Wedding in Amarillo

Joe and Sarah's wedding was great! Frankie Jane and Collin kept us entertained during the ceremony. Neither one could stand still. Frankie was talking to herself and Collin was trying to stand on his head while swinging the ring pillow. Joe and Sarah were still the main focus. We had a great time at the dinner. White tables, with tablecloths and candles were in a beautiful courtyard of mexican style shops. The buffet was mexcian food. The bride's cake was strawberry and the groom's chocolate. Joe's table had bubble gum cigars for the kids. The little ones had huge wads of bubble gum inside their cheeks. It was difficult to understand anything they said. It was a hit. My James blew the largest bubble, which I captured on my digital camera. The bride and groom had the first dance, followed by the bride and her father. Very sweet! It was a great time of music, dancing and visiting with family. We enjoyed being around Jane and her new husband, Jason (alias, Pampa). Love was definitely in the air. I loved getting pictures of my great neices and nephews. They grow so quickly. I can't wait to meet the Katy and Kayci's new ones when they bless this world with their arrival. I hope to post a few pictures in a few days. God's blessings on everyone.
Love,
Janet

Back to school

I've been busy getting my room ready to start school. We start Staff Development Aug. 13th. Students come Aug. 24th. The trick is that Kayci is due Aug. 26th. I'm trying to get everythiing ready so I can leave it in good working order when I get the call. This is grandchild #7--Noah James Ross. I'll post a picture as soon as I get one. Hope everyone has had a good summer. I would love to read about some of your fun times. Love, Karen

Family Fun

This is a picture of our family at Marshal Pass on July 4th. Bonita sent it to me so I decided to put it on the blog. We sure had a wonderful time together. Karen

Home Again

We just got home after spending 10 days in Colorado. We spent a few days with Richard and Janet while Kelley and Richard had some "projects" to do. They made a wok out of a plow disc for us to use with our camp stove. They also fixed our hitch for the back of our camper so we could carry our generator with us to camp. We camped at Marshall Pass for 5 days. Rod and Bonita joined us for4 days. We had a wonderful time exploring the mountains on 4 wheelers, visiting, playing games and eating the best food anywhere. Bonita has pictures of our family group up there. (Rod, Bonita, Richard, Janet, Deb, Jake, Laney, Brandon, Tripp, Kelley and I) Maybe she'll post them soon. We spent another 3 days in Rocky Ford while Kelley and Richard made a top for the wok, and Kelley used his new sprayer to paint Richard's feeders and other farm equipment. It looks almost new in John Deere Green. Janet and I got a lot of visiting done, and we all played Mexican Train almost every night. Janet, Kelley and I played until late most nights. This trip is the highlight of our summer vacations. We really appreciate Richard and Janet introducing us to the camping experience. We always have such a wonderful time. It's good to be home again. We have Keith's family coming Saturday, and they will be here 2 weeks. We will take them camping in New Mexico for a few days, too. Hope you all are having a relaxing and funfilled summer, too. Love, Karen

Melba's brother, Jake

Paula, I'm so glad you all had a good time and patriece was well enough to come. I just wanted everyone to know that Mom's brother, Jake, died today around noon. He would have been 82 Wednesday. He has been fighting lung cancer. We are leaving with Mom and Dad tomorrow for Bryan, Tx. They plan to bury him here in Lubbock after they have services in Bryan. I know Mom will appreciate all your prayers for her family. You're right. God is good----all the time! Love, Karen

Karen and all,
Thanks for all the summer news! We had our grandson Dylan here in the Springs the first weekend of June. It was great. We did a lot of fun things like the zoo, a ballgame, bumper cars, etc. Then we had visitors from Indianapolis. We did the Airforce Academy, Garden of the Gods, and mexican food. Then, we had our family gathering in Door County, Wisconsin. Thankfully, Patriece was able to be there. About one week before, we weren't sure. She still has some issues, and we hope to hear something soon from X-rays or an MRI. Our reunion with just our husbands and immediate family was memorable and something we'll cherish for years to come!
Lots of wonderful devotional times, singing together, shopping, eating, etc.

Nona and Kevin plan to come here for a long July 4 weekend. It'll be fun to have them. We plan to go to Indy to see the grandkids again at the end of July. Then my folks plan to come here around mid-August.

Dave starts his PhD at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) in August. And, I start teaching in September for the same Bible College that employs Dave. I'll be teaching Basic English Skills--a remedial course---only as an adjunct one evening a week for 13 weeks. I'm real happy to be teaching again! Of course, we'll continue the ESL classes through the church in the Fall, too.

God is good---All the time!

Paula

Summer and Family

Kelley and I have been to see Korey and Amy in Keller. Their house is almost finished. Kayci came by on her way to see Josh's parents so we got to see her and Truitt for a few hours. We are home for a week, and then we are off in our 5th wheeler to see Richard and Janet on Monday. Wednesday we are all headed for Marshall Pass to camp for about a week. I think Bonita and Rod are going, too. July 11th Keith's family, Martha and the kids, will come to see us in Lubbock. Keith will be on Wilderness Trek by Salida with his youth group. July 19th, we'll meet Keith in Amarillo, and we plan to take them all camping in New Mexico sometime that week. They will leave the 24th, and then I am going to several workshops for school the next 2 weeks. During that time I will be getting my room ready for next year. Sometime the end of August we will be traveling to Memphis, Tn. to meet our newest grandson. Kayci is due August 26th-Mom's birthday. I have to get everything ready for the start of school because I may not be there. In the meantime, Kelley has been painting some for Korey at his new house. He also has several painting jobs around here to do when we are in town. Right now he is getting the 5th wheeler all ready for our big summer outing. We've been camping with Richard's group off and on since our kids were really small. It's our favorite camping trip! We are so glad Richard is feeling better this year and can make the trip. Today is Dad's 79th birthday. Next Monday is their 59th anniversary. Kelley and I will celebrate our 39th July 25th. Gail is getting ready for Joe's wedding August 15th in Amarillo, and Janet and family are in Hawaii for a family vacation. Hope you are all doing well. I would love to hear from any or all of you. Love, Karen