Monday, June 22, 2009

Father's Day, 2009

What a wonderful day we had with Blain and his family. the boys were great and seemed to have a good time. Of course there is a very limited number of things for them to do here since we have gotten rid of the toys that they had out grown. they are now into video games and computers.

It gives one a great sense of pride when an 8 year old can approach and describe some game and/or toy that he just discovered on the internet. He is ready with the cost and where it can be purchased and is ready to go. Of course, it is impractical to get them everything they desire. Even Obama couldn't provide enough bail out money for that. Besides, they already have at least one of everything.

They sure are a joy to be around and make both Barbara and I very happy. We are so proud of Blain and Lori for the time they spend with them. While Blain was growing up, I was usually travelling or busy trying to make a living. He did turn out great though as did Beverly.

Beverly was absent on Father's Day this year due to a prior committment invlolving a vacation to the Grand Turk Islands. We are so happy she is able to travel and enjoy life to the fullest. She E-Mails daily to keep us up on her activities.

It is truly great being a "Father", especially when there are such fine children and grandchildren to be proud of.

Friday, June 12, 2009

Luke's Last Soccer Game Of The Season

This is a little late being posted but I did not want to wait longer to express the joy Barbara and I experienced Saturday, June 6. We attended our youngest grandson's [Luke] last soccer game of the season. His team won by a score of 5 to 4. Imagine our joy and pride when Luke was credited with 4 out of the 5 goals his team achieved. I feel we have a future soccer star here. I have never seen anyone so dedicated to any game as Luke is to soccer.

His older brother Seth [age 10] is just as interested in basketball and seems to have the same determination as Luke. I must say, however, that Luke, at the age of 6 is one of the most determined young athletes I have ever seen.

These two young boys contrast with their middle brother Caleb, [age 8] who is more interested in assembling toys and games. It would appear to me that he is destined to be a very successful engineer. In any event, Barbara and I love them dearly as well as their parents, Blain and Lori. Of course, we also love dearly our daughter Beverly.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Our 60th Anniversary



On June 9, Barbara and I celebrated our 60th Anniversary. It was done with little fanfare but lots of joy. Beverly and Blain had put our picture along with the announcement in the Danville Register and Bee on Sunday, June 7. This was a total surprise to us and we were taken aback while scanning the paper and happened to see it.

This announcement resulted in many cards of congratulations which, of course, was sincerely appreciated by both Barbara and me. Several of our very good friends visited with gifts including candy, fruits and most appreciated by us, good wishes.

The next day we cut the cake Beverly had brought. It was a large Red Velvet cake with our picture imposed on it. I have no idea how they do that but it was truly something to behold.

To further our celebration, Beverly took us to the Outback Steak House for dinner where they were gracious in presenting us with a dessert that was out of this world called "Thunder from Down Under". We probably added a few pounds by consuming that.

I find it simply amazing that a wonderful person such as Barbara would spend 60 years with me. I am so thankful that God sent her my way since I have no idea what I would do or where I would be without her. She has been a wonderful wife and Mother all these years and for that, I am forever grateful.

We took several pictures during this time and I will be posting them later. They include a picture of the Red Velvet Cake.

Henry