January thru June 2013

It’s been a while since we’ve posted but that’s not due to inactivity.  This post summarizes some of our activities for the first half of 2013.  It’s been a busy year…

Gramma’s 100^th Birthday Party held in Vermont on January 20^th.  All who could attend gathered to celebrate this great lady’s 100^th Birthday.  Yes, Gramma is as good as she looks.

Dan and Gramma

From left to right, siblings Diane, Mary Sue, Dan and Randy

Left to right, Howard (son) Eleanor (daughter) Leonne (married to Howard) Donnie (married to Shirley) Shirley (daughter)

 

In February, we were off to Philly to tour the historic district.

Great events occurred in this room

 

With February comes a day of memories.  This year, Courtney would have celebrated her 25th birthday on the 17th.  We can't allow this memorable day to pass without honoring her memory.

Courtney, Chris & Lauren

Just a little sassie

Courtney's favorite color, yellow.  Roses from a wonderful friend to honor Courtney's birthday.

 

In late February and early March, we were off to Washington State’s Cascade Mountains for a ski outing with our vacation buddy, Chris and his son Zach.  This included collecting Lauren and Nick for a couple of days at Steven’s Pass before we set off to Chrystal Mountain.

Suzanne, Nick, Lauren and Dan - Steven's Pass

Chris, Zach & Dan - Steven's Pass

Chris, Suzanne (just so you know I also went on this trip) & Dan - Steven's Pass

View of the Olympic Mountains

Navy Museum

Chris, top of Chrystal Mountain.  Mount Rainier in the background.  Chris at 7K+ feet, Mt Rainier at 14K+ feet.

 

Spring time in Virginia is always a favorite.  This year, we hosted my brother and his daughter for a few days followed by a couple of Dan’s college friends.

Rene's first trip to DC

Yvon & Rene

Great timing, blossoms in full bloom

Yes, I did take this picture

And this one too

Ric and Kate (old friends from college)

This picture is so cool.  Not everyone knows what this is..  Do you?

Color coordinated with nature

 

One of the great joys we share with people is the marriage of a loving couple.  Courtney’s best friend, Morgan, married a wonderful young man in May.  We were very fortunate to be included in this joyous occasion.  Love our “little red haired girl”.

 

Mike & Morgan

A very beautiful bride

The beginning of a future