Spring is in the air!

So far I am not keeping up on my blog and we have lots to report. Morgan Jean Bell joined our family on Feb 3, weighing in at 7lb 1 oz 19in. She is going to be so much fun.

My step sister Michelle had her baby Mar 7 a little boy.( specifics to follow, like when I get them)Here is his cute little picture:

Dad had surgery to remove cancer in his prostate & is doing super! Grandma Bell is still in the hospital with pnuemonia but seems to be responding well to her medication. Mom found out she has the same brain tumor as Dad both are benign & very slow moving for now we will just hide & watch. There you are up to speed.

I just got back from Twin Falls Id. watching Michon play softball. I miss her terribly and can't wait for her to come home for the summer. I haven't been able to follow the team as I would like, due to the financial situation (most of us are feeling the pinch) and because they have been on the road for the last 3 weeks , I have not been able to see her. I don't think we have been seperated that long in her whole18 yrs! It was a rough one for both of us! She is such an amazing athlete, young lady, human being,student,etc. I love watching my children grow up & come into their own.

Brennin and I are still hitting the gym almost everyday. I think Bren is enjoying having Mom & Dad to himself . I know I am enjoying spending the time with him! He is still working security at the Wells Fargo building & loving it, but he is actually showing some signs of wanting to join us in the day shifts rather than graves. I will be going back to graves for the summer to get weekends off. I am not too happy with that situation but I guess we all do what we have to.

Dillon lost his job due to cut backs but has already found a new job. They are selling their house and talking about moving to Milford or just renting for a time. Courtney wants to be closer to her family and I can understand that but I don't have to like it! Dillon & Mike have been down shed hunting with Courtneys family . It is always exciting & fun. This year Mike rolled his 4 wheeler but both he & the bike are doing fine, short of some bumps & bruises. We love the Baileys & feel very grateful to have such great inlaws!! TTFN

DIllon & Courtney & soon Morgan

We are all very excited for the new arrival of my first grand baby Morgan Jean Bell! Due to arrive Feb 3rd!

Courtney had a few problems at the beginning but once the medication made her stop throwing up she has been peachy! A little tired but in good health & spririts! They both have been working hard to get rooms, cribs, swings,etc ready to go! Dillon has ditched out a bit to hunt (one of his favorite things) but now that duck hunting is over, I think he will be busy with baby until the waters open up & he can fly fish again! Oh & that will be after shed hunting!! The year is looking to be a great one! Can't wait for baby to arrive!

Here comes softball season!

Michon will be playing ball for the College of Southern Idaho this year & we couldn't be more excited! Hope to see you there!

Here is the softball schedule:

Jan 30th Yuma Ariz at Arizona Western

Feb 4th-7th St George Utah ( not sure which fields)

Snow College Ephraim, Utah 2/13/2009 1 p.m.

Snow College Ephraim, Utah 2/14/2009 Noon
North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 2/20/2009 2 p.m. MST
North Idaho College Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 2/21/2009 1 p.m. MST
Eastern Arizona Tournament Thatcher, Ariz. 2/27/2009 TBA
Eastern Arizona Tournament Thatcher, Ariz. 2/28/2009 TBA
Western Nevada College Twin Falls, Idaho 3/6/2009 1 p.m.
Western Nevada College Twin Falls, Idaho 3/7/2009 Noon
College of Southern Nevada Twin Falls, Idaho 3/13/2009 1 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada Twin Falls, Idaho 3/14/2009 Noon
Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 3/20/2009 1 p.m.
Colorado Northwestern CC Twin Falls, Idaho 3/21/2009 Noon
Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 3/27/2009 1 p.m.
Salt Lake CC Salt Lake City, Utah 3/28/2009 Noon
Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 4/3/2009 1 p.m.
Snow College Twin Falls, Idaho 4/4/2009 Noon
North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 4/10/2009 1 p.m.
North Idaho College Twin Falls, Idaho 4/11/2009 Noon
Western Nevada College Carson City, Nev. 4/24/2009 1 p.m.
Western Nevada College Carson City, Nev. 4/25/2009 Noon
College of Southern Nevada Henderson, Nev. 5/1/2009 1 p.m.
College of Southern Nevada Henderson, Nev. 5/2/2009 Noon
Region 18 Tournament Winner of League 5/6/2009 TBA
Region 18 Tournament Winner of League 5/7/2009 TBA
Region 18 Tournament Winner of League 5/8/2009 TBA
Region 18 Tournament Winner of League 5/9/2009 TBA
NJCAA National Tournament St. George, Utah 5/14/2009 TBA
NJCAA National Tournament St. George, Utah 5/15/2009 TBA
NJCAA National Tournament St. George, Utah 5/16/2009 TBA

Glad to be starting another year!

We have survived another year and The future is so bright for the Vanderpoel clan we all got sunglasses for Christmas!

I want to welcome you to our family blog and just say that this is all new to me, so be patient.

I am going to try to keep up with this little project and see if I can't keep better contact with the people I don't get to see a whole lot! Hopefully it will better my computers skills too.