Happy Birthday 5th Shawny

I will never forget the phone call from my dad. "It's a boy!" We were so happy. I was hopeing Sierra would have a brother. A girl would have been fine but haveing a little boy seemed to make our home complete. Since that day he has grown into a boy I am extreemly proud of. He is kind to others, full of a love for life, smart and he gives the sweetest bubby kisses. Today we invited a few friends to celebrate with us. We went miniture golfing and enjoyed a petting zoo at the Lake Ann Baptist camp. Following our time there we went to Bertram's for pizza, arcade games and cake. We had such a great day.
Jerad was so sweet to give Shawny the stuffed animal her won.

Devona/Dorcas Family Picnic

The Whole Family. I believe there were 47 in attendance. We met at the Almira Township Park north of Lake Ann. We had a great time.

From left to right. Back row: Sierra, Lyle. Paul, Kim, Samantha, Jamison, Brooklyn, Seth, Josh, Troy, Chip, Jay, Forest, Lynnette, Ben, Tim, Matt and Asa Front Row: Katelynn, Leanne, Shawny, Judy, Devona, Brittany, Yvonne, Linda, Patty, Amy & Iris.

Sisters. I had trouble getting them to behave for the picture. Dorcas still can't make mom behave, or is it the other way around? Jamison and his twins were ready to eat.

After a wonderful meal we enjoyed a friendly game of softball. The twins were some of the best chreerleaders. Aren't bleachers fun.

Shawny even got in on the game. He got three hits and with a little grace, I mean a LOT of grace, he made two runs. He always has to get in on the action. I love to see his enthusiasm for life.Chip with one of his 13 grandchildren. Iris is the third to the youngest of them.

My garden

Thanks to Mary Flowers I have a garden to be proud of. She helped design the layout and between she and her friends in the Maple City area, they divided the plants in their gardens to create mine. I will always be greatful to them. I hope I can be a blessing with my garden as well. Let me know if you ever want a start of a plant. I would be glad to share.

Balloon flower

Gaillardia (blanket flower)
Monarda (Bee Balm) & Yarrow (yellow)
Purple Cone Flowers
Annabelle Hydranga

Andrew & Charity Thompson

August 5th we attended the wedding of my neice Charty Henderson & Andrew Thompson in Hart Michigan. Shawny had the privilage of being the ring bearer and Sierra was a flower girl. Andrew & Charity make a great couple. We couldn't be happier for them!



















The morning of the wedding Sierra got her hair done. What an up do! She looked like a princess! I think she felt like one too. She is on the lap of one of her favorite men, Grandpa Mel.