Natali - The day she became an American

Pictures from Citizenship Day - September 25, 2008

It was a delightful day that we had been looking forward to for

four years. I was just delighted that I could be a part of it.

When our wonderful Natali recieved her citizenship certificate

from Judge Wiseman, we were so proud of her.

Natali has had several disappointments since she came

from Ukraine. She has conquered them all.

I am so lucky to have her in my life.

The last picture was made at the Omni Hut

where Hugh took several members of our family

that night for a celebration.

I salute you for all you have conquered and finally

with Yegor and Kirill you are Americans

NATALI, CHARMING NATALI

Today, Natali has a birthday and tomorrow she will become

a citizen of the United States of America.

What a week she will have.

I wish you the very happiest birthday ever

and I thank God that you are my daughter.

Congratulations to Natali. and our love to you!

On Wednesday of this week Natali will have a birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALI
However the great news of this week

is, on Thursday Natali will become a citizen
of the United States of America.

We have waited a long time

for this day. She will make the third

member of our family to become a citizen.

Yegor July 25, 2008

Kirill September 2007

CHAD WITH CHANEY AT CHICKAMAUGA, GA

Chad first on left of stage, click on pix to enlarge

This is our Chad Man in North Georgia

waiting on stage for the appearance of

VP Chaney. Chad was keeping a good

look over the crowd and trying to keep

the covered portrait on easel that

was to be presented to VP from falling

as wind was strong. At any rate he was

supposed to be looking at crowd and

all of sudden the flag came tumbling and

he had to jump three steps to get out

of the way, Half the frame fell.

You might look at Chaney's speech

Sept 19 and see more pictures.

Chad, Lisa, Kyle and Gaege spent their

first night with Nana last night.

We slept everywhere but Nana enjoyed it.

Kyle is a freshman this year and playing

football. I will try to see him play this year.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE COUNTRY

The finishing touchs are beginning at Springland.

It is a peaceful place with lots of acres of

trees, springs and even a hummingbird darting

around now and then.

The motor home that Hugh brought out

and parked gives us a cool place to

brew a nice cup of that amber brew, from our

old fashion pot,

The log cabin across the bridge is a lovely site,

with a few more finishing touchesit will be complete.

It now fashions a little stained glass window.

All we wanted to do was read!

Lots of balled boxwoods are stored near the spring

and watered daily to be transferred

when the time is right. Louis says

no, but every Southern gal

wants a magnolia.

Baby Sister draws Social Security

On the 30th of October about 60 people gathered

At Michelle and Keith's home in Hermitage

to celebrate Polly's special day. We can't tell

which one here, it's secret.

However she feels safe and secure with

that S.S. coming in each month.

It was a lovely occasion and we wish

for her many more days of

happiness. Pictured you see the

Three Little Sisters

Gwen, Dot, Polly

I can tell you that her sisters are

81 and 82. They are proud of it too.

I made a picture from my desk of my precious

love, and from porch window of my

hummingbirds.

A LIFETIME OF MEMORIES. Rob and Jean

I blog today honoring Leonard's lovely brother

and his beautiful wife, Virginia.

A few weeks ago Hugh and Natali drove

Leonard's sister, Geraldine and I to

Maryville to see them. We had

not seen them since Leonards

visitation, and had been wishing to go to see them

for some time.

It was a great couple of hours we were

able to visit with them.

Robert enjoyed talking about the 2 1/2 month

trip that the six of us made to Alaska.

It was such a great trip and gave these

three siblings long nights to sit out

and reminisce about childhood,

the farm and parents.

They remind me of lines to a song I have heard:

Through changing seasons we've shared

life's little day.

Still in love,though autumn's coming on.

Those seasons change, hand and hand we'll

travel on, Still in love, though Autumn's coming on.

There's is like ours ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ A Love Story