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Lilly celebrating the 4th! Aunt Ellen stayed out of the pictures.

Mayo Visit

Mayo

Thought you all would enjoy a few photos from our week up at Mayo. We were so blessed by great doctors and nurses caring for Dan. Trish and I got to see a few of the sights of the "Medical Disneyland". The picture of Dan was taken on Wednesday--it was his first day to set foot on Minnesota soil. He was feeling real good that afternoon.

Happy Father's Day

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day! Lots of great dads in our family! I was thinking of dad yesterday as I was doing some landscaping work at one of our rentals so I thought I'd post some garden photos. Dad gave me some neat tiles last July. My friend Gloria helped me turn the little plot of earth next to the back door into a work of art.
Mike was telling me how dad always whistled or sang while he worked. So I decided to try it yesterday while I was digging away. It made the work more enjoyable. I'm sure that's why dad chose "whistle while he worked"! I'm hoping to start a new habit. Thanks Dad for being so cheerful.

Memorial Day Reunion

Memorial Day Reunion

We began our weekend honoring mom and dad with a big celebration of Patrick and Delia's birthdays! How wonderful to be together!
Sunday, after a traditional breakfast at the "Video Cafe" we all headed for the Giants game. It was very exciting to see Barry hit one out of the park.
Monday, Father Greene once again honored dad and mom with his encouraging words. We unveiled the plaque honoring my parents. It is appropriately on the St. Michael side of the altar where dad usually served as a Eucharist Minister. After the blessing of the plaque we had a reception in the church hall. It was great to meet many of their friends. Then we headed out to Holy Cross Cemetary and prayed together at mom and dad's gravesite and left flowers from their garden. We stopped in at "Molloy's" and reminisced about the Irish foot stomping gatherings our parents attended there every year.
After the Pasadena crowd headed south Mike, Dan and I spent a beautiful day at Jack London State Park in the middle of the wine country. We enjoyed seeing and hearing lots of birds and frogs. Then we stopped in Sonoma and had a delightful dinner at a neat resturant.
Dan and I spent the rest of the week walking and enjoying our favorite local spots. Thank you Lord for the blessing of being able to travel across country to be with family!

Liz comes for a visit!

Liz's b'day visit

Liz came to the Bend on business last weekend and was able to join the fam for a birthday dinner. Liz and Lilly had a little bonding time. Notice Peter is getting Lilly interested in basketball already!

Honoring my dad and mom!

This weekend Mike, Pat, Jean, Dan and I will be in S.F. for the dedication of a plaque in honor of my dad and mom that the pastor of our family's church commissioned. The ceremony take place on the day of my mom's 8th anniversary of her death. We are all honored by this honor! Thought I'd send along this video that Bill made in honor of my dad in case you haven't gotten a chance to view it.

Jane's Baptism

Jane's Baptism

We had a wonderful time celebrating Jane's baptism this weekend. Bill's family is so great at including us and loving us! Jane has gotten sooo filled out since her birth. Her eyes are very big and beautiful. And she coos and gave us little chats and smiles.