I'm a little embarrassed to send this picture, but what the heck. It was taken last summer when the Grandkids were here, and I was trying to be cool like them. I don't know if Walter reads these anymore, but we want OLYMPIC PICS!!! We can't wait! When do you go out, Jim and Shawn?

Kumquat Festival

Dade City did a great job this weekend with the 12th Annual Kumquat Festival. We dragged the Rileys along and made a day of looking at the many vendor stands, and buying lots of kumquats, like 8 pounds! It started raining a little after noon so we ducked into Kokopelli Cafe for lunch, some kumquat specialties, kumquat wine, and kumquat martinis. We had a toast to Betty. After all, Mom first took us girls here for lunch a few years ago and we had the Fried Green Tomato Salad, remember that, Sue and Nan? We wandered through several antique shops and then drove through Zhills on our way home, just for old time's sake. It all looks pretty much the same. Now what to do with all those kumquats! Jam, cakes, pies???

More shower pics

Thought I'd upload a few more pictures from the shower. So cute!

Liz's baby shower!

It was so nice to see everyone (well, minus a few) today! Aunt Beverly and Patty were there, Sue and Ron surprised us and Elizabeth and Mike received some much-needed and sweet, thoughtful gifts. What fun we had and what blessings we enjoy!

Sue's Views

I have this wonderful childhood memory of helping Grandma Traxler bake a souffle. As a late Christmas present, Ron bought me this beautiful souffle casserole dish. I used the last of the spinach leaves that Nancy brought north to share, and made a ham and spinach cheese souffle for Ron and I tonight for dinner. It takes a half hour to bake, and I think I sat on my knees for at least 25 minutes, peekingin the oven window as it rose higher and higher. Here's the finished product. I wish you were all here to share in the great memory. Yummy to the tummy!

Sue's Views

The Happy Rathbun arrival! Mr. and Mrs. James Rathbun making a surprise appearance at Ron and Sue's along with the whole fam-damily on December 26th, 2009. It was short, but great!

Sue's Views

Nancy! Look what I found!!! I thought I sold them in the garage sale. I was so excited when I found them downstairs. I have a set of four. They're from Montgomery Wards (I know because it says that right on the bottom) Maybe they're worth something, but I'll never sell them now. I was heartbroken that I didn't have one of Mom's mugs to serve you a cup of tea along with my fruitcake while you and Joe were here. Will you come back? Aren't they pretty? A-w-w-w-w! Mother is always here in spirit. There's a lot of fun Christmas tea that has been served in these.