Easter 2006 - April 16th

Ben and Wendie hosted Easter dinner at their house. The kids had fun playing outside and we were able to have our Easter Egg hunt outside this year - no rain!

Ashley is Sweet Sixteen!

I don't know how it's possible, but Ashley turned 16 on April 12th. Vickie had a party for her that evening. Gram, Pap-Pap, Nanny, Pappy, me, her brothers, Justin, and her boyfriend, Tony, were there to celebrate.


Ashley makes a wish; Ashley and Tony; opening the present from her brothers.

New Vacuum Cleaner

Woohoo! I got a purple vacuum cleaner in April! It really sucks up the cat hairs, which is what I needed a vacuum cleaner to do!

PA Leadership Conference

The 2006 Pennsylvania Leadership Conference was held on Friday and Saturday, March 31st and April 1st. The Liberty Dinner Keynote Speaker was Joe Scarborough. He gave an entertaining and thought-provoking speech. The speakers and panelists on Saturday all did a great job.

Joe Scarborough; our emcee, Susan; and John and Janice.

Ben's and Wendie's Birthdays

We celebrated Ben's and Wendie's birthdays on Thursday, March 30th with dinner, cake, ice cream, and presents at Mom and Dad's. Ben turned 37 on March 21st and Wendie turned 36 on March 25th.

It was warm enough for the kids to be outside and they loved the riding car with ramp that Mammy got at a yard sale!


Caleb, Benny, and Matty take turns on the ramp!

Corie, Dad and Mom with the cake, and Benny helps Mommy make a wish!

Ben, Wendie, and Matty enjoy cake; Benny enjoys a popsicle; and Uncle Tommy made homemade ice cream! YUMMY!

Creative Memories Open House

I held my first Creative Memories Open House as a consultant on Friday and Saturday March 24th and 25th. It was a fun experience! Folks came to shop and crop! Here are some pictures of my display tables.


Apparently, Penni liked the table with the blue table cloth!

At the Playground

After breakfast on Saturday morning, March 11th, I took the boys to the playgraound at the elementary school across from my house. They had fun and I enjoyed the photo ops! After the playground, we went home and had lunch - Chef Boy R Dee Ravioli - and then I took the boys home in the afternoon. They all had a good time and want to come back; so I'll have them over again!


Caleb, Andrew, and Austin

Boys Overnight

Caleb, Andrew, and Austin stayed over at my house on Friday, June 10th. It was Andrew's first time away from his Mom! He did fine! The boys did some arts and crafts on Friday evening. I'll post some separate pictures from Saturday.

Caleb, Austin, and Andrew doing some crafts.

Brushing their teeth before bed.

Ready for bed!

Vickie's 41st Birthday

After spending the day with Corie and Wendie, I went to Vickie's 41st birthday party, hosted by Pete and Connie, on Saturday evening, March 4th. Vickie's actual birthday is March 1st.


Vickie opens presents!

Vickie's parents, Ellie and Andy

Scott's parents, Pete and Connie

Vickie makes a wish!

Sister's Day Out

On Saturday, March 4, 2006, Corie, Wendie, and I had a sister's day out! First, we went bra shopping at Underneath It All, then to lunch at Pizza Grille, followed by shopping at the Gettysburg Outlets! It was a fun and enjoyable day!


Corie and Wendie in the changing
rooms at Underneath It All

Sweet Retreat - 2/24-26/06

Sweet Retreat - a weekend of scrapbooking at a nearby hotel! We also have fun gabbing and eating and hot-tubbing!




Here's Patti doing some scrapbooking

Patti and her daughter Kerri in the hot tub

Kay and daughter Evie scrapbooking

Dinner at Ben and Wendie's - 2/16/06

I went to Ben and Wendie's for dinner on 2/16/06 and just happened to have my camera to get some pictures of Benny and Matty!

Super Bowl Party - 2/5/06

Vickie hosted a Super Bowl party - she and her Dad are Steelers fans! And the Steelers won!
The house is decorated for the Super Bowl.

Vickie is into the game, Terrible Towel in hand.
The Steelers score!