Oct Nov Dec 2010

Happy New YEAR..

October was our annual Pumpkin carving party And then Halloween of course. The kids were Batman theme.. We had Batman and the rest were villians Even the grandchildren... For our Anniversary we went back to the Glass Museum (last time all my pictures were destroyed)
















Thaoe and I the day after the blizzard by our BIG purple bush in the front of the house.










We got our Newsletter ready and made ornaments instead of cards this year. Here are our "cards".












Here is after Santa came. I made all of the stockings. I have another one to make this year as Amber is Due in May. Will it be a Boy???










Thaoe got all of the boys (and Crystal) Beanies of their Fantasy Football teams. Kalei just wanted to be in the pictures. Then it was off to Idaho for the annual trek back to BYU-I.. It was bitter cold. We even got stuck in Butte Montana as they closed I-15. It was -26 yes that is a MINUS 26. So off to a motel it was.. We finally made it the next day. Home again to a house full of needs: Window framing, redo Both bathrooms are a few of the chores. We will keep you posted with pictures later.. Happy New year to all 2011.....
Yes Empty Nesters AGAIN!!!

may june july aug

May: Mother's day at the lilac garden. My Favorite flower is the lilac. The Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens in Woodland Wa.
June: Father's Day Home Improvement: New window in the kitchen.
July: My mom's Watermelon cake Thaoe's birthday.
August: Rodeback Reunion
September: Crystal's Birthday. Amber and I made her Chinese take out cake.

Jan Feb Mar April

Jan spent the new year helping the kids get settled in Idaho. Jan Kamaile's first birthday. February went to Longview to Oak Tree for Valentines Day. Quite the experience. Bad Service etc but a good time with Brian & Jenni. March Kalei's birthday. Amber has been with us for the past three weeks and we have had fun doing crafts.








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Mar 31, Amber and I took a Psanky class here area few of our eggs we did. Ours are on the right side the 3 in the middle. Mine is the one in the very middle. Very fun. Amber and I are buying a kit to do more. Apparently these are made at christmas time for ornaments.



April was Easter.. lots of family stuff. We colored easter eggs. The football was one of Spencer's creations. Thaoe and I purchased these $1 sand pails for the girls and put their names on them. We filled them with clothes for the girls.

Holiday Blues

November we celebrated with Thanksgiving Breakfast. Biscuits and Gravy as everyone went their separate ways later that day. Kamaile enjoying her biscuit.









December Christmas time we celebrated with just our family in the morning and then again the girls went to their in-laws. That night we went to my family for Christmas dinner. my mother with her book we made for her of her "travels". For the Grandkids we gave all the little kids sleeping bags. Spencer & Adyson showing off the Mountain Dew Blanket I made for him & a car blanker for Adyson. Amber and I showing off our Holiday earrings.
Kalei decorating the Tree.























December 28 Amber left back to Rexburg
Dec 30 Crystal & Josh moved to Tri-cities. Dec 31 Tristan left for Rexburg. Yes we are now empty nesters. It is soo quiet here. We are busy trying to get the house in order and re decorating. (mainly moving furniture around and re painting..)

October Tradition

September was a really slow month. Crystal celebrated her birthday. But October is Always a busy month for us. We start by thinking of Halloween ALL month.





We went to to the Pumpkin Patch Oct 17 and then is was a fast moving month after that.






We had our annual pumpkin carving party Oct 29 which is also our anniversary.. Lots of carving and eating Thaoe's famous Clam chowder. We had to move the party to the Rose Street Church as we continue to grow. Rodebacks, Bruces & Kings. We had a potluck.The Kings provided the best homemade rolls and melt-in-your mouth corn bread!!! Homemade Rootbeer & Chili from the Bruces. Tristan even made "Noodles with (a little) Chicken" soup. Spencer outdid himself with a picture of Adyson on his pumpkin.





















Oct 31 lots of costumes for the kids and grandkids. Enjoy the pics of the pumpkin patch, our carving party and of course all of the kids costumes... Kamaile and Kalei as dalmations, Cruella & Jasper & of course Cinderella with fairy godmother & Prince Charming.

August Reunion & Wash DC

August was a busy month for the Rodebacks. We started the month with a Rodeback Reunion at Longview & Longbeach WA. Here are some pics of our Tye dye shirts.




We ended the month in Hershey PA and Wash DC. We flew into DC then took a smaller plane ride to Harrisburg. What a trip we loved it. We went to the Hershey Story & the Chocolate World. It was hectic and busy but we enjoyed it. 3 motels, two plane rides (over and back) and we are now home...


We rode in an Amish Buggy, I am sitting directly BEHIND the horse in front of Thaoe in the orange shirt. The Amish are very nice people. Tristan was amazed that even though their farming style is old, he noticed two little girls with Crocs on.


Then it was off to Tour DC. We saw most of the monuments, the first one is the Korean Memorial, then thats me getting an etching of my Uncle Hector Ruiz on The Wall, and me and Thaoe at the WWII Memorial.

Birthdays BBQ & babies

Birthdays well the Rodeback family knows about July birthdays. Happy Birthday Elaine, Thaoe, Adena, Jonathan, Brianne, Kamdyn, Terry, Mom Rodeback & Brian Rodeback & Bradley. Whew sorry if I missed anyone... Well in my family we had a birthday EVERY month. Jan began with Grandpa Vasquez, Feb my dad, Mar my sister, Apr me, May my brother, June my sister and then we got to skip a couple of months until the Twins came in October...

We celebrated my mom's 70th birthday party (her bday is July 3) with a surprise party for her at Michael's on the lake. She was so surprised. We got all 6 of us together again a major accomplishment for us. Here is a picture of my mom & my family.











We had a BBQ on the 4th. We were glad to have one since a sickness has taken over the whole family. First Tristan then Thaoe, then Kalei, and lastly (we hope) spencer. Here is amber with our BBQ spread. The girls made the Trifle.







Here are the 4th of July babies in their patriotic outfits. We spent a quite night at home and watched the fireworks from the living room window where we can see all over the city.













And lastly here is the birthday boy. For his birthday he received a computer game and new headphones so he can listen to his music and play games. Happy birthday Thaoe...