Playing with the big boys

I went to Maryville to watch the NWMSU homecoming parade because Wil was marching in the band. Here he is, the high school Junior marching with a University band! Suse and Ruth followed Millie and me so she didn't get lost. We met up with Mark and Amber and their kids to cheer and catch candy.
The NWMSU marching band was first, so after they got to the end of the route, Wil walked back and stood with us to wait for the Penny High band, because Karen was marching and playing her flute. The Penny High band was the last band in the whole parade!

How to not serve the wedding cake

My life has a crescendo. It all was leading up to Shiloh's wedding in Nauvoo and reception in my backyard. There was Wil's eagle project of painting 81 fire hydrants in Hamilton. McKay having a baby, and stress over the car, reroofing the house, outfitting Wil for the Missouri Academy for science, mathmatics, and computing and then suddenly the children were gone.

Mr. & Mrs. Stradley

My seventh and last daughter is now married.

Those who tell their own story, you know, must be listened to with caution. Jane Austen

The much acclaimed gazebo on reception evening

Ice storm - enough said.