Special Times

We had some special times this summer. Two visits this summer from Mom and Dad were extra special. Some good old fashion cowboy fun!!
Dinner at Jim and Young Ja's

Hay rides pulled by horses

A surprise Labor Day weekend visit with Mike

Devon arm-wrestling Great-Grandma

A swing ride with Tyler and Natalie and Great-Grandpa

Oh the memories are special!

Real Fish Stories

This was the big fish story of the day. Uncle Scott's big catfish.

What do you do on a 90 degree Saturday? All you need is Uncle Scott, fishing poles, a boat and lots of cousins....and this time a fishing net....and of course "the lake".
Uncle Scott and Lauren caught this big catfish with a net.

Scotty and the kids just chillin'...actually...."roastin'" it was hot!!

Some more catches of the day! Little Tyler's minnow

Drew just trying not to get sunburned and playing in the sand

Brooke catching a minnow

Ella's minnow catch and Tyler's too with Scarlett and Kanyon looking for theirs.

More net fishing with Devon and Uncle Scott

Everyone fascinated with all the minnows they caught in the net.

and then transferred to the bucket.

Could we fit any more kids on the end of the pier with Uncle Scott?

Ella's fishing pole catch

Devon's fishing pole catch

A nice boat ride to relax....it was just alittle bright....sunny day!!

Bruce, Carter, Lauren, Chelsea, Ally, Scarlett and the top of the head of Tyler

Cake-Cutting Announcement

We had a party tonight to announce the ultra sound results for Dayna and Randy's baby (due in Dec.). This is the invitation that Debbie made and sent out to everyone. Debbie planned the party.
Dayna told me the results and I made the cake.

We all got together and ate pizza, salads and desserts. We all gave our guesses. It was 14 for boy and 9 for girl.

We played some games......

Then we cut the cake and found out the baby is a.............

BOY!! (I know the cake looks kinda green...but it is blue)

Congratulations to Dayna and Randy and Brooke and Drew!!! We are so excited!!!

Devon's catch

Devon and Carter went fishing at a pond near their home and this is what they caught. All the little girls seemed quite fascinated! They actually caught 2 froggies! This is the big one!

Drew wanted to get a good look at the frog.

Thanks Mike

Just wanted to thank Mike for all the boat rides and playing with the kids. We are glad you came and thankful you got back safe and sound. You're the best!

Summer Happenings

Bruce at work

Brooke and Kobe

Meet Mandy......and Mike

Boat rides......

Jeff and Megan....

Dad and Mom....me and Dean with the beautiful lake in the background

Mike and kids having fun!

A great visit with Mom and Dad/Grandma and Grandpa before they head back home.

Some tubing fun...click on pictures to see their expressions!

More tubing.....

A good ole cousin Sunday luncheon

Oh how we love the summertime!

CONGRATULATIONS DR. BRUCE WARDELL

Congratulations to Bruce on his graduation and getting his Orthodontic degree. We are so proud of him and grateful to Tiffany for all her support.

It was extra special to have Mom and Dad come with us to Louisville and have them a part of this special occasion and to visit Louisville where Dad graduated from 62 years ago and Mom served her mission. A very special city for them.

These were all the graduatng residents along with Dr. Eric Bednar (in the middle). He teaches at U of L orthodontic program (Elder Bednar's son)

Bruce's supporting cast.

This is their "old Kentucky home"

And their "new Illinois home"

Bruce having alittle fun with the little girl cousins, Brayden, Chelsea and Brooke.

And Brayden enjoying some fun with her older cousins, Devon and Carter.