Tree Damage

We've lost 1/2 of this tree to wind. The rest will come down asap via chain saw. If it wasn't over the house I'd take it down myself.

Matt and Bethany's New Car

Matt and Bethany's new car.

Easter

Hi Everyone, The Easter Bunny was generous this year (and no kids to share it with). Happy Easter!

Big One

Good thing he's in In-law 4's yard and not the King's.

Signs of Spring

Looks like spring is on it's way! The snow's almost gone and the buds are starting show. Lisa is doing well in Greece. We've talked to her a couple times and she really seems to be enjoying it. She is having a problem with her computer but she has access to machines at school. We tried to send her a package but apparently it's lost. Oh well, it's nothing that can't be replaced.

Extreme Heat Competition

One of this year's competitors and last year's winner.

Hello Greece!!!!

The day that Lisa has been waiting for finally arrived. She left for Greece today. She'll be gone until June. If anyone is interested in sending e-mail let me know and I'll send you her address. Once again, Mother Nature blessed us with great weather, clear blue sky! We'll keep everyone posted.

Bethany Wedding - Gifts

Last Saturday night we got together with Matt's parents and Grandparents to open gifts. Thanks everyone!

Bethany Wedding - Flowers

The flowers were great!

Bethany Wedding - Weather

Well, as can see and probably remember the weather was lousy on Friday night but Mother Nature smiled on us Saturday. It was great to see everyone at the wedding and reception. Jan and I hope everyone had a great time.

Remember this?

I think everyone has this photo. If not let me know and I can send you a copy. Maybe we can get another group shot of the grandkids this year.

Back in Business

Jan and I were shopping for Christmas presents and we stopped at Wild Birds Unlimited. They gave us a "free" bag of bird seed. So, we broke out the old bird feeder and put it up. Of course, the free bag didn't begin to fill the feeder but after another trip to Wild Birds Unlimited the problem was solved. We haven't seen any birds yet but Mr Squirrel has been here!!

The Best

They don't make 'em like this anymore!!













Merry Christmas everybody!

Some Favorites

Oz of course, fishing in Canada, Mount Rushmore, and my very favorite is the last one.

Moving Day

Bethany has graduated! Congratulations Bethany. We are very, very proud of you. 

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the holiday of peace, the celebration of work and the simple life... a true folk-festival that speaks the poetry of the turn of the seasons, the beauty of seedtime and harvest, the ripe product of the year - and the deep, deep connection of all these things with God. ~Ray Stannard Baker (David Grayson)

Where did summer go?

Seems like summer was so long ago. Here are some pictures of Jan's flowers. She had a great crop this year (a little northern Illinois farmer verbage). Wind chill here in Rockford was zero on Wednesday. We are not ready for this chilly weather so early. Yuck! Look at the bottom 2 pictures and see if you can tell what's different?

The Channel

Just another scenery shot. The weather and the colors provided some great pictures.

2 man operation!

Inlaw1 and Inlaw3 releasing a 27" Northern.

Fall Colors

We were surprised to see that the trees were in full autumn color. It was a little later this year.