MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The weather couldn't have been more perfect for the parade... Keith and I walked the mile to Steve and Di's house where the parade started at 9 a.m., just a block from our high school where Keith lived and Steve and Di now do live. Pop Pop Richards would be so proud of the tradition that lives on thru his grandson and dau. Steve and Di decorate the house with flags and line the walkway with benches for anyone to sit and enjoy the parade. The afternoon was enjoyed at our house with chicken on the grill, relaxing on the deck, and remembering all those who gave the ultamate sacrifice and those who are serving our country.

WHAT A LAUGH !!!

I came across this photo taken at Brad's wedding 3 years ago this June 18th....of course Brad made a comment and big brother Steve cracked up....You can just hear him laugh...I just LOVE those boys:)

The Nursery is FINALLY finished...:)

On Sunday we started at 9 a.m. - putting this boarder up was first...then the electrical work by the guys... washed the windows, and the floor, and started to bring in the furniture.

This is Steve, the Dad, finishing up on the fan...it's so cute being a baseball theme fan. He did a great job.

This is just one part of the room....the crib is not in yet, but thought you'd like to see how far we've come.. It really is a Great Room! I helped Di with the baby clothes and it was so very special - those clothes are so tiny!

Gene and Pam

Gene and Pam are up from Fl. parked in their sons driveway. They called on Sat. and invited us up to visit and have a grilled supper. The visit was great and the food was delicious. What more can you ask for? They start back June 10th to be home by June 25th and a BIG party being held for Gene's mom, Anna, who will be 94!!! She's a really special lady...Happy Birthday Anna.:)

How far we've come!

When we first started participating in the Walk for Life ...years ago; Steve and Di slept in their car. The next year they asked to use our van, and it was better. Last year they used the 95 Southwind. It was a rainy, cold year and they were so glad they had it so everyone could get warm and dry during the 24 hours. Now, this year they had our new Southwind and all they could say after sleeping/showering in it was: This is wonderful! We already knew that Ha. And when the 24 hours was up...we brought it back to the driveway where it is right now.

ILLUMINARIES

Illuminaries lined the entire baseball stadium - placed about 1 foot apart. One purple then one white. The names of survivors, those who passed and care givers appeared on each one. I am so very grateful to be free of cancer and to be able to celebrate SIXTEEN YEARS in June. I am so very Blessed - God is so GOOD to me:)

CELEBRATING FRANK

For those of you who didn't know - Frank passed on March 16th. He fought a fierce battle with cancer. He made a hugh difference in so many lives... His laugh was so unique and contagious. It's all Frank and Cheryle's fault that we're campers today...they started taking us to Knoebles Grove in their pop-up back in 1984.. We have such great memories of the "friday night new comers"trying to put up their tents in the dark - the rain -our kids in their tents -and the BEST Sunday breakfasts made by Frank and the crew.
Frank - we all remember you with much LOVE..