Drizzle Time

It has started to drizzle at 8:30am on this Friday morn, so no more rock work til it stops. 

Thank you Kim for this lily Christmas present.  It started off so slow, I didn't think it would do anything, but it is nice now.  This shot was "doctored" by computer.

This is more true to life.  There are two more stalks with unopened blossoms, so we will be able to enjoy this for a week or two more.

Purple shamrock, computer enhanced

More true to life, but actually a little dull as the flash went off.  We have two smaller pots of this if someone wants one??

I really like the dark purple of these wave petunias.  They are winding down a little, but still are fun to view.

I didn't start any rose moss this year but did get a couple of volunteers.  Makes me think of Grandma Ella Blecke.  She usually had them lining the sidewalk to her house.

The basement is "calling" me to organize!!!  Yep, it is still dripping outside.

I wanted some shots of the 4 O'clocks that remind me of Mother Joy, but it was too early and they had not opened.  Maybe something later.  ttfn

Royals vs Orioles

Orioles beat Royals 9-2 on Monday night, BUT

Bob Schroeder and I saw a very good game last night.  The Royals won 3-2 and led most of the game.  They did manage to strand at least 10 base runners.  Yep, their hitting at key moments "needs work"!!!

Top of the 9th with 3-1 lead and Royals bring on their best closer.  First Oriole batter gets a single.  Next batter slashes a triple and a run scores.  Man on third with no outs!!!  Pitcher strikes out two and gets a ground out!!  WHEWWWWW!!!

We left happy.

Thanks Bob and Pat for the room and board.  Loved the scones.

I'm too cheap to buy a program, but I am a good recycler of paper products and found the program as we were leaving the game.  Neither Bob nor I took a camera so no personal pics.

Lutt Reunion July 2013

 Mom, Grandma Joy, Greatgrandma Joy was the daughter of Otto Lutt who was one of 10 members of the John and Johanna family.  Mom had noted the age at death beside each person's name.

Name tags were picked up at the front of the Mike Lutt house.  They were color coded for each of the 10 children so attendees had a chance to figure out which branch of the tree each "leaf" belonged!!  At my age remembering which color was which was the problem.  I just asked!!

Donna Lutt, seated left, and ? Lutt, seated right at age 97, were the remaining spouses of children of the original 10.  Delores Lutt Wacker, who just died, would have been the only surviving child.

 Donna and LaVonne looking at a photo album.  LaVonne and Connie drove in from northwest Wyoming.

Ron talking to Tom Mau.

Terry Lutt - think Les!!!

The three amigos or the three "C's"!!

Carol, Connie, & Connie!!

I think I counted about 130-140 in this photo.  Ron is wearing a blue/red shirt and is  4 or 5th in from the left on the 1st or 2nd row.  Bright green in front and bright orange behind.  Gary is beside Donna (seated about three rows back in middle). 

Thanks, Sis & Kim, for the photos.

Thanks to Toots and Jeannie for the event.

4th of July 2013

The burgers were broiled by noon as all were starving.

Even the young'uns were quiet for a few minutes while everyone ate.

JP drove down and was always involved in a conversation

Relaxing before going to the "lake"

This guy doesn't like his picture taken.  Don't think he is Amish??

The male "seniors" of the family

Sam and Karyn were at Grandpa Lieblers, so they came over and WOWed Ayden and Ava.  Couldn't talk Alec into a ride.

Kim finally did get him into the water, but she really worked at it!!

Ava getting her turn

Lucylea is a great swimmer.  Just returned from Florida "surfing" trip.

It was a great afternoon, not too hot, but just a little hot: not too windy, but just a little windy: not too sunny, but just a little sunny.

Thanks everyone for a great day.

Sorry, John, I don't think I had a good picture of you.  Forgot to take one of myself and my patriotic shirt.  Watch for Kim's blog???