missing time

Haven't posted forever, and so many things have happened BESIDES the very obvious long and serious hospitalization of Bud. Here are pics from some of the lighter events.

Pat, Chuck, Steve and Eric all hosted us again for Memorial Day - for fun cooking out (yum) and lots of playtime. As you can see, water balloons played a big part yet again.

Reagan contemplates the pool while Aunt Pat shows excited enthusiasm for cooling off.

Kalli enjoyed the sites, and had no desire to focus solely on the many cameras facing her.

Do I have to have my picture taken? Water fights are waiting!! I can take them all.

Nothing like a popsicle on a hot day - especially outside where all the melting drips hit the ground or land on my arms and legs.



Sigh, rest and relaxation for one of the family anyway. She looks content.

So Granny didn't join the water balloon fight - seemed to find the sidelines safer.

Kennedy found Granny's lap perfectly comfortable as a place to snooze away when tired.

I see bubbles!! LOTS of bubbles are heading my way.

Kennedy takes another nap, this time with Grandma.


I could be sleeping, but it is fun to lay on this quilt and look at people and the tree above me.

Is Steve dancing to entertain Jill and Austin?

Forget the doll in the pool. I am really playing in the water and just splashing myself.

Austin enjoys muddy buddies in a cup and Reagan gets ready to play in the pool again.



Wake up Kalli. Smile for the camera - look at Mommy - she ALWAYS knows how to smile.

Austin tries to convince Steve to part with his water balloon.

Who was Mel trying to hit?

This has the appearance of an ambush - are they aiming for Eric or someone else?

Austin loving playing with the big kids in the water and joining in the fight.

What were you doing?? Was there a frisbee in this picture sometime?

Fighting over the toys again.


Tiptoe through the grass in socks.