Family

This is my dad's side of the family. (mine too, of course)

Uncle, Aunt, Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, 9 siblings and 1 Cousin

My poor little cousin can be overwhelmed but we love to have him around.

My Aunt and Uncle have taught him to mind his manners, we take shameful advantage whenever possible.
This picture shows my cousin getting teased for not making bunny ears or a funny face. With so many of us right there in front of him, how did he resist?

Library

The Madison Public Library is the best place to hang out and kill time. When next you are in town. Come see me. I will be here.

I am always here.

My employer is becoming very upset with all my accumulated vacation time. If I am not here when you stop by please ask whoever is here if I have been forced out to 'enjoy myself.'

Library weathers storm...

Nebraska had some bad storms this spring. Lots of wind and rain made the electricity a little less than reliable.
Power was out at the library. Emergency power was enough light to read.
Even in storms a library is a great place to be.

Pool time

My brothers and Jonas in the pool.

The boys saw me taking pictures and immediatley struck cheesy poses.
I had every intention of getting some sweet action shots,
but I was threatened with mooning...

So I quickly left the boys to their fun!

Dad has very kindly allowed his children to set up the pool this summer.
Everyone gets in on the fun. Ben and Katherine spend the most time out in the water.

They have almost perfected tricks involving all kinds of inflatable pool toys.

Sometimes they just have to show off for the camera to prove just how amazing they are.

As far as I know, all these much loved floaties are popped now. Too much loving is too much.

MLE

Emily came to visit me.

It was supposed to be a vacation for her.

Somehow she got stuck with the job of ice-cream distribution.


The sombrero was just an added bonus.

Thank you, Emily for your wonderful help;

not just with the Summer Reading Program,

but with cleaning and the library and housework...

Praise the Lord

Teresa' s dad is in the hospital because of a massive heart attack.

My friend took a break from the hospital to help lead worship at her church.

Teresa

What an amazing testimony.

Hannah

God deserves our praise even in the hard times.