Jen - Shelley Beatty

Jen and family stop over in Kansas City on their move to Salt Lake City.

June 24, 2013 by shelley

Jen and the kids (and Izzy) flew to Kansas City and stayed a few days while Adam was driving (and moving their household) to Salt Lake City. Adam stayed the weekend and then was on his way to Salt Lake City. We enjoyed going for yogurt, Prairie Village Art Fair, playing and swimming in the pool.

Kansas City Art Show 2013

A fun visit from Jen, Adam, Becca, Henry and Caroline (and Izzy):

Becca, Henry, Caroline and Jen enjoying yogurt.

Becca and Henry in front of fountain in front of the Cheesecake Factory on the Plaza, Kansas City,Missouri

Me, Becca and Henry and Bob in front of fountain Kansas City Plaza.

Adam, Caroline, Shelley, Becca, Henry and Bob

Henry in the restaurant Blue Moose Antlers, Prairie Village Art Fair

Becca in the restaurant Blue Moose Antlers, Prairie Village Art Fair

Henry at Prairie Village Art Fair

Becca feeding Caroline

Caroline and Jen

Jen, Caroline and Becca swimming

Henry getting ready to swim.

Becca on slide

Becca having fun in the pool

Becca showing us how she can do “cannonball”.

Henry “thinking” about doing a cannonball.

Bob and Carl watching swimmers.

Becca showing us how she can do “cannonball”.

Henry and Becca paddling along.

Jen and Caroline watching Becca and Henry

Henry peeking out.

Visiting dear friends…

February 16, 2013 by shelley

Some of our best activities was visiting with dear friends. We visited with Marsha O’Connor and her daughter Claire O’Connor Battle and husband. Jen and Claire talked about old times and growing up together. We got together at Fairway Park so the kids could play.

Jennifer Beatty Long and Claire O’Connor Battle.

Becca spent her time building a snowman…

Becca builds a snowman.

First Thanksgiving ever away from home…

February 15, 2013 by shelley

Beautiful baby Caroline.

Becca

Caroline and Jen

Becca preparing Thanksgiving dinner.

For the first time since we have been married, nearly 35 years, Bob and I did not have our Thanksgiving dinner in our home. B.J. and Jenn were heading to Los Angeles, Becca and Carl are in Sweden, so Bob and I agreed to travel to North Caroline. It would be two people traveling, Bob and I, vs. five people traveling; Jen, Adam, Becca, Henry and Caroline. We enjoyed a beautiful traditional Thanksgiving at Jen and Adam’s home.

Thanksgiving dinner

Beautiful Thanksgiving dinner.

Our traditional Thanksgiving dinner cookie turkeys!

Henry enjoying a turkey drumstick!

Our traditional cranberry jello salad.

We enjoyed a few other activities:

Eating at the Cheesecake Factory.

Becca, grandpa and Henry.

Building at Lowes! Fun Times with Jen, Becca and Henry!!

June 6, 2012 by shelley

Jennifer came to visit for the week along with Becca, Henry and Izzy. One of the first fun activities on our schedule was an activity at Lowe’s Hardware Store. This is a must do for anyone with small children. Lowes sponsors “Build and Grow” clinics in which children have the opportunity to build, with real hammers and nails, cute fun projects. The workshops are free, but you do need to pre-register. They are taught in store and the projects are adorable. It is an incredible activity for kids. Big thanks to Lowe’s Hardware Stores! Check their website to see when the next project is going to happen!

Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics!

: Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinics!

Thanksgiving Turkeys from Cookies, a holiday tradition!

November 25, 2011 by shelley

I am not sure how it got started, but a few years ago I made turkeys from cookies to place at each place setting. My children got involved, and year after year it became a holiday tradition. However, as my kids grew older they did not want to make “typical” turkeys and it became a contest to see who could make the most “unusual” turkey from cookies and candies and frosting. This year was relatively tame, since we were involving a two and a three year old…and we did not have everyone home. But we still made our turkeys from cookies. Jen made a special turkey for Carl with a big bandage on his leg, representing Carls repaired achilles heel and post surgery dressing. (Becca and Carl are celebrating Thanksgiving post Carl’s surgery in Durham, North Carolina.) It was quite true to form. She also made a “Mama” turkey with a new baby for Jen and B.J. who are enjoying Thanksgiving in California with almost two week old Jack.