Ok...a few more pics of Jace....

Happy Easter

Sunday was a beautiful day - a little windy at times - but beautiful - for many reasons. Not only was it conference and Easter - the celebration of the greatest gift - but I got to spend it with my family. Matt and Chantile cooked us all a most delicious dinner of BBQ ribs, mashed potatoes and Amber brought the salads (snicker apple salad - yum) and I added some fresh baked bread. Jasmine made a beautiful cake for us - ALL BY HERSELF! WOW! It was wonderful and everyone had a great time. Before dinner we had an egg hunt (or eeeeg hunt as Dalin would say). After dinner Amber and I took a few pictures - some of Jace alone and some of her and Jace together. Here are a few of my favorite pictures from that day:


Counting the goods.....



Dalin was catching on really fast and then wanted Rama (me) to keep hiding the eeegs so he could find them again.......and again..... :-)



Ciara having a great time on her hunt




My precious kids...



Beautiful Amber...such a graceful mother



Jace "jelly bean" Marohi Kotter...don't cha just wanna scoop him up and snuggle?!

Baby Jace is Here!!

We are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the newest member of the family! Jace Kotter was born at 3:03 P.M. Sunday March 21st, 2010 in Billings, Montana. He weighed 8 pounds and is 20 1/4 inches long. We are all thrilled he is here!! Grandma and Grandpa Kotter...we love you and miss you. We will send pictures on a disc for you right away. We felt your prayers today!

A very happy new mom and dad!

Such a sweet little face. Only 3 hours old!

Plenty of beautiful hair.

Sweet little toes.

The oldest and the youngest of our grandchildren! Jasmine proudly cradling her newest cousin!

Safe in Papa's hands! All the grandkids know where their safety is.

A very proud dad!

...and he is immediately loved.........

I think my smile says it all....

We are a happy family!!

The BIG Day is almost here!!

Well, if all goes as scheduled we will have our 6th grandchild arriving very, very soon!! Amber's doctor is going to induce her tomorrow - that is if no emergency deliveries come in. So say a little prayer for her and our new little grandson!! I will keep you posted!!

Let's Get This Party Started!

On family night we had an early birthday celebration for Amber's birthday. Her big day isn't actually until Friday, the 12th, but with the baby so close to being here I didn't want to take any chances. I took dinner over to their house as a treat for Amber so they didn't have to pack up the kids to come out to our house. Nikkie joined us too and we all had a great time. Chantile and Matt couldn't make it and we really missed them!!

The big candle blow out! (Ciara picked the colors for her mom's cake and did the decorating!)


Two beautiful kids!



Jasmine is a great older cousin. Dalin loves her!! I think the feeling is mutual!!




Couldn't resist this one.........

Mooooooooooo

Some of our bovine friends just down the street.


Griffin is learning how to "call the cows" from Pockie. You should hear him!! The two of them went out the other day and called the cows over to them. Griffin was thrilled! (George really can call cows over to him...its quite fun!) He will be a cow calling expert soon....so cute!!

Yea it's cold, but......

....look how gorgeous it is!!

You can't see the huge snowflakes quite like I had hoped, but it's still beautiful.


The other morning I woke up to a breathtaking sight. It was like the whole outside was a giant Ice Castle! Check out these ice crystals on this limb.



The trees and bushes looked amazing!

Thanks!!

A BIG thank you to everyone for all the Happy Birthday wishes, cards, and gifts! On Sunday Amber made me my favorite meal - roast beef - and it was scrumptious!! Ciara decorated my cake - isn't it beautiful?!?!?! She did the sprinkles ALL BY HERSELF! It was a fun birthday.


Ciara's creation - so festive! ....and I have NO CLUE why Amber had to go and stick those arbitrary numbers on the top....pphhhh



We all had crazy fun!



Jasmine - "....sshhhhhh...don't tell Dalin I'm here...."
Dalin - "Is there something behind me?"



Happy 29th *wink* birthday, Rama!

Snow-fun!

Jasmine comes over on Wednesday afternoons for Grandma-Jazy time! The other Wednesday we had good snow for building (still have plenty!) and Jazy built the cutest snowman I have ever seen! She used left over plastic Easter eggs for the eyes and buttons - but a real carrot for the nose of course. Fun times!!

cha cha cha cha changes

Hey everyone! Amber and Zane are selling their home. Amber created a blog to help get the word out and would be really grateful if everyone could help spread the word. The blog is at http://5237sacagawea.blogspot.com/ She has pictures and information about the house as well as contact info. Thanks for your help!!