Triplet Update 2026

It has been a while since I have posted an update on the Triplet Family.  This is what they have been doing so far in 2026.  Hope you enjoy the pictures.

             A day on Mt. Hood.  Ski Lessons for Ramie and the Triplets.

Unfortunately, the snowpack was not good in Oregon this winter, so they didn't get to go up and try it again.  But they all did great.

                                                       

Spring Break in Arizona at Uncle Kelly's and Aunt Petrina's

One of Kelly & Petrina's favorite things to do is make their own ice cream with multiple flavors to choose from and plenty of toppings to go in them.  We each got our own container, I'm guessing a pint, and it was delicious.  What a treat for all of us but especially the kids.

The next best thing for the triplets was to swim in their pool.  This was March so we were thinking perfect 75-80 degrees, but no that first week it was in the 100's.  Way too hot for me.

Plus, Uncle Kelly's house had a movie room with a popcorn machine and gumball type containers which held, M&M's, Skittles, Trail Mix and there was a pantry that was like a 7-11 store with all kinds of goodies, which the triplets had total access too.

Kelly, Brad & Cousin Shawn

The triplet family left for about a week to do some sightseeing of their own.  Grand Canyon, Sedona, hikes and horseback riding.

I stayed with Kelly and Petrina by the pool.  I had been to Grand Canyon my previous trip to see Kelly.  Plus, I think they wanted to give Uncle Kelly and Aunt Petrina a little rest.  In fact, the kids turned down the Great Wolf Lodge to come back and spend more time with uncle Kelly and aunt Petrina.   Kelly was in his prime entertaining the kids.  

While they were still in Sedona, we drove up and met them for a hike up to some Indian Ruins and then back to Sedona for a little shopping and dinner.  It was a great day.

Me, Avery, Anna, Justin & Connor        

Brad, Anna, Connor, Ramie, Avery & Justin

Avery, Connor, Justin & Anna

Connor, Justin, Anna

Brad, Ramie, Anna, Justin, & Connor

Brad, Avery, Ramie, Anna, Connor, Justin, Petrina, Me & Kelly

April 2026 

For their 8th birthday, they got to spend 4 days at a Dude Ranch where they got to go horseback riding.

Brad, Justin, Connor, Anna, Ramie

They all got boots and new shirts for their birthday and Nona & I got them cowboy hats.  They didn't have their hats from us yet in the pictures below so traded off using Ramie's hat. 

Anna

Connor

Justin

Brad, Anna, Connor, Ramie, Justin

We kept teasing Brad that he looked like Rip form Yellowstone.  Lol

And here they are, the Snodgrass Gang. Justin, Connor, Rip, I mean Brad, Ramie & Anna

Justin, Connor Anna,

4/26/26 8 Years Old

Their first kids' birthday party was held at Langer Farms Entertainment Center, which was video games, rock climbing, laser room all kinds of things for them to keep them occupied.  They all had a great time.  

Here they are with cupcakes, after a pizza lunch and we sang Happy Birthday.

First camping trip for the summer in Central Oregon near Warm Springs

Ramie, Anna, Connor, Justin Brad

Connor, Justin, Anna & Brad

The kids looking and I'm sure begging to go for a horseback ride.

Leo basking in the sun.  Justin in the background.

The kids are going to pickleball camp this week, so Dad is giving them some pointers.

TeePees that you can rent to sleep in.

And of course, there is always swimming involved.

Justin gives Connor a hug with that beautiful sunset in the background.

Connor, Anna, Justin

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CAS Christmas Reminder June 26 Bird

There is still plenty of time to enter our first challenge of the re-start of CAS Christmas Loll, our fantastic leader, would like us to use a bird on our cards.  Come and check out the inspiration by our DTs.

I used and old MFT Season's Tweetings and colored with Copics, Scallop Frame from Gina K's ML 19

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Seize the Birthday #328 - Ashwini - Vellum or Accetate

Our host for the first STB challenge in June is Ashwini, and she would like us to include vellum or acetate on our cards. 

Come see all of the wonderful cards made by our DTs and join us in the challenge.

I used this new 3D Stencil Bundle from Gina K. and her inks.  The sentiment is from her Radiant Roses stamp set.

If you're not a toppings kinda person, well...you can just
stick with our usual "Anything Goes" Birthday!

The choice is yours!

 Kathy Schweinfurth is our honorary guest for the next two months. 

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CAS Christmas June 2026 Bird

So excited to be bringing back CAS Christmas with Loll as our Team Leader.

She is hosting the first challenge which is to use a bird on your card.  Please come and join us and get a head start on your Christmas cards

I used an old stamp set by Art Impressions, Snow Friend colored with Copics.

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Guest designer for this month is Bobby of Bits and Pieces,

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