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this was a photo of Liv and Norris taken after the graduation ceremony. It came out blurred, so I turned it into this "painting"

Now, Norris and I are off to the happiest place on earth, the Alpine Inn!!

Too bad the twins took a big whooping, but Hurray for Lew Ford who was (for me at least) the star of the game. Leeeeeeeeeeeeew! yes, and excellent muffins.

Last night, Norris, Stevie, Tom and myself went to a Twins game. It was fun being with my cousins! Thank you for the EXCELLENT muffins you sent along Nancy! They were great!
Livvi'i

Happy belated anniversary, Matt & Janelle,
I was passing your wedding picture around at our Clothes Corner today for story time... I was talking about thinking about good things, lovely things. (See Philippians 4). I realized at that point that your anniversary was in the recent past. I hope your celebration was lovely!!
It seems, Teresa, that you managed to crack a smile in the midst of tears.
Way to go, Norris! I hope I can reveal news soon about my new job.
I am fascinated by your pictures, Joel! Bye, everybody. Nancy

Happy 1 year anniversary Matt and Janelle! Maria and I will be joining that 1 year club soon!

Thanks, Joel, for the "hoppy" good wishes. :)

Janelle and Matt

Smiling through my tears...

Last night both Liv and Norris went on an evening walk with Koko and me. We were commenting on a very large hopscotch grid chalked on a sidewalk; it included about 40 squares and directions such as "fall down and break a leg." I was pointing out how the retaining wall next to the sidewalk had a smiley face drawn on every block, when I tripped over a small rock (the hopscotch rock?) and began a terrible, slow-motion fall flat on the sidewalk. I laid there crying and bleeding and being licked in the face by Koko until my children finally got me up and moved to the retaining wall. I was skinned up and covered with dirt, elm seeds, and chalk, but had spared my teeth. When we finally got going again, Norris and Liv couldn't help laughing because in addition to my dishelved appearance, I now had a smiley face imprinted on my butt!

Matt and Janelle!

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Happy belated Birthday Mae and Ingrid!

I just got back from my trip to the Boundary Waters near Ely, MN. I went with a group of guys from my church small group, and we had a great time! We saw a moose, a beaver, several loons, and other assorted wildlife and beautiful nature scenes. Here's a picture from our campsite on our last night there: I can't wait to go back!



CLICK HERE FOR PICS FROM OUR TRIP

Congratulations to Nancy, too, for finishing her class! We are looking forward to hearing about that job.

With my officemate and Deborah both out of town, I have been spending a few concentrated days working on my WHO presentation. It's amazing how one can become an international expert with the help of Google. One person reassured me by saying I only have to know more than my audience. That reminds me of Joel's joke: Two guys are trying to escape from a bear. One stops to put on his running shoes and his buddy chides him, "Why are you doing that? You'll never outrun a bear!" His friend replied, "I don't have to outrun the bear. I just have to outrun you."

May Y'all have a happy (belated) Birthday(s)!

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supposed to be Joel and Kokomo) )

Happy Birthday Ingrid! Happy Birthday Mae! Is it still May 18 somewhere in the world? International dateline or something? I hope both of you had a terrific day. Your apt. is great and what a lovely view!

Congratulations to Norris & Tom on their graduation! We had fun in Chicago... the Art Institute was my favorite. I hoped to put a picture on here, but Peter is in the Boundary Waters & can't help me do it!
I heard from Tom - He was in Miami and told me he got arrested for smuggling Cuban cigars... fortunately he was joking.
It sounds like a grand time in Cleveland... what a wonderful opportunity, Liv. I remember John Glenn's first space flight... we all admired the astronauts... watched on a t.v. in the gym. Yes, we had t.v. when I was a child.
I'm done with my class and now I just need to find a job. Ho-hum... So long everybody, Nancy

Movin' on Up!

Sunday
On Sunday morning we attended a lovely graduation reception at Eastcliff, the home of the University president. The president and his wife were both very gracious... in fact "Susan" hugged Norris and apologised for getting makeup on his suit. There were light refreshments and a jazz band. Grandma and Grandpa enjoyed seeing the inside of the house they'd driven by so many times. Unfortunately, Liv was still on the bus returning from Cleveland and arrived just in time for the long and very boring graduation ceremony at Northrup. THEN we all went over to the Carlson School for another reception with more light refreshments and another jazz band.

Joel and Teresa
(photograph by Russell with his good eye)

It's Photo Friday ! Each week photofriday.com has a new theme and you have to post a photo that has to do with that week's theme. This week is CANDY, and my picture is a sunset.. its EYE CANDY..:)



Pete's Photo Friday Page

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Nice apartment Mae! I love it!

P O R T L A N D, Ore. — Their mission: To boldly go where no county mental health interpreter has gone before.
The Multnomah County Department of Human Services was seeking translators who speak Klingon, the language of the belligerent bad guys on Star Trek.

For more go to:

How Do You Say ‘Whoops’ in Klingon?

Moving Mae

I got to go to New York last week to help Mae move and had a blast. Click on the photo to see some pictures of her new place in Washington Heights. The neighborhood is lovely! She has lots of room so visit her soon...

Ingrid

John H. Glenn
Oh my goodness. Last night John Glenn came to speak to us as our keynote speaker. He was really cool and we almost met him (by stalking him). We also turned three programs into signs that said "John" "Glenn" "Rocks." (The theme of the event is "Cleveland Rocks! Intel ISEF Rules!")
It has been a really awesome experience this week so far. Supposedly there is some really awesome band playing tonight, but none of the adults are at liberty to tell us who it is...hmm...
See ya'll!
Livvi'i

Nice turn-around time on the coverage, Matt. We've been enjoying your artistic photography, Peter. Here are two strange pictures I took of Norris with a roadside pink elephant... some of you may recognize this Wisconsin gas station from your trips to and from Chicago.