Summer 2009 Trip - Visit with Verna

When we got to Denver, we called Verna Flora (Grandma's Cousin) to visit with her in her apartment in the San Marino Retirement Community. She gave us a tour of the facility and then we went to dinner. She looks good, and it was fun to see her again and get reacquainted.

Summer 2009 Trip - Houston Birthdays

Daniel was housesitting for the Taylors while they were in Utah, so we were able to stay there during our time with Daniel. We were able to celebrate both birthdays (Dad - July 17 and Daniel - July 18) while we were there. Daniel cooked Dad steaks on the grill by the pool, and then he entertained us with watching the dogs in the pool.

Daniel and the dogs seemed to really enjoy it...they all dived off the diving board and chased each other in the pool.

The next morning, Jamie brought us breakfast and we gave Daniel cards. That evening we went to the Sushi Choo Choo where different kinds of sushi came around to our table on an automated tray. It was fun and good!!

Mom and Dad went to the office during the day with Daniel while Jamie prepared for her kindergarten open house. The last evening we were there, we went to the Cirque de Soliel at the Berry Center (which was built for football and basketball games in the Cy Fair District). We had never been to the center, and we really enjoyed the show. We went with Marcheses, a family we knew in the Houston Ward, and we went to dinner at Alicia's before the show.

Zabe Plays Violin

Zabe is doing well with his violin lessons, and we enjoy hearing him perform when he remembers to bring his violin to our house. He looks like quite a professional!

Alden-Grandpa Fill Birdfeeder

Grandpa is showing Alden how he "greases" the pole with vaseline laced with cayenne pepper to keep the squirrels from eating the birdseed in the feeder in the backyard. Grandpa has enjoyed watching the birds each morning and keeping a watch for the squirrels. There have been a wide variety of birds that use the birdfeeder, and it is necessary to fill it up at least once a week.

4th of July 2009

Osengas came to dinner for the 4th of July. Last year we were able to see the Lawrenceville City fireworks from the front of our house, but this year (because of the economy) they did not have them. So we wouldn't be disappointed, Darryl brought fireworks to enjoy. Alexis and Alden had their chance at lighting them, and we all enjoyed the explosions!

Jayda Breaks Arm

Jayda's gymnastics proved a little dangerous when she broke her arm. The good news is that she got a bright green cast and had everyone sign it. Surprising to Grandma and Grandpa was the fact that they now make them waterproof, and she was able to swim and shower without protection. What's the world coming to!?! It didn't even keep her from going to Wal-Mart with the rest of us when Grandma and Grandpa were babysitting.