Thursday, September 3, 2015

Happy 50th Anniversary to Marilyn & Barry

 Happy 50th Anniversary to my sister and husband!  It was a sweet and wonderful time with a cake reception after church.


 Alyssa, Christi, Marilyn, Barry, John, & Dave


 Marilyn's wedding flowers were pink sweetheart roses and spider mums.

 Marilyn's wedding dress.  This dress was worn on August 22 in an un-air-conditioned church.  I'm sure she didn't even notice that it was warm!

 I'm told that the cutest little girl wore this dress!  Now aren't we glad we saved all these treasures from Mother and Dad's??   :)

 The cake was delicious.  White cake with a strawberry filling!


 John & Christi

 Dave

 Alyssa and her friend, Rodney.





Saturday, August 1, 2015

Jackson County Fair Parade

 Last weekend was the Green Family Reunion in Chanute.  Grandpa and Grandma Varner and Aunt Mary.

 Nothing like the Jackson County Fair.

 The kids enthusiastically waved to all the firetrucks.....all 20.  

 Camden working on his 3rd...maybe 4th sucker.  Boots are his usual wardrobe attire!

 And in honor of Bryan Nelson....the Burger King  people.  Missed having the Nelson Family join us for the event.


Well, that's the end to another parade.  The kids had sacks full of candy, so it was a success.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Summer Fun

 Camden really liked his "swimming lessons" with Mommy.


 Westin......not so much.  These "swimshirts" that the little boys wear are great!  They keep out the sun rays and don't have to keep spraying on sunscreen.

 Off to more ballgames.  These fold up wagons are great!  

 Lisa likes her little red wagon!

 Joshua getting warmed up before the game.


 Kayla getting ready to bat.  Why do girls batting helmets have a mask and the boys don't???


 Keep your eye on the ball, Jordy!


 Tyler's tough scowl was posed for the picture.  He told me when to take the picture!


 I spent time at the pool with the kids before the 4th of July Red, White & Blast Event.


 It was a great night with no rain, a great crowd, great music, great fireworks!


 
 Stephen's family arrived for a week's visit.  The girls decided to paint their toenails!

 A day at the Discovery Center.  Eli would have been content to spend the entire time at this peg table.  He hammered and hammered!

 Fun on the outdoor trails.

 Grandma with part of the grands!

 Stephen taking a rest.

 What is it about a boy and a stick!


 Peter is just happy to be along for the ride.

 And speaking of riding.  Tricycles that even daddy can ride on!


 Nothing like having a big brother!


 The gang at Chuck E Cheese.


 Kennedy and her mommy!

 What's wrong with this picture......Stephen holding the spoon, Peter looking at the camera, no food in the mouth!







 We're always joking about Grandpa getting a horse.  This is probably as close as it gets!

 Joshua was dealing with asthma issues, so he read the newspaper with his ballcap to pass the time.

 Shooting off a few firecrackers.  Hold your ears!


 You have to be able to squat to shoot off fireworks.

 So while the parents were engaged in table games........


 The boys were working on their video game skills!  :)

 We had our 1st Smiley Reunion last weekend.  We had a really, really good time together...and it was really really hot!

 Of course, John and Donna, being from Arizona probably weren't suffering a bit with the heat!

 Christi and Alyssa

 The young ones started stripping down to stay cool.


 Adalyn monitored the water hydrant!  Next time we need to connect a hose and sprinkler to it!



 Special times to get reacquainted.  Here's Aunt Donna and Claudia.


 Aunt Marilyn had these wonderful music boxes to show the kiddos.

 The sign that there're little ones around......


Well, this picture happened to be at the end of my "file," and it only seemed fitting to end the pictures from our family reunion with a picture of Mother and Dad.  I miss them.  What special memories of them we have in our hearts.