT BRYSON'S ARRIVAL.....My guess is April 1st!

Cat Nap???

Aunt Cathy and Ozzy having a little snooze........
He just makes himself comfortable where ever he wants!

Grandparents Day

Yesterday was Grandparents Day in Kindergarten for Kya! Randy and I had the privledge of going. Do you know what I found out??? That Kya was the SMARTEST and CUTEST in the whole class!!!

They sang songs for us, and then we got to do "centers" with them. It was really fun!!

Happy Birthday Kya Pearl!

Happy Birthday to Kya Pearl who is 6 years old today. Kya is very special to me, not only because she is my first born grandchild, but she was named after my mother Pearl Louise, and my great grandmother Ora Pearl. I remember when we told my mom that Kya's middle name was going to be Pearl, and she said, "Oh you wouldn't do that! It's an awful name!!" But Kara did and I know that my mother was very proud.

So Happy Birthday Kya, we love you so much!

911 What's Your Emergency?

Last night I was folding clothes and this was Kya and my conversation.....

Kya: Gramma, does 911 work on Sunday? I don't think they work on Sunday.

Gramma: Yes, they do work on Sunday Kya.

Kya: Ohhhhh.

Then the phone rings.

JoAnna: "Hello?"

Person Calling: "Hello this is 911 Operator calling, do you have an emergency at your residence?"

JoAnna: "Noooo?"

911 Operator: "Well we had a hang up call from this number and we are calling to make sure everyone is ok, and there is no emergency."

JoAnna: (as I'm looking at Kya, and she is looking back at me with her big eyes)...."hold on a minute. Kya, did you call 911?"

Kya: "Yes, but I hung up."

JoAnna: "I'm sorry I have my 5 year old granddaughter here, and she said she called. I am soo sorry, we will have a little talk!" (I wanted to say, no emergency but there will be in a minute!)

911 Operator: "Ok, can i verify this is the Hall residence? Address......" (you get the rest)

JoAnna: "Yes. I am so sorry."

911 Operator: "Ok, have a good night."

Click.

Happy 7th Year Anniversary

Happy Anniversay Kara and Shawn! For your anniversary why don't you move back home??? Oh ya, you are!!! Yippee!!
This was a good day for us, it was a very nice wedding. Over the years as we have known Shawn, we can say that he is the BEST thing that happend to you! We love him A LOT because of the way he takes care of you and especially the kids. We can see that he will do ANYTHING for you and them. Also we love the way he loves us. He might not say that, but we feel it and see it. Thanks Shawn.
Love you guys---Happy Anniversary!