HAPPY BIRTHDAY PATRICK

Patrick Ryan, what a guy


13 years ago on 29 April 1996, we got a phone call, just at eight a.m., hi mom and dad, I am in the hospital. Well, we already had the van packed, so we closed up the house and headed out for Longview, Texas. Boy, what a ride. We stopped one time to grab a small box of crackers to eat with the cold cuts, and didn't stop again until we got to the hospital. We just knew that Patrick Ryan would have already arrived. The slow little booger, he lingered in his nice warm cocoon until the doctors finally decided he needed some help to arrive. He was extracted at 11:07 p.m., weighing in at 8 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. What a boy, and he is still a boy thirteen years later.

We are so proud of you Patrick. The picture of him was taken at his science fair this year. He got to go to state and what an honor that was, even tho he didn't win first or second place this time, like before.

Mom and Dad now have a teenager, hang in there guys, this to will soon pass. :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAREN

I can't believe that I forgot to post a greeting for my very first grandchild's birthday when her birthday rolled around. Well yes, I did snail mail her a birthday card. But to forget to post her picture. Shame on me.

Look at the beautiful young lady in the picture below. Karen is wearing the Hot Pink shirt standing on the left. That is her baby girl setting on pop's knee down front. Kami calls him Pop's. That is her grandfather. Ganny, Kami's version of granny, is seated next to Pop's. Aunt sis is standing behind Ganny.

Aren't they special people.

Sorry I forgot to post on your birthday Karen. I love you.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.....

Guess what happened 36 years ago tonight in our den in Austin.
Chester Duane and Martha Karen were married by candlelight.

It was a beautiful ceremony, attended by family and friends.
Janet was Martha's attendent and Duane, Chester's dad, was
his attendent.

We had a nice reception for them and waved them good bye
as they headed for Indian Lake pulling our boat. Chester and
Duane had taken our trailer down earlier in the day and set it up.
What fun.

Wonder what every one thought to wake up to a boat
that yelled, JUST MARRIED on it.

It has been great years, including two daughters and a granddaughter.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY KIDS. Sorry I forgot it and you had to remind me tonight.

Love you both. Mom

HAPPY Late BIRTHDAY

Well, it isn't too late is it. I thought her birthday was in May. :) Now it is late for she was born in April.
Isn't she a doll. She is all dressed for Halloween last October 31. It is the latest picture I have of her.

I hope you had a very Happy Birthday Sofia.

Great Fun

We went out last night to see Denise and Larry Square Dance. There was just to many people there to get good pictures, so will try again soon. The club was celebrating 50 years as North Star 8 Square Dance Club. They were all having good clean fun. Wow.

We, Duane and I did this in the early 1960's and early 1970's. Denise took lessons with us then.

To all of my online friends and family. Michael has joined the Air Force. A date has not been set yet for him to leave.

Please help me pray for a safe and happy life for him in the Military of the good Ole US of A.

Way to go Michael RAB USAF. (Ray Airman Basic).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Today is Jonathan's birthday. I hope it was a happy one for him. Did you get my card Jon?

Just remember that I love you and wish you many more happy birthdays in the years to come.