After being here twice in July, John and his family were heading back to Colorado. They were up early Sunday morning to start the long trip home. The younger two were very tired after having stayed up late to play our game of Rummio before bed. We had neglected to get a group picture, so this was the time for it. It is hard for me to see them leave. They live so far away and Ron and I haven't been doing any traveling for a while. With things the way they are, I really hope to see them again next summer, or sooner if possible.

This is a tradition. Each year, using the same clock they've used since their first birthday, they get their pictures taken with the clock at the time they were born. I remember being at the hosptal during their births. It all happened so fast. Ashley came first, followed by Mason. Then three minutes later came Austin, who has legally become Aussie. I was there for a short time to help a bit with them. It seems like yesterday and now they are 20! The triplets are 20! Time flies!

I missed a couple of weeks posting, I believe with company in town, I didn't have time for this. Now, I'm not only trying to catch up, but I have a large number of fantastic pictures of the family from this summer vacation. I'm also having some trouble with my blog. I am not computer oriented and when problems are thrown at me, I try to dodge them and if I can't, I'm likely to just run away from it; since I have no idea how to fix things and my computer savy husband is getting old and has plenty of problems of his own. By the way I'm getting older as well. I love this picture of Oliver with his fellow actors in June.

I am having trouble with posting on this blog this evening. I hope someone is able to help me soon so that I can post pictures again.

We've spent quite a lot of time on the lakes recently. Of course it can never be enough for me. I think I could live in a houseboat here. The pictures in this post today were taken On July 4 when our daughter, April brought her grandchildren and sister-in-law to visit on July 4.

Sorry it has been a while since I posted. It has been a fun summer here and I will start back doing layouts as soon as possible. Here is one of our oldest son, his daughter and granddaughter. Yes, I've posted pictures of them before. It is a joy having grandchildren and great grandchildren. I should be getting more pictures of our youngest grandchildren really soon now. Can hardly wait.