Irma's 95th Birthday Party!

I am so thankful that Irma has come to be a part of our family. She has been a true blessing here in our home. I love you Irma and thank you to her family for choosing to entrust us with her care.

Irma and one of her friends that came to her party. They were so happy to see each other. We all had a nice visit.

Joni and Irma! She always tells us how thankful she is to have us girls. She is a sweetie.

She looked so pretty that day. I fixed her hair and she dressed up and We just had a wonderful time. She was SO happy and it was a joy and a priveldge. Can hardly wait for next birthday! Christmas should be fun too.

She loved her cake. She kept telling me it was to pretty to cut. I should have put the candles on. Oops I forgot. Next year for sure.

This was the hat that my son gave her. It is from Disney land.

She put it on and then told us she needed a halloween party to go to now. Was fun listening to her laugh.

Irma and her nephew Tom. Thanks for coming Tom!

Opening her present from Joni!

Inspecting the top we got her! She wore it the next day. It looks really nice on her. May God bless you richly in this next year Irma. All our love to you, from your Crystal Haven Family.

Friday evening on the front porch.

Eating popcorn, singing hymes, talking about Jesus 2nd coming and what Heaven will be like. We sat out here till the sun set. It was such a lovely evening.

I think they both had several dishes of popcorn. It was so pleasant. I know that Irma didn't want to go in to early. Me either. It was a lovely time.

4th of July continued

Just sitting around visiting and enjoying the evening!

Our red white and blue pie. It was so yummy and not a stitch of sugar. You would never know!!!

Grandpa and Gerold still enjoying some snacks.

Irma and I smile your on camara!

Our 4th of July picnic in the back yard

Gerold walking around waiting on the food. I wasn't fast enough in fixing plates. LOL

Eating our picnic supper. Mildred, Irma, Gerold, Grandpa, Jeff and a friend, Alvada.

He was all done with his first plate before anyone else. He loves to eat.

Irma enjoying her watermelon, hot dogs and potato chips.

She ate every bite by herself. I think eating in the fresh air and sunshine agreed with her.

The Men of the house

This was taken on Fathers Day. The to guys were tuckered out and taking an afternoon nap after lunch.

Grandpa and his brother on a visit in the early part of June. Sad though grandpa didnt know him. I long for Heaven when we are free of all the sin in this world.

Grandpa had been watching 3ABN and suddenly got on his knees and prayed for sometime. I know he loves Jesus because often I find him on his knees. Even when he remembers nothing else. Thank you again to his family who lets us give him love and care.

Welcome to our Home Irma!

Irma and her two daughters just before they left to return to their homes. Thank you for trusting us with your mother. I will love her as if she was my own Grandma. You are all precious people and I am thankful our paths have crossed. Just wish it was on happier circumstances. Greg your mama says your just as wonderful as her two girls!!!!

Irma moved in on Wednesday and what a blessing she is already with her sunny smile and sweet spirit. I am so thankful to our Heavenly Father who brings these elderly loved one to our home. You are a joy to have become a part of our family.

Grandpa's 87th Birthday!

Just finishing up his supper of truit pizza and popcorn! We had a house full to celebrate his birthday and it was very nice to have them here.

Some of Grandpas friends and family.

More family and friends!

And more family! Thank you to all who come and make memories with us. He is a special person and we enjoy having you share these times with us and with Grandpa.

A visit from Louie on Gerolds 68th Birthday

Thank you to all of you who came and made Gerolds birthday a special one. Not sure why I didn't have more pictures. I was really slacking. Please forgive me. We all did have a nice time and your dad did enjoy all his company.

Mildreds 86th Birthday

She sure didn't want to wake up at first. We even tried letting Stella give her kisses. But she eventually did and we had a nice time.

Opening presents!!

Her neice Ann reading cards with her aunt Mildred.

Her cake and thank you to the family for bringing all the rest of the goodies and snacks we enjoyed. See you all again next year. Or out in about the neighborhood!!

We love you grandpa

Grandpa is really sliming down. I think he looks great!!!!

Gotta love that smile. It says millions!!!

I have had my haircut and my shower and my shave and now it is a nap in the sunshine.

I called grandpa in for his haircut and heard shuffling around the corner. You gotta love the black socks with my red flip flops. I love you grandpa for all your unpredictability

Sweeping up the back this spring!

Sweet Mildred

She was getting kisses from Stella. lol Stella thinks she is wonderful. Not sure what Mildred thinks always.

I think that Stella is telling her it is time to wake up the day is just getting started.
She was reading out loud to me out of the book her son in law had made for her about their trip to the Detroit Tigers game. I really enjoyed this glimps inside of who Mildred was. She is so sweet.

This was our walk around the neighborhood on the first warm day we had this year. She really enjoyed it. We took a 3 mile walk the other day. That was even better. She talked the whole time. lol I love making memories like this.

Mildred put on my sun glasses. I could resist a picture. She makes me smile and laugh.

Gerold always makes us smile!

We were listening to Mr. Sandman and Gerold loves that song. I could not help but waltz him across the kitchen floor. He was laughing when we were done. He said I was making his face turn red.

The picture of him outside was his first time out this spring. They were falling the trees out behind our house and Gerold had been fasinated watching so we all went out to watch. He kept saying I can't believe they are cutting them all.

Gerold loves the puppy Stella. He picks her up and holds her. Calls her and pets her. Sometimes he will get a few pieces of her dog food and hold them in his hand while he feeds her. So cute.

I couldn't find the puppy. I called and called. So I went on a search. A warm sunny afternoon nap is what I found. This was better then the dresser drawer I found her stuffed in once for safe keeping I guess.

A visit from Shawn

I snapped this picture when Shawn was here on one of her visits. I wish it was not so dark. We will have to get a better one next time. Thanks for your support in our care of your father.