Stradebroke Island, here we come!
Back in Oz!
After a wonderful flight (we got an entire airplane row to sit and sleep in!) we once again get to land in Sydney. Just a little longer to Brisbane.
Introducing Ronan Luka Stone
On August 10, we welcomed the newest member of the Philadelphia branch of the Stone family, Ronan Luca, 10 pounds and 6 ounces.
Walter's Eightieth Birthday - Part 2!
For his eightieth birthday, Walter really wanted a barn party. We spent a full day cleaning out the shop and barn, another day preparing for the party, and a wonderful evening at the party!
Walter's Eightieth Birthday - Part 1!
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.