In Memory of....

Many people I know spent Memorial Day Weekend celebrating summer, sun and remembering our Nation's fallen heros. I was lucky enough to spend the weekend with my incredible family celebrating Uncle Dean's legacy. I'll never be able to find the right words to adequately express the beauty and perfection of the services for Uncle Dean. He was such a unique man and truly deserved the service that Terri so wonderfully put together. I only wish that all of my siblings and Chris could have seen it first hand. My thanks to Terri for such an appropriate send off for Uncle Dean. My prayers go out to Deanna, Clayton and Terri.
I hope that everyone returned home safely from Florida. I came home a day early and surprised Chris, the kids and Chris' parents. It was so nice to see them. Florida was beautiful but I missed my family. The house still isn't ready but we're thinking we should be ready to move in this weekend. It's so beautiful. I can't wait to show it to everyone. Our yard could use a little love but it'll come with time.
Father's Day weekend will bring a mini-family reunion here in Northern California. Paradise is driving out and we're hoping to spend at least one day in Sonora. There may be a few Hawaii kids there too but that's not really set yet. We shall see.

The pictures above are: Britten and Hailey playing together on their bike; The cousins and their grandparents at Uncle Dean's service; The girl cousins after the funeral.

This one is for you Paradise

Here's a picture of Baby Kyle Lutz that Ben and Nitu sent out yesterday. It's such a beautiful picture I felt obligated to share it with everyone else. Uncle Ben - Britten thinks you need a haircut. Maybe a buzz cut like Austin? Also, a picture of Hailey in a birthday outfit from Aunt Angel & family.
It's all good here. The weather is gorgeous. Chris is laying floor, the kids are napping. The Warriors won. The A's won. Happy Birthday Laci!

Upcoming events: Susie & Dick's b-days; Dolly's b-day; Joe's B-day; Mother's Day;

HAPPY MAY

Well, it's May. That means my half-birthday is approaching. More importantly, Little Laci will soon be Sweet Sixteen. How amazing is that? The crazy thing is that Chris and I saw each other for the first time when she was a little infant swinging in her swing. Happy Birthday Laci. I hope you have a wonderful day and that we're able to spend at least a portion of it with you.
There's not too much new to report on over here. Susan and Thomas' wedding is only 2 months away. How exciting for them. It's going to be very beautiful. The house has stalled once again but what else is new. Our cabinets have been installed but still need the countertop, fixtures and all the other stuff to make the place habitable. The kids are terrific and amaze me every day with their humor, compassion, love, fun and innocence. I just love them. Happy cinco de mayo to all.