July 4th, Camping & Ducklings
What do all these have in common? Who knows, but I decided to group them all together anyway.
We spent 4th of July with Al's sister, Jill and her family as usual. His brother Karl and his wife Denese, and our daughter Dana, her husband Will and all five grandchildren were also there.
We had a very good time of fellowship, lots of good food and fantastic weather.
(We sure missed Sean and Christian and his family though! They're all coming to PA on vacation in less than 2 weeks, and we'll all be together then - we can hardly wait!)
Mary Kate, Dana and Will - just arriving.
Timothy (10), Owen (7), and Megan (4, that's "far years old"=)
And this is Andrew (8), who has a hard time smiling for pictures, can you tell? He is so special - they all are!
Jill and Sarah, her daughter.
From left to right, that's Martha (Mom) in the foreground, then Al talking to Andrew, and Al's dad, Paul looking at Dana & Mary Kate, while Karl, Al's brother talks to them.
The three girls - what a sweet picture.
Fellowship on the lower deck. (That's Ken, Jill's husband on the left, with his mom, Veronica in the center foreground, then Al on her right, and next to Al is Denese and Karl, her husband)
A serious conversation between Will and Grandpa, as Dana looks on.
We had a very relaxing holiday, and were so grateful for the lovely weather!
CAMPING AT LAKE HERON last weekend. (Only 40 mins approx. from home)
It's a 10 acre lake nestled in the woods, with only a cabin and 3 campsites. So lovely and quiet!
This is the view from the campsites. I swam to my hearts content. It was the perfect temperature - even Al thought so!
Our campsite. Relaxing after swimming all afternoon and an early supper.
AL AND HIS FATHER'S DAY DUCKLINGS. (The three survivors)
They would not leave his side, as he repaired the car on the driveway. They think he's their mother, after all, he does buy them fishing worms, and has taught them how to jump up two feet for them (I should get a video of it the next time =)
I think they should get a little closer, don't you?
We spent 4th of July with Al's sister, Jill and her family as usual. His brother Karl and his wife Denese, and our daughter Dana, her husband Will and all five grandchildren were also there.
We had a very good time of fellowship, lots of good food and fantastic weather.
(We sure missed Sean and Christian and his family though! They're all coming to PA on vacation in less than 2 weeks, and we'll all be together then - we can hardly wait!)
Mary Kate, Dana and Will - just arriving.
What a sweetie! Can't talk yet, but sure lets you know she's there.
Timothy (10), Owen (7), and Megan (4, that's "far years old"=)
And this is Andrew (8), who has a hard time smiling for pictures, can you tell? He is so special - they all are!
Jill and Sarah, her daughter.
From left to right, that's Martha (Mom) in the foreground, then Al talking to Andrew, and Al's dad, Paul looking at Dana & Mary Kate, while Karl, Al's brother talks to them.
The three girls - what a sweet picture.MARY KATE TOOK HER FIRST STEP on the deck just before I took this! How exciting is that!!!
Fellowship on the lower deck. (That's Ken, Jill's husband on the left, with his mom, Veronica in the center foreground, then Al on her right, and next to Al is Denese and Karl, her husband).
A serious conversation between Will and Grandpa, as Dana looks on.We had a very relaxing holiday, and were so grateful for the lovely weather!
CAMPING AT LAKE HERON last weekend. (Only 40 mins approx. from home)
It's a 10 acre lake nestled in the woods, with only a cabin and 3 campsites. So lovely and quiet!
This is the view from the campsites. I swam to my hearts content. It was the perfect temperature - even Al thought so!
Our campsite. Relaxing after swimming all afternoon and an early supper.Yes, that's his laptop you see. We even watched a dvd (Cars) on it one night just for fun.
Boy, it sure was different camping in the RV. The last time we camped here we got totally soaked taking down our tent and packing the car with all our camping gear. This time all we had to do was retract the awning and roll up the carpet. We even went to 3B's for ice cream on both days, since it's so easy to come and go.
We had a lovely relaxing time, with lots of time together, as well as with the Lord - time to think and pray about some things, which we both needed. We came away feeling blessed and refreshed.
AL AND HIS FATHER'S DAY DUCKLINGS. (The three survivors)
They would not leave his side, as he repaired the car on the driveway. They think he's their mother, after all, he does buy them fishing worms, and has taught them how to jump up two feet for them (I should get a video of it the next time =)
I think they should get a little closer, don't you?Don't ask me how "mother duck" got any work done on the car.
Snuggle time after work.
This was over a week ago, and they are a little bigger now, with their white tail feathers coming in. We believe a weasel got the other five, and have prayed for these little three. They are such a joy, and come running up to greet us whenever we come home or step out the front door.
Snuggle time after work.
This was over a week ago, and they are a little bigger now, with their white tail feathers coming in. We believe a weasel got the other five, and have prayed for these little three. They are such a joy, and come running up to greet us whenever we come home or step out the front door.They are so cute and we hope they continue to survive the wilderness in which we live. (We heard there's even a bear around here).
Well, more news later, God bless you - will post after my show on Saturday.
6 Comments:
Thanks for the great overview! Loved the duckling pictures! Was going to ask you to go camping with me (the girls and I are tenting at Camp Blue D.), but looks like Christian & Sean are coming when we're going)We will need to get together soon!
Great post! Thanks for the pics and update. Really enjoyed them. Hey, did you add smoke to that fire? Looks like a little tornado. =)
cute pictures, Mom. Thanks! Love ya
The ducklings remind me of my three kids and how close they hang around me when I am trying to work! :)
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing.
Hope these comments go to your e-mail. Sorry you have tried to reach me and not been able to. Our e-mail protection is rejecting anyone's e-mail whose address is not in our contacts. So I need to get your address and put it in. Will try to call you today!
hi!
i don't wish to give away my identity or anything, but my name is Liz and i may be indirectly related to you somehow.
i am a 14 year old kid, so sorry if i sound like it.
but...i am a decendant of hu sangree, if that helps any. i think it'd be cool to get to know a random distant relative i've never heard of. : )
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