Lots been going on here - time to catch up.

What a great DAD and GRANDPA! It was a HAPPY Father's Day for Bob who got lots of "money" from the grandkids in his cards and even a cold stone ice cream cake for dessert! Can't get much better than that!

Lydia danced beautifully at her dance recitle and we were so glad we got to see her - she is a "cutie pa tutie" for sure!

NEWS FLASH FROM BARBARA!

I have officially RETIRED as a public school teacher. For many years I've taught for the Auburn School District. (Bob counted and said I taught 700 kids!) No wonder I needed to retire! I started back teaching when our youngest son, Matt was a senior in High School. I was invited by the ASD school board to a meeting where they honored us for our years of teaching (see first photo). My school, Lakeland Hills Elementary, also had a very nice Kindergarden retirement celebration for us on June 11th. On the last day of school, at the awards assembly, we were called up and received a hearting warm and very touching standing ovation from all the student body, staff and parents attending. It was a moment I will never forget as I shed many happy tears.

I have to say it truly was a joy being a teacher.

Beth and I were surprised with the wonderful program/party in our honor and also the awards and gifts presented. What a happy memory.

Many former collegues and friends came to our retirement celebration.

It was fun to visit with students and parents at our party. Nick Miller is one of my all time favorite students. (I have many favorites) His mom, who is also a teacher at Lakeland Hills, will be Lydia's teacher in first grade (Dianna Miller was also Mason's first grade teacher).

The school case on the left was put together to honor me -- showing some special things from my life. You can see down the hall to my classroom. The one on the right is Beth Stratton's my teaching partner the last two years. We always called our kindergarten "Our Kindergarden

I will forever treasure the many happy memories at Lakeland Hills, but do look forward to adventures life has to bring! I'm not retired, I'm recharged!
To add to the celebrations,

Josh brought his family for a visit while he went to Canada fishing with people he works with. We were so glad that Melisa, Jett and Amelia got to hang out with us for a few days and be apart of everything. One day we went to Northwest Trek - wishing Melisa was in this pic.

Our younger set of cousins really hit it off. Jake loved Amelia.

Amelia is a beautiful 2 year old with amazing eyes. She wasn't a big fan of braids though.

Josh's time here wasn't long (he went fishing in Canada). Jett is an adorable busy baby boy - soooo cute. He reminded us of baby Josh. Josh works so hard we are proud of his accomplishments and the great dad he is.