Coonce Happenings

Easter Dress

2009-04-17T09:53:00.002-06:00

we are in MOAB

2009-04-09T08:33:00.002-06:00

I am at the hotel computer. We are staying at th Bowen Motel. Great Place if you ever need to stay in Moab. We went on Fins and Things yesterday, great trip, some seat pucking moments, but Carl did great. Pictures will follow when we get home. We are so thanful for this beautiful country that we live in that allows us to recreate the way we enjoy.

Dad has a little Spring

2009-03-25T10:35:00.015-06:00

When I went to Arizona the middle of February my mom and I bought these silk flowers in bunches and never got around to arranging them. I brought the project home and put them together. It was such a joy to be able to do this for my dad. I truly believe the things we do for him now is healing. I did them all by myself and I think they turned out well. I enjoyed them for a little over a week and then took them to dad. The day I went it was so warm and sunshiny no wind at all. As I approached his headstone there was a light breeze that waved his flag almost as if dad was excited to see me. Some people think Im weird but I want to feel my dads presense so bad that I make my whole world about him. From the wind and sunshine to the bees and hummingbirds, I believe my daddy sends them just for me.

Im already there, im the sunshine in your hair, im the shadow on the ground, im the whisper in the wind, I take this song very seriously.

Happy Spring Everybody!!!

Meet my new friend

2009-03-25T10:26:00.003-06:00

This is my beautiful friend Leeanne 2 days before her 3rd child was born. She made the blouse just for these pictures Friday morning. Her husband took the pictures Friday afternoon.

This is my new friend Cade Reichter Bridges. He was born Monday morning at 12:31 am. He was 7 pounds 11 ounces and 19 3/4 inches. He is a very sweet baby and well loved. I am so glad I get to be friends with his mommy.

Great Times

2009-02-26T10:43:00.003-07:00

I took the kids to Arizona for Winter break and we had a great time. We went to the zoo and the Arizona Museum of Natural History. Chandler participated in a race that we got to watch. He is a great runner and Hillary says he gets LOTS better with each race. Mariah was in a BUGZ play and was a beautiful monarch butterfly. Hillary made the costume and it was the best I have ever seen. Jackson loves to ride his bike. He will ride it fully clothed, only in underwear, and sometimes NAKED. He is quite the pistol but also so much fun. I got to give him 2 baths while I was there, his first two weeks of life I gave him a bath every night so it was a joy to get to do it again. I miss my mom and sister so it was really nice to be able to go, and VERY hard to leave.

I am married to a wifey boy!!

2009-02-12T14:00:00.003-07:00

Last Sunday the kids and I dropped Carl off at the airport, in Montrose, his flight left at 945 am. We watched him go through security and then we left. He got to Denver no problem, got on another flight to St. Louis. He arrived in St. Louis at about 3 pm. He texted me and said he was there and all was well. He checked into his hotel and unpacked. He found some dinner and had it delivered to his room. The business meeting was at the hotel where he was staying. He had no car and no other transportation. The hotel was in the middle of a residential area, so no stores or restaurants within walking distance. So he settled in for the night and watched t.v. At about 9 pm Sunday night he called me and asked me not to be mad at him. I asked what was wrong and why I would be mad at him. He replied "I can't be here another minute." He was having an anxiety attack and he felt like he was going to have a heartattack. How can a wife be mad at her husband for missing her so much it was litterally making him sick to be away from her? I picked him up at the airport in Montrose at 2 pm on Monday. Carl has done this a couple of times in the past, but we thought he would be okay this trip. Thankfully his boss is a totally awesome lady, she covered for him and he won't lose his job. She actually embellished the story for Carl's benefit to the Regional Manager. So now Carl will be home alone when the kids and I go to Arizona. He said thats fine HE just can't leave home without me. Gotta love this boy!!!

Am I Sad or Happy?

2009-02-08T14:44:00.002-07:00

I am sad ----Carl left this morning for St. Louis. He will be gone for 2 weeks. Training for work.

I am happy ----In 6 days I leave to go to Arizona to see my Mom and sister. I am so excited, if I was a bad mom I would leave now to go to Arizona. But the kids need to be in school. Carl and I have been apart this long only one other time, that is when I went to Arizona to take care of Hillary when Jackson was born. I am going to try to stay busy this week so I don't miss Carl as much. And try to think of this time as a great relationship builder.

I am thankful ----That his training and my vacation are at the same time. A lot less stress on everybody this way.

I am even more thankful ----Carl got the final word of job promotion. He is the new Center Manager in Grand Junction. More money, more responsibility, but less freedoms, he actually needs to be at work from 8-5. He will continue to be the manager in Delta, but has hired a wonderful and very smart assistant to run the day to day operations. This promotion also means we move back to Grand Junction. Yeah?!!!?

Happy Birthday Heather

2009-01-26T16:06:00.002-07:00

So I turned 35 on Saturday. There was suppose to be a party with all my girlfriends but they all could not come for one reason or another. Sick, funeral, no babysitter. The usual things mothers face when wanting to get some time away. I was really bummed, and Carl tried very hard to make things all better. He bought me a new vaccum, which I needed very bad. I had been using a shop vac on my hands and knees for months. It is a really nice one too. He got me a bouquet of wild flowers and the most awesome card. Carl and the kids took me out to my favorite breakfast spot for apple pancakes. MMMMMMM GOOD!!!! We shopped around Junction for a bit and came home to watch movies and just hang out for the evening. All and all a pretty good day. When I go to my mom's next month hopefully I can get egg rolls and german chocolate cake.

The present from my Mommy

2009-01-07T12:36:00.003-07:00

For Christmas my Mommy gave me this figure of a father and daughter. I am going to call it Daddy and Me. While on our trip to Granby earlier this month I found this tiny mug at a little store and bought it. I think it looks perfect in my daddy's lap. Thank you so much Mommy I absolutely love my present.

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T15:16:00.002-07:00

2009

Hopes and Dreams for the year: To be smarter, thinner, cleaner, happier, healthier, and closer to My God. I hope and dream the same for all the rest of you!!!

Christmas 2008

2008-12-31T12:37:00.005-07:00

We had Christmas and now it is over. It was a hard time for me and I got through it, not without buckets of tears but I did get through it. We were suppose to have Christmas at my house but it snowed alot so we had to travel to those that did not want to drive in the snow. We ate and it was good I made Prime Rib. I am proud of my self, its not hard to make just very expensive. We won't do that again.

Tori in her dress Grandma Tana made for her. She loves it.

Ethan playing his guitar he loves it!!!

My new cousin

2008-12-31T12:32:00.002-07:00

She is like a third cousin or something like that. This is Payton, she is my cousin Embry's granddaughter. Her mommy is Crystal. She got to come and play with us and we loved it. She is a very good baby and I hope she gets to play again soon.

Granby Colorado

2008-12-31T12:28:00.001-07:00

The week before Christmas we spent a week in Granby Carls job paid for us all to go and we had a good time. Specially Tori in the snow.

Get a round tuit here.

2008-12-19T21:23:00.004-07:00

Thanksgiving Day we went to see Dad and I left him a gift. Carl and I made Round Tuits and I thought my Dad would appreciate one. If you look close at my brother Joshua's blog you can see where he perched it up in the snow on the top of the headstone last week after Grand Junctions first snow storm of the year

Has it really been a month?

2008-12-04T10:48:00.003-07:00

This month has truly flew by and evidently I have been busy or just lazy. I enjoy reading every ones blog so I had better keep this updated for those that enjoy mine. We had a great trip to Arizona the weekend of the 15th to move my mom down to the warmth. I will miss her terrible but it is what she has always wanted to do and I need to share her with my siblings. And Mariah, my niece absolutely loves my mom and needs her close by so she has an escape from two brothers.
Carl bought me a 1998 Jeep Grand Cherrokee, my little Camry was nickle and diming us and with kids growing so fast we just did not fit well. It is white with gold trim and has all the bells and whistles. I really like it and it is nice that we all fit.
We had Thanksgiving with Josh at his in-laws, boy do they put on a spread, we ate well then went to Carl's parents and ate again. And I only gained 1 pound!!! Yeah for me.
The weekend after Thanksgiving brought great sorrow, my Daddy's oldest brother Terry passed away on Saturday. Wanting to be there for my Mom, and not knowing her travel plans, Josh and his family, myself and my family drove to Denver Saturday afternoon. The weather was terrible, so after staying the night in Avon Saturday, we arrived in Denver Sunday afternoon. A 24 hour trip. Thank goodness we had my new Jeep, and Carl and Josh have the driving skills they do. Mom flew in on Tuesday, and flew back out Wednesday, so we had a vacation of sorts with Josh's family. We went to the Capital Building and a tour of The Mint. The kids liked it but with it being the end of the year they weren't making money so it was not exciting. We will go again when money is being made.
I hope to keep you all updated more regular, thanks for stopping by.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-04T13:41:00.002-07:00

Victoria borrowed Grandma Wilsons dress and bonnet for her costume. She was Laura Ingalls.

Ethan was a Texas Ranger, but of course we did not get pictures. He was handsome though.

Halloween 2008

2008-11-04T13:26:00.003-07:00

Ethan's

Carl's

Heather's

Victoria's

We had a great time carving pumpkins this year. Very creative I think.

Just a thought

2008-10-15T20:43:00.001-06:00

“There is in every true woman's heart, a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.” -

Washington Irving

Cutting wood

2008-10-15T20:05:00.003-06:00

I had to remind Carl we were cutting wood not doing plumbing.
Half a truck full, taking a much needed break.

Last Saturday we went to cut firewood. It was alot of fun. We packed a lunch and all went. The woods make the tree falling ALOT louder. We have to return in the next few weeks and get some more.

Well I'll be darned

2008-10-10T09:08:00.002-06:00

I get online every morning to check emails, and the such. I also check bank balances, and there I see a direct deposit for $103. 43 from Family Support Registry. For all those not in the know that is CHILD SUPPORT! Its been 3 years since I got the last deposit and that was $148. I am owed back support the total being about $2500 now. What fabulous thing I can buy for my son with these new riches you ask? Lets see 2 weeks of food, or is it the new boots he would like to have, or maybe 2/3 of the monthly ortho bill, or how about some jeans and pajama bottoms because he is growing so fast (5'7").
I mean every bit helps but sometimes its an insult. I have to say I am so grateful to Carl that he loved us enough to fight and spend all that money on attorneys and custody evaluations so Ethan could have the things he needs because we all know the child support won't do sqat in this economy.

Talking to Dad

2008-10-03T14:12:00.002-06:00

I always enjoy going to the mountains. It seems the perfect place to talk to my dad. It's almost like I feel closer to him when I am in the hills. Carl took this picture so I could remember that beautiful day and how it was so easy to talk to my Dad. We probably won't return to the hill till spring, so this photo will remind me of my afternoon talking to Dad.

Fall in Colorado

2008-10-03T13:59:00.002-06:00

We went to the Mesa for color Sunday, we actually went on Saturday. Anyway we got some wonderful pictures. I remember every year for a couple years Hillary and I would drive over the Mesa for color Sunday, my car even broke down one year. Fun times!!! By the way that is NOT snow in picture 3 just dry dirt.

Bread

2008-09-25T19:45:00.003-06:00

Yesterday I asked Grandma for some sourdough starter. She willingly gave me some and this is what I made. I am so proud of myself, I have only made bread a few times and I can't recall how it turned out on the other attempts. I am hoping to bake bread and not buy it anymore, it's just getting so expensive. Anything to save a couple bucks here and there.

Dad's antlers

2008-09-20T14:49:00.003-06:00

These are my Dad's antlers that were in his living room that his grandfathers gun layed across for the years that my parents lived at their current house. Carl got a mounting kit and put them up for me. They are in my front entryway. They look quite majestic there.

About Nie

2008-09-18T12:12:00.001-06:00

I found this on a ladies blog that I enjoy reading, go to it, read it, donate if you want, and above all PRAY!!

Fab new boots

2008-09-16T10:15:00.003-06:00

They are brown corduroy and fluffy soft on the inside. And the best thing is they costed me $5 at Wal-Mart.

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2008-09-16T09:21:00.001-06:00

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We have what it takes to take what you have

2008-09-14T17:10:00.002-06:00

So last week I went to Wal-Mart after the kids had gone to bed and as I was on my way home Carl called me on my cell phone to have me drive past a house where we are looking for a car. This car has eluded Carl for several days, bad address and all that. So what do you know there is the car. Carl told me to pull down the street and watch the car till he and Dan can get there with the repo truck. We all gathered around the corner deciding what we should do to repo this car. The car was nose in the driveway and it would cause quite a racket dragging it away. So it was decided that Carl and I would walk past the car and check to see if the door was unlocked, if it was, Carl could put the car in gear and it would drag quiet. As we are walking by, the guy comes outside, so we cross the street as to be a little less noticeable. The guy starts his car and we think he is going to leave, but he doesn't he left his car running and went back into the house. Carl ran across the street, got into the car and drove away, leaving me standing there in shock. I started walking away then this guy comes outside and starts yelling, so I begin to run, let me tell you I was running so fast and I was wearing crocs, I am so suprised they stayed on. Dan followed Carl down the hill so as to hook up, as Carl is driving he hears panting, there in the backseat is the guys dog. Well they had to return the dog, so they had Dans wife bring the regular truck to them and they returned to the scene to return the dog. It was very exciting!!!

First Day back to school!!!!

2008-08-28T16:03:00.002-06:00

They got taken sideways so thats how you will have to view them sorry. First day of school for the kids. Ethan in 8th grade Victoria in 5th grade. They are excited to be back.

Lunch

2008-08-23T16:36:00.000-06:00

I had a great lunch out yesterday. I was in Grand Junction cleaning a house, and with my mom being out of town and all my friends working or at school I did not have anybody to lunch with. So I went to Burger King drive thru and ordered a whopper minus onion and onion rings and a diet coke. Just the way dad would have ordered. I went to the cemetary and sat down with dad and ate my lunch. I sat on him (there really is no other place) and ate my lunch. We talked and I had a great lunch. At a quiet point I realized it was the 22nd of the month and then I started to cry. 3 months already, sometimes it seems like yesterday. I definetly am going to make this a more often event, as long as the weather will let me. Over the last year of my dads life I had lunch with him almost every week and I figure there is no reason I should stop. If anyone wants to join me sometime let me know, and I encourage everyone that liked to lunch with dad to do so, it is quite peaceful.

I told her to comb her hair

2008-08-19T15:58:00.003-06:00

Thats what she gets for not listening. Whoever heard of a girl who refused to bathe? This is what dirty uncombed hair gets you in my house.

We have eggs again

2008-08-01T11:46:00.003-06:00

My birds laid eggs again yesterday. We have 3 this time, I will keep you posted as to if we get any live birds this time.

Its been 3 weeks, the eggs did not hatch again this time. My birds are broke. Good thing I think baby birds would be a bit loud and the cage is pretty small. I am a bit sad though.

No baby birds

2008-07-24T17:00:00.002-06:00

Today we decided to take a look at the bird eggs, they were suppose to hatch last Friday. Carl held them up to the light and the eggs were empty, just a tiny yellow smudge at one end. We threw them away and we'll wait till the next batch to see if we get babies. Kinda bummed, I wanted to see tiny baby birds. The picture is one of the eggs and a dime, so imagine how tiny the birds would be.

Dad has his marker

2008-07-22T22:24:00.002-06:00

Today the cemetary called to tell Mom that Dad's marker was placed. I went with Mom out to the cemetary to look at it this afternoon. It is wonderful to see that Dad has his place marked. BSM on line 7 means Bronze Star Medal. I sure miss you Daddy.

My Moving Men

2008-07-15T20:21:00.003-06:00

This is Carl and Joshua moving my washing machine through my basement window. We would have been in alot of trouble if Josh had not helped us move. THANK YOU JOSH!!! We can always count on Josh!!! He was the only one to show up to help. My freezer came in the same way and the dryer too!! And alot of the boxes!! Very smart boys, they did not have to navigate stairs.

Jack And Jill

2008-07-15T20:01:00.003-06:00

Meet Jack and Jill these are my two lovebirds. And we are expecting 4 babies any day now. Jack is the colorful male and he talks all the time. Jill is the white bird and she only talks to Jack. And the only time she talks to him is to tell him he better get into the nest and sit on the eggs. They are pretty funny to watch. I enjoy them alot.

So we are moving SERIOUSLY

2008-06-11T09:58:00.003-06:00

We are in the process of moving. We need to return to our roots and move back to Delta. I am sad and mad and also annoyed that Grand Junction did not work out. But at least I can say I was able to be close to my Daddy during his last year. And I was able to be of a help to my Mom when she needed me. The house in Delta is bigger and the yard is huge, and we own it. I guess that is all we can ask for. And NO I will not be returning to the Rec Center. I need a grown up job if I get one. So Pray for me that I don't totally lose my mind by moving back to Delta. Anyone want to help move?

My Daddy

2008-05-26T07:23:00.002-06:00

These are pictures during the final days of my Dad's life. Mom always made sure he was handsome, hair combed and always in a nice shirt. I will always remember him in blue, he looked so handsome in blue.

BROKEN CHAIN

2008-05-24T22:54:00.002-06:00

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide; and though we can not see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Moab

2008-05-14T19:29:00.003-06:00

We went to Moab for Mothers Day Weekend. We sure had a good time, we camped at the KOA and hiked the arches. We drove through some pretty country. Picture one is obvious, two is some ruins along the river in Moab, three is the mother and baby, four the kids climbed there rocks. We had a wonderful time. It was good to be away for a few days. Mom wants to go next time, she made me promise.

Happy Snow May!!

2008-05-01T08:18:00.002-06:00

It is May first and we woke to snow. Its just a skiff but it is still snow. I am sure Josh and Ayme got alot more than a skiff in Steamboat. Victoria is suppose to have a jamboree tonight at Stoker Stadium 30 mile per hour winds are expected and we have a freeze warning tonight (pray for the peaches) I don't know that we will go. Last night was a joy for mom and dad. Mom went a a read a thon with Tori and dad came to my house. We had a neighborhood BBQ at my house. Dad thought he might be uncomfortable with all the people but he did well. Carl did something funny and dad laughed. He laughed harder than I have seen him laugh in a long time it even flushed his cheeks. It was good to see. Tori and mom listened to other people read, newscasters, police officers, firemen. And they wore their pjs. They were on the 10:00 news. That is the picture. Tori in green with ponys, grandma sitting to her right.

Chip

2008-04-17T08:55:00.004-06:00

Today I am blogging in honor of our beloved Chipper. We put him down 3 weeks ago and our tears have finally stopped. We get a twinge of a tear every now and then but for the most part we are all fine. The kids each have a fish to tend and that seems to make it a bit easier. For those of you that knew Chip well knew that he was pretty crippled up and had served out his lifes purpose. He was well loved and now he's in heaven with the other dogs that served so well. We love you Chipper Boy!!!

Orthodontist

2008-04-16T18:38:00.002-06:00

We visited with the orthodontist today and he seems to think that Tori is moving along quite famously and is ready for brackets. This was not suppose to be till next year or even later. However it is only on the top front four teeth. He did say in the begining that Tori was going to be one of his most challenging cases and he feels it is time for the next step. Ethan on the other hand is more than half way done with his braces. The doc says he is an easy case almost textbook. He now wears 4 rubberbands connecting top and bottom jaws when he is not eating. He will have to wear them forever because he is always eating. On the plus side he says it hurts to talk so maybe he won't talk as much!!!

Coonce Look-alike Meter

2008-04-04T11:27:00.001-06:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Ancestors - Roots

Coonce Look-alike Meter

2008-04-04T11:18:00.001-06:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

We are staying

2008-04-03T08:06:00.002-06:00

For those of you that thought we would be moving back to Delta, including myself we are wrong. It has been decided that we will sell the house in Delta, and stay in Grand Junction. My mom needs support and help with my dad and Carl's dad is needing some help and support with his mom. The fuel prices are awful, and that makes the commute that in inevitable pricey. I also for the first time in a long time have good friends here. The house needs to sell by May 1st so get your prayers on!!!! Renters are out April 30th, two house payments due May 1st. Not really prepared for this but we will make due. What we will do after the sale is anyones guess, I'll let you know as it is happening. You know us we make a plan and then we change our minds, never can tell with us!!! Have a blessed day.

Is this okay?? NOT!!!

2008-03-30T19:38:00.002-06:00

Carl is grilling INSIDE the camper. Those are flames in pictures 2 and 3. It was too windy outside to keep the grill lit. Never a dull moment when camping with Carl.

Easter Princess

2008-03-30T19:35:00.002-06:00

My girl in her Easter Dress. She is getting so grown up. Ethan won't let me dress him anymore. Picky boys!!

Look at me!!!!

2008-03-18T15:31:00.004-06:00

I feel pretty again!!! Please ignore the background!!!! I know it will look better when the bangs grow out!! shame on me!!!

Oh my he found an instrument!!!!

2008-03-16T21:19:00.000-06:00

This is Ethan's new hobby as of today. Carl got the accordion that he played as a child out to see about selling it. Ethan took an interest so Carl showed him some basics. Ethan picked up quick on what his dad showed him and has been practicing a bit today. We will see where this goes.

We are home

2008-03-16T21:06:00.002-06:00

The trip to Arizona was a great trip. Dad was doing pretty good. He had a glitch on Thursday that required a hospital trip. I cried having to leave him there to come home but he was released back to Hillary's before I even got home on Friday. The trip home was nice until we reached a small town outside of Blanding Utah when my car died. It was if someone just shut the key off. The kids and I waited in a gas station until Carl got there to save us. A 3 1/2 hour wait. The good thing is Carl and some buddies were able to get it running again. As soon as we can we will trade it in on something newer. We are home and we are safe and there was no trauma with the event so all is good.

Change of plans

2008-03-02T20:51:00.002-07:00

We are driving and not flying to Arizona. Ethan wants to see Grandpa too so the kids and I will drive instead of fly. The kids are excited to see the grandparents as I am sure they are just as excited. I am anxious to have consistant warmth none of this 65 one day and freezing with snow the next. Sometimes I hate Colorado. The only thing that would make the trip any better is if Carl would come with us. But things being what they are he has to stay home and work. I hate that too, worse than I hate Colorado. HAHA

We are better!!!

2008-02-22T08:11:00.001-07:00

We are all back to work and school. I still have a tad of a cough and I hope it is all gone by the time sis and I go to Arizona. We FLY out on March 8th. Tori is so excited to get to go on a plane. I am scared, I have not had to be responsible for the airport thing before, I will get there in plenty of time so we can figure it out. I am excited to see my parents and that excitement will get me through the scared. Arizona here we come!!!

Getting Better???

2008-02-15T11:28:00.000-07:00

We seem to be getting a bit better. Still coughing and it does hurt to do so. Carl is out of the woods there won't be any hospital visits in our future. Tori wants to go back to school and she is doing alot better. Ethan is still hanging on to his cough, this is because Tori got sick a few days before Ethan. Hopefully this is the case and nothing more. They should be good to go when school starts again on Tuesday. Hopefully Carl and I can return to work on Monday.

I want my Mommy!!!

2008-02-12T19:45:00.001-07:00

We went to the doctor today. No one had appointments to see us so we all went to the ER. $$$$$ The kids have missed school all week and will not return for the rest of the week. I have tested positive for the Flu the kids the same. Carl has pneumonia. He is so very sick. I hope I am able to keep him home and not have to admit him. We will see how it progesses. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Hair we are!!!

2008-02-12T19:33:00.001-07:00

Ethan has decided that hair on his head is best. I think its cute, his Dad however thinks it needs cut. We will see how long it lasts. I am in the process of growing also. This has a short life span I am afraid. Its just hair!! Victoria's hair is growing long too, I wish she would let me help her do it up for her but at 9 1/2 she wants to be self sufficient.

Meet my new friend

2008-02-06T11:52:00.001-07:00

This is Alex. He is alot of fun. Although he does wear me out being how I am not used to little ones all day 5 days a week. We are getting used to each other though.

Snow day

2008-02-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a snow day for the kids. Quite the snow, but I do believe we had worse last month. The kids made snow forts but kicked them in before I could get pictures.