50's Party

Last weekend we went to a 50's Bday party for the daughter of a friend of ours. They took pics of all the girls beside this classic car. Good idea, huh? We didn't poodle skirt up, but a lot of the girls did! (The party was at the Air Base--if any of you are trying to figure out the background of the picture)

By the way, we are enjoying seeing everyone on facebook! Don, Maddie and I each have our own now (because we want to have "myfarms" on there). Thanks to all for making us your "friends"...and if we haven't found you yet, look us up!!

:) Crystal

Maddie's Volleyball

Maddie's Volleyball season is just finished up, but here was her team picture. She really did a great job this year. It's fun to see how much progress they make from one year to the other....and if she gets much taller (which we suspect she will) she will be spiking without having to jump!

:) Crystal

Aunt Pauline

I went to Denver Colorado and visited with my Aunt Pauline in Aurora. Had breakfast with her and her son Gary Brackelsberg before going to see the Jacksonville Jaguars stomp the Denver Broncos. Gary only remembered me from when I was a little kid. Also visited the elk in Estes Park with a good friend from my college days. It was cold and hazy that entire weekend. Happiness is a fuzzy sweater. The Blue Angels are practicing for an air show this weekend at NAS Jax and we live on the flight plan. I am on night shift this weekend, and with 4 jets flying in formation just over the house makes for tough sleeping during the day. Planning to go see my daughter Sheila in Chickamauga Georgia next week. My daughter Sarah and her husband Jon are coming to Jacksonville for the Florida/Georgia game at the end of the month. I have begun RCIA at San Jose Catholic in Jacksonville, much like Lutheran confirmation. Something I been wanting to do. Take care, Tim

Once Upon a Pond

We've had a great time with our yard art -- this is our pond.

Back in 2000 we started on a garden in the front yard. Originally the pond was going to be a small feature in the garden; but it sort of took over. This is the fist picture of the completed pond - back in 2003. I'm searching the files for a history of the pond as it developed over the years.

A disaster started two weeks ago today when fish started to die -- It has taken most of the two weeks to get them medicated and the water stable again -- I think we lost at least 100. I hope we have it now. We have gold fish and koi and some darker colored fish (I can't recall their name, but they glow in the dark if you have underwater lighting, which we don't).

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For any of you who have Facebook, please look us up and "be my friend". You will find Ron and I there, Wayne's family, and don't be frightened by Lori's picture (she can be kind of scary, but don't tell her I said that; she may not read this page) -- and Crystal and Jodie too.