The Biggs Family

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Sadee our new grand-puppy!

Courtnee decided to surprise us and bring a little someone over to meet us this weekend:

Courtnee & her baby - Sadee

Bill & the grand-puppy

Auntie Mandi, Grandpa & Sadee

Sadee & her new favorite bone.

Sadee & Mandi playing tug-o-war with Mandi's hair -ouch!!

Sadie relaxing on Grandma's lap

Relaxing after tearing around after the cat and Mandi's hair.

Giving kisses...

Having some downtimewith Grandma - now that's what I call Relaxed!!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Amber had 14" taken off her hair and donated it to the Locks of Love foundation. I am very proud of her for doing this. I believe this is at least the 3rd time she has donated this much hair in the last 5 years. Following these pictures is an excerpt from the Locks of Love website.

These 2 pictures were taken back in about October of last year.

The following picure was taken on her webcam just an hour or so after she had her hair cut on Thu, 2 Apr 09. You look very cute with this cut Amber!

The following is the excerpt from the Locks of Love website: (Here is the website URL: http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fifteen/locks-of-love.htm )

Hair donation is a simple way to provide a child with locks of love. If you have a ponytail that is 10 inches or longer, you can donate hair so a child who's lost theirs can look more like themselves.
Children undergoing chemotherapy, suffering from alopecia areata, or recuperating from scalp burns face multiple hurdles. In addition to the physical challenges of medical treatment, children also must combat low self-esteem and poor self-image from losing their hair. Oftentimes, bald children believe it necessary to hide their condition under hats and feel they stand out among other kids.
Your hair donations can be turned into natural-looking wigs for kids. On the other hand, synthetic wigs "look fake," like doll hair. Only donated human hair achieves a realistic, natural appearance.
When kids feel better about their appearance, they feel brighter about the outlook for their future. With renewed confidence, these children will go out in public again, without feeling self-conscious. They can look proudly in the mirror. They see themselves again.
A custom human-hair wig can cost more than a thousand dollars to make and is too expensive for many families. But, several non-profit groups are working with volunteers to make wigs for financially disadvantaged kids. To make this happen for a child, all you have to do is donate your ponytail, the next time you get a haircut.

Friday, March 27, 2009

Mandi's Birthday

Mandi opening card and gift.

Curling iron holder as seen in video. Made with pieces of Grandma Courtney's favorite top, pieces of her white sweater and the button from her sweater. Thanks Tracy - great job!!!

Front side of the curling iron holder.

Inside of the curling iron holder. Notice the "Love you Mandi Sue"... cool huh!

The curling iron holder, holding a ...... curling iron... :-)

Sunny playing with the wrapping paper - check out those eyes!!

Courtnee and Kitty

Mandi, Courtnee & Sunny - wish Amber could be here too...

Mandi holding the blanket she crocheted for me.

Amber - this is the yarn Mandi picked out for your blanket - do you like it? It's very soft.

(Click on the picture to make it bigger so you can see the colors better)

Monday, March 2, 2009

Yellowstone Snowmobiling 2009

Following are pictures and some videos of our trip to Yellowstone 27 Feb - 1 Mar 2009. Click the arrow on the videos to see them. To see the pictures bigger, just click on them.

These are some of the smaller snow vehicles that take people around the park.