New Grandbaby

On Sunday, June 27th, our newest little sweet grandbaby, Ryn Rachelle Grossnickle, was born to Julie and Jon. She was 7lbs 13oz and 18 1/2 inches. The rest of family has been so excited.


Here is Ryn's happy family! Dad, Mom, Tate, Tag
and Denver.


This is Ryn's Happy Grandma with Denver


This is Ryn's happy Grandpa and Denver.
What a great gift to Grandpa born on his birthday.

Wooden Shoe Tulip Gardens

Today we got to go to the Wooden Shoe Tulip Gardens with our friends the Westovers, their grandson Jake Lopez, and our Grandson Tag Grossnickle. Here are some pictures from the day.







Tag Grossnickle


Steven & Shirleen Bland


Fran & Ernie Westover


Tag Grossnickle & Jake Lopez

Jayden's 1st Birthday

Jayden is such a cutie pie! One year old, we just can't believe how quickly she is growing.

She is a very unique beautiful baby with a wonderful personality. She also has the loudest squeal I have ever heard. She makes us laugh and gives lots of love to others. Happy birthday Jayden!

A New Post

It has been at least 3 months since my last blog. I have been ignoring the idea of posting. You would think I would blog more often as I can't wait to see what my family posts, they probably think the same thing. So I am repenting!

Things are a little different around here with more of our family living here with us. Jon and Julie's family have joined the ranks and we are really enjoying having them around.

Tatelin my two year old granddaughter is the cutest little rascal, and her voice has the sweetest sound. I love how she says "I want you" then I say "I want you too" Then she says, "I want you too". She loves the independance of getting older. The other day her family went bike riding and she was riding around like a little grownup little hot rodder.

Denver my Granddaughter, is very creative whether in the sand, or with a sticks, pen and paper or paintbrush with watercolor. She is my new art sidekick. She writes me lots of love notes and pictures that I hang on the wall. I love how sweet she is to me.


Grandpa has new buddies to mow the lawn with now and they love hanging out with grandpa when he works. Especially Tag, he is right there wanting to help everyone in anyway he can.

I get to teach tag preschool twice a week and loving it.

He is learning so fast and doing such a great job. His favorite part is "snack time", he loves his juice boxes that his moms sends with him.

'Angels We Have Heard on High'

'Angels We Have Heard on High'

Merry Christmas to All!

We want to wish all of you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!

June 20-26 Steven's Siblings and spouses met
at Branson Missouri for a Reunion.
We ate, played games and watched some great
entainment at the many shows we got to attend.
We especially liked, Six, Hughes Brothers, Duttons,
60's Show, and Noah was incredible, a must see for
everyone!


Before going to Branson we got to go to Bentonville
Arkansas and see Clint and Diane. Diane was unable
to attend the Reunion so it was nice to see her.