Remember those beloved days (like June maybe) when I posted 15 entries per month? Weren't those grand? I have to admit, I have no excuse for not posting more often. It used to be because our computer was in Cody's room and the only time I could truly blog would be when he was sleeping (which wouldn't work because he's the lightest sleeper I know). So, I got a laptop from school to use. BUT, then I didn't have a card reader for my computer. I would have to remember to get the card reader from the other computer before Cody went to sleep! Sheesh. At Christmastime, I bought a portable card reader, so I really, at this point, have no excuse. I should AT LEAST be able to post one blog a week, right? We shall see.
It's been so long since my last blog entry that I have to go back through the pictures and see what I can find. Here goes...
Here's a recent photo of Cody. He's looking older all the time. He loves to play with phones, listen to people on the phone (he doesn't talk to people yet), and pretend that he has a phone. Here, he's modeling the cute dinosaur pajamas Grandma and Grandpa got him for Christmas! (Thanks Mom and Dad!) I have to take some pictures of Caitlin's new haircut! But, we just bought a new camera today (since we took it out to the beach and to the Sand Ranch, it won't focus) so give me some time to get that done. Here are some photos from our recent trip (beginning of January). We went down to Veneta to visit with John, Brenda, and the boys, then traveled on down to Coos Bay and Bandon for three days.
It was sort of a small family reunion! We got to spend time with Uncle Deacon, Aunt Hilary, Mackenzie, Brenda, John and the boys, plus Brian's counsin Johnny, his wife Nicole, and their kiddos. It was very fun to get to hang out together like that. I think everyone had a real blast!
Here we are at the beach in Bandon. We always go to this access point, and it's usually pretty deserted. But, we've mainly gone there when the weather's been nice. On this particular day, the weather was a bit unpredictable. When we got there, there was a clear spot in the sky. But make no mistake, 15 minutes later, downpour. Everyone got soaked except for me (as I had to wait in the car with sleeping Cody) and Hilary, who didn't have a jacket???? =)
As we were coming back, we stopped by Uncle Deacon's (and Aunt Hilary's) house to have some fun at the Sand Ranch!
It's just amazing to see Uncle Deacon's backyard is acres of sand! He has these three ATVs and we all took turns riding them!
Here's Uncle Deacon driving Caitlin and Mason around! He sure is great with kids!
Here's Brian and Cody riding on a sand board (being pulled on the ATV by Deacon).
Here's Sam and Eli (not sure who's pulling them though).
Oh yeah, here's the huge tractor that they use on the sand ranch. I was a little freaked out when I saw this picture too, trust me. But truly, Cody did not want to get out at all. (A few of us actually rode in the plow part of this tractor with Brian driving. He told us he had learned how to drive it that day. A LITTLE scary if you ask me, but we were all game to do it.)
Here are both our little rascals getting some time in the cab of this larger than life tractor. Sheesh. 
Here's Caitlin and Maddie just having fun making sand piles. All of the kids had so much fun (and I suppose I should mention the adults might have had more fun than them???)! We can't wait to go back!