Happy Birthday Lily

Me and you at Liberty park

Lily and Grandma on some holiday eve!

Grandpa and Lily 5th Birthday!

Lily and Daddy 17th B-Day!!!

Lily turns 19!

Happy Birthday Lily!
We love you and wish you a wonderful 19th Birthday...

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New at 1244 Garfield Ave.

Aaron and Carmen seeing 'eye to eye'.

Aaron, Sancho, Carmen, Sam

Aaron and his housemate have two cute kittens joining the family. Carmen (the grey striped) and Sancho (golden) are brother and sister. Sancho is more out going and was approaching Ori (golden retriever) last night, but Carmen has been more friendly with Aaron so far. The cute brunette is Samantha (Sam), Aaron's new friend and live in aide. That is what is going on at 1244 Garfield Ave. this week!

More Blaine-O-isms

I remember... I'm gonna knock you into the middle of next week. But I also remember always asking grandpa can I have more bananna pudding.I remember always trying to crack an egg by myself but when it was done granpa got mad at me for adding a little crunch.

Thoughts By:Parker

Lauren had her birthday on Sunday. We can't believe she's 8! We've had a crazy life for the last few months and I was the bad Mom that forgot to order her present on time! Well, she was happy with a new shirt and cash. She's been checking out AmericanGirl.com and i'm sure she will pick something perfect.

Candice Celebrates - 28 a Very Good Year!

Dear Little Sis,
Hope you have a great 28th birthday! You have grown into a beautiful young woman, wife and mother....inside and out.
Love,
Sue

Allie's Walk for FA Research -- "The A Team"

Some of the boys having fun along the way...

We walked and talked...

...and walked some more!

Taking a water break at about 1/2 way.

Allie telling what the"Walk" and raising money for research means to her.

We are the Champions!!

Our team the "A Team" brought in the most money for the Denver Stride and Ride of any team there. We won big... all the money we raised will go for Friedreich's ataxia research!

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Valentine's Day Memory

Trish, Gwen, Sue

Childhood memory: Do you remember getting a heart shaped box of chocolates on the doorstep on Valentine's evening around dinner time? Dad was so cute, as he rang the doorbell and sneaked back in another door to watch us find a "valentine surprise" on the front door step. I can still see his big smile and dimples as he claimed, he didn't know where they came from!

Happy V-Day!

Happy Day to our February Birthdays!

1st Tom (Natalie, Greg)
8th William (Shane, Greg)
8th Lindsey (Nate, Greg)
10th Blaine (1929) with fond memories
15th Lauren (Jon)
19th Candice
22nd Kelli (Brandon, Greg)
24th Lily (Trisha)

Aaron's Birthday was January 26th

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Notice how I dressed Aaron when he was little. Conservative colors, classic style... handsome little guy isn't he? Now notice how he dresses as an adult, wild colors and patterns. I'm glad that I didn't stifle his flair for dressing!!

Allie is 17 today!

Happy Birthday to you Allie, my youngest.
You are maturing into such a lovely young woman.
I am so proud of you and all you are doing!
love, Mom

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Just working on my photography...

Ann Knight

Cheeto

It's just our cat- Cheeto

New Years 2009

Best Wishes for 2009!

January Birthdays.... Happy New Year!

14th Jaime (Greg)
26th Aaron (Sue)
28th Allie (Sue)
29th Rachel (Nicki P.)
31st Jasmine (Nathan)

Trisha is having a Birthday!

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Our darling little Lauren is 1/2 way through 2nd grade! I can't believe it. She will be 8 in February. Here is a slide show and some music from her Holiday Concert at school. The last song makes me want to cry every time I hear the sweet little voices. She did such a great job learning her songs thanks to her great music teacher Mr Beck. He is amazing and brings out the best in the kids.

Ann and Vinton Christmas 2008

Vinton, Ann, Susan Karrasch, Whisper, Jennifer Karrasch, Wenzday, Mike Meston

Mike and Aaron - Christmas 2008

Mike assisted Aaron so he could create these art pieces for Christmas Gifts.
Mike works in the studio that does metal work, and our dear friend Sharon kindly allowed them space to create! What a gift of "presence"!

Jon and Family - Dec. 2008

Emilee, Jon
Parker, Lauren, Victoria

Having Fun at Christmas-time 2008

Having Fun at Christmas-time (2008)
Candice, Jon, Lily and Mike

Greg LVIII

Greg age 6Ted, Allie and Greg (JFAC 2004)

Greg and Paula at Brandon's Wedding

Happy Birthday to my big brother today!

He is LVIII

"The 12 Days of Christmas"

... sort of :)

Christmas 1997 in Liberty Lake, Washington

Sue and Gwen at her house for Christmas on the Lake. That was a fun time, and I remember that Gwen made Huckleberry Jam for me to take home. Love in a jelly jar!

December Birthdays to Celebrate!

December Birthdays
15th Natasha (Travis/Greg)
18th Jagger (Nathan/Greg)
22nd Joe (Sue)
24th Greg
31st Trisha

Thankful for the memories and pictures taken....

Aaron and Grandpa about 1985

Remembering Dad Tonight

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It has been two years since Dad passed away. I am remembering how happy he always seemed to see his kids when he came home from work at night. He was a fun Daddy-O.

Tyler - Happy Birthday November 8th!

Happy Birthday to TYLER our only family member celebrating in November!
8th Tyler (Nicki/Greg)

Belated Happy Birthday to Shane - October 26th

Shane and Mary

Zachary, Gregory, William

Happy 17th Birthday to Brittany!

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Vinton and Ann visit Colorado...

Vinton and Ann at Aaron's house. This is one of the rare days that Aaron isn't wearing a tie-die shirt.

Thank you Ann and Vinton for driving up from Denver and spending an evening with us! EVERYBODY, there is an open invitation for good company and dinner for anyone in our family who finds themselves in driving distance of Loveland.