Dean's Birthday- Nov. 28,2009

Dean wanted to join the Army like Dad and Bruce did. I talked him into joining the National Guard instead-- I didn't want two sons away from home!! What a handsome guy in uniform!

This was on July 4. The guys had been out baling hay all day and he was too pooped to get off the tractor. He actualy ate his meal right there on the tractor.

Dean was one year old here. He was hanging onto the little fuzzy dog because you could wind up , it would walk, then it would stop and flip over!! Happy Birthday, Son-- sorry this post got late today.

Happy Birthday Pam - Nov. 25, 2009

Taken in March, 1972 at Earl's Bar. Do you think these two will empty that pitcher of beer by themselves?? Looks like Dad has control of it!!! Check out the pigtails on this gal--

Pam and Bruce will also celebrate their wedding anniversary on Nov. 30, so wish them a Happy Anniversary too at the Big Elk!!!

Besides keeping busy with the bar and working at the nursing home, you can find these two spending quality time with the grandkids, Bruce calls them "Rugrats". Happy Anniversary to both of you, Pam and Bruce---

It's Kari's Birthday - November 23, 2009

In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it!! Easter, 1991- Does anyone wear Easter bonnets anymore? I wish they would come back, Kari looks good in her hat.

Yes, she does!! She has a different hat this time. This is Father's Day, 1996 taken at a picnic at Mondeax Dam. Now those were the good old days, having all the little grandkids along on a picnic. Can we turn back the clock???--no more glasses????

Here is Kari at Patti and Chris' home on Larson Drive down in the den. Of course Jon is there on her right side, so she's growing up here.

Graduation Day for Kari Poyda . Welcome to the real world, Kari!! Have a Happy Birthday and let the kids sing loud and clear for you!!!

Happy Birthday Patti - November 19, 2009

Isn't she just adorable-- here she is in the first grade. My little blondie!!
Growing up---The pants with bibs were in fashion here.

Graduation photo--this is the glamour shot!!! The others were all outdoors , more like Patti.

Taken on our front lawn at the farm in May. Guess the tulips were a little late that year. Have a Happy Day, Patti

The Wall-Nov.9,2009

It was a special day for Medford today as "The Wall That Heals" rolled into our little town. Escorted by a large motorcycle club and local fire department trucks.

What a fantastic fire truck we have now!! I love the eagle flying with Old Glory!!

This is the big truck that travels around the country with the display. Besides the Wall, there is also a museum that travels with it.

Middle School kids got to watch too. Here they are going back to class. The Wall will be here until Sunday evening. Monday is take-down day, and it goes to the next town, for all other people to see.

Peacemakers Quilters

Every month our quilting Group meets to tie quilts at St. Paul's Church. We are working on quilts to be given to our kids graduating from high school in the spring.

On this end are Kathryn Deml, Carol Querin, Peachy Bergman, and Donna Glamann.On the other end we have GerriAnn Maldonis, Sis Clarke, Millie Smith and Margaret Balciar. Smile pretty, ladies

Carol really got down!!! Under the quilt frame to finish off the center block. Getting down was easy- crawling out and getting back up we helped her!!! Lots of joyful noise this day!!