TWINS CELEBRATE # 12 - DOUBLE THE FUN!

These boys are 12 years old today. Can you believe it? Brendon & Caleb are best buddies and we have trouble once in a while calling them by the wrong name. They are wonderful grandsons and we enjoy having them around all the time. We love their sweet spirits, their gratefulness, their love, and their helpfulness to us and we are anxious to see what God has in store for them. We love you Brendon and Caleb and hope you had a wonderful birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

opening grandma and grandpa's box

GREG LANKER IS 32 TODAY

Today is Greg's birthday and he is 32 years old. We appreciate having him around and as I write he is helping Rog clean up the mess in our front yard from the storm last night. Greg is in the process of laying a wood floor in his home and is a fireman when he is not working at home. We love you Greg and are thankful for the wonderful husband,dad, and son-in-law that you are.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

BIG STORM - "WAR ZONE"

We were in our basement with the tornado sirens blaring. The wind was awful so I thought we might be in trouble but the house was fine - the trees were not.

We had 90 mph winds and 3 inches of rain so it is pretty wet around here with water standing in the streets.

The trampoline was moved to the back of the yard with the wind and the backyard is a swamp.

The pool was overflowing

Our maple tree lost 2 big branches - probably 1/3 of it gone - one of them on our roof and one in our neighbor's driveway

blew over the polycart and the water is standing by our house

neighbors across the street lost their bradford pear tree

BIGGER AND BETTER AND REFRESHING

Today has been a busy day - Caleb & Trevin are assembling the ladder for our new pool.

Rog & Greg are getting the new pool set up and I didn't get Brendon in the picture but he was helping them as well. The pool is 18' x 48" so should have quite a bit more room for all the grandkids. It is only taking 12 hrs. to fill:)

It is all set up and will be filling the rest of the day. It was a perfect day to set it up.

Below is our new sand box - we intended to have it there a long time ago but better late than never. The cover is only temporary but the cats are roaming around so thought we better put something over it until we get the real cover finished.

Hope our grandkids will enjoy the improvements. We sure are!

OUR OLDEST GRANDCHILD

Today Taylor is celebrating his 17th birthday. He had all of our attention for a few years before the flood of grandchildren came. His smile is contagious and he has his two brothers looking up to him with pride. I see him always trying to be helpful. We love you Taylor and are praying for you as you soon will be facing many decisions for your future. We pray you will have a good birthday even though I just talked with you and you will be working at jobs all day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

OUR 42nd ANNIVERSARY

Enjoying dinner at the Grand Central Hotel Restaurant

Roses from Rog

We were married 42 years ago and the weather was very much the same as it is today. It was misting this morning and is cool, cloudy, and breezy now.
Below you see the old(over 100 yrs. old) hotel, The Cottage House, in Council Grove where we are staying.

This has been a very special get-a-way for us reminiscing over the years and praying about the days to come.

MEMORIAL DAY WITH FAMILY

Look out Eli - here comes Micah

Susan was always trying to keep things cleaned up and organized
Roger was the chef at the grill and did a super job

The picture below is taken from the upstairs of everyone relaxing after swimming
Great Grandma was given the comfy chair and enjoyed watching all the commotion - Aunt Liz was with us too
We appreciate Roger & Dee Dee's hospitality to have our large family invade their home in Blue Springs - Thanks guys! It's always so fun to get together.

The guys had quite the basketball game going in the water
I think if you talked to them the next day that most of them had some sore muscles

The younger ones had a wonderful time with all their cousins

Maggie

The Moms were just trying to keep track of all the little ones
It was wet and cool out so not so inviting for me or my girls

Hudson was ready to get warmed up and rest

Not sure what kind of meeting is going on here but I think it was friendly:)

Meryn & Meredith were having fun with Greg

All the grandkids love to have grandpa's attention in the water

MEMORIAL DAY

Today, May 25, we went to Salina to put flowers on Dad's grave.

SOME SNAPSHOTS FROM RECENT DAYS

Meryn - Brooklyn - Maggie at grandmas house

John & Melanie at our home a few weeks ago

Mother's Day


Memorial Day Wkend

Mother's Day

John & Susan with me on Mother's Day

Sharyl came to visit while Jim & Sondy were in Hutch to see Mom & Dad

Jim & Sondy visiting just before Dad got sick

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELI!

Today Eli is 5 years old. Eli is one in a million. He is so much fun and always startles you with his responses. Eli, you make us laugh. We love you Eli and hope you have a very Happy Birthday.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

DAWSON CELEBRATES # 9

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Today is Dawson's birthday and he is 9 years old. He is growing up to be such a nice young man. He is pictured with his new Bible he received for his birthday and he said he needed one so was very excited. We love you Dawson and hope you had a good birthday.

MY DAD WENT TO HEAVEN TONIGHT

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."

My Daddy went to be with his Lord and Savior at 11:10 p.m. on May 14. He loved to sing praises to the Lord he loved and this morning he is singing in heaven and there is much rejoicing. We will miss him here but we are so glad that he is well and with his Savior and with his family who have gone on before him. Thanks to all who prayed for him but continue to pray for Mom. We are so thankful that she is with us.

EVAN IS NOW SEVEN

Evan and Eli with a bouquet for their Mommy

Evan is celebrating his 7th birthday today. Evan is such a special boy and is a very lovable young man. He loves to spend time with his Mommy and Daddy and has lots of fun with his siblings. His smile will win your heart. We hope you have a wonderful birthday Evan and we love you very much.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Aunt Liz with Evan as a newborn