Happy Birthday Artie -

OK, I had to go back and pull pictures from prior posts since I still can't get into my photo album - so Artie this is your birthday and I didn't even have to put you in my pop-up reminder!

This is such a typical picture of your mom and Jo, I love it.

For some strange reason, I can remember when you were born. Your Dad was so funny, he was right there for your Mom doing everything he should until the sight of blood and WHAM he was on the floor. He was the greatest guy in the world, would do anything for anyone and he loved his family unconditionally. He was so proud of you, he was busting his buttons - he had a son!
Happy Birthday Artie, enjoy our day!

Happy Birthday Bobbie -

Bobbie, you are a great addition to the family - it has been such a joy getting to know you in person and in pictures. This is a great picture of you and your beautiful wife - have a GREAT day!

Don and Bobbie, looking waaay too innocent - wonder what they are planning????

OK, let me guess. . .
I know! I know! You took an Uncle Frank pill . . .
No? Hmmmmm

Happy Birthday Virgil -

This is a great picture - Virgil standing in front of the Umthun banner. Looking good!

Virgil & Rachel on their wedding anniversary - still looking good!

Virgil & Rachel playing a little golf - yup, and enjoying themselves immensely!

Virgil with his other sister, Bernie.


Surrounded by family - can't get a better birthday than that! Enjoy your day, and have a very happy birthday.

Happy Birthday my Patti -

Naydia, happy birthday!

Seven years old and I understand that you have lost a tooth and the tooth fairy will be visiting soon if she hasn't already shown up. How much fun!!!

Naydia and cousin, Cora enjoying the sun and sand -

Naydia and Ivan in their Easter best!


Naydia and her favorite aunt, Chris.





Mom, Connie and Naydia enjoying a day on the beach. Happy Birthday, Nadia!

The day after the big day - Jo in pictures!

Happy Birthday Jo!!!!

Can you guess whose birthday is today??

Oh JoEllen, I miss you so much! You have something special coming your way - it got shipped to me instead of going direct to you. So look forward to a box hitting your place about Monday of next week. I hope you enjoy it and give you some smiles!

Jo with her two favorite aunts - wow what an absolutely marvelous trio!

Wonder who we were talking about?

I think five years is too long - we need to get together sooner. what do you think Jo?

Jo and her girls - what a great picture!
Jo have a great day and enjoy it with your girls, and getting a little surprise a couple of days after is good too. So I guess this makes July your birthday month! Do something special every day this month because this is your time to shine!

Holy Cow, Doris! You're how old????

Doris doing what she loves the most - cooking! Here she is getting some help from son-in-law, Bobby pulling the turkey out of the oven - no wait, I think they are putting it in. I am so confused because Bobby has a hot pad and Doris is holding the dish in her bare hands. Maybe she is really "superwoman".

Well, at least we know the turkey was cooked, because it looks delicious and I see a pumpkin pie in the picture as well. I know she loves to cook and bake - her specialty is her "to die" for Circle Rolls. Anyone who has ever tasted them don't need any further description.



Here is Doris showing off her award - I wonder what she uses that for? I know that she is happiest when she is cooking and baking and the family is happiest when they are eating it!



Ahh, finally a moment to relax. That baking and cooking is a lot of work you know - especially when it comes to the holidays.


Doris, your husband and children want to wish you a Happy 70th Birthday! (Don't blame me, Chris told me to do it!)
Happy Birthday Doris, enjoy your day - can't wait until you guys come back to Florida again!

Jonathan's Birthday!

Jonathan, just look at you in those sun glasses and your dad's smile! What a good looking young man you are. You turn 25 today, it doesn't seem possible that your dad is old enough to have someone 25 - gosh. When you were about 6 or 7 you were up in Eagle visiting and we met your family for dinner at the local restaurant. You were so polite and gentle with your younger sister, it truly amazed me what a wonderful, sweet spirit you have.


You and Angela look like you are in a real deep conversation, Jonathan you are very special to all of us.

And speaking of sisters, here you are with your two favorite sisters. Jonathan, enjoy your day!

Mark & Doris Anniversary -

Mark & Doris with all their grandchildren on their summer holiday, what fun to be able to have a week together.


A great picture of the two of them out on the farm -



The happy couple at the reunion, this is a great picture of both of them. I can remember Mark when I was a kid, he would get ready to go out with the guys and he would take one last look in the mirror before walking out door and proclaim, "What a handsome devil".

Shh, don't tell anyone, but I think this is the same couple taking a quiet moment without anyone recognizing them. But we got your number - happy anniversary!