Happy 90th Birthday Mom

Today is my mother's 90th birthday. We had a great day. We spent most of the day at the "Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival". Mom thought it was a great way to spend her birthaday. She very much would like to take up spinning and weaving.

This evening we went out for a special dinner with four generations of family members and then back to our home for Tirmasu. Tomorrow there will be more celebrating and cake after church. (But don't tell mom, it's a surprise)

The two of us in Heidelberg, Germany

1949

Mom today with her new friend

One More Princess Party

Last week we celebrated my granddaughter Mirella's, 9th birthday. She wanted one more princess party. Mom tried to get her to do another theme, but the princesses won. I am sure they are all very strong, well educated, assertive women and are very good role models for young girls.

This picture is Mirella's sister Molly and cousin Sharayah doing some funny faces at the birthday party. They both preferred crowns over tiaras.

It's Your Birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GRANDMA!

What great fun it is for our family to live so close to you now. Each day we are increasingly aware of the special times that we are living, sharing so many blessings with you and dad. These are our days to remember.

Thank you for sharing the beauty of your soul with us.

With love,

Shannon, Jerry, Mirella, & Molly

P.S. Did you find your birthday present, yet?

Happy Birthday

SHANNON

FIRST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN

Our daughter Shannon has always been an inquisitive and tenacious person. She has a continuous thirst to learn and science is her passion. As a teacher, we see her ability to communicate not only with her students but also with her two daughters.

Later this month, Shannon will complete her studies and earn a Master's Degree in Education. It has been a long journey and she has succeeded.

Next week, Shannon and her family will be moving into a new home in Longview. Her husband has accepted a position to be the pastor of our United Methodist Church. We will have four generations of our family going to church together.

HAPPY 37TH BIRTHDAY!!

Happy Birthday Molly!

Yesterday we celebrated our grandaughter Molly's second birthday. What fun it was with eight children between one and eight. We were fortunate that the weather was wonderful and we were able to party outside. Molly is a delightful two year old who keeps mom, dad and big sister Mirella on the move.

Today Don and I celebrate our 41st wedding anniversary. We were married in Seattle,Washington. I'm not sure where the time has gone but it has gone much to quickly.

A few weeks ago we found out that our SIL will become the pastor of our United Methodist Church here in Longview, on July 1. It is great feeling that both of our daughters and families will be living here. Our daughter Shannon is busy looking for a teaching position in the area.

Celebrate Beauty

I grew up with beauty.


My mother finds beauty, creates beauty, and brings out the beauty of others. She has filled our lives with distinctive and unusual beauty. I am empowered by the beauty she has taught me to see.


This photograph is from a whimsical quilt that mom made for my daughter, Mirella. It features pictures of our family trip to Europe. This picture of mom and Mirella is taken in Heidelberg, where mom was born. A beautiful quilt to commemorate the beauty of a castle created long ago.


Happy 60th birthday, mom. I celebrate you.


~Shannon

Happy Birthday

Today Fannie and I celebrate our birthdays. I am 60 years old and I think Fannie is several years younger. One of my daughters brought me over a bag of licorice to celebrate the last day of being 59. Saturday both daughters and families will help me celebrate along with my mother who is 88. I love that my family lives near and we can be together. Happy Birthday Fannie, I hope that you will also get to celebrate with all of your family.