We held an open house at Cakvin Manor, where Aunt Helen lives. Not many came other than family, but it was a very special time of renewing acquaintance with dear, dear friends. Here is Elaine with Mrs. Womacks, who, along with all her family, took us in like their own when we were in high school there in Des Moines. What sweet memories we talked about!

Cousin Nita Beran and Donna Stanger

We visited Greg and Angie Gardner in their home. Their son Andre brought over his little girl and it was delightful to meet her and to see him again. "Who spoils your daughter?" I asked him. He didn´t answer, just pointed to his mom! Well, that´s what Angie figures Grandmas are for!

And who´s second on the list of "spoilin"? Grandpa Greg, of course!

Here´s the bunch! Andre, his daughter (I think her name is Yanitza), Angie, Mitch (yes, that tall good lookin' young man is "cute little Mitch"!), Elaine, Greg, me