Empty Nesters once again!

Our baby birds have left the nest. It was fun. Now I get to water the plant normally.

Toast to Charlie!

My Uncle Charlie died last week. Dad and I drove to Cortez, CO for the final salute to this wonderful man. For family members who would like to see my pictures of the event you can access them at

http://picasaweb.google.com/Newtonneal832/Charlie#

Ben C. toasting Uncle Charlie

The 4th at Sterling

While Jim's folks were still with us, it became tradition to watch the annual parade from the parking in front of their house in Sterling. The family that purchased their home on Broadway have graciously allowed us to continue the tradition. Jim and I joined Jackie and family to view the festivities before heading to Kanopolis for a cookout and fireworks.

Awaitng the start!

Sibs..

Got to have the decorated bikes!

Yes, I like to play with black and white..

I just loved Dylan's expressions..

It is over for Maddie!

The 4th at Kanopolis

John's Dad and wife, Kathy, joined us at Kanopolis for the show.

Haley Softball

We haven't been as good this year attending all of Haley's games, but we have made it to a few of them. Joslin came along to cheer her cousin. Haley hasn't put any pictures up on her blog, so I just had to. In this game, Haley was playing shortstop and pitching.

Sorry, Haley, I just had to put this one on!

Haley's Friends at the Lake

Haley and friends had their annual trek to the lake. They had the inaugural night in the new tent, played foosball, softball, swam, tubed, skiied (sp), hiked, climbed and just were kids.

The Lion King?

The kids had a great time playing with my camera. Kenzie took this great picture of Oreo!

More Lens shots

It is quite difficult to see the baby birds, but there are two of them in our hanging basket nest. If you expand the picture, you can see their newly developing feathers in their skin. Pretty cool. I didn't want to disturb them too much, so I was up on a ladder to get the shot. I will try to update again..