A few pics to share

Here are Emma and Claire playing “Nana and Papa” this past weekend, at our Richard Terrace GR apartment. Very very cute. We are wondering what it will be like when Eden and Marley join them in this playful game:)

Here is Lloyd with Claire. She has been a Papa’s girl for almost two years now. What a special relationship!

On Saturday evening, we served first meal out of 330 RT: roast beef, boiled baby red potatoes, fresh stir-fry asparagus, mushrooms, onions, garlic and peppers, and fresh green salad with dressing. Mmmmm…….Kristin&Curt, Emma and Clarie, Kim&Paul and Marley, were able to join us for this first meal. The stove/oven/ electric outlets for crock-pot actually work! Wow. We are so thankful for this small space that we can enjoy and share with others:

And then, a pic of Emma and Claire with their fun big lips from CVS. What a sight! When Marley and Eden are just abit older, maybe they will be able to join the fun:)

Posted by vicki Tuesday, Nov 11th, 2008 at 7:12pm 3 comments

Best ever finish line crossing

If you want to check out some photos of the October 19th Grand Rapids Marathon, try the links below. This Marathon was particularly memorable for us, because we ran a portion of it (first 8 miles) with Kristin and Curt who ran the Half-Marathon, and because our kids/grandkids were waiting to cheer us at the finish. What an encouragement. Claire, Marley, Eden and Emma joined their Papa and Nana to run accross the finish line. Lloyd crossed the finish line holding Claire’s hand, and I crossed the finish with Marley in my left arm, Eden in my right, and Emma at my side holding onto one of Eden’s shoes.

www.backprint.com/estf.asp?PID=bp%18yG&EVENTID=41848&PWD=&BIB=1581

and

www.backprint.com/estf.asp?PID=bp%18yG&EVENTID=41848&PWD=&BIB=1580

If you are unable to access the photos by using the addresses above, try the official Grand Rapids Marathon website, which is www.grandrapidsmarathon.com. Click on the link for photos. Lloyd’s bib number was 1580 and mine was 1581.

We were so fired up to run this marathon. The 2 days before were entirely energizing with Nick and Jess’ surprise arrival to GR from Denver, the huge breakfast that Curt and Kristin made for everyone, the visit to the apple orchard to purchase pumpkins for a group pumpkin carving event, and supper out with everyone to celebrate Lloyd’s pending graduation which will take place Dec. 19th in Minneapolis. It was so wonderful to have all our kids and grand-kids together in one place at one time. The fall colors and crisp sunny weather were great companions also.

Posted by vicki Friday, Oct 24th, 2008 at 8:56am 4 comments

Which one?

So, can you tell which one is Michael? We are just back from a Jr. Varsity Valley football game at Valley Stadium. Valley played Waukee tonight, and Michael played defense for pretty much the entire game. Michael’s family was there, along with his Grandma Ros, and Uncle Jess/Aunt Amy, and Michael’s girl-friend, Amanda. Amanda goes to Waukee, so it was quite a statement for her to sit with the rest of us who were there to watch Michael. We really enjoyed watching the game. It is mind-boggling to think that Michael is now playing for Valley. Even though he is only a Sophmore, the coaches are talking of having him play Varsity for the next few games. Michael of course, is thrilled. He loves football, and is keeping his grades up. He is such a nice young man! So can you tell which player he is?????

OK, he’s #14!

Posted by vicki Friday, Oct 10th, 2008 at 7:19pm Add comment