NEW DRIVER - NEW CAR

The New Car! 2001 Ford Taurus, 151000 miles, Fine Condition.
The Girl! Sixteen, just completed sophomore year with 4.0 gpa intact and ready to get licensed.
Selmer the Key Chain Monkey! Vivid, always happy and ready for a car ride, likes to sit on drivers knee.

The complete package--Priceless!

BECKY IN PINK

Rebecca Hinshaw, not so very long ago.

CHASE AND REBECCA'S WEDDING

Bouquet tossing anticipation.


Becky with Chase and then the dance with her Dad.


Becky dancing with brother Ben and beautiful young sister Kate dancing with Chase.




My favorite! This picture speaks many words of love, caring and trust.


Aunt Marjorie


Tenny (Father of Bride), with Tom (Uncle). Tenny and the ever so beautiful Christy (Mother of Bride)


Christy with her Dad, Jerry.




Dad walks her down the aisle and then performs the service.




Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Chase Lucas.

NO APOLOGIES

From the mountains, to the prairies, To the oceans, white with foam
God bless America, My home sweet home.

SCHOOL BUSES

As chaperones for High School Band road trips, we are required to ride with the students on the buses.

One would think that in all the years school buses have been in existence, bus design engineers would have come up with a seat that would be at least moderately comfortable. They haven't. They remain the most uncomfortable seats on any motorized vehicle I've ever been on.

SPRING'S AROMA

With the lilacs being in bloom this week, the backyard smells wonderful.

Seasonal delicacies come and go quickly, but as one exits, another enters. When the lilacs are gone, the peonies will bloom. The strawberries are now flowering and will be ready to eat in a few weeks. Then it's on to sweet corn and tomatoes (my personal favorite), peppers, onions and spices from the garden.

BRIDGE TO SUMMER

The Birthday Party for my niece and nephew, held out in the woods, has become something of a tradition. Along with a campfire, hot dogs and complete picnic trimmings, we all enjoy fishing, canoeing, mushroom hunting, relaxing and visiting. It happens at a time when Spring is well under way and Summer is not far off.

Some pictures from the party:

Nate at 14!


Kate at 14!


Candles successfully blown out.


Katie with nice boots!


Nate with Airsoft Pistol!


Savannah of SavannahCat's Blog.


Grandpa Jerry, as in sync with his timber as the trees themselves.

ONLY WITH LIGHT

John 12:46 - "I am come a light into the world, that whosoever believeth on me should not abide in darkness."