Sweet Avery
I think Avery is smiling at the thought of being home with her mom and dad.
The first family photo
Sometimes I can't decide which photo to post, so I post several of the same thing.
I am a proud aunt
Another version of Avery and the proud auntie
Grandma Thielen, daddy Kevin, and Avery
More of Avery, Grandma Thielen and Daddy
Birth day for Avery Caroline
Avery at 4 hours old
Proud dad Kevin and his daughter Avery
The look of love
Avery's mom Sharon enjoyed her first meal after Avery was born. Sharon had to monitor her diet during the pregnancy because of gestational diabetes. Needless to say, Sharon enjoyed this meal.
Kevin and the necessities of being a supportive husband - snickers, kit kats, cell phone and a camera.
Avery and her favorite great aunt - Mary Kay
More Avery and great aunt Mary Kay
Kevin and daughter Avery
We had a graveside service on Monday for my friend Christabelle Fitzgerald who died at the age of 97. Nancy and I both spoke at the service. Christabelle was the sister of Frances (Nancy's second mom) and she was a very special friend to me. Christabelle and I spent many hours together just talking about life. I didn't meet Christabelle until she was in her mid 80's and she had already lost most of her sight by that time. She didn't watch TV, so we talked and talked and talked. She truly was a gift in my life. I will miss my friend. Note: yes, this photo was taken in 2007, I do have hair now.
The newly weds: Susan and Mike
Can you believe there was dancing at Susan's wedding? If you know Susan, you are not surprised. She danced more than anyone.
The wedding party
Susan's daughter Lilly
The first dance for the bride and groom
The look of love
Susan's son Paul gave her a hug
The look of love
The vows
Susan and Paul shared a quiet moment before the wedding.
I took this photo of Susan prior to the wedding. She was listening to her son Paul as he practiced his solo for the wedding. Paul sang 'What a Wonderful World" during the ceremony. It was THE best singing at a wedding that I have ever heard!! You can tell by Susan's expression that she adores her son.
Lovely, lovely day at the Rockhaven Spa in Hays for the Siefers sisters plus one (that would be Nancy) We started our three hour spa treatment with a glass of champagne. The spa package (champagne, snacks, hot tub, steam bath, facial and massage) was a gift from Susan's and Debbie's kids last Christmas. We tried to use it in January, but we had a fender bender on the way and had to reschedule.
Well, we did stop at the quilt store in Hays on the way to the spa. In case you didn't know, my sister Debbie is the world's best quilter. Whenever there is a quilt shop in the area, she just has to stop for a fat quarter. For you non-quilters, a fat quarter is a quilting term. I just love saying fat quarter.
As you can tell by Susan's expression, the champagne was well received by us. The specific package we had was called the anti-stress package. Champagne has a way of taking the stress from the moment.
The spa is in an old stone building that has lots of interesting art and architecture.
Sister Susan
Sweet Nancy
More of sister Susan
After the sign-in and first glass of champagne, we spent 20 minutes in the outdoor hot tub. Did I mention the interesting art?
She's getting relaxed.
After the hot tub and then a hot steam bath, we took a few minutes to prepare for the facial and massage.
I have no caption for this photo, I believe the champagne was starting to take effect.
We hosted a wild woman party for the bride-to-be Susan. We drank, we sang, and we danced. Enough said.
Susan taught the young women a thing or two about partying. Lori, welcome to the wild women club.
Susan and friend Elaine
I told you that we danced.
And danced.
And danced.
As the party wound down, Susan gave the party givers pink breast cancer hats. You might be able to tell by the look on Candi's face that the party included champagne.
Even when Elaine is being silly, she still looks elegant.
Life is good!
Oops, the bubbly bubbled a little too much.
The dancers
Dear friends - Susan and Elaine
The party givers - Nancy, Elaine and MK. Before anyone arrived, we decided to try the champagne, Chambord, and raspberries. I loved the drink so much that I just kept drinking all evening.
More of the party givers - Nancy, Elaine and Candi. Would you agree with me that these are three beautiful and empowering women?
