Easter '09

We had a nice Easter Sunday. Cheryl and Scott came down for the day with Allie and Kara in tow along with Scott's sister Emily. They arrived in time to go to church with us in the morning. Darin and Tara came up with with their girls; Hannah, Carys and Ella and their friend Liz. We had an awesome dinner at 4 o'clock and afterwards we had an Easter egg hunt next door at Bonnie's dad's house. The girls had a great time. Carys filled her basket the quickest as she showed no mercy to the little girls who couldn't keep up with her.

Carys plans her strategy before the start.

Allie looks over her options as well.

Allie collects her first egg of the day.

As intense as Ella was it was surprising

that she walked right past that egg.

Allie and Ella went for this egg at the

same time and Allie snatched it up just

as Ella was about to pick it up.

There was no Egg that Hannah couldn't reach.

Carys scoping out her next move.

An overflowing basket couldn't take

Carys out of the hunt.

Allie quickly learned to run for the next

egg as she was still dropping the previous

egg into her basket.

Allie's basket tipped over but she

picked her eggs up fast.

The girls were actually much happier than they appear

in this picture.

See told ya.

All the baskets were filled to overflowing.

I told Darin that cactus would bite, but he had to find

out for himself.

Yes! Kara got an Easter egg too.

Kara Noelle Judd

I finally got a chance to update the blog after Cheryl had the baby on tuesday. Bonnie called me at work a little before 7:00 a.m. on tuesday the 24th to tell me Cheryl had been admitted to the hospital. I came home and we hopped in the car and drove to the Kaiser by Cheryl's house. We arrived at 9:30 a.m. Cheryl got to the hospital at 5:15 a.m. and had already received an epidural when we arrived. Because this was a VBAC, the birth could not be induced so we were concerned that she might not be able to complete labor and have to have another C section. She was in labor for a little over 12 hours and was fully dialated by 5:55 p.m. After an hour and a half of pushing, Kara Noelle Judd was born at 7:29 p.m. She weighed a whopping 8lbs 13.3 oz. and was 21 inches long. Uncle Jared came up about 6:00 p.m. and Bonnie and I brought Allie to the Hospital afterwards so she could meet her new sister. She was very happy to see her sister and gave her lots of kisses. Bonnie has been with Cheryl this week to help her while she is recovering. I should have my wife back by wednesday.

Scott kept Cheryl supplied with ice chips because they

wouldn't let her eat or drink anything before the birth.

Kara, a couple of minutes after she was born...all stickey

and gooey.

Here's Kara... all 8lbs 13.3 oz. of her.

She even had a little bit of hair.

Scott and Kara getting aquainted.

Allie sees her little sister for the first time.

Allie is so cute, even in her cousin Easton's PJs.

The next day Allie really took a liking to Kara.

So much so that she had to kiss her.

All the girls.

My little grandbabies.

Allie needs some new polish.

Picture perfect.

Baby Kara

Here are few pictures to pacify Aunt Stacy until I can update.

Cheryl and Baby Kara

Kara Noelle Judd

Can you say "Sumo"!

The happy family.

Grandpa and Grandma with Baby Kara.

Grampa, Grandma and Allie

Spent the afternoon at Cheryl's today. Bonnie and I got to baby sit Allie while Cheryl and Scott went on a date with some friends to go Kayaking. While Bonnie was working Medsource, Allie went to the store with Jared and I and Allie scored a Cabbage Patch Fairy Doll. I didn't want to get it, but she talked me into it :) Its always fun to spend time with the grandbaby.

Allie liked having her hand traced on the Magna Doodle.

Allie love her new Cabbage Patch Fairy Doll.

Grandma and two babies.

Allie's CPFD.

Newest Eagle Scout

It seemed like it would never happen, but Jared received his rank of Eagle. After turning in his project write-up he was told it would be up to four months until he received his board of review but fortunately he was contacted much earlier. They said that as long as he had his paperwork turned in before he was 18 he was good to go. We were hoping to have his review completed before he was 18. We made it with a month to spare. Bonnie, Jared, Jared's Young Men's President and I drove down to a church in Chula Vista where we met the people who would be on his board. They took him into a little office while Bonnie and I stayed out in the foyer. As soon as they closed the door we sat right next to the door. If we listened closely, we could here everything that was said. They asked him questions for about 30 minutes. Jared was nervous by he gave really awesome responses. We were blown away by how much our son has changed and grown. The board was very impressed with Jared and told us what a pleasure it was to interview our son. Jared's distinction as the newest Eagle Scout would be short-lived because there was another review right after his. Afterwards, we took Jared's leader to dinner at the Barbeque Pit. It was a wonderful evening and a great relief. Now we have to plan the Court of Honor!

One Happy Camper!! ( DONE )

Christmas week 2008

OK, so I'm only a month late to post this, but I've been really busy. OK, I've been really Lazy! Anyway, on Thursday December 18 Bonnie, Jared and I drove up to Cheryl and Scott's and spent the day at Disneyland. It was packed but we still had a good time. Disney has the most amazing parades. Stacy and Lance got in at about 10.00 p.m. and surprised us. We didn't expect them until Friday. Friday was a shopping day for the girls and a movie day for the boys. That evening we went to the "Santa Clause House" in Poway. The owners of the Family Fun Centers decorate their home and let the public walk through the house. They serve hot Chocolate and give gifts to the kids. They're very generous. Saturday night was the big family Christmas party. Its always fun to watch the kids scream when there forced to sit on Santa's lap. On monday for FHE we made ginger bread houses. The teams were Cheryl and Scott, Stacy and Lance, and Jared and I. I attempted to sway the judge (Bonnie) with the letters YEM (your eternal mate) and an offering of hot sauce. It was to no avail as she chose Scott and Cheryl's creation. Christmas was a relaxing day. We opened presents in the morning then went to the church and played volleyball. That night we had a great dinner with all the family. Tuesday night we went to the San Diego Wild Animal Park for the last day of the " Festival of Lights". There were light displays throughout the park but they weren't that great. We also had to wait 45 minutes to ride the tram because of mechanical difficulties. The tour at night was really lame because the lights on the side of the tram only reached out about 25 feet and when the guide pointed out a particular animal, you pretty much just had to take his word for it. Saturday, all the kids left for St. George where Scott's parents live. It was a great week!

Allie had a death grip on Cheryl when she saw Santa.

Allie did better with mom between her and Santa.

(Santa couldn't be there so his wife took over his duties)

Ella wasn't to sure about Santa either.

The Gingerbread House competition was fierce.

Even YEM and hot sauce couldn't beat the competition.

Stacy and Lance's creation complete with uhh, "waste".

Here's the winner!

Bonnie and I at the Animal Park.

Lance and Stacy being silly.

Cheryl, Scott and Allie.

I still don't know why Sponge Bob Square Pants was there.

Jared thought it was a little chilly on the tram at the Park.

The lights were OK but not really worth the trip.

Allie is just sooooooo cute!

Allie loves the carousel.

Allie just loved her Princess Cozy Coupe.

Complete with phone.

This is why there are so many phone related accidents.

New Princess slippers.

Jared's stuff.

Lance and Stacy's stuff.

Scott and Cheryl's stuff.

(Including whiny baby)