After all the Christmas celebrations, it was finally New Year's Day. The day began doing my favorite thing to do with New Year's Day, watching the Tournament of Roses Parade. A fine tradition my dad started with me. This year it was even better as the whole family, even Silas and Rubi, and John got to watch it with me. The children got excited with the different floats. Laura gave Miranda a rare treat with some touches of make up. ... Read More

  Saturday we had as much of the family as we could assemble for a swim/picnic day. Of course there was food. Some of us couldn't wait to dig in. Roger had the boys playing ball. Aiden has a turn at bat. I think Lois was the umpire/catcher. Relaxing by the pool is a must. Best seats to watch the kids too! Silas in his own world with Kenny's watch. Lois shows the triplets how to swim. Rubí who is very ... Read More

Friends are forever, cousins are for life!!! Anonymous Cousins by blood – friends by choice. Darlene Shaw Cousins by blood, best friends since birth. Anonymous Cousins are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. Ed Cunningham cousins are friends that will love you forever. Constance Richards Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends. Anonymous A cousin is a ready-made friend for life. Anonymous   We try to see the Fletchers more often than we do....but ... Read More

Something we used to do, but haven't done in ages is have Uncle Arthur and Aunt Lynn over for New Years Day. We decided to change that in  2011. Their daughters Lois and Tracie came too with their families! I am sure Alex was just being polite, it's hard to tell mom no. ... Read More