Memorial Day

We spent the day at the lake and Brooke had the big catch of the day!


Jim and Ghost

Randy and Brooke enjoying the day together

Ghost with Scott and Jill

Brooke catching the minnow.

Scott taking Brooke with him to get minnows.

Brooke holding baby Drew.

Debbie and Dayna enjoying the swing with Brooke and Drew.

This is such a fun day.

It was a beautiful day and we had a great time together.

Grandparents

Thanks Dad for emailing me this picture of your visit with Bruce and Tiffany and family. Looks like you were all having a great time!

Poor Nemo

Uncle Scott gave Brooke a little fish that she named Nemo. She fed him and tried to care for him....but he didn't do so well. He's off to fishy heaven.

She got over it and she's happy holding baby brother, Drew.

A Bug's Life

Heather took Tyler and Natalie to the Morton Arboretum this week. They have a really cool bug display for a couple of months. The kids love to climb the trees.

If anyone wants to come and visit....the bug display will only be around until July 20!

CONGRATULATIONS BRIAN

It was a a big weekend with Brian's graduation on Saturday at the University of Illinois Forum and Mother's Day on Sunday. I wanted to recognize Brian and this great achievement.

Heather and Tyler and Natalie have been a great support!

Brian and his fellow endo residents and director of endodontic graduates.

The brand new UIC Forum where commencement was held.

All the names of the endo graduates.

Congratulations to Dr. Brian S. Wardell!

Happy Mother's Day

Thanks to all my children! These pictures sum up my joy as a mother and grandmother. The greatest blessing on earth!

This is my joy that comes to me as a mother and grandmother.

Thanks to all my children and their spouses.......for being the wonderful family that you are...

and our grandchildren......

You are my life and my joy.....and I love you all!

Happy Mother's Day to my daughters and daughters-in-law....

and to my own mother who has truly been a wonderful, shining example and teacher to me throughout my whole life.

Love, mom/Joan

Even more baby pictures

Can't resist taking pictures of this cute baby. Here he is with his daddy, Randy.

Dayna and Drew came home from the hospital on Sunday. Everyone is doing really good.

More baby pictures

Here's a few more pictures of 2 day old Drew....he opened his eyes for just a little bit today.

His head is so cute I had to get a picture of it. He has just alittle bit of hair (peach fuzz).

He's a keeper! We love him. Dayna and baby are doing well!

Newest Grandson

Our 9th grandchild was born this morning to Dayna and Randy.....his name is
Drew Wardell Ames. He was born at 8:39 am (May 1st) and weighed 8 lbs. 8 oz. and is 21 inches long. We visited with Dayna and baby Drew this afternoon. Mom and baby are doing great!

Ryan is getting a preview of fatherhood.

Proud grandpa!

Aunt Debbie is always helping.

His birth is another miracle of life.

Brooke getting to hold her new baby brother and loving him!

Now a family of 4!