An interesting computer tip...

Those of us "older" computer users are often times stumped by various things that happen with our computers and at the same time are amazed by how easily the youngest generation has mastered the many complexities of the computer/internet world. Leah is my go-to person alot of times when I am trying to figure something new out. During her recent visit with us, I was able to discover a very important aspect of how to achieve computer success by observing Leah at work on my computer. Apparently, it's all about the "stance"...

Crayons

Artist at work

The first and the latest...

Leah (11 1/2 years old) and Caleb (1/2 year old)

Taking a moment to brag...

This past week was the first time since Caleb was born in December that all our grandchildren have been together. So, in honor of this auspicious occasion and since it will probably be awhile before they are together again, we decided to get some pictures. I'm sure you will agree that the results are stellar...

A few of the beautiful people...

The "non-date" follow up...

Neither rain, nor thunder, nor lightning, nor flooding, nor nervous tummies could keep any of us from the much anticipated and long awaited wedding of Tia and Ryan. The day came off without a hitch -- except for the previously mentioned flooding stuff, oh, and the hitching up of Ryan and Tia. Pictures have been posted on several family blogs. Check them out if you haven't already. Or visit Constance's Gallery to see the few shots I was able to get... ;)

A-partying we go!

This afternoon we went to David's cousin Wayne Culver's son Eric's bar mitzvah. David and I drove to the party -- which was about an hour away -- with Tom, Sherry, Sean and Lisha. (Heath and Jenn decided to stay home for Heath's first Fathers Day!) There was lots of food, dancing and fun with family and friends.





Sean, Lisha, Connie, and David













Donna, Raymond, Connie, David, Sherry and Tom










As we were all in a party mood, the fun continued for the ride home...

"Now is come the month of roses!" - Ruben Dario

"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today". ~Dale Carnegie

With no help from me, these beauties are growing in my yard. The yellow rose is a "Graham Thomas" rose (family names on my side -- a wonderful coincidence!) given to me for my birthday a couple of years ago by my pic, Sherry. The pink rose is a "Nicole" rose purchased by me from QVC -- yes, QVC!

Baby on the move

Just 6 months old tomorrow and Caleb is starting to crawl. Looks like he's taking after Jack who did the crawling thing at 6 months also!

3 different times

In keeping with the National Scribe's "old pictures" post, I thought it would be fun to post some "older" pictures. Maybe you have some pictures that came from a different time also. Let us know and tell us where we can see them. Your blog, maybe...?
(click on the pictures for a larger image)











My father's second grade class. 1924. He was only 6 years old.
He's the boy with the big black bow tie in the second row, second from the left.



















David and Tom on the duck farm -- our present home, minus the farm and the duck part! -- 1952.













Gobby's couch (which I'm sure most of us remember!) and (left to right) Jevan, Sean, Timmy, Tommy, and Amy. 1973.

*** Edited to add: This is one of the pictures of David that I think shows a resemblance to Matt, which is weird, because I think Matt looks like Carolyn. Oh, well. Just one opinion. What do you think?