River Trip 2010

The 2010 version of the Kelly river trip to Laughlin Nevada was a "big splash", as usual.
A good time was had by all as we played on the river for 1 1/2 days. I think everyone had their fill of sun, water, food, boating, and family fun. No major incidents. Some blisters from too much wave runnering (next year we'll get some gloves). A dead boat battery - seems like there's never a completely problem free trip.
I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Bonnie, Aubrey, and CJ head out on the river.

And safely back.

Sorry CJ, maybe next year (or the next).

Mom, Shawna, and Molly cool off in the tubes.

My girls showing off their pink hats.

Mom and Shawna pump up a tube.

Shawna headed to the water.

Brian and CJ.

Skyler was old enough to go out by himself this year.

Cooling off and gabbing.

James kicks back.

Rachel and Olivia play in the water.

Gma and I were picking up some last minute supplies when we ran across these pink hats. Each of the girls got one and we had fun with them, except for Bonnie, who hated them.

Olivia and Aubrey "in the pink"

Bonnie and Aubs cool off in the tubes.

James and CJ clowning it up. Doesn't look like they had much fun.

Gma and Bonnie "tubing it".

Bonnie relaxes.

Time to go home.
See ya next year!

Shawna's Castle

Ever since Shawna moved into her Las Vegas digs last month, Gma and I have been trying to get over and add a few home touches. We finally got the chance and made a quick, two night dash, leaving Friday morning.

After we got to Shawna's, we made the first of 3 trips to Home Depot. Not bad, really. The last trip was just for some picture hanging hooks.

We dumped our purchase at the house and went downtown to our favorite buffet at the Main Street Station. It was Friday, and that meant it was seafood buffet. Shawna was soooo excited. After standing in line for 1 1/2 hours and she doesn't like seafood. Oh well, there was plenty to eat and we did.

After playing some penny slots, we headed home for some much needed rest.

Early the next morning, we got after it.

We installed 4 ceiling fans, including dimmers and speed controls. We fixed the dishwasher (plugged it in), hung two towel bar things, replaced the doorbell, transformer (and diode - ask Shawna), hung a curtain rod, fixed a toilet, hung a picture, and replaced two other light fixtures.

We also hung some peg board and a broom holder in the garage.

We didn't get to a few back yard projects and decided to save them for the winter.

We also decorated the living room with new furniture (he he he).

Unloading from Home Depot.

Gma assembles a fan.

Shawna works on a fan.

Gma gives Shawna advice (?).

Well done!

The girls take a break.

New dining room fixture.

Pegboard in garage.

Completed fan.

Doogle helped when he could.

New living room ensemble.

New picture.

Curtain rod.

We created a PILE of trash!

Shawna and Doogle relax in the new living room!

A Memorial Day

Sunday May 30th, the Kelly clan was fortunate to all gather at Gma's & Gpa's to celebrate Memorial Day. We decided to have our celebration on Sunday as Molly, Bryan, and Shawna had to travel on Monday.
Molly and Bryan got the prize for traveling the farthest, followed by Shawna, then Scott, Rachel and family.
Great grandPa Kelly and his friend Mary also attended, along with a few assorted friends of the kids.
All-in-all it was a great crowd. We really love having theses gatherings and having everyone together. Good thing Bryan and Molly can travel so easily or I'm sure we wouldn't see them at many of our gatherings.
There was much swimming, game playing, visiting, and, of course, food. I really think that's why everyone really comes!
Scott BBQ'ed ribs and chicken, and there were ton's of side dishes, drinks and desserts.

Molly, Shawna, Gma & Gpa start the day with a yummy breakfast.

CJ helps Molly make fruit salad

Skyler doing what he loves best


Bryan in the pool. Well halfway, anyway!

Ladderball - always fun!

Seems like there's more reading going on around here theses days.

Scott - master of the BBQ.

Then - master of the pool. Did you know James could fly?

Rachel & Olivia enjoy some quiet time.

Bonnie bought a volleyball that had a rope on it when it came out of the box, so we made a tether ball out of it.

Who invited Jack to the party?

The girls never miss a photo opp.

Always the teacher, Shawna helps Aubrey with a school project. Beter get an 'A'!

Then everyone helps.

Shawna (and Doogle) head home.