Away for the Weekend.

Since we don't have a normal timeline when we're away, it almost always ends up seeming like a longer time. It's not negative, but the opposite. Also we're doing things we normally don't do.

The first picture is of a community garden. Lots of the plantings have died out, but you can see the beautiful color still in it.

We had a busy weekend in Clarion, PA. at the Boyers' Family Reunion. As you can see from the pictures, it was a good crew. Lots of people.

The weekend began with Paul's brother,Howard,and his wifeAlicia stayingwithus Friday night. They left around noontime and got to our house at 7:30. We had a potroast in the slow cooker so we could eat pretty much when they arrived.

Howard and Alicialeftthe next morning for Clarion. We followed later on in our van. Their trip was MUCH longer than ours because they started in Connecticut, near the town of Mystic.

*I am having trouble typing. If I correct or change a section of type, it erases the immediate letters that follow. I'm sure my son, Jil, can tell me what's wrong. It's very annoying. If you see words that run in together, that's why.

Paul's siblings are great .He's the youngest in his generation, and each one of them are energetic and capable of doing more than people much younger than they are. They range from almost 75 to 83. One takes care of his wife who suffers from alsheimers, one is a farmer, the two women are very active - great cooks, active in their churches and families. One of the younger generation said "80? That's not old. Not in this family." Something that kind of rings a bell and might be a way of comparison are some of these facts. Two were in W.W. II. One graduated from high school when I was 3. The other, when I was 5. How wonderful is that??? My hat is off to them. They all drive, and some...long distances, as mentioned above.

Good news about Lee. Paul talked to Sharon this morning and Lee played quarterback for half the game Friday night and she said he did a great job! The regular quarterback was side-lined due to an injury this week, the second string QB had problems so they put Lee in. Sharon said they started yelling Lee, Lee and the people near them asked if that was their son so they started yelling also. She said he had a good time at the dance Saturday night. It's hard to move to a new school, but he can be proud of himself for all he's doing. I know, we are.

Nancy has begun writing in her blog after an absence of three months. It's not easy starting a new full-time job, having a three year old around, and finding time to let us know what's happening in herworld I'm gladshe'sbackin form. Welcome, my dear, we've missed you.

Her conversations about Vincent are quite humorous.

It's always nice to hear that my blog is going to family members whom we don't see that often. I hope that they are enjoying reading it as much as I enjoy writing it. Edna,Iwill look forward to getting that recipe, again, for snickerdoodles which I misplaced...probably in Florida.

That's all for now, folks!