Spring 2009

Cottage Hikes Late Snow Our Local Creek Local Flora Local Fauna Fruit Trees

Alan's Art Portfolio Roger's Birthday Lisa's Visit McGreevy's Visit Hubbells Field Day at Central Jr. Olympics at Highland

Happy Birthday, Jenny!

We celebrated Jenny's birthday while she was here for her Spring Break in March.

Thanks to 'fuel perks' and a good coupon deal, we had enough points to get 30 gallons of free gas!

The boys participated in the Echo Hills Easter Egg Hunt, held at the neighborhood playground.

I started seedlings indoors.

I just liked the way the spray was illuminated by the setting sun coming in the kitchen window.

I went to Maryland in early May to see Mother. While far from well, Mother did enjoy cooking Philly cheese wraps for lunch for us.

We celebrated Mom & Dad's 60th wedding anniversary (May 14th) at Laurie & Rudy's.

Alan really enjoyed going to the Golden Corral, courtesy of the Blatniks. He said it should be renamed 'Heaven', despite eating too much and losing it. He was very impressed with this strawberry.

Alan was given this white pine seedling for Arbor Day at school.

The Olsens invited us to join them for a Memorial Day picnic at their place.

While the adults enjoyed sitting out on the deck, the kids preferred being inside.

We had a lengthy blackout (5+ hours) on May 25th. It was fun to get out the camping lanterns and play the lazer board game.

The boys tried out their Easter bubble prizes.

The big bubble maker really works!

The 3rd graders at Highland had a luau party at the end of the school year.

Popsicles were a hit.

Echo Hills has a bonfire to celebrate the end of the school year. Kids are invited to bring their school papers and burn them.

Meanwhile, Roger enjoyed playing some volleyball. Alan enjoyed the new sand in the volleyball court, too.

Roger tries to cook a smore (after the papers had burned down).

Alan, too!