HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRENDON........JUNE 19, 2013

Happy Birthday Brendon

Today you are 15 years Old
And you are going into the 10th Grade

Brendon is an excellent student who is highly motivated to Achieve
He puts his best effort in everything that he does.....school, church, scouts, chores, and being an obedient and respectful Son 

Brendon recently visited us in Heber and caught this magnificent Rainbow Trout 

He is an important member of his family and asumes a leadership role among his brothers and Sister 

Brendon with his family and Aunt Karen and cousin Paige

He respects his Parents and is willing to help when Asked
or sees a Need 

Brendon is a golfer who has improved tremendously over the last year.  He plays on his high school golf team and is playing in a series of tournaments with the Idaho Junior Golf Association this summer.
He played 18 holes with Chuck during his last visit and impressed his grandfather with his ability to drive the ball.....Chuck said he "crushed the ball at 260 yards."
We look forward to following his progress over the next three years of High School.

Poppy and I love you Brendon and wish you a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.......QUEEN OF THE SOUTH

Bridge crossing the Savannah River upon entering the city of Savannah, Georgia 

This bridge is similar to the one crossing the Cooper River before entering the city of Charleston, South Carolina

Port activity began in 1744 along the Savannah River
continuing into the 1800s when Cotton was King and Tobacco was an important export for the Georgia Colony 

Savannah's Bay Street

City Park along Bay Street 

Savannah was founded by General James E. Olgethorpe
in 1733.  This was the 13th and final English Colony.
The city is laid out in a series of public squares of which 22 out of the original 26 still survive.  Beautiful homes, churches, and public buildings surround the square.  The square itself is landscaped with fountains, graceful oak trees and magnificent azaleas.  The above carriage and docent relate Savannah's historic past for tourists. 

Savannah City Hall

Christ Church on Johnson Square
John Wesley served as rector from 1736-1737
He began the earliest form of Sunday School in the Georgia Colony
Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts, was a
member of this Episcopalian Congragation 

Honoring Nathaniel Green
for his service to the American Revolution
Died in Georgia in 1786
Johnson Square

Johnson Square 

Chuck was a good sport and happily endured miles of history and Landscapes on our travels through Georgia, and North and South Carolina

However, golf was probably the highlight of his trip.  He play in Ashville, North Carolina...... Hilton Head, South Carolina.....
Charleston, South Carolina and
 Amelia Island, Florida

Ritz Carlton Golf Course

Amelia Island, Florida

SOUTHERN ARCHITECTURE......HOMES AND CHURCHES

  I am a lover of beautiful design.  All of the buildings on this post are of no particular consequence.  On our recent visit to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, we chose to travel the back roads instead of the interstate.  We passed these homes and churches as we traveled two lane roads from Jacksonville, Florida to Ashville, North Carolina.  What a pleasure! 

Cotton Field

Sprouts were about 4 inches High 

Happy Birthday Courtney
You are1 year old Today
June 7, 2013

Sweet Baby! 

Logan loves his Sister 

.So does Emily 

Brooklyn enjoys playing with Courtney 

Four Cute Kids 

Fashionistas 

These sisters love each Other 

The leaders of this Family 

Coco

Courtney your great grandmother did not approve of nicknames and I have been somewhat affected.  So, I will hold off calling you Coco until you are a little older.  

Courtney, Poppy and I love you and wish you a 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

ADAGE DANCE STUDIO......SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA

Skyler

Recital in Paradise Valley, Arizona
June 1, 2013 

Lion King Production
Beautiful Dancer 

 

She is a Leader 

 

Two of her biggest Fans 

 Skyler is kind and supportive of others.  She is respectful to her dance teachers and other professionals. During the recital, Skyler was recognized by her studio for these qualities and was presented with a scholarship for the upcoming season.  

Jennifer and Craigs were in the audience to lend support as were her parents and brothers. I was thrilled to watch and know that this amazing young woman was my granddaughter.

One big disappointment was that my camera was not functioning at 100%.  So....... all of my family pictures were not in focus.  I feel lucky that I was able to salvage the above shots of this adorable child.

Skyler, Poppy and I love you.  Thanks you for inviting me to your   dance recital.  Each year you show such improvement .....can't wait to see what the future holds for you.