January 15, 2010- More helpers

We had a little mini birthday party for Tim with Chad, Jacki, and the kids. Peyton wanted to hear Grandpa play his music box! Of course Lily and Peyton had to help. Look, Peyton is on tippy toes!! "It really sparkles up here, O Man!"

Here is Lily doing a fancy dance for us- Peyton is in awe that Gramps can make the box play music.

Now it is time to help him play--" This sounds good doesn't it, Grandpa?"

Ok, Ok, Is it my turn now, Lily??? I want to punch the buttons too. Grandpa is thinking," Will one of these kids learn to play it someday?" Is it time to eat yet??

Happy Birthday to you , Tim-- Jan. 14,2010

Tim was born on Jan. 14, 1960. It was a cold, windy day with a big storm brewing. We were living on the old Brugge farm where the wind blew in around the windows, Brr, cold! He entered this world during the lunch hour, so the doctor and nurse were not happy. Tim was a colicy baby so I spent the first six months walking the floors with him. We had to try lots of different kinds of milk, and nothing agreed with him. Then on top of that I got pregnant right away in March with Paul. I'm sure glad you girls nowadays have better control than we did!!!! I always said I wouldn't change anything, and I'm sticking to it!! Tim is one year old here--

Tim in the second grade. He has his Dad's dimple in the chin. Gramma Maude Emmerich told me, " Dimple in the chin, devil within!" I told her," Well, he got it from Kenny, so what do I have to expect?"

The dimple is still there! Yep, he's growing up now, and discovered the girls in his class. Read his "Life Echoes" blog to hear his stories about him memories of school days. He has a memory that you won't believe, and very interesting to read.

This was taken about seventeen years ago when we were taking pictures for our forty year wedding anniversary at one of Lorin and Julee's homes. Did you get any black balloons today, Tim? Or a coffee mug with the big "50" on it? Happy Birthday to you- see you tomorrow- We love you-- Dad and Me

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Happy Birthday , Lily--January 9,2010

Of course Charli got on this post too-- I have these two girls on my slide show together so that is how it comes out this way. A couple of show stoppers aren't they??

And where ever you see Lily, Peyton is not far away. Here they are at worship in the park, holding pictures of Pastor Pete's hand - the word is, "God's work, Our Hands." They love Pastor Pete!!!

On this Sunday Charli and I were ushers so Lily and Peyton helped out. She is handing out the Sunday bulletin to the people coming in the door. She had just said to me, "Aren't you glad you have such a good helper, Gramma Emmerich?" And that she is , always wanting to help me. I wish you could have seen Peyton's eyes when we collected the offering and carried it up front!!! I think he thought the money was for him!!!! What a Blessing these two are in our lives!!! Happy Birthday to you, Lily-- we love you a bushel and a peck!! She is six years old today----

Chad and kids

Here is a picture of Chad and his kids taken in August, 2009. can you use this for the calender??