Monday, December 29, 2008

Aw, boys


Aw, boys, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

We have a lot of nephews on George's side of the family. This is just a few of them hanging out in Ray & Wilson's room. Aren't the beds suspended from the ceiling with a bridge between them fantastic?
My suggestion, don't walk smack into the bridge, you will see stars.

Trevor in front, Wilson small and to the left, Tyler is on the floor, Mick, Jack & Ray are up on the bridge and Hunter is standing behind Trevor.

Ketty & Sadie


Ketty & Sadie, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Sadie got to spend a lot of time Christmas Eve with her cousins. Ketty, 9 and Sadie, 11.
Sadie is wearing the vest that Ketty's family gave her and Ketty is wearing the hat that we gave her.

Bo, George, Karen


Bo, George, Karen, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

We were lucky enough to spend Christmas Eve with 2 of my sister-in-laws in Santa Ynez. It was a great day!

Daddy getting ready to be Christmas Nisa

George was not quite ready to get the Christmas chaos started.

Christmas morning befroe the madness begins

The kids patiently waiting for George & I to be ready to pass out presents. It was a great morning!

Trevor bowling


Trevor bowling, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Tyler on the Wii


Tyler on the Wii, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Sadie & Trevor on the Wii


Sadie & Trevor, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

We got the kids a Wii for Christmas this year....it's a ton of fun!

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Tyler, Evan, Trevor & Sadie


HPIM1516, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Evan, Chauntel & George


HPIM1522, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Evan & Tyler


HPIM1525, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Evan's visit Sept 08


HPIM1526, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Evan came for a visit in late September, the day before Tyler's 10th bday, and stayed for a few days. The kids absolutely loved seeing their oldest cousin!

Uncle Scott


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Tyler in Uncle Scotts Turnouts


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Trevor in Uncle Scott's Turnouts


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Sadie in Uncle Scott's turnouts


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Nov 15, 2008


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Scott & I

Tea Fire visit with Scott


Nov 15, 2008, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Scott & George chatting about the lack of fire for Scott to go fight.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Montecito Fire


Montecito Fire, originally uploaded by tellen24.

Another fire, anyone??
This fire started this evening about 14 miles from our house. Far enough that we aren't worried for ourselves but close enough that we are worried!
Tracy took this picture from her house in Santa Barbara about 2/3 of the distance to the fire from our house.

All I can say is that I am tired of fire.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

George & Chauntel


George & Chauntel, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

I just love us ;o)

My 3 kids


My 3 kids, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Sadie, 11
Trevor, 7
Tyler, 10

George & kids


George & kids, originally uploaded by chauntelandreasen.

Trevor, Tyler, George & Sadie at Haskell's Beach
October 9, 2008

Wednesday, April 02, 2008

Our trip to Idaho for Spring Break & Easter was a smashing success!

11 kids for the Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday



Standing on that snow we are a solid 3 feet above the grass. I could easily reach up to the top, second story, deck off to the left. After a few hours it got soft and if you tried to walk on it you fell in to your knees at least. Good thing we had our hunt before the sun hit the snow/ice pack!

Then Easter dinner on Sunday with Stacy & Christi's families at Mom & Dad's house. It was great!
The kids table is always a fun place for teenagers to sit, and even some of our college age grandkids ;o)
Mom and my sister Stacy's girls are just waiting for dinner to be served.
That is my sister Christi, pregnant & so cute, with her daughter Kennedi! I know, you can hardly even tell but there is a nice ball shaped belly under that sweater. And, they are having a girl! Let the pink & brown festivities begin! I love those 2 colors for baby girls.
Oh yeah, more pictures.


Mom was hoping we'd get a chance to go for a ride while I was there so she had her ferrier come over to trim the horses. I love horses. I am not sure many of you know that. When I was younger I rode dressage, English style and even did a little competition. Mom's horses are always so well trained and fun to ride, even if they are western.This picture of my Dad & I makes me very happy! There are a few more Tracy took in color and sepia but this one stood out the most. My family, we are a bunch of talkers so this one with both of us talking is very appropo.
Tracy brought 2 quilt tops with her to quilt on mom's machine. One was finished and ready to quilt, the other was close but never got finished. Mom had an 'ugly top' that she let Tracy learn to quilt on. It ended up coming home with me because I love it! She had a lot of fun of fun on that quilt top trying all kinds of different designs. She even incorporated all of our names into it.
Of course it made Tracy a little nervous to have any of us hanging over her shoulder whilst she quilted so we all just hung out downstairs with her.
Mom, George and Tyler all got cozy and relaxed the day away.
After Tracy got comfortable with the machine she decided she could tackle her quilt and finish it the way she wanted. It turned out more beautiful than I could have ever expected!

That is enough for tonight but tomorrow I promise many pictures of snowbound kids, dogs and other fun things. Good night!