Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Tree-mendous work


Sunday night, we had the remnants of Ike blowing through here with a lot of gusto! We lost two trees and two other trees each lost a large limb.



The clean up begins. Our Bradford pear south of the apartment blew down, except for a little section. Enough that we couldn't save it.


We planted this tree 8 years ago and it was our nicest tree.

The tree on the left lost two major branches and I don't think we can save it. It also blew the swing and many chairs over.

The is looking south from Kidron School--just across from where Laura & Ron lived.
This tree brought down the lines. Power is still out today from Lehman's up to Central.

Dad & I loaded a whole trailer full of branches and we still have at least one more load to go.
We are cutting wood to burn in our fire pit, so it takes a little longer than just throwing everything onto the trailer.

Got too dark to finish, so we will continue tomorrow.

Monday, September 1, 2008

Skyline Drive


After we were done cleaning up from the wedding, the family headed up to Skyline Drive for some sightseeing.
Ang picking blackberries

Beautiful butterflies on blooming thistles.

Ron & Laura

Scott & Christa


Why do I get the idea that it may be time to go?
Isn't everyone else enjoying nature like I am?


Panoramic of the mountains

Swallowtail butterfly

Joe's wedding


Crystal & Joe * Wedding Day * August 23, 2008



As excited as you will see BJ & Tim eating flowers.

The wedding setting

Instead of cake, they served pies, so we made a "wedding pie". We topped it with
a Lego bride & groom.


Waiting to begin

Sorry these pictures are out of order. . . Ron & Scott hitting the BBQ wings
at the rehearsal dinner. They are hoping for leftovers.

Rehearsal

Sisters' picture after the wedding.

Amanda, Donna, & Jessica just before the wedding.

Crystal's family

Joe's family

The wedding party

One of Joe's favorites--BBQ wings


Sunday morning we ate at Cracker Barrel before the Indianans left. Scott pulling up
directions to find another way home and not pay the tolls.

One of these things is not like the other. One of these things doesn't belong.
Which one is different?

Time to get out of here! Love the oreo heart.

Couldn't resist this picture. Tim is "resting" while waiting for the wedding to begin.
Yes, the picture is turned the right way.
Tim, try to contain your excitement! No one to talk to?

It was a great day!