Spring 2009

 

   Boy, I’m really running behind. It’s that time of year when all kinds of things start happening and I’ve been putting the “blog” on the back burner. Some of this news will go back a ways……

We spent Super Bowl Sunday afternoon at Ken’s. (For those who don’t know, Ken is a very good friend of the family, ….a long story). Most of us were cheering for the losing team but there was lots of great food and good company. Here we all were waiting for the first 3D commercial.  Alex is getting fitted so he can view the pet commercials.

            

We celebrated Pat & Lana’s anniversary on March 1st. Usually we all meet at a restaurant, have dinner, visit a while and go home. Not for “Pat”, ……Oh no, we had to go to their house, eat all kinds of calorie laden food, then “play cards” None of the rest of us siblings wanted to, but we did anyhow so Pat wouldn’t pout. Seriously we had a great time, had a lot of laughs, and had some great food.  Here is a pic of the crew at Pat & Lana’s home.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ashli had her Kindergarten class play. She was a show stopper with her beauty and talent. Here are a couple of pictures. In case there is any doubt, she is a lamb.

                      

Maddy is an occasional visitor when she’s not in school. Here she is on a Saturday afternoon watching a movie and eating a PB&J sandwich on Grandma & Grandpa’s couch.

Easter has rolled around again. We had our annual Easter egg hunt in honor of Mom and Dad. Had a good turnout and a beautiful day! It’s great to get the family together on this day. Here are a few shots of the Easter Bunny and his adoring fans.

We spent Easter Sunday at Jay & Karen’s. (Helen’s brother and Sister in law). Had the usual great meal and visit.

Oldie……The “oldie” for this blog is Pat on his trike.

Will try to do better keeping up with the blogs. Lots of stuff going on in the spring. Rainy day today. Helen and Sarah are gone to Kara’s shower. I’m supposed to be cleaning the garage. Better get going.

             Jerry

Winter 2008/2009

What a winter it’s been. Record cold temperatures and plenty of snow. Helen has been getting her fill of snow shoveling. At times I have to help her as I don’t want her to hurt herself and not be able to work. If that happened, I’d have to work. Life is so complicated. 

                                  

 

Bridget came to visit Sarah for a weekend. Bridget lived in Sarah’s suite at her EIU dorm.

                                            

Oldie….

Here’s a picture taken at Grandpa & Grandpa Murphy’s. 

I think from the right is Me, Jan, John, and Kathy. Correct me if I’m wrong.

                                  

Trip to Mexico……

We “siblings”  and our spouses took a 4 night, 5 day trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this month. We all had a great time. The temperature on the Thursday night when we left was –20 degrees. When we landed in Mexico the temp was in the low 80’s. Here’s  two of many, many pictures that we took.   

                                  

Above is the “crew”. From bottom left….Pat & Lana, Charlie & Pam, Les & Beth, John & Ginger, Myself & Helen.

   We bought an acrylic painting from this fellow who had deformed arms and hands. he held his paint brush with his teeth. When we were looking over his paintings, he’d reach out and grab one with his toes and pass it to us.

  

This little boy was hanging around an outdoor market while his mother was selling to the tourists…..

 

Here are a few more pictures of the area where we stayed…..