new goats

We went to the livestock auction 2 weeks ago and came home with 3 goats- a pygmy nanny and 2 young brothers (one is a billy and one is a wether). They have been named: Peter, Paul, and Mary. The vet says the boys are about 4 months old. They are Nubians, which means they will get fairly tall. Mary is very protective of her "boys"- even though they are not her kids.

Grandma's pumpkin

Grandma camp 2011 #5 random pics

Pictures of Grandma camp 2011

Grandma camp 2011 #4 making drums

Pictures from Grandma camp 2011

Grandma camp 2011 #3 making drums

Pictures from Grandma camp 2011

Grandma camp 2011 #2 -snacks

Pictures from Grandma camp 2011

Grandma camp 2011 #1 -making corn husk dolls

Pictures from Grandma camp 2011

Earth Day All Species Parade 4/23/11

Mom with baby goat

Anyuka, Becky, & Naomi went to visit with the cousins Lisa (Pearce) Carpenter and Greg Pearce and their families today. Lisa raises a number of animals on her mini-farm. Anyuka enjoyed playing with the baby miniature goat Bella.

Family Photo

visit from kids and grandkids- Part 1

All of the daughters and their children (& most of the husbands) were with us for a visit this past week. Shena, Shawn and Reina arrived from Costa Rica last week. Becky and her kids flew into Seattle and drove down with Trisha and kids as a surprise. We did not know they were coming from Georgia!! Here are some photos taken during the week, with more in the posting below.

A family photo will be posted once it's available.

Shena & Reina

We just spotted Becky and the kids from Georgia.
We are in front of the church prior to the Easter play, which was directed by Ardy.

Ardy, Becky, Jon Paul & Shena talking in front of the church. Surprise!!!!

visit from kids and grandkids- Part 2

More photos of the visit...

Teens & pre-teens playing the game of "Life".

Matthew, Samantha & Savannah going for a horse ride during a break in the rain.

The "girls" on the hike up Sweet Creek, near Florence.

"Ham & Cheese" anyone?

Sitting on a beach log.

Joshua on a stump in the waves.

Happy Anniversary

Visit to Atlanta

Grandpa, Denise & Jon at the car dealer. (Becky was looking for a truck.)

Grandpa in the cook house of a historic home in Roswell, GA.
Grandpa trying out the couch in Costco.

Happy Belated Birthday to Paul

Paul being held by his Grandma Sturman 1968
Paul as a toddler (Year unknown)
Paul- about 1984