Saturday, August 23, 2008

Fourth of July Celebration

Watching the Parade
Almary, Karsten, Katelynn, Jalen, Kaden, Jordan

Roasting in the HOT Sun, Sara with Tyler

Maren, Grandma & Grandma J

All of us watching the parade

What a fun day!
Sasha, Grandma M with Bailie, Monica, Megan & Nathan

Karsten holding Bailie
Maren, Grandma holding Tyler
More Parade Fun
Jordan, Bryce & Ryan at the parade

Waiting for the fireworks. Pile up! - Almary & Sasha on Nathan

Ryan, Cheri & Bryce getting a snack before the fireworks
Paul, Sara, Jill & Cheri
Monica's dad from Mexico City - Holding Bailie


Father's Day Barbeque

Jordan & Jalen are a little Wacky!

Grandpa in his new Father's Day fishing hat!



Jacob, Sasha & Megan on Grandma's swing set




A friendly little war on the Basketball court


Grandpa, Jacob, Heath, Jordan, Marty & Devan


Jordan "working out" with his hi-tech benching equipment


Brilynn & Avilyn in their summer shades





Monica, Nathan, Dad & Marty






Marty & Heath






Grandma's swing set is still popular



Devan, Jalen & Kaden






Sunday, June 8, 2008

Happy Birthday Baylie Jasel Illum

Whew! She's finally here!
June 3, 2008 - Just before 8:00 p.m.

Isn't she beautiful!


7 pounds 9 ounces

19 1/2 inches long

Oops! Out of order

Nathan's talking to the baby telling her she should come out now!

Avilyn, Baylie & Brilynn
Three beans in a row!

Nathan gets to help give Baylie her first bath

The worlds best Grandma & #16 Grandbaby

The baby that evened out the girl/boy ratio

8 Girls & 8 Boys! We thought we'd never see the day!

Just out & ready for life

Baylie Jasel Illum

Grandpa gets a turn with little Baylie

Sweet baby Baylie

I see a lot of Illum in this baby!

This is what Dad & I saw the morning after Baylie was born

when we came up to the hospital! Monica was sitting in the recliner!



Memorial Day Campout

Nathan & Sasha enjoying the shade

Sasha getting a ride on Grandpa's motorcycle

Megan & Sasha climbing the hill

Nathan on the little bike

Maren concentrating on Settlers of Catan

Marty, Heath, Devan & Jacob
The tent is finally put up

Marty & Heath putting the tent up in the rain!

Jacob & Jordan eating boiled hotdogs in the camper

Luckily it only rained the first & last day!

Dad & his fishing hat

Marty's teaching Heath how to make a S'More


Jordan's cheesy grin

Devan getting a hug from Heath after his motorcycle crash

I guess Jordan's not too old for a piggy back ride!

Jalen & Kaden on the little bike

A couple of goofy kids!

Jalen & Jordan piled up on Maren's lap

Jordan, Megan, Sasha & Jalen

Enjoying the smoky campfire!