Follow along, as I continue to tell you about my 2010. Early July, Kelli, Alex, Owen, Tyler and I took a trip to Gatlinburg, TN. Tyler and I enjoyed it so much the summer before, that we decided to go again. Kelli and the boys thought it would be a good, short vacation. We went to the Aquarium. Spent over half the first day there.





The penquin tank was too funny. Trying to crawl through that tube to get to the center. Then only to stand or squat to see out the top. Owen thought he could get in there with them.

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The Helecopter ride was the highlight of the trip. Tyler, Alex and I took a 15 minute trip over the whole area. It was the most amazing thing. Tyler was co-pilot, while Alex and I took the back view. Boy what a view!

Where have I been?

Wow is all I can say......where have I been since February 14th, the last post on my blog? Well alot has happened, to say the least. Where do I start.......I will post pictures if I have them to go with the story, otherwise use your imagination.

On Feb. 19th, I headed to State College for a Penn State Horse Judges Clinic. Yep I have become a 4-H, certified Horse Judge and am loving every minute of it. Why I didn't do this a long time ago, I will never know. Anyway, arrived home at 7pm on Sunday with Bob waiting to take off for TEXAS! Yep, my Christmas gift was an entry in a Cowgirl Rodeo, in TX. Had the camper full, 2 horses loaded and away we went. Took 3 days and the sunshine and warmth were worth the trip! Needless to say, we will be going again. Had a blast, my team of 2 Texans and 1 from Colorado, took 3rd all around. Can't wait to see those girls again and do somemore trailriding in the parks of TX.

When spring came, the kids began to fish and as you can see, this is something Casey had never done. She was so proud of herself.

Valentine's Day

More of our Valentine's Day 4-wheeler ride. We had a fire in the pit, Kim making snow angels, plowing the hay fields .....just plain having fun. O'Dog in the famous ski hat of mine that I won't get rid of becuase it is too warm. He seems to like it!

Our Winter Wonderland!

On Valentine's Day, we had planned a day of sled riding. Never thinking the snow was too deep, we decided to go for a 4-wheeler ride instead. Some of us got stuck, some of us went where we should not have gone, some of couldn't go where we wanted to go and so on, you get my drift.

Jeff took Alex with him, tucked tightly in his seat belt, for a wintery ride. Alex enjoyed the whole time until he realized it was getting too cold for him.

Some of the streams we crossed with our fingers crossed at the same time.

(Jeff, Alex, Tyler, and Taylor)

Oops, the same picture, I guess we had too much fun!

My Fabulous Daddy!

Most of you already know that my Dad is battling Colon Cancer. To refresh and update everyone: On Oct. 21, 2009, Dad found out he had colon cancer that had also moved to his liver. He had surgery to remove the tumor that was almost blocking the colon only to have a setback during recovery. After he had come home, he developed a blockage at the resection sight from dried blood and was back in the hospital for 2 more weeks. Needless to say, when he did come home, he was very weak and struggling to eat and drink. During this time he had a pet scan to determine any other activity. A few days later he started to get jaundiced and had test to see why this was happening. When he met back with his cancer Dr. we found out the liver was causing the jaundice and the pet scan showed activity in the liver, lymph nodes around the liver and a small spot near the lungs. So after options were offered, questions were asked, Dad decided to begin his chemo that day. I really feared for him, as he looked so weak and helpless.

To my surprise.....2 days later he had no jaundice and was moving around the house like a Nascar driver with his walker! That was almost 2 weeks ago. I have been sick, so I am staying away from the house, but last word (yesterday) I heard, after his Dr. appointment, he trekked over the Sharp Shopper with Mom and Kim for groceries! You go Daddy!!

SURPRISE! LOOK WHO IS 50!

On January 2, 2010, Linda Gail Papevies O'Brien, turned 50 years old. Yep she finally caught up with the rest of us. Bobby, Kim, Bob and I flew into Atlanta to surprise her for the weekend and celebrate with her. Wow what a good time we had. Spent a great time with everybody from Friday afternoon until Monday morning.

Linda enjoyed her favorite beverage, Chardonnay, in her new Birthday Girl Wine Glass she received from Karen, a good friend she and Alan fish with.

Check out those sexy girls "Over the Hill" of 50!

Birthday Highlights at Brewster's!

Here are some more of the Celebration for Linda's 50th Birthday Party. There were old friends, new friends and family as well.