Family Reunions

The previous reunion with my grand kids was arranged by Scott and Marccus in December of 2007. They had visited Kristie and family in Nevada then rented a car and drove with Casey and Lane to spend some time with us.

Casey, Scott and Lane Ashton on top of Hoover Dam

They arrived after Echo and Carla had delivered 9 Labrador puppies

Here we are with Hector, the one pup that we kept.

Lane sitting in the bath tub with Hector. This is where we kept all 9 puppies for feeding and ease of clean up.

Casey trying out the piano

New Year's Dinner

The boys from Brazil acting cold while waiting for midnight on New Years eve

We seem to be more acclimated to the weather

Lane getting ready for bed

Fast forward to July 2011. Carol and Kristie made arrangement for a visit for my 70th birthday

Kristie & family home

Four horses, 2 goats and 3 dogs (not shown)

Casey, Lane and me on the porch. Wow, look how tall Casey has grown!

A shrimp and white wine reception from Richard and Kristie

Casey and Lane in the "Man Cave" complete with TV, big speakers plus lots of movies and games

Playing games on their iPhones

Kristie had gotten the beautiful cake and candles and we brought 6 assorted flavors of ice cream!

Lane thinking about the left over ice cream and Casey with a strained wrist and braces (12 months to go before those come out). Kristie looking glam in a new outfit from her mother.

All too soon it was time to begin the long drive back to Albuquerque. What a wonderful birthday present Carol and Kristie had arranged. Thank you! Thank you!