Update: Hello...anyone out there?

Yep, I seem to have good intentions of writing here, but *other* things just seem to take precedence over this blog. So, I will endeavor to write here once a week (maybe more if I can!) Can someone hold accountable...anyone here?

An update from what has been happening here on our little neck of the woods!

Our oldest DS continues to work and live in DC with his gf, Hannah.
Here he and Simon did the Warrior Dash this year...and went to visit grandparents in Ohio.

 

 Of course, Seth enjoys his niece...she makes it into a lot of photos!

Our youngest graduated high school homeschool last year:

Simon was a camp counselor at Skycroft for three weeks this year. Top row- 2nd man from the right! He enjoyed being on the other side, since this was a camp he went to with his Youth group for several years as a high school student.

He is currently taking community college courses and continues to work PT at SGT.

We also have been blessed by our DD and DSIL having our first grand baby. (who is now 7 months old) Sorry, I haven't share more photos, but will try and do that more often.

From a wedding we attended this past weekend...Grandpa's little girl! Mom and Dad shown below at the same wedding.

Also, our Marine asked his Marine gf to marry him on Valentines day. and then married her in April:

**Well, enough of photos...if you enjoyed catching up here, hope you will post a comment and let me know you are reading this!
Till the next time.

Grateful for Techie Sons!

When we first got a computer (1990s) my dear hubby and I had to learn everything ourselves. Fortunately, when it broke we just bought a new one. 

After our kids arrived into their teen years and started developing their knack for techie stuff, I was grateful for that. The next time we had PC problems, our oldest son, Seth, was able to figure it out and fix it. He got so good at it, he bought his on PC stuff and put one together. (he is now graduated with a computer BS degree and works in an IT dept)

Our oldest then taught the middle son, Joel, how to take care of a computer and Joel went on to build his own PC (with his younger brother, Simon helping to pay for it so they co-own it) 

So now, Simon is the only one left home and he has taken over helping his mom and dad with the *techie problems* that occur! This am when I turned the PC on it turned off by it self. I tried to start it up again and it just continually beeped. Well now, that's not good...I wanted to check my email!
Simon heard the beeping and got up to see what he could do. He took the cover off the CPU  and giggled some pieces and turned it on and it works! 

I am grateful to Seth for *passing on the information* to his brother so Simon could keep his mom and Dad's PC working!

Oh, and by the way, our only dear daughter, Shanon, is married to Seth's boss, our Son-in-law, Jadon, who is also techie savvy!

Off to read the rest of my email...

Seth's 26th Birthday and Surprise!

Seth was surprised for his birthday by a visit from his Marine brother who took leave for the month! Seth was so surprised. 

 Seth had two homemade cakes! One by Hannah...a German Chocolate cake and a Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Shanon and Jadon.

 Dad watching over Seth blowing out his candles and he can't wait to have a piece of each!

 Joel enjoying having homemade food instead of Marine food!

 Family selfie!! Such a great day to celebrate two wonderful occasions!

Cold Here Tonight!

Brrrrr, I am downstairs in the basement/craftroom and it is a *wee* chilly down here tonight! Suppose to get down to below freezing!
Suppose to head out for a walk with dear hubby in a bit. I know its cold outside now, but it will be colder after dinner!

Just getting around to posting this...

Seth, our oldest son, turned 25 on 11/8...we had a celebration at his sister and brother-in-laws house. We have been having *family nights* at Shanon and Jadons. We plan a dinner and everyone pitches in on bringing stuff. So, we celebrated Seth's birthday even though it was a few days before. It has been so nice to catch up the kids who no longer live in our house! :-( We have really enjoyed our Sunday evenings together. Simon was at Youth at church and our Marine is in Okinawa. We miss them when they aren't with us!                  
                                        Seth and Hannah

                                                      Daughter and I

                                                 Singing Happy Birthday!

                                                       

                                                  Blowing candles out....

Scott and Isoef (friend of Jadon and Shanons)

Seth's 24th bday!

                                                    Presents!

                                                    Shanon and Jadon

                                           Waiting patiently for his cheesecake!

                                          HB2U!! (notice Simon!)

                                         Dad and I enjoying the moment.

                                                                             Jadon and Seth playing around!

                                                   Love his fedora and smile! We love you, Seth!