MAY 1-4 TRIP TO KILGAS' & NIAGARA FALLS & McKERROWS

The first week-end in May we flew to Buffalo, NY, rented a car and drove to Greg & Jen's in NE Pennsylvania. They have a beautiful country place and have done lots of work on it! Jen has plenty of places for all her gardening and perrenials. We enjoyed the week-end with them and their boys and left Monday AM for Niagara Falls. It turned out to be a gorgeous day at the falls. We went to the Canadian side for better views and had lunch at the restaurant across from the falls. Drove on to the picturesque town of "Niagara on the Lake", took a long horse and buggy ride all around the town, and enjoyed the beautiful homes there. Had tea and a luscious dessert at a neat cafe there and then headed back for more of Niagara Falls. It was just stunning with rainbows glowing over both falls! AWESOME! Drove back to Buffalo for the night and then on to Freedom, NY the next morning to check out the project going on there and have lunch with Sally & Leon McKerrow. They invited Charlene & Laurie over too, and we had a scrumptious lunch and delightful time with them. Had to check out the latest of Sally's quilting projects! Drove back to Buffalo in the PM and flew back home that eve. A great week-end! Thanks guys!

Jen & Greg's home in the country.













Swing in their front yard overlooking their pond.













Flying kites in Jen & Greg's field.

Greg & Jen, Weston & Liam.

Beautiful crab trees in bloom on way to Niagara Falls!

Tulips with Horseshoe Falls in background.

Horseshoe Falls & the Maid of the Mist boat.

American Falls.

Restaurant across from both falls.

At the falls.

Cable car crossing over Whirlpool in Niagara.

Flower Clock in Niagara Park.

Downtown of Niagara on the Lake.

Decided to take a carriage ride around the town.

Horsehoe Falls.

Horseshoe Falls & Maid of the Mist boat.

Rainbow by American Falls

Both falls seen from bridge.

Checking out Sally's quilt.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Have a wonderful day!

APRIL 24th -- VISITED ELLA LAST EVENING

Naomi came yesterday and is staying until next Friday. Last night we went down to Leighton and Judy's to see Ella and chat with them all. Eunhui was there as well, and we had a nice evening! It was special to have Ella play a couple of hymns on her piano for us in her little apartment! She hasn't lost her touch! Amazing lady for 93 years old!









(Pic taken with Kent's phone!)

APRIL -- BRENT'S FAMILY

Johanna's folks came to visit them for a couple of weeks. It was nice to get together with Mel & Rudonna again as well as their being here for special meetings. Went out to eat with them all one evening for Rudonna's birthday and had them here for dinner the night before they left. The first week they were here we all were busy with worker company and special meetings.

(These are all Brent's pics)
Brent & Johanna's family with Mel & Rudonna.*************************

Mel & Rudonna with Paxton & Shaelyn. ***********************************************

Shaelyn & Paxton on their front step. *************************************

Paxton & his new 4-wheeler. One thrilled boy!

APRIL 12 -- FUN EVE WITH ELLIE & AVA

Ellie & Ava came for supper and the evening, and we had a fun time! Ellie baked banana cookies with Gramma while Ava helped Grampa put a little play kitchen set together for the playroom. Shaelyn will have fun with the little kitchen. Ellie & Ava set up their PASTRIES shop in the playroom and made out a menu and served Grampa, Gramma, and their Dad after the cookies were done and frosted. I'm sure more tea parties are in store.... :)

Ellie frosting
cookies








Ava with
little play
kitchen all put together

SHAELYN CAME TO VISIT

Shaelyn came to visit the other morning. She has to have her little cup of "Goldfish" crackers every time. She is full of life and quite a character. I get such a kick out of her chatting away on the play phone and gesturing while she is talking, just like Grampa! It's a riot! Grandkids are such fun!

SPRING HAS ARRIVED!!!

Spring in bloom!












Grandkids
& Jackson Howe
(Brent's pic)