Hannah's 1st Swimming Lessons

This was Hannah's first year in swimming lessons and she loved them. The difference from before is amazing. She was so afraid of getting water in her face and now she doesn't care.

Hannah holding onto the edge of the pool with her class


Hannah with her class sitting on the edge of the deep end with her class


The last day of class they let the kids jump off the diving board. Most of the kids would get to the edge of the board, sit and then scoot off. Hannah on the other hand walked right to the end and jumped off.

Ready, Set, GO!!!


This picture made it into the paper.

Princess Hannah & Hayden

Before Stacy's wedding she wanted to see what the girls would look like with their hair done and crowns on.



Cinderella (Hannah Belle)


Cinderella 2 (Hayden Marie)

Happy 4th of July

This year Weiser had a 4th of July parade and a fire hose competition. The girls this year were really festive.

Hannah & Hayden in their 4th of July hats.


At the end of the parade they had a presentation of what each fold in the flags means. It was really neat to see all the veterans in their uniforms.


Presenting the flag


My two beautiful neices, Alexie and Emma


Watch out!! Johnny has the hose. One of the future Weiser Rural Firefighters.


3 little beauties all in a row


1st Annual Weiser Rural Fire Hose Competition

They had all the kids yell to get started. Hannah really got into it.


Way to go. Hannah and Johnny getting the water going.


After the kids had their chance it was time for the firefighters. Cody running up the stairs.


Cody flying over the wall.


Cody trying to get his gear on. It is harder when it is wet.


After Cody it was my dad's turn. Dad jumping over the wall. I give that a 10.


Dad & Ron getting their gear on. Since the rules only said to wear the gear they decided that they were going to put one of the pant legs on an arm and one of the jacket arm on an arm. It was funny because they outsmarted the young guys.


Dad spraying the water to hit the target.


Little Miss Hayden always has a smile on her face. She loved watching everyone running around.


The whole group


Hope everyone had a safe and wonderful 4th. Thank you to all the men and women who are fighting to keep our country free.

Fire Hose Competition

For the last few years the city fire department has held a fire hose competition on the Saturday of Fiddle Week. Last year Cody and Jeremy participated in it and came in first place. This was also my brother-in-law's first fire hose competition.


Some of the Weiser Rural Fire Department guys hanging out before the competition.


And the winners are

Drum Roll Please!!!

Cody Samson & Jeremy Black for the second year in a row.


The whole group of Firemen. A picture kind of like this made it into the paper.

Fiddle Week Parade

This was Hayden's first parade where she is old enough to sit with the big kids a get candy. Hannah rode in the parade with Papa Stuart while Cody drove another fire truck.

Hayden before we left the house.


Arimiah, Alicia, Dareyn, Hayden and Emma sitting patiently for the parade to start.


Hannah helping Papa Stuart drive. She had to get her wave in before she forgot.


What a handsome firefighter. Love you

Scary Rides

Hannah wants to be just like her Uncle Johnny and ride any ride he does. She rode the swings by herself which made mom very nervous. The first time she went on them I could barely breath. My sister Stacy kept yelling to wave which meant she had to let go which was even worse for me to look at. She went on it about 3 more times after that and loved it.

Johnny and Hannah on the swings


Alexie and Hannah on the Roller Coaster


Another ride that she liked but had to have an adult go with her was the Tornado. Aunt Sarah took Hannah, Alexie and Johnny on it. She loved spinning around in circles while going high in the air. Nice smile Sarah!!


That last big ride that the kids were able to go on by themselves was called the Ali Baba. Daddy took Hannah, Alexie and Johnny on it the first time but after that we couldn't get them off of it.

Alexie, Cody, Hannah and Johnny in line for the ride.


Hannah Belle


Uncle Johnny


Johnny was so good with the girls. Before he would put his seat belt on he made sure that the girls had theirs on. What a gentleman!!!!

Hannah, Alexie and Johnny

Fiddle Week Dance Performance 2009

This was Hannah's first year in dance and she was really excited to get to go up on the stage and dance infront of a crowd. Hayden is still to little to be in dance but she had fun playing while we waited and watched. She has a smile that makes her whole face light up. I just can't get enough of her.











Hannah on stage with her class dancing to "Respect"















Alexie and Hannah are in the same class. They are the same age which is fun because they get to do stuff together.







I don't know what Hannah is doing in this picture. I have titled this picture as "Wild Woman". She lookes kind of mean but she is really a sweet heart.