We had Maran and Devin and of course beauteous Courtney up to visit for the 4th of July! We spent the day at Zimmer's lake cabin which is a family tradition. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the beautiful lake, friends and great food. We didn't get home until 9:30 that night. We loved having this new, little family visiting and I know I am biased but Courtney is a gorgeous brunette and has the most stunning brown eyes! Emily, Ginanne and Jordan also were there and it was a little bit of heaven to have our two lovely granddaughters with us. Life just keeps getting better and better. I'd post pictures but I can't find the cord for the camera. Maybe when Dad gets home from the combined activity I'll have him put some pictures up. We are so excited to have everyone here in a few weeks and I'm sure I will just sit on the grass and hold grandchildren and bask in the glow of eternal families!!!

Brady spent 4 days in San Francisco and he was able to visit

Alcatraz! He had a great time and visited a lot of cool places.

They went to Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's

Wharf. Yeah Band!

Brady's first date!

So much has happened in a matter of weeks. Patrick got a promotion, Jordan made the Dean's List again, Zach is doing amazing in his math class, Becky will be the team leader for the second grade next year, Brady got invited to Sadie's, Dad and I survived a white out and our precious little Courtney Lynn was born on March 18th. Wow!!!

So this has been a wild few weeks for our family! Zach is home on Spring break. I forget what a great sense of humor this kid has, it's wonderful having him home. Patrick got a promotion at work! He's amazing! Brady got his driver's license this morning! Yes, we are finally done with driving school, driving practices and the big test! Let me add that without Dad the majority of you would never have got in your 50 hours of practice driving! I am grateful for his calm, sweet spirit and unlimited patience as you should be! And finally but certainly not least in the news department, Maran and Devin have a new member of the family, Courtney Lynn! We are so excited to visit and hug and kiss this beautiful baby. Excitement galore! And we love it all!!!

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