I was so happy to come and be part of Isabella Karen coming into this world. Here are some of her first photos, I think you will agree that she is quite beautiful.
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Our "little" Paige is sick
Today our cute little Paige, my Brother's 5th child and 9th grandchild, was taken to the hospital due to her being extremely sick with the yucky flu that seems to be going around. After she was checked by the Dr's they found out that she has a rare disease called Roto virus. The poor thing will be in the hospital for a little bit, but is doing better. I am not sure if the parents are doing as well.
Hang in there guys! Our love and prayers are with you!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
"HONEYMAN SOUTH GANG"
"Honeyman South Gang"
bottom row: Sam, AJ, Jenn, Tate
Middle row: JJ, Cyndi, Craig, William, Susan
Back row: Jill, Carly, Sam, Amber, Aaron
Monday, May 26, 2008
"HONEYMAN SOUTH"
Anyone that really knows my family knows that every Memorial Day and Labor Day they will find the Newell family along with our eternal friends (Lakes, Bevans, Rodericks, Johnstons, Slaugthers, and then the families off of those families) and our beloved cousins from the Toomer side of the family (Mom's side) camping at our favorite Oregon coast campground, Honeyman. It is a tradition that began so long ago that we don't remember not ever doing it.
No matter if it is rain or shine that is where you will find the Newell clan. We have done our due time in a tent, pop-up tent, mini trailer, and currently using the deluxe "2nd home" trailer. You wonder what would keep our attention at such a camp ground? Well, you could catch us hiking Dinosaur Mountain (Sand dunes, and it's not for the faint of heart), eating, visiting Devils Elbow (our favorite beach), playing games, did I mention eating, telling stories of the past and future, taking bike rides, catching up with old friends, and visiting the local town of Florence with a bite to eat at Mo's (famous calm chowder). As Jill put it so nicely in her blog, "TRADITION is splattered all over this getaway".
So what does one do when they can not go or attend such a popular event? Well Cousin Craig decides he has had enough. We will make our own for those of us in the South. Yes, "HONEYMAN SOUTH" was created and developed by Cousin Craig and wife Susan in San Clemente, CA. He invited cousins (Amber and Aaron,me, Sam and Jen with their two kids Tate and AJ, Jill, and Sister Cyndi). We had so much fun!
Okay honestly my fun was put on hold for just a little while. I woke up Friday morning for a quick trip to the Dr's office apparently infections can really be bad stuff and then my body had some kind of weird flu like effect due to the medicine. So to be truthful I was ill and slept all day Saturday and half day Sunday until the effects eased up and I could join in on the fun. However, that did not stop laughter, games, walks on the beach, food, and smores in the Brown's own private fire place in the backyard from taking place. Craig started our own "HONEYMAN SOUTH" special with introducing us to a new dessert called "Woof-ums" (Jill said it best, "I think it comes from the saying to, wolf something down") Even if I did miss out on the beach time on Saturday I still was able to hang out and enjoy the time I had with everyone!
(Much of this is plagiarized from Jill's blog -- thanks Jill)
No matter if it is rain or shine that is where you will find the Newell clan. We have done our due time in a tent, pop-up tent, mini trailer, and currently using the deluxe "2nd home" trailer. You wonder what would keep our attention at such a camp ground? Well, you could catch us hiking Dinosaur Mountain (Sand dunes, and it's not for the faint of heart), eating, visiting Devils Elbow (our favorite beach), playing games, did I mention eating, telling stories of the past and future, taking bike rides, catching up with old friends, and visiting the local town of Florence with a bite to eat at Mo's (famous calm chowder). As Jill put it so nicely in her blog, "TRADITION is splattered all over this getaway".
So what does one do when they can not go or attend such a popular event? Well Cousin Craig decides he has had enough. We will make our own for those of us in the South. Yes, "HONEYMAN SOUTH" was created and developed by Cousin Craig and wife Susan in San Clemente, CA. He invited cousins (Amber and Aaron,me, Sam and Jen with their two kids Tate and AJ, Jill, and Sister Cyndi). We had so much fun!
Okay honestly my fun was put on hold for just a little while. I woke up Friday morning for a quick trip to the Dr's office apparently infections can really be bad stuff and then my body had some kind of weird flu like effect due to the medicine. So to be truthful I was ill and slept all day Saturday and half day Sunday until the effects eased up and I could join in on the fun. However, that did not stop laughter, games, walks on the beach, food, and smores in the Brown's own private fire place in the backyard from taking place. Craig started our own "HONEYMAN SOUTH" special with introducing us to a new dessert called "Woof-ums" (Jill said it best, "I think it comes from the saying to, wolf something down") Even if I did miss out on the beach time on Saturday I still was able to hang out and enjoy the time I had with everyone!
(Much of this is plagiarized from Jill's blog -- thanks Jill)
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Build a Bear with the Birthday Boy Alexander
I don't know how many of you have "Build a Bear" but it really is quite a cute store. My cute little neighbor is turning 3 and I wanted to do something special with him. I decided to take him to "Build a Bear" just to see how he would react since I wasn't sure if this was the right age for him. He loved the store but I still wasn't sure if this was going to be the right birthday gift. To my great surprise he mentioned the Store again and I thought, "okay this is the place". We got to the store and he picked out his bear right away. A boy after my own heart, anyone that really knows me knows that I don't like to shop.
He was a little confused on why we would just pick up a bear that had no stuffing in it. In fact it "freaked" the poor kid out. He refused to watch the lady use the machine to stuff the bear full. He wanted nothing to do with the different sounds you could put in your bear if you choose. And when it came to picking out the "heart" he wouldn't turn his head. At this point I thought to myself that I had made a big mistake by bringing a 3 year old. However, to my great surprise after the bear was stuffed and sewn up Alexander was ready to do the rest. He loved the bath and combed the bear while talking to it. Picking out the clothes was pretty exciting as he couldn't decide on what he wanted more. However, when he saw the "fishing" outfit he threw everything else down and that was it.
Next came naming your bear and getting a birth certificate. I kept asking Alexander what his Bear's name was and it sounded like he said "todder", after asking him to repeat it several times I finally decided he meant "Todd". The bear was then named "Todd the Bear". It wasn't until later that I put him in his car seat that he said the Bear's name more clearly "Father". Yes, this cute kid named his bear "Father Bear". Now part of me would like to think that I had something to do with this as I have been teaching him the song "Once Upon a Time...Three Bears" (most of you will remember this song from girls camp). However, the truth is and will always be that he loves his daddy and I think he named his bear after the Father who takes him fishing whenever he can.
So, I would like to introduce you to the Birthday Boy Alexander and his new best friend "Father Bear".
Bath time...
Yes, even Bear's need to be washed down there....
Alexander dressed his new bear
Birthday Boy Alexander, Father Bear, and JJ
He was a little confused on why we would just pick up a bear that had no stuffing in it. In fact it "freaked" the poor kid out. He refused to watch the lady use the machine to stuff the bear full. He wanted nothing to do with the different sounds you could put in your bear if you choose. And when it came to picking out the "heart" he wouldn't turn his head. At this point I thought to myself that I had made a big mistake by bringing a 3 year old. However, to my great surprise after the bear was stuffed and sewn up Alexander was ready to do the rest. He loved the bath and combed the bear while talking to it. Picking out the clothes was pretty exciting as he couldn't decide on what he wanted more. However, when he saw the "fishing" outfit he threw everything else down and that was it.
Next came naming your bear and getting a birth certificate. I kept asking Alexander what his Bear's name was and it sounded like he said "todder", after asking him to repeat it several times I finally decided he meant "Todd". The bear was then named "Todd the Bear". It wasn't until later that I put him in his car seat that he said the Bear's name more clearly "Father". Yes, this cute kid named his bear "Father Bear". Now part of me would like to think that I had something to do with this as I have been teaching him the song "Once Upon a Time...Three Bears" (most of you will remember this song from girls camp). However, the truth is and will always be that he loves his daddy and I think he named his bear after the Father who takes him fishing whenever he can.
So, I would like to introduce you to the Birthday Boy Alexander and his new best friend "Father Bear".
Bath time...
Yes, even Bear's need to be washed down there....
Alexander dressed his new bear
Birthday Boy Alexander, Father Bear, and JJ
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Fishing Trip to Bear Canyon Lake, Arizona
First fishing trip and although I am not a "natural", Zac and Alexander who invited me on this fun trip did catch 2.5 fish. It was a beautiful day to be outside.
P.S. Happy Birthday Jamie! Thanks for being a GREAT friend!
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Tuesday, May 13, 2008
A Perfect Birthday
The photos that you see below are a mixture of a great birthday. On Thursday night family and friends took me to dinner and had cake.
On Friday morning I left for San Fran and met my Cousin Cyndi along with my Sister Tricia who came up fromOregon with her husband and four cute girls. Cyndi took a 1/2day and met me at the Bart Station. Tricia dropped her husband off with the girls at Aunt Ann and Uncle Heber's house at Fawn Hill. She then drove down to S.F. and met up with us where we stayed with Cyndi in her perfect size City Apt.
Saturday was officially my birthday and we did just about everything; We walked her steep hills to her cute neighborhood park, ordered yummy Chinese food, went to Alcatraz, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradeli for ice cream, Chinatown, Museum, Golden Gate, City Parks, and Picked out our Mansions that we would like to live in. Yes, all in one day!
Sunday we drove to Fawn Hill where we spent Mother's Day with Aunt Ann and Uncle Heber, Darren, and my four nieces.
It was a great birthday and I loved every minute of it. I can't thank Cousin Cyndi enough for letting me come and visit AND Tricia and family who drove down to be with me and play.
On Friday morning I left for San Fran and met my Cousin Cyndi along with my Sister Tricia who came up fromOregon with her husband and four cute girls. Cyndi took a 1/2day and met me at the Bart Station. Tricia dropped her husband off with the girls at Aunt Ann and Uncle Heber's house at Fawn Hill. She then drove down to S.F. and met up with us where we stayed with Cyndi in her perfect size City Apt.
Saturday was officially my birthday and we did just about everything; We walked her steep hills to her cute neighborhood park, ordered yummy Chinese food, went to Alcatraz, Pier 39, Fisherman's Wharf, Ghiradeli for ice cream, Chinatown, Museum, Golden Gate, City Parks, and Picked out our Mansions that we would like to live in. Yes, all in one day!
Sunday we drove to Fawn Hill where we spent Mother's Day with Aunt Ann and Uncle Heber, Darren, and my four nieces.
It was a great birthday and I loved every minute of it. I can't thank Cousin Cyndi enough for letting me come and visit AND Tricia and family who drove down to be with me and play.
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