Happy Mother's Day

A Happy Mother's Day to all those special Moms. Especially to my Mother Hazel, to my Mother-in-law Janet, Sisters Susan, Kerrie, and Rachael, Sister-in-laws Angie, Jackie, and Mary, and Daughter Ashley. But most of all to my wife Angela!


Ruby made this very nice bouquet, at activity day, for Angela. I think she did an excellent job.

Photo taken: May 10, 2009

Each year at the annual Howes Christmas party, we have a gift exchange. For the adults this consist of everyone bringing a $5.00 gift. We draw numbers and the fun begins. This year I drew number 1, which isn't the best number to draw. The first person picks a gift from the pile. Then number 2 has the option of taking number ones gift or picking his own. Number three can take any gift or choose one from the pile. This goes on until all the gifts have been pick. So the last person ends up with the pick of the lot! Gag gifts are common at the Howes party. This year Angie (courtesy of Jared Smith), picked the gag gift of the year! For some reason no one took it away from her!

Isn't She Pretty?

Photo taken: January 3, 2009

Mothers Day

Wishing a Special Mothers Day to all The Special Mothers in My Life

Wife Angela

Niece Jessica

Sister Kerrie

Sister Rachael

Mother Hazel

Sisters Kerrie and Racheal

Sister-n-law Angie

Sister Susan

Niece Marie

Wife Angela and Daughter Ashley

Mother-n-law Janet

Daughter Ashley

Mother Hazel

And I must mention sister-n-law Mary, and sister-n-law Jackie. I couldn't find a decent picture of them to add to this post...but they too are special!

The Breakfast

We started the day off with a great breakfast, prepared by Troy and Susan. The quiche was outstanding!

Chowing Down

What a great way to start the day

Photos taken: December 22, 2007

The Evening Program

Jay, Tristin, Racheal (sister), and Casetin Gubler, and Angie

Grandpa Reads a Story

Sister Kerrie (Smith) and Brother Jared

Jared is holding Preston, Kerrie is holding Jackston

Grandma

Brother in Law Jared (Smith) with Sons Jackston and Dalton

Brother Trent

Niece Marie, Wife Angela, and Son Spencer

Brother Randy and his wife Angie

Troy and Susan (sister) Ruud

Sit down Jared it is time for the Movie!

Photos taken: December 22, 2007