Happy birthday!

As it turns out Ed and I have our birthdays back to back.  His is today.  I salute my husband, for being a wonderful man and putting up with me.  Happy, happy birthday!

Family Memories

Today Ed and I went to Ft. Snelling in Minneapolis and visited the grave of my grandfather Dovovan Othmar and my parents Myron Donovan and Inez Harriett.  We then went to Gardenview Cememtery in Burnsville and visited the graves of my brother Bruce who only lived to 33 yrs and our son William who only lived to age 17.  We then went to Grantsburg Wisconsin and went to Riverside Cemetery and visited the grave of my Great Grandfather Marian Lafayette and his family.  I absolutely love his grave marker of the tree with the vines and flower carved on it.  The man had class.  He was the only doctor of Grantsburg at the time.  We had a wonderful time, while on  route we listened to Conference CD's and while I am writing this and looking out the window I see a lovely sunset of orange, violet, and azure blue sunset.  The day is complete.

Newest addition to the Shakespeare Family

What a sweet family. Can't get any better than this.

Luke is here

A new grandbaby! How exciting. So happy all went well and can't wait to meet him.

Ed & Kathy leave for Texas

M Another photo of us.

Easton and grandma

We turned out to be quite good friends. Easton is so cute. I miss him already. He loved spending time in the backyard.

Como Conservatory

Kelly and Easton at the pond

Como Conservatory

Easton just descending the stairs going towards the pond.

Como Conservatory

Kelly, Easton and I spent the afternoon at the Como Zoo and conservatory. Easton really enjoyed the sunken garden, especially the pond, steps and a cute little girl. The theme of the garden were different lilies, with others. Very pretty!

Tribute to my mother

I was fortunate to have some beautiful lilacs this year. The best that has bloomed for some time. They are a nice memorial to my mom.

Tribute to my mother

Today I went to Ft. Snelling Cemetery and added flowers and talked with my mom. I miss her so, she was and is still a wonderful example to me. I have learned much from her and am happy that she is my mom.