Kouper's First Birthday

Our little man is turning one on the first and we would like to invite you all to his birthday. It will be at Broadmoore Lake Park in Sherwood Park from 2-4 on Sept. 4th. We rented the picnic area and will be roasting hot dogs and having cake. There is parking next to the Arena Sports center and the picnic area is right next to the playground. If would would like to come please let us know so we buy enough food and Jeanine will be making a zucchini cake for the little ones. Sorry for the short notice we were wait for confirmation from the park.

Cassidy, Jeanine and Kouper

Grampa's I's

I couldn't see the "Sign-In" tab but knew it was somewhere on the left at the top so I clicked all along the top until I found it. 

Yesterday morning about 9:15 we got a phone call to say that they had a cornea for Grampa.  By 12:15 we were in the hospital.  By 6:30 last evening he was back down in his room with his bionic eye.  It is pretty sensitive to light and scratchy from the stitches but he is doing well.  Nice to have it behind him. 

I know there is a family out there who is mourning the loss of a loved one, who was generous enough to give sight to Grampa by making organ donations.  We think of that family and pray for the Lord's comforting hand to be on them.  I hope they somehow can feel how grateful we are. 

I am also thankful for the technology of cornea transplantations and the wonderful doctors and medical staff who excel in this work. Blessings to them all.

Love,
Gramma

Summer Camping and Fishing

This past month was quite fun camping at Pigeon lake, then Gregoire lake and fishing on the Clearwater. Here are some pictures.

The kids had fun on the beach and swimming.

The adults had fun watching the kids having fun.



At camp, Chelsey was practicing holding children.

Aaron fishing on Pigeon Lake.



This is the whole crew......so far.

Belly Bumps



Marcus got to drive the boat.

RULE No. 1:  We don't go to shore unless you have to do some paperwork!

Mikels first fish! Woo-hoo!!

Marcus's first fish! RIGHT ON!

Marcus going for a cruise with Grampa.

Wading in the Clearwater River. Yep I got a slight burn.

Uncle Garth and I went camping up the Clearwater. Had a great time together. Garth got to drive the boat. We had a bear ransack the camp and made off with the Hamburger/Hotdog buns and the Honey Nut Cheerios.

Garth and I caught a few fish.

But I caught the BIGGEST one! (on Canadian Tire junk no less).

We saw a bear swimming accross the river while we fished. He was oblivious to us. We watched as he did chinups to an overhanging tree and eat grubs or maggotts from it. Pretty cool! We saw 4 bears and some deer and  a couple of  bald eagles. It was a great three days.

Hope you enjoy the pics and video,

Uncle Brent

Another Fireman In Our Midst

Here are some pictures of Calorado's graduation from Fire school. Very nice pictures and very handsome young man, but maybe I am a little biased.....Oh Well....

Cal receiving his diploma.

Proud Graduate (I am a College Graduate)

Graduating Class

Proud Grandparents

Yup.... she loves him.

Sigh! A man in uniform....

The Graduation Cake.

Congratulations Calorado, we are very proud of you.
We hope you have a long, prosperous career in the fire service.
Love,           your wonderful family.

GREAT JOB

Whenever You're In Trouble

Very touching story before the song starts.

Enjoy

I know that as parents we all feel the same way with our children.

I think Heavenly Father would want us to be the same way with all the people that are in our lives. We have a very close knit family and I KNOW that we would all be there for each other anytime, anywhere.When the need arises our family always seems to come together.

That is why I love you all.

Handsome features

 While I was handing out permits at work about a month ago. This Gentleman showed up at my "window". His name is Gordon Schabert and is Gramma Hudkins cousin. You will notice he has the same facial features as Uncle Troy (at least it's obvious to me).

So...... is there any doubt as to what side of the family Uncle Troy gets his handsome features from??!! I think not!

Which brings to mind. We can't tease him about being adopted any more. LOL.

Uncle Brent

P.S. There is nothing wrong with being adopted in the first place.

Guess who?

At the Fire Department's Pancake Breakfast on June 18, I did something that I have wanted to do for quite some time.  Brent and I suited up in full bunker gear and went into the Mobile Training Unit (Fireblast) which is a two story fire simulator.  We went in twice (once with Brent in the lead and the other with me in the lead) and it was AWESOME!  We had to crawl in on our hands and knees, put out the fires and drag out a victim.  It was so very hot and confined.  I had trouble standing up sometimes as the bunker gear is so very heavy.  I thought I might have difficulty being in a confined space but I did alright.  It was a wonderful experience and I have a much greater appreciation for the courageous men and women who risk their lives everyday. 

Love to all,
Roxanne