Siblings Party

Gordon and Kathy hosted the nicest dinner last week for the siblings of Foster and Myrl. We missed Warren and Barbara (they were having a most wonderful trip to England with their two oldest grandsons - Jordan and Andrew). We also missed Portia and Robert who just live too far away (in Mt. Shasta, CA). Luckily we had Jackie and Scott who are practically brother and sister to us anyway!!

Happy Birthday Dear Ellie

Summertime - and the living is easy...
How about that view from the Toia's back yard?
Who is as fabulous as Shar? No one!
Two bundled up girls!!
Isn't this a great fence door??

How lucky we are to live close to Mike and Emily! They're completely remodeling their "money pit". A beautiful home that they are remodeling...

Recently, we had a birthday!

New 9/11 Memorial near the Pentagon
Devon, the photographer
Nate loves Jenna
Panda at the National Zoo
Washington Monument!!

Also I wanted to show you pictures of the panda at the National Zoo!! Some pictures that Devon (a budding young photographer) took and a picture or two of Manassas - a civil war site.

Another Trip to D.C.

Nate at breakfast!
She still loves Dora
Nate is "helping"
We spent Memorial Day morning at National Zoo - I will tell the funny story that goes with the zoo, but cannot post it--

Right after Portia's Birthday (May 25th) I was lucky enough to go see Kijuana and the little ones!! So happy to get to see precious, darling Kamilah and their (and my) sweet friend, Jenna. Here's some photos - Kamilah has some on her blog too!

Roachfest 2007

While looking out my front door today (note the insect is OUTSIDE) I saw a sight similar to last year's on my patio...

Hard to imagine a bug bigger than this one!!

Bye Bye Birdie

McKinley is in the center with the purple shirt-

Here's Tanner, Olivia and Ben enjoying the show!

I was lucky enough to attend a presentation of "Bye Bye Birdie" put on by McKinley Hunter's Middle School. It was very, very good. McKinley is the daughter of Tina and Kevin Hunter - (Tina is my niece). She looked drop dead gorgeous and was excellent! Here's a couple of pictures!

It's Playoff Time!!

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How about those Suns's!!! Get the brooms out. The Laker's are getting swept!!

Here's some pictures from Easter at the Eliason's! Plus we had a branch knock a hole in our window one windy night. There's a surprise for you!!

Memory Lane

This place on Camelback was fabulous in 1974 when it was first built and still is now!
We have pictures of Kijuana and Kamilah climbing that tree! On 4th Street--
First house my family lived in when we moved to Arizona in 1959 - we planted that palm tree in the yard - it was smaller than three feet tall then!
This building used to be pink!

I went by the chapel where precious, darling Kamilah was blessed several years. Is it possible that it's been so long? Her Grandpa Allen blessed her. It was very special.

Then I included a picture of the houses that we lived in when Kijuana and Kamilah were born. (Kijuana = Camelback; Kamilah = 4th Place)

Back to Baltimore

Cameron is taking leave of this beautiful Arizona winter and going back to the frigid Northeast in Baltimore, Maryland. Here's a few photos - also a couple with Cameron (DJ name: Pnyce) and C-Ray who traveled from Indiana for a "gig" Thursday night.

Kijuana and Ted's 4th Anniversary

Piestewa Peak - look at that blue sky
Our front door
Cameron with his new "Drum Bums" shirt

Happy Anniversary, Kijuana and Ted!!!

When we were in D.C. four years ago for the wedding, one of the memorable experiences included getting snowed in! Airports closed, airplanes stopped flying - we watched people walking in the snow instead of driving cars. Kamilah and I walked over to Morton's, said hi to the Mayor Anthony Williams and had some lovely chocolate cake.
Here's what it looks like in Phoenix in the middle of February--

Happy Valentine's Day

Singing Cowboy on a horse in Scottsdale!

Corban's 20th Birthday
Family luncheon with Cindy and Joe Berry
Dinner with the family!
Gordon E's birthday at the park
The Eliason Girls

I haven't checked in lately, so here goes. Cameron has been home for a few weeks, but will be leaving to go back to Baltimore on Friday. It's always interesting when Cameron is around. I will miss him! While the rest of the nation is suffering with the cold and snow, Phoenix has been at its most beautiful. Sunday afternoon after a sudden rainstorm, it was warm enough to open the windows and smell the fragrant desert air. Wonderful-- We've had outdoor birthday parties, indoor girls' luncheon, family get-together with some of our darling cousins, Corban's 20th birthday! Also a singing cowboy in Scottsdale! Good times!