August Happenings

Hi everyone. Here is the highlights of what we did in August. First off, Nathan got a job at one of the Jacksons gas stations. He is the Image Associate. He cleans the gas pumps and bathrooms, plus he also takes out trash and restocks items. Nathan also got his driver's license so Mom doesn't have to drive him to and from work. Congratulations!


Leah had her birthday on the 20th. She turned 7 years old! Mr. Arney our chess teacher came over on Sunday and we celebrated Leah's birthday.

I will post pictures soon.

On June 28th we said goodbye to our Aunt, Uncle, and Cousins and headed back to Chadron with our Grandparents. It took two days to get to Chadron. We took a few days to recuperate. We visited our Great Grandma Thompson at the rest home. After the few days of recuperation, we headed back home. Caleb had a Boyscout camp to go to in Oregon, so Dad and Caleb flew home early from Warrensburge . Caleb was excited because that was his first time flying in an airplane.

Vacation continued 2

While we were at our cousin's house, one of their goats had a baby. She name is Shashana.

Aunt Kristen, mother goat, and Shashana

mother and baby



We also did lots of activities such as go carting, dancing, baking, watching movies, shingling their barn, late night massagees, and talking.

Michaela, Leah, and baby turkeys

Rebekah and Leah

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We all went out side and got family pictures taken.

everyone ( the house was very full :)

Our Vacation continued

After our visit to Omaha, we went to Warrensburge, Missouri and visited our cousins from mom's side of the family. We arrived at the beginning of the weekend. Elizabeth, Rebekah, and I (Bethany) concentrated on making a cake for our Grandparents' 50th anniversary. We had the anniversary at my Aunt Kristen's parent's home which is an hour away.

The Anniversary Cake

Grandpa and Grandma H.

Close up of cake

Aunt Kristen and Marcie Carlson (She built the cake. The cake would not

be standing if Marcia hadn't helped us with her cake stacking expertise. )

Uncle Kevin

Nathan, Dad, Mom, and Caleb

Leah, cousin Hannah, Michaela

cousins: Elizabeth and Rebekah

Mrs. Carlson ( Aunt Kristen's mom)

Grandma H.

Oma ( Dad's mom)

cousins: Andrew and Sarah

Mr. Carlson

After we ate cake at the party, most of use went swimming.

Dad, Noah (isn't he cute), and Michaela

cousins: Sarah and Hannah

Our Vacation

Hello everyone!
Sorry it has been a while since I or Caleb posted. Where do I start? We had a blast on vacation seeing friends and family. We first traveled to Chadron and visited Grandpa and Grandma Hafthide. Then we went to Hastings, NE and visited the Stoegers. After that we went to Omaha and visited lots of friends.

We went to Father and Son softball.

Then the Pena family, Nelson family, Alathie Larson, Mrs. Waldo and Rose went with us to the zoo. It was fun to see everything again and to visit with those who went with us. :)

Old House in Omaha

We stopped at our old house in Omaha. The fence was down but besides that it pretty much looked the same.

Hastings

We where in Hastings,NE for a few days there. Mr. and Mrs. Stoger were the hosts of our stay.

Have you found the right move yet?

Cute little Mister

Mr. and Mrs. Stoger

Someone sure dosen't want their picture taken. ;)

Michaela sure enjoyed playing on the Xbox

65th Anniversary of D-day

America has paid a lot for their freedom. Over 15,00 men willing gave their lives for our freedom. Notice how I say "willing". Most of those boys signed up before the drafting even started. So I would like to take my hat of to those families who lost sons, fathers, husbands. I want to say to never forget this day.

Grandparents!

We got a better start today. We started driving around 10am. We had lunch at Taco Bell and then started back on the road. After about another 7 hours and a U-turn, we made it to our grandparents in Chadron,NE.

Day 1

We started out with two visits; one with some old friends and the other with our great grandma. Then we went out and drove grandpa's old truck. After that Nathan, Michaela, and Bethany went feed two calves before we had dinner. Later that evening we watched "Comanche station".

Day 2

Today we watched Adrian Rogers and Charles Stanley. For lunch Grandpa toke us to Country Kitchen. We enjoyed watching two western movies later that evening.

Day 3

For today we took a 2 hour drive to go see Mt. Rushmore. While we were there, we stopped off at Keystone,SD and looked in some old stores.

Day 4

One thing we did on our last day at Chadron was visit our great Grandma. Other than that we spent most of the time talking to people and watching Roy Roger movies. It has been a really great time seeing our grandparents and meeting some new friends. Also Grandpa showed us where he worked. It is on a farm about 15 min. away from Chadron. He took us around the scenic road on the way back.

Sweet Rocket