Father's Day, June 2011

As soon as school was out for the summer, I headed to California for a 2 week visit with my Mom and Dad.  It was nice to be there for Father's Day and have Ruthie and Ken come from Napa for the afternoon.  Another treat...Kim and Blythe came for the weekend!  It took Blythe maybe five minutes to wrap Papa around her little finger.  She nicknamed him "Trouble", and whenever she would see him coming down the hallway she would always say,"Here comes Trouble."

Four Generations

Ruthie and Dad on Father's Day

Blythe and "Trouble"

The Beginning of Summer 2011

We started our 2011 summer in May with a quick trip to Iowa to celebrate with Kate and Jonathan when he received his Doctorate Degree from the University of Iowa.  Kevin and I really enjoyed the drive through Nebraska and Iowa and are looking forward to a return trip May 2012 for Kate's graduation!


          GO HAWKEYES!

Quick Update

Well Holly mentioned we've been a little remiss in posting to our blog. There's a lot to catch up on, but I'll take care of the saddest. We lost our Bailey last month after about 3-weeks of moping, vet visits, worry, and a lot of heart ache. July 31 st, Thursday was a really rough day. We will miss him!

By a stroke of good luck, a lot of Heaven's intervention, and some more money, we found Allye up north in Loveland. We just brought her home this past Wednesday and she is fitting in just fine. We'll post more about her later and soon I promise.

Well, it's been nearly 2-years since we've updated this blog. We have just let life get in the way. Much has gone on this past 2-years...Holly's going back to school, I'm a civilian (working for the government, Air Force), We've been busy with work, medical issues, travel (TDY), life, serving as the Relief Society Pres in our ward, serving in the High Priest's Group Leadership, life, etc.

I'm sure there are pictures I should post, but just can't think of one that would be appropriate. We are going to try really hard and keep this more up to date...at least monthly not bi-annually.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD/PAPA

Dad celebrated his 91st birthday on Oct 16th.

He's looking good, blew out all of the candles on his cake (not 91, just 10), and enjoyed a birthday dinner at Sizzler.

Super Summer

It's hard to believe that summer has come to an end and we're back to school, work, cool evenings, changing leaves, and even a touch of snow.

Families are the best and we had such a great time visiting with all of you over the summer. We love you and thank you for helping each other, sticking by in rough times, and being there when we need you.

Summer started in Chicago in early June.

Kim, Kate and I had a girls night out at the Talbot's outlet. We decided to make it an annual event. Cory and Angella we hope you'll come with us next year!

We had fun riding bikes, exploring downtown Chicago with all of the kids, and meeting Chris for lunch at Macy's.

Thanks Blythe for sharing your room with me.

Tabernacle Choir at Redrocks

In late June we made our first trip to Red Rocks to see the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Getting there was easy but we hadn't anticipated the large crowd and small roads so after we got off the freeway it was slow going...but well worth it. We had a wonderful time. Music of the Choir was beautiful and the setting incredible. I'm looking for a good excuse to go back there again.