Family Visit

Here are a few pictures of my family (Mom, Jack, my sister Linda) and one of our long time family friends Angela. All were here this past weekend. My sister will be leaving for 11 months in September. She is a merchant marine. My mom and Jack will be spending the next year in Florida. Gas prices are keeping them from traveling around. But since they have been to all but two states...I think they are okay with that.

Take me out to the Ball Game

Papa and I went to the Minnesota Twins Baseball game today. Papa has a Twins shirt with the #33 on it.He said it is OK from him to wear it when the Yankees are not in town. We thought it was most appropriate that he have that number since it was his house number for many years and Justin Morneau plays 1st base which is right in front of our seats. We rode the bus down to the game, watched a great game ( Twins won) and then came back to Eden Prairie on the bus. It was a fun day. FRAN

Father's Day

Dad got to enjoy Father's Day this year with us. This has not happened since we were all together for the White Family Reunion. Maybe we should begin to think of dates and places for the next reunion. They came over and watched golf , we had a cookout for dinner and then the highlight of the night was watching them Bowl on the Wii. Yes mom was able to bowl and really enjoyed it. Dad bowled a 181 and a 199. Mom bowled a 150. Much easier on the body to swing a controller than to swing a bowling ball.

I also took a old Buffalo Bills sweatshirt that dad had worn in his previous life and made it into a pillow. He was so excited to see the sweatshirt once again. Hope that all the dad's in the family had a great Father's day. FRAN

Black Mountain Arts & Crafts Festival

Yesterday we spent the afternoon in the little town of Black Mountain, about 12 miles from downtown Asheville with our dear friends Wilson and Betty. We browsed the many tents and enjoyed an awesome lunch at "My Father's Pizza" in downtown Black Mountain. I also bought some raffles tickets in hopes of winning a handmade quilt...wish me luck! We are so happy to be in the mountains...ya'll come see us now, ya hear!

Josh New Apartment

Here are photos of Josh and one of his new roomates standing on the deck of their 3-story townhouse which sits on the Lafayette River. The view is awesome! Josh is attending the Norfolk Police Academy. He is scheduled to complete the academy in September.





Loretta

Nick's Graduation Photos

Here are photos from Nick's graduation. He graduated Cuma Sum Lada. He is a full time real estate agent for Rose & Womble Realty. He is selling a new community and working part-time at another community. Looks like he is following in his dad's footsteps...ahhhhhhh

Loretta

Moving Mom & Dad (Nannie & Papa, Grandma & Grandpa)

The Moving Truck has gone, the boxes are unpacked, the car has arrived and it is beginning to look like home. We worked hard all weekend to get everything out of a box so that Mom & Dad could begin to live at their new home. I took mom grocery shopping on Sunday and then we took all of the stuff to their apartment and helped them get situated. About 3PM we kissed and hugged them good bye and we went home for some rest...Dad called at 5PM to say that the TV was not working (it was on and working when we left) I talked him through some stuff and as it turned out he was switching the TV channels on the TV instead of using the remote. Once I got him to put the TV on Channel 3 and use the remote to change channels he was OK...and they have not called yet today so I am assuming that they are just trying to relax and catch up on sleep. The picture is of them taking a break from unpacking on Saturday and having some lunch while sitting on their deck. Please remember to call and also send them mail. Love to all, FRAN