Happy Belated Birthday Brandon !

Today is the last day of the month and I realized that I had forgot to post a Birthday wish to Brandon. He is my sons friend and I'd like to say ours also. Brandon, we are so glad you started school again. You are very smart and we know you will do well and get the job you want. You are a loyal friend and have a big heart. My sons are lucky to have a friend like you. We wish you a great year!

Happy Birthday Terese Rose!

Happy Birthday Terese Rose!!!! You are a sweet, happy, pretty young lady. You have a great imagination and the ability to act out a part, like being a waiter for your Mom or a telling a story you made up for others to enjoy. You could be an author, an actress or just a person who likes to have a lot of fun and make people laugh. Grandpa and I love your pretty blue eyes and that smiling face. We are proud of you and love you very much. Have a good birthday and we are glad you will be home soon as that is the place you want to be--your Mom and Dad miss you also.

Happy Birthday Ann!!!!

Happy Birthday Ann! You have brought us much happiness. Dad was so excited when you were born. He wanted a little girl and was very happy when you arrived. You are a very strong person and take good care of your family. We are very proud of all your accomplishments but even more for the type of person you are. Have a great year. We love you very much!

Fishing

Denny,Jim,Celeste,Matt and Dylan came up last night. We stayed up till 2:30 talking. The kids slept a little in the car and were wide awake. They got up and went fishing at Shelldrake Dam. The kids had a great time and were out for a long time. They caught and released a lot of pike. Dylan was casting his line with the big kids. He really enjoyed himself. Matt and Celeste said they were glad they went. Dennis and Jim enjoyed being out also. Dad and the guys are going out in the morning and have a golf outing at 4 P.M. Ryan is going also. Norm and Sandy came over and Norm brought a different computor for me to use as mine was broke. I really appreciate all he does for me---I miss having my cam working and the use of that computor. It was nice to see them and visit. The house is quieting down as we are all starting to get tired. Good Night and pleasant dreams.

Home

Dennis and I are back home. It is a quiet house as my grandkids are not here. I liked it better when my kids were small and I was busy in the kitchen cooking meals the kids liked. We miss the kids and their giggling and fighting. It makes the house alive. Kids are gone before you know it and in this very fast paced world you have little time to enjoy them. Dad and I enjoy each others company. We are on the last third part of our lives and intend to make the most of it together. That will go by in a blink of an eye. Have a great day--we will!

Happy Birthday Kyle Joe!

Kyle is 6 today. He is a happy, smiley little boy who could hardly wait for his birthday. He has been marking the days off on the calender and announcing how many days were left till his special day. Boy, that sure changes as we get older and isn't it to bad. We love you Kyle and hope your birthday is a happy one. You make Grandpa and I smile. You are very smart and will do well.

Hurrah for Kelly!

Kelly called yesterday and YES! she got the job she was hoping for. She was so happy and so are we. Jobs are a vanishing thing in Michigan so when you get one, especially one you really want it is wonderful.

Nothing Good

We are coming to the last days of July and I can say I haven't even enjoyed summer yet. It has been one depressing thing after another and the only happy thing is my grandkids. They are a breath of fresh air. I hope the rest of the month is better for everyone. We will be heading home soon. My sister and Bill are coming up with Jenna and her family so it will be nice visiting with them. The kids won't be coming back with us and we will miss them. They are all growing up and have things they want to do. I can hardly wait to get out of this heat---much cooler at home. Have a good start for the week and good job Ann on finishing the run in 90+ heat. I admire you!

Sadness

Yesterday was a very sad day for us and for people around us. It sometimes seems to overwelm and drag us down to a place we don't want to go. We were very lucky to have our grandchildren with us as they show us life does go on and we have to cherish it. They are a joy. They had a fire and even with the mosquitoes had a great time.

Happy Birthday Mike!

Happy Birthday Mike! Dad and I wish you happiness and a great year. You grew to be a very likeable young man who people tend to trust. You accept people for what they are and tend to not look for the worst. Dad and I are proud of you and love you very much. Find your dreams and work toward them. Love and a warm hug from us. Mom and Dad

The Falls

Here are some pictures we took of the falls.

Trip to the Falls

We had a day without rain so we went to see the falls. They were really roaring. A fine mist was being thrown into the air by the force of the water cascading over the falls. There has not been this much water going over it in awhile. It was very pretty. We had fun.

Happy Birthday Tommy!

Happy Birthday Tommy! You are a kind and generous person. Dad and I love you very much. We wish you the best life can bring. Go out and get the the things you want. It takes hard work but everything is achievable. Love and hugs to you! Mom

Happy Birthday Rich !

Happy Birthday Rich! You are much loved by your wife, kids and family. I appreciate your patience and care you take with all of us. You are a great member of our family. We love you! Today is also Grandma Millers birthday. She is 86 years young today. She drives, shops for bargains and is very independent. I don't think we really appreciate how well she does. I don't know of many 86 year old women who bring sandwiches to her grown sons after bowling so they won't go home after having a beer without eating something. God love her, I hope I can do half as well as she does. Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Jeff!

Happy Birthday Jeff! You are a loving husband and father. Your wife and children love you very much. We hope you had a great day. We love you and send best wishes. We made it up here with a big load of things from downstate. The grandkids had a long ride but were very good. The last hour was hard for them but they were good even though they were tired of being in the truck. I do not have a video they can watch so the ride was very boring for them. It is nice to be here even though the scenery is not to different except for the lake. We can see the deer and their fawns, beavers, geese and young goslings and so much other wildlife that you think you are out in the deep woods. We actually see more wildlife there than up here on the lake. Have a great night! The kids are already in the refirdge---some things never change. Good night form us!

Glad and Sad

Angie and Denny brought home their baby boy. He weighed in at 6 lbs. 8 ounces. Congradulations to the proud parents. Angie is my niece. The sad news is that my Aunt Dot passed away this morning. She was a gentle soul and we are sad she is gone. I will remember her for her smile and gentle ways. It is the circle of life--one beginning and one ending.

Happy Birthday Dylan!

Today is my grandson Dylans 4th birthday. He is an energetic, happy little boy. He makes life an anventure and is not afraid of most things. He thinks he can do anything he sees his Dad do and can figure out how to work a lot of things I have trouble figuring out. He loves sleeping in the camper with us and is good company. Have a great day Dylan! We love you!