Happy Birthday, Brian

We finally found a time when we all had free and had a birthday supper for Brian! Joshua was more than ready to offer to help blow out the candles!

....and of course we played a party game --- Pin the Tail on the Donkey! We all played and Rebecca was chief organizer. Dad was just certain she had him faced in the wrong direction after spinning around.

Here are the final results. Notice number 12 is "Bem!"

If the party games weren't enough, then it was time to carve pumpkins. Deal of the day was $1.00 pumpkins at Ron's IGA.

Kayla wanted to not only carve her pumpkin, but also paint her pumpkin! Fun evening.

Continued Labor Day Special

Richard got the hole dug, the problem figured out, made a flying trip to Lowes before they closed, and the job was finished by flashlight!

Polka Dot Cookies for Polka Dot Night at Awana. The kids had a great time "earning" dot stickers during the night to put on their face, neck or arms. Highly recommend this theme night!

Labor Day Special. It wasn't good when Richard came in from mowing and announced there was water bubbling out of the ground out by the well. After the last experience with the "professionals" three years ago, Richard decided he would tackle this one himself. The boys urged him to rent a backhoe......he went for the shovel method!

Picture

Family Time

Kendall and Whitney posing for a picture.

Carly and Brian

Jenny just giving a confirmation that our family will continue to grow! (Baby girl due in November.)

Alyssa....already a senior.....and a key member of the swim team!

Sarah visiting with her Grandpa.

More Birthday Celebration

The Smiley kids with their spouces and Mother and Dad. John & Donna; Marilyn and Barry; Susanne and Jim; and Richard & I.

Our Family

Donna and John

Marilyn's Family

Susanne's Family

A Wonderful Weekend

We celebrated Dad's 95th birthday with a fun family celebration this weekend. So many sweet memories were made. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Dad enjoyed all the birthday greeting cards he received and the family time on Saturday & Sunday.

Time for family photos

The Smiley Family - John, Marilyn, Susanne, & I with Mother and Dad

Kayla hopped right up on Dad's lap for another conversation.

Little Kendall kept rubbing her face on Mother's sleeve because "it's so soft!" So precious. Another post will soon follow with more family photo.

Happy Birthday to my Dad

It's time to do some blogging again. We'll start with sending birthday wishes to my dad who will be 95 years old September 30. What fun to put a birthday greeting on our sign in Holton!! We're looking forward to being with him this weekend for a family celebration.