Cute

The girls wanted to take a picture with month and a half old Lucas. What cute kids!

Park Day

Every year we have a week off at the end of February (coinciding with the President's birthdays). So while Jonah is off playing at Mason's house, the girls and I (Lucas too) went to a park downtown. It had lots to do!
There were two separate playgrounds, one for older kids and one for younger. In between the playgrounds were a whole bunch of things to do. One was a spinning thing that all the kids could get on. I just can't remember what it's called.... drats! It's the kind of thing that parks don't have anymore probably due to a high probability of injury!
The girls had a great time and I'm sure that we'll go back someday... this time with bread for the ducks!

80th Birthday Bash

An 80th birthday is always a reason for celebration! Born February 23, 1931, my Grandma Betty has always put family first. Our group photo shows just how big her family has grown! She has been a great example to all of us, we love her dearly!
Recently she had an operation for a cochlear implant. She was very brave to come out to the party unable to hear. It will still be a few more weeks of healing before her implant can be turned on. In the meantime we had a visually stimulating party. A big cake, many smiling grand-kids and a Skype chat with Granddaughter Angela, grandson David and their families. We are always quick with hugs and pads of paper to help communicate. I put together a slideshow of our family with pictures from all of 2010. Hopefully when her implant is turned on she will be able to hear the music that goes with the pictures.