Julie's guy Dave bought a house in late December. They had a house warming party this weekend with about 45 guests (his and her parents, co-workers, and bunches of their friends). It was a fun fun time. We got to visit with the kids, meet Dave's folks, and see our newest grandson TUCKER. He is 6 1/2 weeks old and weighs over 11 pounds already. He's got a good start on his full grown 200 plus pound male adult size typical of English Mastiffs.

Men's NCAA Tournament

Guess who correctly picked the final 4 in the men's NCAA tournament. That's right, inlaw4 has 'em all. How did you guys do?

2002 Saturn

Hi Grandpa! Lisa was home this week and I checked out the Saturn. It still looks and runs great. Thought you might want to know.

Hey Guys, Remember V-Day

Just thought I would send out a quick reminder to all the guys that tomorrow is Valentine's Day.

Euchre

Last night we invited King and Queen over to see what we did to spare bedroom (Bethany's). Not only did they come over they brought a crock pot full of stew with them. There is a god!!

After 3 very close games of euchre, King and Queen bested us 2 to 1. At one point in the rubber match K & Q scored 22 of 24 points. We closed the gap but in the end fell short 32 to 28. At least we played better than the Bears.

Happy Valentines Day everyone.

I/O4

Ugly, Ugly, Ugly

Thanks Russ

You gave me a gal. of left over paint last fall and I finally used it to prime Bethany's bedroom. Turns out the color was only a shade darker than what was on the wall. The paint covered really well. It should be dry in an hour or so and then it's on to the ceiling and walls (again).

Says it all!

GO BEARS!

Hey Jess, were you able to sell your packer playoff tickets? Oh, that's right, they're not in the playoffs! Go Bears!

A Year Ago Today

A year ago today we were celebrating Bethany and Matt's wedding at the Women's Club. Congratulations to you on your 1st anniversary!! PS How was the cake?

Olivia Kay Fouts

A new addition made her presence known on January 7th, 2007...

Grandpa's hand and Olivia's foot

Her name - Olivia Kay Fouts

Her Weight - 7 lbs 12.5 oz

Her length - 19 & 3/4"

WELL worth the wait....

Great Grandpa Darby and Olivia

Great Grandma Darby and 2nd cousin Lisa

Olivia's pink rose on the alter today at

church to proclaim her arrival!

Olivia Kay is home!!

Here are the pictures Jan and Bethany took today. Congratulations to Jack and Melissa.

Olivia Kay

Happy Zero Birthday to you on Sunday, January 7, 2007. Welcome to the Darby clan. Perhaps another Darby clan member can add some details to your arrival news. Like-weight, length, and perhaps a PICTURE.

We were at the Mall of America in MN many years ago. While we were there we visited Camp Snoopy. Here we are riding Paul Bunyan's Log Chute ride. I think we were having fun?!

Happy Birthday Inlaw4

Happy Birthday Jan!

Happy New Year 2007

From all of us to all of you Happy New Year 2007!

Special Christmas Gift

A couple of years ago, Bethany discovered one of Jan's cross stitch projects. Without Jan's knowledge she decided to complete it for her. Bethany finished it around Thanksgiving. She had it framed and gave it to Jan for Christmas. The next time you come to visit be sure to check it out. It's one of those pieces of art that never ceases to amaze me. I couldn't complete it in a lifetime. We have it hanging in the front room. Thanks Bethany, it's beautiful.

Santa Made It!

Merry Christmas everyone!

HB Julie

Happy Birthday Julie! Hope you don't have to work all day and get a chance to celebrate. Sorry we won't see you today at the Darby Christmas Party.

Hope to see you soon,
Inlaw4 and Outlaw4

Merry Christmas to the Deckers

Merry Christmas to Ken, Debbie, Ryan, Sarah, Judy, Jim, and of course Matt and Bethany.
Go Cubs!!