Friday, October 26, 2007

I NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!!!
In 2008 I will hit one of those magical milestone birthday celebrations. I would like to celebrate this paticular milestone in my life by doing seventy things I have never done before.
Now obviously they cannot all cost money!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am looking for suggestions. They can include places to visit, trails to walk, books to read, scriptures to memorize, stadiums to visit, events to participate in, etc.
Please help me to make a list of seventy things Ed. needs to see, do, and accomlish in 2008
Thanking you in advance.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Nancy!!!!
For those who read my blog and know. Nancy had surgery on a bulging disk in neck yesterday. She did really good. Surgery was scheduled for ninety minutes and only took forty minutes. She recovered good and had a rest full hospital type of night. She is scheduled to come home today.
GOD IS GOOD!!!!

Saturday, October 20, 2007


BEAUTIFUL DAY AT GRANTS FARM!!!!!!!!!
Nancy and I went to Grants Farm this morning specifically to enjoy a German festival. They brought in a group of entertainers from Busch Gardens Williamsburg Va. In addition I had an opportunity to visit old friends, see some beautiful Clydesdales and other animals.
There is a surprise for the readers at the end.
Being the photographer[as in photo one] was the job I enjoyed most at the farm.

I still enjoy photographing the magnificent Clydesdales.

Where the Buffalo roam





The fourth photo of the Texas Longhorn is in honor of son in law Shawn.

The entertainers from Williamsburg





Nancy was called out from the audience to be a guest entertainer.
She really surprised me with her terrific performance as a partner in a Polka.



















Sunday, October 14, 2007




MORE FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!!!


The fun continued as we moved inside.


Paul and Grandma


James and Grandma















The artist at work
IF you notice the walls in the background with the art work proudly hung.









Saturday, October 13, 2007



FRIDAY NIGHT FUN!!!!
At this stage of our lives Nancy and I actually have fun when we get the opportunity to be entertained by our grandchildren.
Last night we had Paul and James playing at our house both inside and outside. {tomorrow you get the inside pictures}

JAMES




PAUL













Last time I had an expression like this, Todd was three and I was driving a go cart with him in Branson







Monday, October 08, 2007




2007 CAMP NE O TEZ PART TWO


We feature family and some of their friends.


In photo one we feature oldest granddaughter Kelsey.


In the red top is granddaughter Kayleigh











In photo three we have youngest grandson James







Photo four in brown is grandson Paul and his friends










Photo five is Paul with his friends







Sunday, October 07, 2007



FAMILY WEEKEND AT

CAMP NE O TEZ

This week end our church had a get together in the great out doors at Camp Ne O Tez near Washington State Park.

In photo one I am surrounded by friends who happen to be husband and wife Kathryn on left and John on the right.




If you are wondering why Nancy is missing it is because she is at a grade school reunion. The grade school she attended held a reunion for all graduates of forty years and longer. She qualified.

In the second photo we have from the left John, John, and Jonathas, way too many Johns.

In the third photo we have Dave and Cathy on the left. [Dave may be as big a Cardinal fan as I am.} Next to Cathy is John and then another David.






Graham and his good friend







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In the fifth photo I know it is me but I wanted to feature the red barn way off in the background.

All photos taken from Inspiration Point a hike up of about one half mile.





Grandson Paul and his dad.









Saturday, October 06, 2007



HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Obviously granddaughter Kelsey is not a football player but Friday night she played three instruments in her high school band half time show.

In the first photo she is the first musician on the left in the second row.

Kelsey is front and center













Kelsey at the big drum










Kelsey at the little drum





Kelsey at the drum










Kelsey front and center for the finale





Monday, October 01, 2007


HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES part two
Even thought we took the pictures yesterday today is really your birthday.
Grandma and I hope you had a terrific!!!!!! day.
Happy Birthday
Grandpa






























Sunday, September 30, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES!!!
Today our family celebrated the fifth birthday of James. Wow it seems like only yesterday.
Today we see him opening his gifts and the green boots were a huge hit.
Tomorrow is his actual birth date and we will have pictures of James and his cake.
Stay tuned!!!!!