Whippoorwill's Singing

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Monday, September 29, 2014

babysitting Jonah

I had a little help babysitting Jonah Saturday night. :)

yes, Jackson helped too.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

2014 Kee Family Reunion

The Kee Klan - mid 1940s
(click on picture to enlarge)

After 20 years of graciously hosting our family reunions Aunt Mary and Uncle Denny are passing the torch. This year was the last one at their home in Collinsville. There's no way to really thank them for all the wonderful years of opening their home and making it possible for us all to gather there. Rain or shine (this year we had both) they went above and beyond for the sake of family coming together from all over (Illinois, Missouri, Indiana, Kansas, Florida, California, Oregon, and many other places over the years). For a few hours there would be lots of hugging, laughing, catching up, stories to share, new babies to see, and of course, remembering loved ones no longer there. Not sure who will pick up the torch, not sure when, or even if, there will be another Kee family reunion but one thing there will always be...memories. We'll always have the greatest memories. Thanks Aunt Mary and Uncle Denny and of course you too Aunt Donna. Thank you all so much.

brothers and sisters from left to right:
Uncle Stan, Aunt Betty Lou, Aunt Donna Jean, Uncle Denny,
and last but certainly not least :) Uncle Conrad.

Friday, September 19, 2014

talk about job satisfaction

I had the best job in the world last week. Babysitting my three-month-old grandson Jonah for five days was great. There were lots of hugs and kisses (from me) and yes plenty of dirty diapers (from him) but it was all good. And at nap time the pleasure of watching him sleep peaceful and content made me feel the same. I can't think of a more satisfying job.

An added bonus was fixing Oreo balls for Jude

and receiving this sweet thank you message. I love that boy. :)

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

strange bedfellows...

Yep, this lasted about 5 seconds until Lucy woke up and realized who was sleeping next to her. :-)

Friday, September 5, 2014

It's gonna be fun!

So excited to be off next week taking care of this little fella.

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Cedar Lake Cellars

Fun Saturday with Mandy, mom, Mark and Emily. :)

Monday, August 25, 2014

the challenge

Jude and his Papa Mark doing the ALS ice bucket challenge. :-)

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Jude's 4th Birthday Party

This year Jude's birthday party was held at the Carondelet YMCA and the theme of the party was Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Naturally. What boy doesn't love them? Right, Jake?