Aunt Karyne (Paeter's sister) was at it again! She took us into our backyard as well as down to the park near our house and snapped some AWESOME pictures of our little family! So, enjoy a few of the MANY that she took! Thanks, Karyne--if it weren't for you, we'd be paying out the wazoo for pictures like these!!!
My Papa (my Mom's Dad) passed away yesterday at 93 years old. He was a very loving and giving man. He loved to sing and had a deep, rich, bass voice. He was always a member of at least one choir, and that lasted until I think even a year ago! He was a hard worker--first on their farm, and then after moving from there he would do outside work as much as possible--that is, until his body would no longer permit him to do that. He was definitely a family man--with one wife, 9 children, 42 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, he would have to be!! He was good-natured, and always had a smile to give away. He lived a good long life, and is now at home with Jesus. It will be strange going home without him there, but I know he is no longer suffering in his temporary body. We love you and will miss you, Papa, but we will see you again!
We had a birthday party for Asher on over a week ago on Sunday, August 24th (I bet you were wondering if we actually DID anything for his birthday!)--incidentally, that was my due date! Anyway, here are a few pictures of Asher enjoying his first (cup)cake, and opening some presents. He knew what to do right away and tore into his dessert!! I think he MUST be his mother's son! :-)
