Happy Birthday Blair! (4/21)

Happy Birthday to our son Blair! (I can't remember how to upload a picture, oh dear!) The little ones when they learn to say Blair's name, usually it ends up sounding like "Bear" ---- although he may be the size of a small bear he is a "Teddy" bear at heart. Blair has covered a lot of ground, literally these last couple of years with a job change and moving to West Des Moines, IA but he is always close in heart.

Wishing you a great day!

Love,
Mom and Dad

Happy Birthday Danielle! (4/17)

Our oldest daughter celebrates a birthday! In the commotion of everyday happenings we still need to take a moment to celebrate birthdays! Danielle celebrated 36 years yesterday! I don't feel old enough to have a daughter 36 - must be only 26 or maybe 16??? But when we made our birthday visit we were reminded that yes how could someone so young accomplish so much in such a short time! Being a Mom to two children, wife, and having a very successful career does take some time so I guess she is that old. Did you ever want time to slow down just a little so you could catch up?? I guess I feel that way today! None the less our oldest daughter is a joy to us and we are very proud that she is "ours"!

Love you, Danielle!
Mom and Dad

November 27, 1922 - March 14, 1012

My Mom, Katherine Cecilia joined my Dad on March 14, 2012.  We were able to be with her until she took her last breath.  It is hard to imagine a feeling of peace when someone leaves us here in this world but for Mom it was.  She gradually left us and by doing this we were able to spend some special moments with her.  I especially liked the early morning when I would pray with her, read to her, and share with her.  In my heart I know she was with me and knew that others stopped to say their "good-byes."   We were experiencing unseasonable warm weather, the birds were singing and we had a lot of sunshine.  And so when she left us here she left us with the warmth in her heart for a time when we will be with her again.

We miss you Mom and do hope that Dad has gotten you into that fishing boat in heaven!  

We just welcomed Greta Kaye - another little girl with your name:) (1/27/2013) I think she has your eyes.

Love you lots!