Friday, the 13th

Friday, the 13th is a special day in our family.  My dad was born on a Friday, the 13th in 1937.  The hubs and I had our first date on Friday, October 13th, 1978. Wow, sounds like such a long time ago!   JM was born on a Friday, the 13th.  What a blessed day that was for us!  So, I thought I would post on this Friday, the 13th and share a picture of something in our house that ALWAYS makes me smile when I walk by it.  JM loved a "bouncy ball" when he was a little tyke.  Everywhere we went, that is what he wanted for his souvenir.  It was such a small gesture that meant so much to a little boy!   And, this is what happened over the years... I love looking at this colorful jar; it brings back lots of happy memories of a curly haired, precious little guy who loved a "bouncy ball."

Happy Fourth of July!

From Henry and Family

Happy Birthday and Anniversary

While the hubs and I were gone, we celebrated his 51st birthday and our 28th anniversary.  Wow,
I cannot believe we have been married that long!  Happy belated  Birthday and Anniversary, I love you...

Summertime

The hubs and I have been here (and Henry,of course.) Only one of our children was able to join us and only for a couple of days. So. It has been our first taste of this "empty nest" that we are getting ready to experience. Summer is a great time to slow down and enjoy God's beautiful creation, and we have done just that! Happy Summer, everyone! 

J's Graduation 2012

A new chapter begins... Congratulations, J! We love you.

Coach B

J's tennis team had their end of season party last night and celebrated Coach B. This was his last year of teaching and coaching. He has been the tennis coach at our high school for 18 years. The coach before him had been there somewhere around 30 years. Only two coaches in almost 50 years - wow! JM and J both played tennis for Coach B all four of their high school years; he is a great friend that we love dearly. At the athletic awards night, the athletic director honored Coach B by sharing some of the many reasons we all love him. He used the phrase "We should all BE LIKE MIKE." So, in honor of Coach B, the boys wore these for the party!

LAST last day of school

May 31 was J's LAST last day of school.  He was very excited; can you tell?  ;-) And, the baby picture is just for pure cuteness factor!  I couldn't help myself.....