Amazing.... 10-8-10

You amaze us every day...

Can't believe 6 years has gone by from one picture to the next. From the first days struggling to eat... PT... OT... heart surgery... and now riding the bus off to school. Our world has changed because of you... you're amazing.

Happy 6th birthday Bre!!

Today

A picture is worth a thousand words.....

Relish the Relish

Ever since I can remember Lee's Mom's green tomato relish has been a hit in our family. We used to try and scrounge whatever she would give us on our trips to PA. I have made it several times myself and last year Cindy and I made it together. This year she gave me two bags of green tomatoes from her garden and yesterday I set out all my supplies and got grinding. With her crop and a few of my own I was able to put up 10 jars and one little one for my fridge. I think the prep and the clean up is more time consuming that the actual relish making... but I can't wait to taste it again on my sandwiches. Thanks Cindy for such a prolific garden... how many jars do you want?

Our Summer....

Our summer began on a sad note when we had to say goodbye to Bailey after 15 years. We miss her every day. It ended on a high note, however, with the wedding of Jess and Jason....
Here are my memories....
Bailey
Birthday parties
Visit to Virginia with no air conditioning in the camper
Tucker gets his ASCA Championship
Jessica's wedding shower
Running our first 5K
Kids playing on the beach
Paddle boat rides
Trombone quartets
Campfires
Barbecues
Ike's first show win
Bronchitis and two rounds of antibiotics
Visiting old friends
Building our cornhole game
Holding my new baby grandson Ryan
The nine cousins
Lake Winnipisaukee
Jess and Jason Wedding
... and now on to fall, my favorite season, and our next trip to Kokajo.... stay tuned.

Jess and Jason's Wedding

We had a glorious weekend at Lake Winnipisaukee as guests of Carl and Barbara. They left for the weekend to stay at the hotel and Lee, me, Aunt Joan, Uncle Dick and Diane took over the house. Friday afternoon we visited with family at the hotel and then went to the after dinner bonfire. Saturday we were able to enjoy the lake and did some kyaking as well as visiting with family and friends. The wedding was spectacular... the weather was gorgeous, the site was breathtaking and the bride and groom looked stunning. Our three kids, their spouses and the nine grandkids drew a crowd wherever they went. But, they were the cutest kids EVER all dressed up in their best outfits. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!!

August at Camp

We had a wonderful few days at camp with the family just before Jess and Jason's wedding. Lee took and extra few days of vacation to spend time with Jeff, Irene, Cindy, Josh and families as well as Aunt Diane from Texas. We had the first rainy day that we had for a couple of month, but we spent time in the basement with all the kids and our new "cornhole" game as well as decorating Tucker, reading books and making puzzles. The next day we were out in the sunshine and swimming again. It was wonderful for all the cousins to meet again and to get to hold my brand new grandson Ryan.

Happy Anniversary

Happy 60th Anniversary Mom and Dad. You are an inspiration to us all!!