Happy Birthday Matt!

Today is my grandson Matt's birthday. He is visiting his Grandparents in Florida and is having a great time. He is the second oldest boy of the grandsons. He is a joy to his parents. He got his motorcycle before he left and loves it. He is a happy, talkative guy. He is confident and being an only child, he is very independent. He will be coming to spend time with us later this month and I can see fishing and day trips to the sites in our future. Have a great day Matt! We love you!

Rain

We finally got some rain last night. We were getting a little dry so it is much welcomed. The Fourth holiday is coming and with backyard campfires and those camping it was needed. Forest fires are scarey and I don't want to go to bed smelling it in the air again. The people who fight them are very brave as a shift in the wind can bring it right to them. I appreciate them. The clouds hid the sunrise this morning. The ducks,birds and squirels were out and about not minding the rain at all. A lot to do today so I best get moving. Do something relaxing. It's Sunday a day of rest.

Happy Anniversary!

Denny and Jen celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary yesterday. I was going to post it yesterday morning got sidetracked and then forgot. They are a hardworking couple who love their son Matt and strive to make a good life for themselves. Their home is comfortable and they are always making improvements. Denny is a real handyman and can do all kinds of tile,drywall etc. Jen enjoys adding her touches and makes the finished product very nice. We love them and wish them a very good year. You both deserve the best. Love ya!

MOSQUITOES!!!!

Wow, are the mosquitoes out in force. They enjoyed a beautiful sunrise on Whitefish Bay and were waiting for breakfast. Yikes! They were all over the screens. Pita would be upset that we are preventing them from feeding but they can sacrifice their blood not mine. Have a good day and I'm stocking up on repellent. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday Dennis!!

Today is Dennis birthday. He is the love of my life. I admire him for all the things he has accomplished and for just being himself. He always tries to do the best he can and looks out for all of us. He isn't afraid to try new things and enjoys being alive. Life is an adventure--let's get on to another year of it. Love you Dennis!

Happy Fathers Day!!!

Today is a very important day. Fathers are a special part of a childs life. They make the balance in the family. They have to be the bad guy at times and make the kids toe the mark. Kids need a Dad! Dennis has been a very good husband and Father. He loves his kids and raised six of them the best he could. My sons love their children and wives and like their Dad strive to make their kids good adults. My son-in-law comes from a very loving family and is also a good father and husband. We are proud of them all. Congradulations to all Dads. Be strong men and raise strong loving kids. It is a challenge but the effort is more than worth it. You are so IMPORTANT. Have a great day!

Dreary Start

Today is starting out to be cloudy and the threat of rain is in the air. The mosquitos are fierce. Someone reported a moose in our front yard but we didn't get to see it. It was probably driven here by swarms of mosquitoes since this is not a normal place for them to hang out. Mary sent me an article about Paradise-Thank You- and Catherine made me a beautiful necklace. I really liked it Catherine. I got a picture from Anna and it is now on my refridgerator so everyone can see it. Thank you all. Dennis pull a stump that was it the way of something he is doing in the yard. He had a lot of fun getting it out. We will be getting some wood off of our nieghbors property today as long as it doesn't rain. Busy day. Have a good week-end.

Congradulations Becca!!!!

My oldest granddaughter graduates from highschool today. She is an amazing young woman. She sets her goals and follows through. She is also a caring and beautiful woman. We are so proud of her and know she will strive to be the best she can. We love you Becca!! Life is an adventure.

Beautiful Morning

It is suposed to be 75 degrees here today. The sunrise was as pretty as a picture. Dennis wants to sit in the sun as the rest of the week is not supposed to be as nice. The mosquitos are out in force. The last few years they haven't been as bad but I'll take the wetter weather and no forest fires. My little fox has his summer coat and comes around nightly to see if there is a snack for him. Well, no wasting daylight--have a great day!

Home!

I love my kids and Grandkids but it is so nice to be home. I am sure they feel the same way, to have their home to themselves again. We all need that space to be ourselves. We all do things differently and that's what makes each family so special. We will be home for awhile and then off for another visit and party. Beccas graduation is coming and that will be a lot of fun for all of us. I will getting my first tattoe at 62 and I can hardly wait. There will be at least 7 or 8 of us getting the same one for Beccas graduation. What a great time we will have--Strength is what we have as a family and that is what the tat will signify. Togethar we can go through anything. Have a good night! I will sleep well in my own bed.

Middle of June

Kids are out of school--Becca Sarah and Terese Rose still have this week to go in Virginia. It has been cool and doesn't seem like summer yet. Becca will graduate this week and start on a new chapter in her life. Time passes so quickly and the older you get the faster it goes. Dennis and I have enjoyed many summers and hope to have some of the grandkids stay with us this one. They are a joy and we can have time to get to know them. I have some things I would like to do with them--sand dunes, Picture Rocks Park etc. Have a good week-end.

Happy Birthday Joe!

Today is our son Joes birthday. He was the baby of the family till Mike came along when he was eight years old--Tom followed three years later. He had 3 older siblings that broke the way so he was a happy, easy going kid. He still is and his son Kyle Joe is just like him. He loves his family and has found a love for the outdoors and the animals. Feed plots, chickens and a garden take up his free time. He is a good man and is tucked into our treasure box with our other kids and grandkids. We love you Joe!

Happy Birthday Jim!!!

Today is my son Jims birthday. He turned from an active rough and tumble boy to a hard working non stop man. He has his dads mechanical ability and loves his family. He takes the time to do things with Dylan as he is an active boy and needs to be kept busy. Celeste is coming to the age that young men better treat her with respect or they will have a very watchful dad to deal with. He does the best he can and is a man you can count on--rough exterior but a heart of gold. Happy Birthday Jim!! We love you.

June

Today is the second of June. We had a frost last night and it is only 32 degrees now. Kate and Bill came up to open up their place for the summer. Did I say summer? The weather might be cooler but the people up here are loving it as they can go out in the woods and fish and not have to donate blood to the black flies and mosquitos. I still have my tomatoes in the house--they really need to be planted. Maybe Norm and Dennis can make Sandy and I a cold frame. Yesterday was Kellys birthday and today is Mary and Paco's anniversary. Young Norm and Dominique are vacationing in the Virgin Islands. He says it is very nice. Happy Anniversary Mary and Paco! We wish you many more. Enjoy the day! Think good thoughts and say nice things--you'll feel better and be happier.