Claire's 4th of July BD Pty and Roselle "T's" visit Naples

 The Roselle "T's" visited Naples last week, and we all celebrated the 4th of July and Claire's 12th birthday.

Grace, Kathleen, and Brian

John, Will, and the BD girl.

Jerpa and Colby

Jacob, Aimee, and me

Colby, Will, and Claire

John

Patti, Kathleen, and Brian

Grace and Patti (Derek way out there setting up fireworks)

Claire with her DQ cake

The Roselle Chicks in their 4th of July shirts.

The Roselle Chicks on the beach

Beachwalk

The Roselle "T's" on Sunset Cruise

Touristas!

Ryan and Abby's Wedding, Branson, & Roselle T's LakeRRR Worth, FL

We attended Ryan and Abby's wedding at Cedar Lake Cellars, Wright City, MO, and then on to Branson for a little R & R.  The Roselle T's are visiting Lake Worth, FL, and then on to Naples.

Ryan and the officiant waiting for Abby.

Tim escorts Abby to the altar.

Jr Groomsmen with sunglasses

Exchanging vows

Abby and Ryan begin their life together

First dance as Mr and Mrs

Dad and daughter dance

Bride's mother, Deb, with Ryan and Abby

Scenic overlook near Branson

Sons of Britches at the Imax Theater

A lot of requests and improvisation in this show.

Neil Diamond Tribute Show

The Roselle T's with Uncle Teddy and Aunt Debbie at Cubs Game.

Congratulations, Will and Happy BIrthday, Jerpa

Will had a short honor ceremony marking his graduation from grammar school and Hubby observed his 75th birthday.

The jazz band sounded good.

Will giving his speech.

Will with his proud parents.

Will with his even prouder grandparents.

Jerpa had a DQ bd cake.

Jerpa with grands

Jake, Claire, Jerpa, and Will

New windows with solar/privacy film

Guest bedroom window with solar/privacy film

Upgrading our Condo

We've added some things to our condo this week.  We have new appliances, new water softener, and new side windows.

Microwave and slide in stove.

New fridge and dishwasher

New window in dining area

New window in guest bedroom.

New water softener - my favorite

Graduation

Teagan graduated from Heritage High School.  Jerpa and I spent some time with the Roselle chicks while their parents observed their 10th anniversary.  

We have a robin's nest in our Christmas Cactus hanging basket by the front door.

Colby and Dana at Teagan's graduation party.

Teagan and her dad on graduation day.

Dug stakes out his spot on the sofa.

Makenna and Deven.

Four eggs

Three plus one

One plus three

And then there were 4!

Mothers Day

Kathleen had her tonsils out recently, and John observed his 18th birthday.  Grace is playing volleyball.

I went out to lunch with Colby and Dana for Mother's Day, and Aimee spent the day at Jacob's baseball tournament in Jacksonville.

Grace with volleyball team

Kathleen waiting to "get the show on the road".

Aimee on Mothers Day with her progeny.

John celebrating his 18th birthday.