Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween!  Our neighbor Anna, her sis Adelle and their cousin with Bella

Our neighbor's new dog...

Julia & Ethan's Confirmation

Julia and Ethan got confirmed on Sunday at their church in the suburbs.  Julia's friend Annie came out there with us and her other friend Caroline that lives out there met us at the church.  The ceremony was about 90 minutes and then we went out to dinner at an Asian restaurant with Julia & Ethan's cousins Matt, Nina and their uncle Matt and aunt Maggie.     

Hank's Ashes & Celebration of Life

We celebrated Hank's life with family and friends at Roc's in Charleston.  Before the celebration we went over to Hank & Ellen's grave to spread Hank's ashes (my Aunt Ellen passed away Sept 2000 from bladder cancer).  My Uncle Frank started off by saying some nice words about Hank.  It was very sweet and made everyone cry.  Hank was such a great guy and we all loved him so much.  He said exactly what was on his mind so there was nothing fake about him.  He was amazing with wood and made beautiful things.  We all took some wood from his shop to remember him by.  Frank told a few funny stories about Hank, which many of us had never heard.  I told him later I want to video tape him and my Uncle John telling all the great stories they remember about my Dad and Hank.    

Hank made a comment about sucking up his ashes in the shop vac so they boys all took turns doing this...Hank will be forever in the shop.  

We were going through old photos...that's me refereeing Nick's soccer game!

Uncle Frank, Aunt Ellen, Tim on the motorcycle (I'm in the background with Mia and Grandma)

Tim & Me

Frank showed us his wood working skills by making the stand for Hank's frame with all his pictures...Hank made all the frames.

Hank's Celebration of Life at Roc's