Lennaman Reunion:

The 23rd of August, we hosted the Lennaman Reunion here at the house.  We first had it Meramac Springs when my mother-in-law was alive and then after she passed away we just drifted and didn't get together.  Around ten years ago, I decided to follow Dodie's (my mother-in-law) lead and start up the reunion again.  We started having the reunion at the lake.  It is so hot in August that about five years ago, Dwayne and I started having it at our house.  It is always the third Saturday of each month.
We had about fifty people attend.  Aunt Carol is the only living relative of Dodie's generation.  Aunt Carol was married to Dodie's brother, Lee Roy Lennaman.  We had a good time visiting.  Some of the IL relatives make it a weekend outing and camp out at Huzzah Valley.  They go floating on Friday and Sunday and make our reunion a lot of fun on Saturday.  I'm glad we're continuing this tradition as it keeps us all in touch.  It's funny how fast a year goes by.

 

 

I am grateful for the Lennaman Family and fond memories of Dodie.

Dwayne turns 60:

We had a barbecue birthday party for Dwayne and our friend, Bobbi Tynes' 60th birthdays.
We had quite a few friends and our kids at the party.  We had a good time.

 

I'm grateful for Dwayne turning 60 and being able to celebrate with family and friends.

July Update:

Where did the month go?  We're such exciting people.  Dwayne and Todd both had sinus infections and headaches.  We had supper one Saturday night and after supper, Michelle went to their house to get her netty pots and oils.  Dwayne and Todd cleaned out their sinuses while Michelle and I watched.

 

Cash spent the night with us mid July and was so excited to ride the truck all weekend.  Unfortunetly, he came down with a fever.  He wasn't sick or had a cold, just running a temp.  Grandma got lots of cuddling and rocking in.  We had Sunday dinner the next day and Cash still wasn't up to normal.  April said he just laid around when he got hoe and went to bed early.   Monday, he was fine

Weekly Visit:

See that ornery little grin?

I so enjoy these weekly (or sometimes every other week) visits.  I hate it Dwayne can't go over.  He works in St. Louis and is just too tired to go.  We usually call him so Cash can talk to Pa.

 

I'm grateful for each day, the mundane and the exciting times.  I'm grateful for my life.

4th of July:

We didn't do anything over the weekend.
I started my new job on Monday, July 3rd.  The hours are really great, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
4th of July:
We always go to Aunt Jessie Licklider's for the 4th.  There is always much fun, food, laughter and just plain old visiting and catching up on everyone's life.  This year we had the dinner at Jesse's son, Bryan's.  Him and Jean built a new house.  It's very nice with log beams and lots of antiques.  I like antiques but am not super big on them.  I could become an antique lover after being at their house.  They have a lot and such a variety.

Aunt Sue Elrod Morgan

Mike, me, Trevor and April

Me, Trevor and David

Dwayne and Cash

Little Miss Iva Lorraine

Reba (one of my favorite people) and Aunt Jesse

Shelley, my favorite cousin, Bette Jo, Tom and Penny

We had a good time and was nice to catch up with everyone.
Afterward, we headed to the old Elrod homestead.  Jim Elrod, (Dwayne's cousin) still lives there.  He had told us to come over for the 4th, they were having a pig roast.  Apparently, we misunderstood the time as no one was there.  They had it on the Saturday before.  Dwayne still had a good time looking around Elrod Landing and remembering all the fun they had there growing up.

                                                             A nice weekend and I'm grateful for a time of gathering.

Zoo

June 27th, I went to April's and picked up Cash.  He was going to the Zoo the next day with Todd and Michelle.  He was pretty excited about it.  We had to go see Pa Great and then drive the little blue truck.  Around bedtime, he said he didn't want to go.  I wasn't sure how he would be in the morning.
June 28:
Cash woke up smiling.  He said, this is the day I go to the Zoo.  He ate breakfast and we got his  stuff ready.

 

The last picture should  be the first.  Todd and Michelle had their hands full with Cash and her two nephews, Liam and Jaxon.  They all had a good time.  Cash DID NOT want to go to the Snake House.  Him and Aunt Michelle didn't go in.

After they got home, Cash needed to go see Pa Great.  We don't stay long but he like to go.

Thursday:

Cash had spent the night with us again.  We filled the day with lots of play, driving the truck, going to see Pa Great and having a picnic out in the yard.

Mike came over after work to pick up Cash.

 

I am grateful for my family and they can all do things together to have fun.

Last Weekend of June:

Friday:
April was going out with some friends.  She brought the kids over after work to spend the night.  They played outside and drove the truck around.  I think it was a good buy.  Both kids can use it.  Cash drives and Iva sits in the passenger seat.  It has seatbelts.  Cash has to go in slow gear when Iva is with him.  He forgot once and put it in high gear. Grandpa had to talk to him about that.  He pouted a little while and then he was fine.  He is in a pouting mood now.  Not that often but it is cute to watch him at this stage.  If he continues, it might get old.   Iva did real well until bedtime, then she started looking around for her Mom.  She cried for awhile and then went to sleep.
Saturday:
Cash and Pa had to go to Vienna to get feed and go to the Quik Spot to get bug juice and chips.  This is their usual trip when Cash is over.
April came over mid-morning.  She gave Iva a bath and got her ready to go to an Elrod reunion in Belle.  There was quite a few there this year.  The family has a good bond.  They always look out for each other.
While we were at the park, we took the kids to the playground.  Cash loves the slides and Iva loves to swing.
We had very nice weather for the day.  Not too hot and a nice breeze blowing.
I had a very good picture of the whole family but somehow lost it.  Even with that many people, it turned out good.

                                                               I am grateful for my Elrod family.

Long time-no see

It feels like ages since I've been on here.  I went over two weeks without internet.  Lots of catching up
to do.  Hopefully, I will have the time this week to try and get caught up.
I like my new job.  The computer system has changed quite a bit since I worked at Black Gold, so I've got a lot to learn.  The worst part is balancing out all the money that comes in from The Centre and Splash Zone.  Hopefully, I'm getting the hang of it.  Plus, I'm going to start doing it every day; that should help a lot.


                                                                        I am thankful for a change of jobs.