Marshall Lake

This is a picture Dad took Sunday morning of the serene beauty of the lake and surrounding mountains. The water, as you can see, was very still and once in awhile you could see a fish jump and make round ripples in the water.

This is the bridge that goes over to Havermale Island. We were crossing over and stopped to just admire the power and strength of the Falls. It was just a beautful day here. Bloomsday frills and follies were over and the park was pretty much quiet this time of the day.

Here I am standing on the bridge above the roaring falls. They were spectacular and very noisy. We had a hard time talking to each other until we got over to the other side of the bridge. The spray wasn't coming up on our faces today but it was still very beautiful. We live in such a beautiful city and the river is just one part that makes it that way.

April 2007

Dad, Mom, Kris, Erin and Andy at Grandma's Memorial Service.

BODEE AND DAVIS' BIRTHDAY PARTY

The birthday table at the boy's birthday party. Mindy did a good job at decorating and Erin did a great job with the cakes. March 2007

YEA - W'ERE FINALLY ONE YEAR OLD

Present time is just getting under way. It was really fun to watch the little guys - they weren't what you call "excited" but just interested and liked the wrapping paper especially.

Evan and Davis reading a birthday card

Davis is learning how to open presents and tear the paper and eat it. Everything has to be tasted and inspected first. It was nice how each little family had their "space" on the floor and opened their gifts very carefully. Each little boy seemed to have fun with each gift - and then was ready to get the next one and pull at the paper and the bow.

More Birthday fun

Scott, Grant, Avery and Bodee all wondering what is in the big box. It was a little 4 wheeler for Bodee - but Avery really liked it too and tried it out in the living room. Earlier in the day, the boys had been in the back yard and Av somehow (who knows) got wet. Later that day I went outside and found the little trike in the pond plus part of the Sit and Spin. hmmmmm What can I say only that boys sure seem to have fun.

BIRTHDAY FOR BODEE AND DAVIS

GRANDMA'S 102 BIRTHDAY PARTY

This is Ruth just stopping by to wish Grandma a happy birthday and pat her hand. She lives on the same hall and is such a sweet little lady.

GRANDMA'S 102 BIRTHDAY

It is birthday time again. Dad and I were the only ones that could go to Grandma's today. Too bad - but everyone was either sick, or busy or out of the country. We had a nice time though and it was fun serving everyone birthday cake.

This is Whitney holding Grandma's cake. She is a really nice Aid that works with Grandma.

I'm not sure what Grandma is thinking - probably "just cut it and feed me"!! She did say it was sure pretty.

Grandma is waiting for some more cake. Dad is sitting there on the left - he offered to feed her for awhile. Then later he got the camera and took a few pictures. She looks like she's really bundled up but it's just her dress protector over her chest to keep her clean. She really enjoyed the cake and ice cream too.

Grandma's 102 Birthday

Saturday, March 23 we celebrated my mother's 102 birthday. I really had doubts that she would make it this year to be 102 - but you know Grandma - she's not giving in easily. The day started off good - I brought everything over before her lunchtime so that I could feed her lunch in bed. We thought that would be best being as she can't stay up in her chair for very long. As the other residents were coming back from the dining room we had them all sit at the tables in the hallway for cake. They all just loved this part. It was a white cake with lemon filling. Dad came just in time to feed Grams her cake. Then he got busy and took some pictures while I good over the feeding.

Scott's Baptism

Grandma Winnie opening her big package - "A New quilt!!"

No comment - not many smiles. Just a very loving Grandma.

After Christmas Eve dinner at Mindy's. Ben's still eating. Dad's relaxing. This is Evan's head. You can see Taboo sitting there - that's the game we played. Pretty laid back family for sure.

Christmas Eve at Erin's. Bodee was wide awake here and hanging onto Ben's ear - ouch?

Christmas 2006

This was Christmas Eve and we had gone to Erin's to deliver presents. Avery was just trying to wake up from a nap and I think he is actually trying to stay asleep. Kristi and Ben were with us so we did a little caroling there too.

Christmas 2006 Memories

This is the moment I had been waiting for all December. Dad opening his Christmas present, a video camera. After all of these years, I finally broke down and bought one for him. I couldn't wait to see his expression - and you know, it was dang good. I reallly think he likes it. Now we just have to remember to have it ready to use. We did our first dvd (with Ben's help) and when you see it you will probably snicker but that's okay with us. It was a trial run anyway.