Weird Willy

This masterpiece was created by Devin and Keegan at Young Adult FHE this week!

Is it soccer or just a really bad ballet?

When I think of soccer, I think of pretty much straight forward running, kicking, throw-ins, you know, just basic moves. Then I took a few pictures and... well, the camera lense revealed a few moves previously unseen by the human eye. This is what I'm talking about...

That's quite a balancing act on the toes there.

And this move, is well, more like a martial arts stance.

Notice the arm placement, just overhead to complete the arabesque.

Hey, don't let those guys beat you to the ball!

That's the way to follow the ball all the way to the goal.


And of course, the corner kick.

This team has had a great season, winning or tying

every game! Eric has scored a few goals and has determined

that soccer, indeed, is his favorite sport!

A Veteren's Memorial Service

I've been thinking about my dad lately. He died a couple months ago, and I wanted to post these pictures of his Memorial Service and Funeral on my blog.

My Dad served in the Navy at the end of WWII. He was honored with a military memorial service at Tahoma National Cemetery.

The bugler played the Navy theme song and later TAPS.

Twenty one gun salute.

Mom was presented with the flag which had draped his casket.

This is a beautiful place.

Grandpa Hart's Funeral

My Dad passed away on August 18, 2008. It was hard to say good bye, but nice to know that he is no longer limited by Alzheimer's. The funeral was held at our church in Sedro Woolley.
Dad's casket and flowers were beautiful. Paul, Larry, Wes, Keith, Richard and Devin were the pallbearers.

The guestbook table outside the chapel had pictures mom & I had put together a year ago for Dad's 81st Birthday.

Aunt Marilyn, Christina and Larry enjoying a nice brunch put on by our Relief Society after the funeral.

Mom with some dear friends who came up from Marysville
More pictures of the luncheon.

Birthday Time!

Keith is looking pretty excited about his "cheesecake" and presents! What a celebration!

Music to my Ears

O Happy Day! Isn't this piano so beautiful? I love it. I have wanted a piano for many, many years, and one day recently Devin said that he really wished we had a piano for him to play, not just a keyboard. I said, hey, see what you can find on Craig's list. Lo and behold, the piano of my dreams just happened to be for sale nearby in Anacortes, for a great price.
But, I gotta tell you, this thing is HEAVY. Four strong men could lift it just a couple of feet at a time. I'm so glad they did. It's a wonderful addition to our home.