My Baby is 2 Years Old Today!!!

Myan's 2nd Birthday Party! She was all dressed up (in the dress that Chava (Tiffany's husband) got her -- as he doesn't think I put her in dresses enough -- but it ended up being a darling summer dress perfect for her special day. We played outside -- tried to get the swing up (finally did it!) and had a wonderful time with family and spending yet another milestone moment with Myan. She's such a joy and a wonderful daughter and I am so blessed to have her in my life. Her second birthday was casual (because that's how she asked it to be) and it was pure joy for us to see her smile as we sang happy birthday to her over and over. Enjoy the pics of her 2nd birthday! Love to everyone who came and who sent gifts (auntie jan and uncle mont!!!)

Myan's waiting for Her guests to arrive!

Her cake table -- with Tinkerbell as the theme.

Myan and I sharing a precious moment -- well, it was to me! She probably wanted to get down and eat cupcakes or play with Tia.

Al and Myan. All smiles!

Myan sitting in the chair that Al (Larnie) and Tia (Julia) got her.

Jenn, Myan and Dad....apparently we weren't ready for the picture.

Ahhhh. PAPA!

Giving Auntie Eeee kisses...

The Grandkids and Grandparents . . picture perfecto!

Nothing gets a smile like cake and ice cream!

Tia and Myan. The two loves of my life!

Al and Myan. WhooooooHoooo!

mmmmm ...... cupcakes!

Opening presents in her new chair.

Three generations --

Blowing out the candles. Well, I was....

Waiting in the backyard -- there's got to be more presents....

Smiling with Auntie Eeeee!

Evony Comes for a Visit!!!

Tiffany and I are so blessed to have two beautiful girls so close in age. It's an absolute joy to watch our girls together and it's a miracle how our lives have turned out. I think I speak for both of us when I say that everything is now as it should be.

Myan and Evony playing in the back yard.

Jenn and Tiffany posing. . . looking gooood.

Tiff's beautiful family: Evony, Tiff and Chava.

Evony swimming -- Myan not partaking...no matter how much coaxing!

We are family!

The only time they were touching and not hitting one another.

Chava and the girls...

ah, two little sweet hearts...my heart melts to see them together.

My BFF (yes, I'm 12) forever!

Rest in Peace, Justin

Justin was a character -- tons of energy -- a school teacher's nightmare I'm sure -- but he was a great friend to our family and a loving and loyal friend to my brother for the last 25+ years. We had fun times -- great holidays -- and serious belly laughs with Justin. We'll miss you, friend.

Justin and Sheva

The Weekend in Chelan

After going to McCall, we spent 5 days in Chelan. It was hot (high 80's) but other than that -- we had a great time! We took Myan to the city park every day and tried to get in some time bonding time with Evony. It was a wonderful weekend and Myan was so happy to spend a week with Papa. Here are some gorgeous pics from our week in Chelan.

Mom met up with Rosanna and Sondra - she had a great time chatting it up with her long-time friends in Chelan too!

Myan and Evony .... BFF's!

Evony...I'm scared of that look...

Myan playing in the dirt at Papa's -- he's building a new deck,
which made way for lots of dirt playing!

Chava and Evony at the Park.

Myan -- having a blast on the swings.

Evony and Auntie Jenn on the slides...

McCall Vacation

McCall Bound! Ahhh, what a trip. We had so much fun - ok, the traveling wasn't sooo much fun, but once we got there and got settled in -- it was a blast to see the family. I didn't get in as much pinochle as I would have liked....but we did swim, hot tub and . . . eat. What else could we ask for? Here are some pictures from our trip.

Family Picture!

Malynda and Me...I love this shot!

Mom and Puma...

Mom! Action shot!
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Our trip to McCall started out driving to Chelan to see my Dad and then going to Tonasket to pick up Uncle Etha to take him to Franks memorial in Repbulic. Uncle Etha told us stories on the ride to Republic about every house, barn and fence that we passed on the way. He knows that country like . . well, he just knows everything about it.

I also got some pictures of Uncle Etha and all of the kids! Lovely background for the pictures, if I don't say so myself....

Myan at the park in Spokane on our trip.

Reagan at the park!

Myan at the hotel in Spokane -- eating ice.

Larn & Juj's N'awlins Trip

oooo, they went to the New Orleans Jazz Festival - they did! On a RedEye flight on Thursday night. Concerts...a few sleepless nights.....cruizin' thru the streets of downtown New O. I got some pics on my cell phone...and until I hear the whole story -- this is all I have!