Monthly Archives: June 2013

A Good Relaxing Father’s Day for Jerry

I think this has been a good relaxing day for Jerry. Church this morning was great. Our son-in-law, Gene, cooked dinner. I know, I know…Pam and I should have cooked for the men but Gene wanted to. Isn’t that how … Continue reading

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My Deer Family

My deer family was just here! Even though I had to be as still as a mouse I got to watch them wander around my back yard. I was sitting in our sun room by myself. Without getting up from … Continue reading

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New Friends

Jerry and I made some new friends while we were in South Carolina. Our daughter, Christy, was having a house full of company with Max’s graduation and open house so her next door neighbors graciously offered their guest room for … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Jerry and Me

It was 54 years ago today that we both said “I will!” That was a long time ago! This is how we look now! We’re still happy after 54 years! We’ve produced five children and they’ve given us 15 grandchildren! We’ve … Continue reading

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There’s No Place Like Home

I woke up about seven o’clock this morning and I was actually in my own bed! We arrived home last night after 1:00 AM. I’m not sure of the exact time. We had a great time with family both in … Continue reading

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Happy Anniversary, Bill and Vel

Today is the anniversary of my younger brother, Bill and his lovely wife, Vel. If I’m figuring right it’s 47 years today! Wow, Billy! (That’s what he was called as a child.) The years have flown by! Jerry and I … Continue reading

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Molly

Meet Molly! She’s an intelligent, loving, energetic, sweet, six months old Yellow Lab.! She belongs to Christy’s family. Christy is my youngest daughter. Molly loves to lie on the sofa beside Jerry when he’s reading. He keeps the pillow between … Continue reading

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Graduation Open House

Max’s graduation and open house are now history! A lot of work went into making the open house a success. With a house full of company, 13 to be exact and eight of them being kids, you can imagine the … Continue reading

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Graduations

I came to South Carolina for the high school graduation of Max. It was very nice and quite impressive but I can’t believe it was scheduled for 8:30 AM! We had to drive to downtown through the morning traffic but we … Continue reading

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Mishaps and Outcomes

There have been a few mishaps on my way to my grandson’s graduation… First of all I was to ride the train to Chicago on Monday and have a couple of days with my older daughter, Pam. Then I would … Continue reading

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