The "destruction" zone!

Progress in the "destruction" zone this week..., termites gone, flat roofs redone, kitchen granite in, most canned lights in, and most walls ready to be retextured. Not a bad week but boy is the money flying out the door!

The growing pile of destruction goodies - only 4 weeks to go....will we make it?

One of four closet painting projects for the day - well....1/4 done almost!

That's Terry trying to figure out his new paint sprayer.

Looks a bit better with just one coat of paint.

One corner of normalcy - do you like the granite?

And the work begins.....

First things first - getting rid of all the bugs!

Let the destruction begin...

Removing the lovely shingles was a pretty easy job.

We now have another window in the master bedroom - who puts drywall over a window?!!!

Samuel MAX Openshaw

Samuel MAX Openshaw was born on Sept. 14, 2009 at 6:00pm in Provo, Utah. He is our eighth grandchild and is sleeping in the cradle Pops made for all the grandkids.

The Openshaw family with baby Max on the day Zane (right) was ordained a Deacon at church. Even Zuka, the new dog, wanted to be in the picture.

Ellie is the big sister now and loves Max

What were they thinking?!!!

Well, hope we haven't lost our minds. Yesterday we took possession of our new home and boy does it need work! It is in Laguna Niguel and needs everything!!! If only we had unlimited funds (and time).Wish us luck! New address (in about 6 weeks after hopefully all the major work is done) is 24311 Toponas Ct. LN 92677.

Guess they like the rustic look!

Don' you love the pink and blue windows in the living room?

A view of some of the overgrown, termite infested yard. Note the window that is covered by drywall on the inside! I love gardening but this is a bit overwhelming.

The wave pool!

The wave pool can be used year round as it is in a big pool house that the roof can open on nice days like this one. I'm sorry I didn't get any pictures of the very nice regular pool right in front of the wave pool.

Brad is a natural with wakeboards and did great surfing!

Terry wanted more pictures of the amazing wave pool at the Openshaws neighbors. The Roneys have all the toys imaginable in their compound and we sure enjoyed this one!

Getting ready for grandbaby #8

Becky and I drove up to Provo to help Amy get ready for baby #5. We were very busy but had a great time. Terry and Brad flew up Friday night and then drove home with us on Sun. It was a short but fun trip for them.

Doesn't Amy look cute (and very pregnant!)? She always goes for the surprise at birth as far as knowing the sex of the baby. It is fun but a bit difficult when it comes time to decorate the nursery. She took Becky and I to her spinning class at the gym and this 9 month pregnant mom of 4 already put us to shame! She is in great shape!

Ellie helped paint in Zanes room too.

We spent 4 days peeling wallpaper off of Zane and the babies rooms - what a horrible job that is!

Zane was very happy with his new bedroom!

The fans enjoying the apples from the tree behind the field!

After Ellie scored her goal she got to be goalie! Can you tell the ball never came to her end of the field?

We got to go to the kids soccer games where Porter & Zane and Ellies teams totally dominated the opposition!

We got to go to the neighbors wave pool after the soccer games and rode the waves for hours on end - it was really fun! The neighbors house is unbelievable needless to say.

More fun with the Germans!

Not quite the same as German castles but Montezumas Castle is 1000 years old!

Pops and his piglets at the First Pig fountain at Los Abrigados Park

A beautiful view of Sedona from the scary jeep ride!

We rented a jeep for the afternoon for some wild and crazy driving. Terry had a great time scaring me!

Jason treated us to two meals at two of his KFC stores - first for Kim and Selina.




It was a bit hot for the Germans. We are at Montezumas Castle. Note that the Arizonans seem to be handling the heat just fine!

The old west (Wickenburg, Arizona) welcomes Daniel, Selina, and Kim.