Art For Haiti

Tonight we were invited to join the art elite of Springfield at an "Art for Haiti" show. Dear friend Penny GC was selling a couple of pieces. We so enjoyed talking with Pen and Ken and Penny's parents who are up from San Antonio... Pen is standing by her painting and Paul and Jennifer are pictured by their personal favorites of the show. Art is such a freeing experience.

The Girls Head North to Run a Conference

Jennifer and Phyllis Beckman took in the sights of Chicago during their visit for the MHCC. Here they are in front of the Millenium Bean.

The pansies were just getting started in Grant Park during the third week in April -- quite a contrast to the full bloom going on in southwest Missouri at that time.

Fortunately, the large fountain was turned on -- it had not been the previous year -- so this was a nice surprise. The two of them had a nice view of Lake Michigan, Grant Park and the fountain from their rooms on the nineteenth floor of the Blackstone Hotel during their visit.

Easter Breakfast At Redeemer

It is time to show off your Easter hats. Miss Addie and Miss Jasmine were happy to model. Miss Stella was not so eager to don her new hat. Maybe next year. Alex impressed everyone when he arrived with his new suit on... Styling! Ms. Miriam and Dr. Jennifer were looking good even with out new Easter hats.

Snow Day Fun - Thursday

Papa found sleds at K-mart and Alex hurried home from work and all had a great time on the hills. In the photo above we were practicing in the house waiting for Alex to get home ...
It was so much fun ... Jasmine allowed us to ride with her on the sled ...

Addison, on the other hand, was a solo sleder. Stella watched a lot and seemed to enjoy going down the hill in a gentle manner. She got some red cheeks while on the slopes. We had to keep a close eye on her so someone didn't grab her and take her home because she is so cute. (That's a grandfather talking there.)

Alex had his "Wellies" on and nearly froze his feet off - he needed more socks. The sledding hill is behind our house and across the creek. Or as the song says, "Over the river and through the woods to Grandmother's house ..." Sorry this is late... We just got connected to the internet again after being out for the better part of two weeks with our dear friends at "Media Con." It is all looking good for the moment, so I thought I better take this opportunity to post.

Lunch With Friends in Branson

We were able to visit with our friends, the Kolbs, at Chester's in Branson. Great food and the world's best bread pudding ... Barry and Nancy are enjoying a week of rest and relaxation at Big Cedar. Nancy is working puzzles and Barry has attended basketball games at College of the Ozarks. We worked together in Belvidere, IL in the early eighties. Barry and Nancy live and work in Texarkana, Texas. It was such fun to see them.

Greens Get To Open Christmas Gifts

Jennifer created these two beautiful quilts to give to Addie and Jasmine in their favorite colors. We traveled to the Green house to open these gifts.

Addie liked her quilt and posed underneath it for the blog.

Jazz also posed for a picture.

Stella wanted to be photographed so another picture was needed.

Alex added to his beer making equipment. He was just practing with the big glass flask. Where quality was the focus of his early attempts as brew-meister . . . quantity is now available with the larger brewing containers.

Miriam received sewing classes, but declined to be photographed, wishing instead to show off her new book. We are all expecting homemade ties and underwear for Christmas next year. Check back in 12 months for an update.

Old Folks Having Fun

Pictured above are some old folks I know having fun. Let's get together for dinner and lots of great talking and laughing. (Must also serve health food fish, rice, peas etc. ...)

Then we will break out the Sequence game and play a round or two of men against the women folk. As so often happens, the men are able to carry the night with four wins to the ladies lucky two. They were good sports about their situation.