It's Walter's birthday! The Big 80. Even though we have a big barn party planned for September, Dana thought he should have some recognition on his actually birthday.
July 4, 2015
July 4! Always the high point of the year in Nichols Hills. It seems like everyone in the neighborhood comes out for the big parade with its old timey traditional feel.
Peach Picking
Erin decided that we should all go peach picking since we had a day off. She got everyone out, including Nelson and Angela. We drove to Wind Drift Orchard, a pick and pay farm in Harrah.
Hudson's First Swim Meet
Continuing a family tradition (Is two generations a tradition?), Hudson competed in his first swim meet this week.
Eva's Sharks and Mermaids Birthday
Sean and Sarah threw another fantastic birthday party this week. Eva had her fifth birthday and she chose "Sharks and Mermaids" as her party theme.
Bondelagets Folkehøgskole - 40 Års Jubaliem
In 1975, I graduated from Bondelagets Folkhøgskole in Mysen, Norway. In 2015 I visited Norway for my fortieth reunion. It all feels like so much less than forty years ago.
New York Trip
Dana had a meeting, so that left me with time to walk around in the city. I spent an hour in Washington Park. What an amazing gathering point for all kinds of people!
A Boys' Weekend
We spent the weekend with the boys so that Erin and Nelson could attend a wedding out of town.
Katherine Blakley's Graduation
We went to Dallas this weekend to see our niece, Katherine Blakley, graduate from SMU with her law degree.
Easter
Easter this year was the most successful ever. The club has things figured out. For maybe 250 kids they put out some 6000 eggs. The kids were bored from picking them up before they were gone. Everyone had a great time and no one cried! The weather was perfect as well. Best Easter ever!