Pictures for My Kids

for Saturday February 11th

2012-02-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

Emma seems right at home on this Pachydermata.

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Here is Amber with her jumping horse. Alas the horse lost his rider and Amber lost the use of her arm. The horse has been sold.

for Friday February 10th

2012-02-09T22:21:00.001-08:00

A big step for a big man. "Brendan got his permit today so we now have a designated driver in the house! " Steve report Taylor is doing well in the army. He will be off to an other school in April. Steven has a very responsible job. He is the officer in charge of a 2400 pop. facility.

for Thursday February 9th

2012-02-08T22:00:00.000-08:00

Emma and Hedge made cupcakes for Mike's birthday. They did these all by themselves.

for Wednesday February 8th.

2012-02-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

How fast they grow up. Joanie, Brother Ken, and Natalie. About 1958. Ken is the baby of the family. Joanie is the middle child.

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Turn around twice and they are very different. Ken, Joanie, and Natalie. About 1985.

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for Tuesday February 7th

2012-02-06T22:22:00.000-08:00

Mimi sent me the picture she took of me. Looks like the camera has red eye.

for Monday February 6th

2012-02-05T23:00:00.000-08:00

Mimi taking my picture.

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We were out celebrating Gary's birthday, Saturday night. He is 49 years.

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Jim and Joanie,

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5th from left back row. Paddy (2.153) and his champion team. The tournament just ended. He was given all tournament player trophy.

Trivia: Paddy was very excited watching the Super Bowl game I am sure. He knows Eli Manning from football summer camp. His pet dog is named Manny.

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for Sunday February 5th........Happy Birthday Mike

2012-02-04T23:00:00.000-08:00

Mike being looked after by his sisters.

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Mike with Mama Jeanne, and with Sue.

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Happy Birthday Mike (2.6) 42 years old.

for Saturday February 4th

2012-02-03T23:00:00.000-08:00

Mary Jean with kids and puppies.

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Interesting non-family pictures.

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for Friday February 3rd.

2012-02-02T21:56:00.000-08:00

Pictures from Steve. Joanie, Steve. and I flew Taylor and Brendan to Sea World in San Diego, January 1999. I assume Maureen was there too. It was raining plus the splash from the animals.

for Thursday February 2nd............Ground Day

2012-02-01T22:00:00.000-08:00

Late news flash: Mike and Amber will be back to Dallas.

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Steve sent in this older picture from a San Diego Trip.

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This is one of the few pictures I have before we started to remodel 972 41st St. in 1990.

for Wednesday February 1st..........A New Month

2012-01-31T22:24:00.000-08:00

Two more pictures from Mike Family's hike. Resting on the trail.

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Dawn gold in the morning.

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Click here to see a local news story on Cheng Qian. He and Paddy are on the same basketball team. Paddy spoke to the reporters.

Jeanni

for Tuesday January 31st

2012-01-30T22:00:00.000-08:00

Mike and family do an over night hike. He relates the kids did very well. More tomorrow.

for Monday January 30th

2012-01-29T23:00:00.000-08:00

Picture from Mimi's visit to the playoff game. 49ers vs Giants.
Amber and Emma.

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Hedge building with a block set.

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Jeanni with a goat named Jacob the 2nd.

for Sunday January 29th

2012-01-28T22:01:00.000-08:00

Julia's 14th (2.131) birthday is today. She is shown at Xmas with the family dog. She is growing up so fast. Before I know it she will be off to college. Her mom says her grades are excellent.

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for Saturday January 28th

2012-01-28T10:52:00.000-08:00

A picture from a ways back, Laker fan Joseph with Jeanni. Date: about 2000. Whose pool? Maybe Steven and Maureen's

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2012 current picture of our sport's fan, Joseph. He is holding an award he received as student of the term in physical education.

Joe would like to receive some emails: Joecotter50@yahoo.com.

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I had breakfast with Mimi and Gary at the Fox and Goose in Sacramento. Right behind Mimi is a statue of the fox. It is very old English and a great place to eat when you come to Sacramento.

for Friday January 27th

2012-01-26T22:00:00.000-08:00

Big brother and little sister, running perhaps at Washington and Lee College, Va.

Joe would love to hear from you. His email is Joecotter50@yahoo.com.

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Kelsey and friend at college.

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Kelsey, on the left, and two friends act out a play.

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Hi dad
Some pictures of Kelsey. She is dressed up for a sorority skit. She was a body guard. She is doing great and struggling through a computer science course. She is done with chemistry and we celebrated when she passed the class. She loves her English course and is learning about the history and civil wars in Ireland. She leaves for Ireland in March.
Joe has an email address. Could you put it on the kids blog so he will receive some emails. I'm trying to get him to use the computer. So he is going to check his email every day and write to people. He needs to practice on the keyboard. He is so happy and busy. It's just the next step, after he graduates that keeps me up at night. He says he can't wait to go away to college so he won't have to run every day and so I will stop washing his hair and scraping his teeth. Maybe we could move him into Kelseys room and I can teach him and we could call it "college"
He functions so well, but is it surprising how much confuses him. He is so lucky to have Paddy and Kelsey. They really look out for him.
How is Joanie? Love Jeannii

for Thursday January 26th

2012-01-25T22:00:00.000-08:00

Emma wins an award at school.

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Her whole class sits quietly while the awards were passed out.

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1981. Patti (2.13) wins an award for senior class princess. She is escorted by her proud father. Notice how youthful he looks 31 years ago.

for Wednesday January 25th

2012-01-24T22:00:00.000-08:00

Mike, Amber and Emma.

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Emma and Hedge create art with friends.

for Tuesday January 24th

2012-01-23T22:00:00.000-08:00

Paddy flys with basket ball. He is number 20 in green and white.

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Jeanni sent in these pictures.

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Three against one.

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There he goes.

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A score for sure. Look how far he is off the deck.

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Hi dad

How was your weekend. Frank, Paddy and I went to an awards dinner for Martin Luther King jr. Frank had received an award. It went on and on......Paddy was so bored. So was I but I had to pretend to act like an interested adult. Frank let us go after the awards were passed out. We bolted!

Paddy has scored 18, 19 and 20 points in various games. He practices at home and goes to Tustin with Frank and Joe on the weekends. He is having so much fun this season. The team is 6th, 7th and 8th graders so he is at the top.

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Hi Dad

Sorry to Mimi and Gary about the game last night, but Paddy was so happy the Giants won. He got to work drills with Eli Manning at the Manning football camp last summer. He said he was a really nice guy.
I saw the picture of you at the food court on the blog and it looks like you are wearing the sweater we sent you from Brooks Brothers. You look handsome. Jeanni.

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for Monday January 23

2012-01-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Patti and her dad's lap with older brother Joe. Mimi and Mary Ella as book ends.

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Dad and Patti. She is 49 years today. It is hard to believe she is going on 50.

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Gary and Mimi (2.11) at the 49er game yesterday. It was cold, and wet, and disappointing when our team lost in a tie game playoff.

I have finally saw our Greg Roman. He was in a box doing his job from high above. He is being considered for a head coach job at another team, Penn State.

for Sunday January 22nd

2012-01-21T22:00:00.000-08:00

Joanie and I ran into Marcus at the food court in the mall.

for Saturday January 21st

2012-01-20T23:00:00.000-08:00

A holiday greeting card from Mike, Amber, Hedge, and Emma

For Friday January 20th

2012-01-19T14:56:00.001-08:00

1983. My 5oth birthday party.Rick, Mimi, Mama Jeanne*, and Cuz Larry Ryan*

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2012 Jan. Marcus Horsing around at Ross Department Store.

for Thursday January 19th

2012-01-18T22:27:00.000-08:00

Mike from a nice kid....

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to co-captain of the football team.

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Mike with admirers on both sides. Myself and Mimi. Pictures are from Mimi.

for Wednesday January 18th

2012-01-18T01:56:00.000-08:00

for Tuesday January 17th

2012-01-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

1988. Patti and Mimi.

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for Monday January 16th

2012-01-15T21:18:00.000-08:00

Dan (2.13a) the man. A big Happy Birthday. Number 51.

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Big boat sailing 1972. Jeanne, Mimi, and Jim (2.1)

for Saturday January 14th

2012-01-13T23:00:00.000-08:00

The Berrick family: Sierra, Ken, Jill, and Eli. Off the Facebook.

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Off Facebook. Our old gallery manager, Steven, with a special friend.

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Off Facebook Carlos, Marina, and Marcus.

for Friday January 13th

2012-01-12T20:38:00.000-08:00

Who is this beautiful girl? First Clue her name is Dany.

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2nd Clue she is in the Army.

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3rd Clue she has been seen hanging out with Taylor. Taylor sent these pictures. "Thanks."

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for Wednesday January 11th

2012-01-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

The Frank and Jeanni (2.15) Family visit The Star atop a mountain in Roanoke.

Roanoke is known as the Star City. It was first lighted in 1949. The Star has 2000ft of neon. It is the world's largest free standing star at 88.5 ft. CLICK HERE to learn more.
The star is over 1000 ft above the city.

Thanks Jeanni for the pictures.

For Tuesday January 10th

2012-01-09T23:00:00.000-08:00

1988. Mimi at Sugar bowl. She is doing fine.

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2012. On News Day Frank took his kids on a hike. Paddy never lacks for an expression.

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I guess the pooch went too. Jeanni didn't say how long it was. Must have not been too cold.

for Monday January 9th

2012-01-08T22:00:00.000-08:00

1973. An event at OLA.

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1978, Mimi and Theresa basking in the sun.

Mimi reports doing fine with her repaired arm.

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This is an amazing fishing video. It does not work on my ipad. (?)

for Sunday January 8th

2012-01-07T22:00:00.000-08:00

Gary wrapped up Mimi's hand so she could shower without getting the bandages wet. If Gary was on the point system he would be way ahead.

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Looks like out of a movie.

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Looks like the London I remember.

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More scene from Europe, Mary Kelsey and friend in London. Guess who is hoping to study Irish Literature for 5 weeks in the spring? And where?

Julie wrote::

"Kelsey and her friend Chelsea met up with some friends in London. They didn't have the time go to Buckingham Palace or the National Art Gallery, but they did go to a nightclub called Mahiki. People they met told them that is where Prince Harry goes sometimes. Unfortunately, he didn't show up but there was a section blocked off for Rhianna and her entourage. She said the guys had gelled hair, nice suits and expensive shoes. the girls looked like models with gorgeous clothes."

for Saturday January 7th

2012-01-06T22:34:00.001-08:00

Mimi talking to Santa. Russ* (2.5a), and Scotty in the background. about 1969.

I spoke to Mimi tonight. Every day is better. She has sick time from work and will use it to heal.

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Mary Kelsey and traveling friend in London.

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Talking to the waiters in London.

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From Jeanni...

"Kelsey had a great time in Paris. She did a lot of running and ate some great "pan a chocolate". Her favorite treat. She said there were Christmas lights and decorations everywhere and many tourists. She said the Champs Eysees was "magical". I'm sure Patti would recognize the locations in some of the photos since she lived in Paris.

She said some of the Parisians were a bit abrupt, but they took a train to London and people there seemed friendlier-"

for Friday January 6th

2012-01-05T21:57:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year from the Mike and Amber Family.

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Joe and Mimi about 1964. I spoke to Mimi twice today and she is getting and recovering quickly. She didn't get to keep the metal bracing that was removed. She hopes this is the last operation. We all hope so too.

for Thursday January 5th

2012-01-04T21:52:00.000-08:00

1971. Mimi. I spoke to her about three today and she said her operation came out fine.

The doctor removed some of the metal in her arm, but not all. Gary is taking good care of her.

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"A real cowboy has no fear" picture from Dick 15.(0)

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"You are stuck with your debt is you can't......budge it."

for Wednesday January 4th

2012-01-03T22:00:00.000-08:00

1973. Mimi's Confirmation at OLA. Jeanni, Mary Ella holding Mike, Mimi, Patti, Joe, and Steven cutoff.

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1974. Mimi. This was early in the year she broke her arm while riding a Zing wire. It was badly shattered. Today she is having her seventh operation to redo the hardware inside. She is a real trooper about it all and never complains. She has been living with this for 38 years.

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This was the zing wire. The neighbor girl is Karen V. Steve is on the wire ready to fly. In the back is the roofing of our two story house. The wire was connected to a tree house out in the pasture. I was right there, but it didn't look dangerous to me. I was very wrong.

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"Batteries are given out...... free of charge"

for Tuesday January 3rd

2012-01-02T19:57:00.000-08:00

Mimi and companion at the show "Rain". She, Joanie, and Gary loved it.

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Julia and friend who is dressed for Halloween.

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"Julia in California" movie by Steve.

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The professor discovered that her theory of earthquakes.....were on shaky ground.

for Monday January 2nd...........Rose Parade, Bowls

2012-01-01T22:00:00.000-08:00

Mike and Amber.

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Amber with Hedge and Emma. This and the following picture were taken Jan 1st. Location Chiang Rai.

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Young Mr. Hedge. I hope these kids keep these childhood memories. They will have the pictures to trigger their memories..

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When the smog lifts in Los Angeles...U.C.L.A.

for Sunday January 1st,,,...,,,,Happy New Year

2011-12-31T22:08:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year........2012.......Resolutions? Big Apple celebration.

for Saturday December 31st........New Year's Eve

2011-12-30T23:00:00.000-08:00

Photos from Mike and Amber: The kids at school.

Emma looks like a ballerina for sure.

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When fish are in schools they sometimes..........take debate.

for Friday December 30th..............X+5

2011-12-29T23:00:00.000-08:00

From Mike and Amber, a very large nutcracker and two beautiful kids.

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Patti sent me this picture from Lake Placid, NY.

"We just rode the Olympic Bobsled. Very scary. Payton says she's still dizzy. We went about 60mph. You would love it. Maybe not dad so much." .......... Patti.

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Three people dressed for church.

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Two people in church, Paddy and Kelsey.

for Thursday December 29nd .......X+4

2011-12-28T22:54:00.000-08:00

Joanie and Jim took Taylor and family out to dinner for his 19th birthday.

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Jim and Joanie remember back to their wedding 10 years ago. I am the luckiest man in the world to have such a Wonder Woman.

From Mike, Emma standing in front of a beautiful Xmas tree.

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There is a story behind this older person. From Jeanni:

"The lady in the picture is a patient of Franks--Judy. She attends St Andrews, so we take her to church sometimes. She is so sweet and has the saddest circumstances of anyone I have ever met, but always seems happy and positive. She was put in a dumpster after she was born and someone found her barely alive. She was blind with cerebral palsey. She grew up in many foster care homes. Frank did surgery on her and she can see color and shapes now. It was amazing for her when she saw her first colors."

for Wednesday December 28..........X +3 days

2011-12-27T22:00:00.000-08:00

For some unknown reason, the Cotters refuse to use a ladder to get to the top of the Xmas tree. The kids are all to heavy to lift up this year so Jeanni volunteered. I thought of cutting a hole in the ceiling and reaching down from the floor above.

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Reminder Wednesday the 29th of December is Taylor's birthday. Take care of anybody who has their birthday so close to Xmas.

for Tuesday December 27th................X +2

2011-12-26T23:00:00.000-08:00

A little joke between father and son.

"Frank gave Paddy a potato with label on it that said 500 pounds. A few weeks ago Paddy and Frank made a bet about what the biggest potato in the world weighs. Paddy thought it could've 500 pounds they made a bet on it. The biggest potato is 28 pounds. Of course we had to tease Paddy about it." Jeanni.

for Monday December 26th,,,,,,,,,,,X day +1

2011-12-25T21:00:00.000-08:00

Xmas 1993. What beautiful kids, they take after their mother.. David holding Marcus, Frank holding Joe, Jeanni holding Kelsey, Dan, Maureen holding Taylor, Steven. In front is Mimi, Jim Jr., Patti, and Mike. Seven years later there are 10 grandchildren.

For Sunday December 25th..... Merry Christmas

2011-12-24T21:30:00.000-08:00

It's that time of year to spend with family and friends. Pictured above is Marcus with one of his good friends.

While some of us are freezing over the Christmas holidays Emma and Hedge are enjoying their last Christmas in the Tropics. This time next year they will be exploring new territories.

for Saturday December 24th ..........1 days to Xmas

2011-12-23T23:21:00.000-08:00

Merry Xmas from Patti and Dan's family. I can see a lot of Patti in Payton's expressions.

for Friday December 23rd..............2 days to Xmas

2011-12-22T22:00:00.000-08:00

Mike runs a 1/2 Marathon in Cambodia. Beats out younger skinny guys. Congradulations.

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Taylor is home for the holidays. Maureen is glad to see him as we all are.

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Joe had his wisdom teeth removed. He got lots of ice cream an attention.

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Nothing like a furry puppy to perk one up.

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His visitors are lost to the TV. Get well quickly young man.

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for Thursday December 22nd ....3 days to Xmas

2011-12-22T05:56:00.001-08:00

Mary Kelsey working the ticket machines for a school vacation trip to Europe,

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Kelsey and a traveling friend are ready to go to Europe school break vacation. Kelsey does very well, I hear, with French and Italian and should fit right in with the 1000's students I remember seeing in Europe.

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Xmas week dinner with Mimi.

for Wednesday December 21st...........4 days to Xmas

2011-12-20T23:58:00.000-08:00

1964. Xmas at Grandma B's apartment. The Baby is Steven (2.14). I learned later in life how important these parties were to our KDB. She planned and shopped and worried and got each of us a very special present and treats. In the 70's it got to be too much for her and she no longer gave these parties. Her last years she lived with us at 641. I remember going in to visit her in her room and she always had time to visit and talk. She lived for 94 years. Some asked her what her biggest regret in life was. She replied "My third marriage". We kids were all in total shock. I don't know why Russ (2.5a), Jim (2.4a) or Mary Ella (2.1a) were not in the picture.

for Tuesday December 20th...........5 days to Xmas

2011-12-19T22:00:00.000-08:00

1973 Xmas card photo.

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Hedge hugs a new friend at the orphan school. Steve emailed these pictures. He said some of these kids are so cute, he and Amber wanted to take some home with them.

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Photo from Steve.

for Monday December19th...........6 days till Xmas

2011-12-18T22:00:00.000-08:00

Amber and Emma with some orphan kids. Amber and Mike are bringing some Xmas to 211 kids. This proud parent and others, I hope, will help them buy some sports equipment.

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What is Amber serving? Could it be from the Colonel?

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The kids all seems as cute as can be. It must be hot as everybody else is in the shade.

for Sunday December 18th.......7 Days till Xmas

2011-12-17T21:47:00.000-08:00

2004, Marcus with Chico and Mickey. Both dogs are alive and well at our house seven years later.

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Young men make a band, Made and sent by Steven.

for Saturday December 17th ..........8 days to Xmas

2011-12-16T22:00:00.000-08:00

A Xmas card sent in by George F. (2.4b). CLICK HERE

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Julia and Patti (2.3) on horse back in Mexico this year. Sent in by Patti.

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Joe is helping a young student to read.

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Here is a genuine Family Hero, Joe (2.52) teach a young person their numbers and letters.

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for Friday December16th

2011-12-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

2011, Hedge (2.612), a friend, and Emily.

As seen on Facebook, Quote from Amber:"Yesterday I told Hedges that Santa was flying by and seeing his temper tantrum so he should stop it. Hedges response: Well Jesus sees you naked when you get out of the bath. Where do I go from here?

One of the cutest kids ever, Mary Kelsey (2.142) Feb 1993.

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Payton (2.32) getting her belt presented. About 3 years ago.

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Julia at attention. Notice that perfect posture.

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for Thursday December 8th.......17 days till Xmas

2011-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

This was a Xmas card, although not very Xmas like. It was taken 1975 in old town. Mike was upset with picture. He wanted to hold the gun. Looks like Mary Ella and Mimi are holding me down. All in all it is a great picture with some sad memories.

for Wednesday December 14th.....11 days to Xmas

2011-12-13T22:23:00.000-08:00

Xmas at 1510 Virginia. Abt 1969.Tommy 2.43, Kathleen (2.8), Jeanne Ferry*(2.0a), and Patti (2.3) . It looks like a day or two after Xmas.

for Tuesday December 13th...........12 days to Xmas

2011-12-12T22:48:00.000-08:00

Xmas card from Steven

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Young Miss Celia.

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Xmas 1994 Marcus.

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Current image. Frank took Joe and Paddy to the Army Navy game.

"Frank went to the Army--Navy game. They cheered for Army in honor of their favorite Army man, Taylor. The guy in the picture is a patient of Franks. He took them to the game. He is a retired Admiral. Jeanne".

(I am sure the Admiral cheered for Navy. Navy won.)

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See the other blog, "up date on family", for Steven latest movie clip showing Mama Jeanne and family at Disneyland. Movies were taken by Grand daughterJeanni.

for Monday December12th.....13 days till Xmas

2011-12-11T22:12:00.000-08:00

Men without women's influence.

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for Sunday December 11th.......14 Days till Xmas

2011-12-10T22:00:00.000-08:00

Xmas 1973, all the kids together at 1510.

Another Xmas card picture by young Steven. I think he is the one holding the camera.

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Another picture of Taylor in Virginia. In many of his older pictures he didn't smile. I guess he likes the army. He will be home in a week and an army friend will join him here for the holidays,

for Saturday December 10th,.....15 days to Xmas.

2011-12-09T22:00:00.000-08:00

Some Xmas cards are very meaningful. From Steven. The boat is a 33' Ranger.

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2009 Maureen did the Sacramento Eppie's race. She did all three events: kayak, bike, and run. The young man handing he a drink was Brendan. Mo's mother and sister are also in the picture. Congratulations on finishing and doing all three events. In 2008 she was on a relay team. Thanks Steve for the clip.

for Friday December 9th.........16 days to Xmas

2011-12-08T22:00:00.000-08:00

From last years orphan's Xmas party. In the back row is Amber, Emma, Mike holding Hedge.

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Here is Emma (In pink tee shirt) and others handing out Xmas stockings.

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This year Mike and Amber are hoping to collect money for sports equipment. Please help. Contact myself, Joanie, or Jeanni. We will email you Mike address to you. This is a very worthy cause and much appreciated by the kids,

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Steve sent this older movie of Taylor's fourth birthday. He will be 19 the 29th of this month. Great pictures of Marcus too.

for Thursday December 8th.......17 days till Xmas

2011-12-07T21:53:00.000-08:00

Mike runs a 1/2 marathon. I bought a copy of this picture so I don't feel bad about using it. Mike's running has narrowed his waist line. Good going. This company that does the marathons has them all over the world.

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Mike, Amber, Emma, and Hedge in front of these marvelous buildings in Cambodia. I assume these buildings are at Angor Wat.

for Wednesday December 7th.....Pearl Harbor Day

2011-12-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

We had a phone call from Virginia last night. It was Joe telling us he passed an important math test. The school principle called Joe to relate the good news. Congratulations Joe.

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2 explorers on the temple steps.

A taxi ride. Pretty fancy rig. Power or pedal? Amber and the kids.

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In Cambodia. Mike ran a 1/2 marathon. Amber and Emma did a 3 k. Amber's leg is not healing as fast as could be hoped for.

for Tuesday December 6th.........19 Days to Xmas

2011-12-05T22:00:00.000-08:00

Xmas card made by Steve. You will need to enlarge it to see Dad totally wiped out and Steve taking his picture. This was on a helicopter trip to Canada years ago. 1981 at the Bugaboos.

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Two young explorers in Cambodia, Emma and Hedge.

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Our explorers on top of a monument.

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The whole clan, Mike and Amber with kids. What a wonderful trip. I know only one other person who has even been there, a missionary.

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for Monday December 5th .......20 days till Xmas

2011-12-04T22:00:00.000-08:00

Marcus at Xmas. Abt. 1995.

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This is our retire video star, Maury H. holding his grandson Taylor (2.41). He was making a public service message about child safety. Taylor is almost 19 and in the army.

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An old photo of myself dressed up for a football game at Villanova. I had the number 33 all four years. There was no talk about retiring the number. I believe it was my Junior year. I weighted 140 lbs. The programs said 160. I am sure it is before the game. After the game our uniform had better be dirty. There was just one team for offense and defense. The school was so small (130 abt students) the JV often suited up to fill the bench.

for Sunday December 4th

2011-12-03T22:29:00.000-08:00

Happy birthday to Emma Marie (2.161). 1o years old. This lass loves Disneyland. Pictures abt 2009.

for Saturday December 3rd....22 days till Xmas

2011-12-02T22:00:00.000-08:00

Patti and Steven getting ready to show their stuff.

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Nov. 24th, 1972, Thanksgiving. I guess Joe took the picture of this hardy band. Steven (?), Jim, Mimi, Patti, Mike, Mary Ella, and Jeanni. All pros.

For Friday Dec 2nd

2011-12-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

All around the world there is a push to send letter and packages to our troops. We have the opportunity with in our own family to support our troops. If you need Taylor's address e-mail me or Steven and we'll get it right to you. And just a reminder don't send anything too embarrassing as he has to open his packages in front of his whole platoon.

For Thursday Dec. 1st

2011-11-30T21:00:00.000-08:00

Julia and a friend dreaming they are a part of Charlie's Angels.

for Wednesday November 30th,,,,24 days till Xmas

2011-11-29T21:05:00.000-08:00

Xmas 2004. Marcus hoding Chico and Santa holding Mikey. No name for Santa.

for Tuesday November 29th...... 25 days till Xmas

2011-11-28T20:50:00.001-08:00

Taylor made it home for Thanksgiving, but.... He arrived somewhat the worst for wear.

"Hi Jimmy,

Sorry we didn't make it to your house. We picked him (Taylor) up and he was sick.He had a fever all weekend (103 degrees) and we put him back on the plane not feeling much better. He hopefully returns in three weeks for Christmas and we will get together. Steve"

for Monday November 28th

2011-11-27T22:27:00.000-08:00

Emma at a resort.
Hedge and others with a birthday cakes.

for Sunday November 27th.....28 days till Xmas

2011-11-26T20:20:00.000-08:00

Steve and Maureen Xmas card from 1996. With Brendan and Taylor.

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2011. Mike and Amber at a resort spot.

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Here they are with the kids. I don't know the meaning of the torches. Perhaps the farmers work at night.

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for Saturday the 26th of November.....28 days till Xmas

2011-11-25T22:08:00.000-08:00

Patti and Dan's Xmas card, 2007 (?).

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2008 (?) Payton and Julia.
2010 (?) Xmas picture.

for Friday November 25th

2011-11-24T20:24:00.000-08:00

Joanie served a great Thanksgiving dinner with left-overs for every body. Maureen, Steven, and Brendan stopped by on their way to pick up Taylor. He is on leave for a few days.

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Mimi and her son Marcus.

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Here I am with a family friend Caroline, and Joanie's sister Natalie. Enlarge to see Joanie and her dogs in the background.

forThursday November 24th....Thanksgiving Day

2011-11-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving at the art gallery 2006. Marcus holding Chico (?) and Mimi. Joanie gave these huge dinners at the gallery. Everyone welcome.

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1994 I visited Jeanni and Frank and Joe and Kelsey over thanksgiving. Mike got a pass from his navy duties to be there too. Time seems to fly so fast.

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Gang at the park swinging. Joe is doing fine doing his thing, swing away.

for Wednesday November 23

2011-11-22T23:00:00.000-08:00

2011 Nov. Amber broke her arm horse back riding. I don't know if it was on a jump.

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Looks like she will need another kind of transportation for a while. Get well Amber!

for Tuesday November 22nd.

2011-11-21T23:00:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of Mimi's roses.

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Mimi and the gang at dinner 2nd Sat. on 21st. Nov. 2011.

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Joanie, Jim, Mimi, and Gary. 2nd Sat Nov.

for Monday November 21st

2011-11-20T23:00:00.000-08:00

Emma shows off her art.

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Young Hedge at a party.

for Sunday November 20th

2011-11-19T21:08:00.001-08:00

Emma at a fancy party.

for Saturday November 19th.......39 days to Xmas

2011-11-18T23:00:00.000-08:00

Julia and Dan.
Dan,looking very east coast with his bow tie. Julia wearing a medal. Patti emailed in to say Julia's Medal was an award for having the best report card in the whole school last Spring. I have a copy pinned to my bulletin board to show it off. All A Pluses.

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Payton and Julia.

for Friday November 18th

2011-11-17T23:00:00.001-08:00

Jeanni and Mike at Balboa Park (?). 1975 abt.(It was 1978? Mike does not look 8)

Jeanni wrote: "Hi Dad

This picture was taken in front of a cathedral in Mexico. I between visited more churches than most tourists. Although, we weren't allowed to go inside with shorts, so that's is probably the reason I am standing outside and Mikie probably keeping me company during my banishment.
That was a great trip, and I have fun memories.
Love"

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The kids at serious play. Place: the tack room on Stanley Ave. Looks like Joe is the priest and he is marrying Steve and Patti. Witness on the left is Mimi. The other side is Jeanni and Willy the dog. Such wonderful kids. 1973.

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It is a wonder Mike turned out so well with his sisters fussing over him. Mimi on the left. Looks like Mary Ella and Steve on the right. 1971.

for Thursday November 17th

2011-11-16T23:00:00.000-08:00

Joe's prom date is pinning on a flower.

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The couples all set for a big night. Joe and date are 2nd from right.

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Joe needs to rest his leg. He is being entertained by brother Paddy. Joe is healing slowly. No more competitive running for this year.

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for Wednesday November 16th.....38 days to Xmas

2011-11-15T23:37:00.000-08:00

Mimi and Gary are die-hard 49er fans. They love backing a winning team.

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Here is Mimi with Gary's parents. They do the tail-gate party to a tee. Note the barbecue pit, and wine. Mimi made a special table cloth with a 49er pattern. 49er red on the chairs.

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They have great seats at the game. I get text messages that keeps me posted.

for Tuesday November 15th.

2011-11-14T23:00:00.000-08:00

Taylor at Virginia Beach.

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Taylor in his PT uniform. (What is PT?)

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Taylor and Joe at the reunion last year.

for Monday November 14th

2011-11-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

This is the festival of lights. These lanterns go floating off into the heavens. Mike and Emma.
The hot air builds up inside so it can float.

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Amber surrounded by a street of lights. What memories they all will have of such a colorful place.

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The festval is called "Loi Krathong or Festival of Lights. Thousands of paper lanterns light up the skies. CLICK HERE

for Sunday November 13th

2011-11-12T23:00:00.000-08:00

Taylor was running some errands in town. Notice the hard earned private stripe on his dress coat. Steven and Taylor are planning on a movie. Steve mentioned a haircut. For Taylor? Last I saw he had very little hair.

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1973 abt. Mike and Jeanni crashed out.

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Xmas 1961. Mimi and Joe

for Saturday November 12th

2011-11-11T23:00:00.000-08:00

Here is our serviceman, Taylor visiting the historic Williamsburg, VA. Williamsburg is a must-see spot.

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Taylor's barracks at Fort Eustis, VA. Notice the fall colors on the trees.

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One of his schools. I hear he is due for a graduation soon. I don't have a clue what the red things, and sand bags(?) are at the entrance.

for Friday November 11th,,....Veteran's Day

2011-11-10T19:22:00.000-08:00

Joe explains the fine points of an airplane to Patti.

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Times not to be forgotten. 1969 and many other years, there was no room at the Ferry or Flynn households for our large family. We had our own special room at the El Rancho Motel in Burbank. The stockings are out for Santa. Joe standing, Jeanni and Steve in one of the beds. They had a very large closet than made into a separate room. The kids loved the pool. Every time I drive by I can't help smiling.

for Thursday November 10th

2011-11-09T21:10:00.000-08:00

Our Stanley Ave. home. Mike and Jeanni.
Patti and Mimi in front of the future pond. We didn't know there was a pond buried in all that brush when we bought the home.
The brush was a real jungle. I used to clean out a small section a day.

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The results are showing with a small pond for two ducks. Mimi, Steve, and Jeanni in the bank.

for Wednesday November 9th

2011-11-08T21:19:00.001-08:00

Hedge and Emma went to a birthday party.

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A shoes-off kind of party. Thanks Mike for the pictures.

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Look at these young Beatles. 14, 15, and 16. From Dick C.

for Tuesday November 8th.

2011-11-07T23:00:00.000-08:00

Joe at a party with college girls. He liked talking to this one.

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Mary Kelsey with two beautiful friends.

for Monday November 7th

2011-11-06T23:00:00.000-08:00

From Jeanni.

Paddy and Frank went to the LSU vs Alabama game. Kelsey Joe and I watched it from home we saw them on t.v. -- took a picture of them. They are coming home today.

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They must have had great seats, sitting on the bench?....Jim

for Sunday November 6th

2011-11-05T21:56:00.000-07:00

Joe on the sailboat Cathy. Her was a crackerjack deck hand.

for Saturday November 5th

2011-11-04T21:43:00.001-07:00

Brendan, a mean fighting machine.

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Most of the team got Mohawks.

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Looks a little like Taylor getting his head shaved at boot camp.

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Probably no more dances till it all grows out.

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for Friday November 4th

2011-11-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

Kelsey and Paddy dancing. (Square dancing?)

for Thursday November 3rd

2011-11-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

From face book, Patti and Payton and puppy.

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Scenes from the farm. There is an other kid behind Mimi. Maybe hiding from the goats.

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Mimi and horse Sheri. (?) It was a magic time.

for Wednesday November 2nd

2011-11-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

Mimi and Gary went to the '49er game of Sunday. They are a winning team.

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Here is a picture taken from their seats. The '49er are going for a field goal. Notice all the "49er red clothing in the crowd.