Billy Boy - I Will Always Love You - Billy (2015 and 2014)

Jimmy Isle sang a song called Billy Boy back in 1959. The song was actually written back in 1912 as a traditional folk song and nursery rhyme. (Just in case you wonder how old the woman is who cannot leave her mother is; she is 85.)  Our grandson Billy turns two today! I added some photos of him to the song. I would like to Wish Billy a Happy Birthday and many more happy and good years.

Happy Birthday Billy! One year ago we welcomed Billy into the world and what a Joy he brings to this world. It is fun being a Grandpa- Billy is our sixth grandchild and each one is so different and so special. I wish Billy a Happy Birthday and pray Gods richest Blessings and protection over his life. This video is actually 4 months old, but it has a few photos of Princess our kitten in it as well, and we think today may be her Birthday as well. Emilee used to call her our Farm Cat since we got her from a farm near Othello.

Rubber Ball by Bobbie Vee

I have been  blessed with many good jobs, good co-workers and so many good memories..  I have many nicknames mainly from co-workers. I have had- "Brew Ha", "Mayor", Denise (when I was a kid and being teased), and "Rubber Ball" in a previous job. Just last week someone said my new glasses make me look like Clark Kent (superman)- but that was a comment, not a nickname. We don't choose our nicknames, and Luckily nicknames have not stuck. Some of you may remember this  early 1961 hit by Bobbie Vee- called Rubber Ball-it was his first real hit that launched him internationally For my going away party the co-workers all signed a rubber ball for me.....I am so thankful for my friends.

The worst job I ever had was as a forensicologist for the United Nations. One time I thought I'd come across the mass grave of a thousand snowmen, but it turns out it was just a field of carrots.

Once I pulled a job, I was so stupid. I picked a guys pocket on an airplane and made a run for it.

When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is, if they ever press charges?

Happy Birthday Tim Hendricks

I would like to wish my brother "Happy Birthday". We have had such good memories growing up and him being my big brother- all the way from winters in North Dakota,  helping him on his morning paper route in Tacoma, picking strawberries in Puyullup, his many cars and motorcyles he has owned, his dog Tiny, the mobile home in Delano, moving his mobile home in Coulee Dam,  vacations together both in Canada and North Dakota,.... I could go on and on- they may not mean anything to you, but they turn to Gold when I remember them. Here are some photos that may jog your memory of Tim as well. Happy Birthday Tim. I thank God for You.

Happy Birthday Derek

Happy Birthday Derek Klinge. Thanks for being such a good husband to Dawn;  a great Dad to Trent and Grace; and a wonderful son in law to us. I hope you have a wonderful Birthday and some of the photos on this video bring back good memories. Happy Birthday.

Cinderella

Let's face it, I am not the smartest on knowing Disney Characters. I made this video several years ago to a song called Cinderella, with photos of Caitlyn. We always have had so much fun- whether it be playing barbies, dress up, wrestling, hot tubbing, riding a trolley, legos, beads, coloring books, tic tac toe, or maybe even shopping or baking- I want to let her be Cinderella as long as she can, and both of us can be little for one more day. Time moves so fast and many of those things she has outgrown already! I think she is growing up and I am still the child.

 Q: What's Minnie's favorite thing to wear?

A: A Minnie-skirt.

Q: What did snow white say when her photos weren't ready yet?

A: Some Day My Prints Will come

Q: Why was Cinderella so very bad at soccer?

A: Because she was always running away from the ball, kept losing her shoes, and she had a pumpkin for a coach!

The Time Of Your Life

One week ago today, we were catching a 4am shuttle to airport to fly home, after we visited California Adventures/Disneyland park for 3 fun days. There were ten in our group, I am not sure who enjoyed it most or who was most worn out- but we all had the time of our life.  I added a few clips of our 2 year old Billy enjoying the parade in California Adventures on March 27th. I added them to the Disney song called "The Tine of Your Life.  It really was a fun time by all and so thankful for Darcie and Laura allowing us to join them on their vacation as well as Journey Travel for help and advice.

Emilee

Cody

Caitlyn

Cody

Where is Hank?

Dec. 25th, 2014 when we told the Kids about the trip

Who'll Buy My Memories

Not all my videos I make, are about my grandchildren- but I love to smile at kids in stores- and they usually will smile back. Willie Nelson did a remake of this song last year with his sister and I although I thought of making a video of myself, I knew, as the song said No One will buy my memories- so I added some photos of other peoples grandkids this time.  

I was packing for my business trip and my three year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point she said, “Daddy, look at this,” and stuck out two of her fingers. Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and stuck her tiny fingers in my mouth and said, “Daddy’s gonna eat your fingers,” pretending to eat them. I went back to packing, looked up again and my daughter was standing on the bed staring at her fingers with a devastated look on her face. I said, “What’s wrong, honey?” She replied, “What happened to my booger?”

A California congressman was seated next to a little girl on the flight to D.C., when the politician turned to her and said,’Let’s talk. I’ve heard that flights go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger.

‘ The little girl, who had just opened her book, closed it slowly and asked, ‘What would you like to talk about?’

‘Oh, I don’t know,’ said the congressman. ‘How about nuclear power?’ and he grins.

OK, ‘ she said. ‘That could be an interesting topic.

But let me ask you a question first.
A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat the same stuff – grass – . Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?’

The politician, now visibly surprised by the little girl’s intelligence, thinks about it and says, ‘Hmmm, I have no idea.

‘ To which the little girl replies, ‘Do you really feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don’t know poop?

DisneyLand 2015

I have been to Disneyland only three times in my life- last week Darcie allowed us to Join her family on a quick 4 day trip to Disneyland. There were ten of us total traveling down together and staying at the Disneyland Paradise Pier Hotel. First day was spent at California Adventures and final two days at Disneyland. We were treated to a Medieval Times Dinner Theatre on Sunday afternoon. Monday we had separate flights until we got to Seattle and then flew home together.  I added some photos to the Disney song from Toy Story called You Got a Friend. I hope it brings back memories of your trip(s) to Disneyland as well or reminds you that you have a friend in me.

Surfin Safari

Three years ago today we got away for a short overnight vacation to Raptor Reef Water park. It's an indoor waterpark in Courdelane, Idaho and a tradition. We spent the night in Spokane at Quality Inn Downtown and then visited Chuck E cheese in the Valley on Sunday Night. Monday was a blast at the waterpark even with the extra spring break kids. we are so blessed to have such great getaways within driving distance like Raptor Reef and Silverwood and to have several great parks in our own towns. I think this was the first winter we did not make it to Raptor Reef in 5 years- Maybe this winter we can?

An old geezer, who had been a retired farmer for a long time, became very bored and decided to open a medical clinic. He put a sign up outside that said:Dr. Geezer'ss clinic. "Get your treatment for $500, if not cured get back $1,000."

Doctor "Young," who was positive that this old geezer didn't know beans about medicine, thought this would be a great opportunity to get $1,000.

So he went to Dr. Geezer'ss clinic.

This is what transpired.

Dr. Young: --- "Dr. Geezer, I have lost all taste in my mouth." can you please help me ??
Dr. Geezer:  ---  "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in Dr. Young's mouth."

Dr. Young: --- Aaagh !! -- "This is Gasoline!"

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You've got your taste back. That will be $500."

Dr. Young gets annoyed and goes back after a couple of days figuring to recover his money.

Dr Young: "I have lost my memory, I cannot remember anything."

Dr. Geezer: "Nurse, please bring medicine from box 22 and put 3 drops in the patient's mouth."

Doctor Young:  "Oh no you don't,  --  that is Gasoline!"

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You've got your memory back. That will be $500."

Dr. Young (after having lost $1000) leaves angrily and comes back after several more days.

Dr. Young: "My eyesight has become weak  ---  I can hardly see !!!!

Dr. Geezer: "Well, I don't have any medicine for that so --  " Here's your $1000 back."

Dr. Young: "But this is only $500..."

Dr. Geezer: "Congratulations! You got your vision back! That will be $500."

Moral of story  --  Just because you're "Young" doesn't mean that you can outsmart an old "Geezer " !!!!

Happy April Fools Day 2015