Jenny's First Quilt

My wonderful wife Jenny has completed her first quilt and as you might guess, it's for Teya. It is just beautiful and has much love and character. The cathedrial design is perfect and Teya really loves the small pictures and such. Special thanks to Aunt Willodean who got Jenny started and taught her while we were in Six Mile South Carolina. Also to Kim Sawatzky and her Mom who helped Jen finish and get the quilting done while we were in Iowa last week. You guys are the best.

Jen is already planning Quilt #2.

Teya's First B-Day

We traveled to Chicago for a wonderful time with family and friends. Jenny & I were joined by Andy on the trip.

Cake anyone?

Teya is such a happy little girl. She has learned to shake her head NO, especially when you try to take her out of the swing.

Tracy's family hosted a great picnic and party, THANKS. Aunt Penny & family are the best. You should see the picture album she created! I will publish a photo album soon.

Arrived in St. Louis

Arrived in St. Louis Friday after a great road trip thru the South Eastern US. (See prior posts) Great stops and much fun with family and friends.

Friday was a special day in another way: Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Hockey Finals. The stage was set as Pittsburg won game six at home and headed off to the Joe for game 7. Detroit hadn't loss at home and over powered in most home games. However, this was not to be the case in game 7. Detroit looked very flat and Flury in goal for the penguins was not to be beaten. Great game and the start of a new power house. Detroit played well and did a great job in the play offs, but Pittsburgh wore them down and prevailed. In my opinion Flury could have been the MVP, however Malkin proved to be invaluable as the selected MVP. Detroit will be back. Congrats to the Penguins, enjoy the cup!

Fun in South Carolina - part 2

Next we moved up state to visit Andrew & Willodean (Pictured with Gertrude)in Six Mile SC. It is such fun see them and catch up with the family happenings. They keep very busy with 4 gardens, cows, fish ponds, chickens and more. Looks like a good year.

Jenny enjoyed her fishing along with her partner David they fed us very well.

We were also blessed to catch up with cousins. My cousin Rita, husband Dean and their girls Tiffany and Amanda.

Cousin David with the girls.

Andy cutting hay, as I said he keeps very busy.I

Fun in South Carolina

Off to South Carolina for a visit with the Hamm side of the family. My mom was one of eleven children born near Newberry SC. We had a very nice time with my aunt Sarah & Carlos in Myrtle Beach. The Myrtle Beach State Park is very nice and right on the beach. Everyone should give it a try.

We then headed up to Newberry (no not Mayberry) to visit my aunt Gertrude, her son Ronnie & wife Andrea. Golfed at Newberry country club, dinner out and worked around the farm with Ronnie. Also was able to spend some time with my cousin Steve Bowers.

We took a ride over to visit my oldest aunt Frances out on Bush River Road.

Here's a picture of the old pharmacy in downtown Newberry were my mother worked around 1945. My dad rented the apartment above the pharmacy and worked as a salesmen at a local retailer. No doubt how they met.

Off to Key West

After a wonderful visit with Family we loaded up the scooter and headed off to the FL Keys. We departed Naples after breakfast at Joe's. Toured through the Everglades and arrived at Key Largo for the evening.

After miles & miles of viewing the beautiful blue/green water of the Keys & a wonderful lunch we arrived in Key West.

We enjoyed the sunsets, people watching & cool shops for a couple of days and then headed back north.

Family get-together in Naples

We headed south from Pensacola arriving in Naples FL for Mother's Day. Several folks flew in for the week. (See Pics below) Lots of fun, food (too much), laughing, beach, pool & biking.

The sunset's were just AMAZING.
David & Vicki

Jud (great family friend X-that he's family), Bob, David & Brent (Jen's brothers)

Vicki (sister in-law), well just being Vicki.

The pier in Naples. Loli, Jen, Sylvia (Jen's sister), Woody (Jen's dad), Craig & Karen (Jen's brother & wife) Our hosts for the week.

Matthew & Allison (Craig's great kids)