Hi Ya'll!!!

This is poor Harvey trying to guard his balloon during the balloon war...he would not let go of it the entire time. Later, he threw it at one of our unruly puppies to our amazement and his great delight...wish I had gotten a picture of the look of pleasure on his face when the puppy got wet.

I wanted to let everyone know that I have updated our blog with many more pictures than you see on the front page. You'll have to look back to see them all. Enjoy!

Ralph's Birthday Balloon Toss

Best Buddies!

While we were in northwestern Arkansas, we visited my cousin, Susan, in Gentry. She introduced us to one of her many beautiful horses.

Fun date!

Michael had to go to an officer convention this month. Peter and Bridget agreed to take care of our children so I could go with him. It was fun to get away, but I almost didn't know what to do with the silence. This was a view from our room inside the hotel.

Girl fun!

Aimee (6), Shannon(10), friend Kaylee, Virginia(12)

Family Photo 2009

The six of us together!

Tim and Thelma Kulp Grandkids!

Everyone came home this Easter. We had a great time!!! (From left to right starting on the floor) Aaron McDonald, Ralph Cone, Dietrich Beachy, Aimee Hawley, Nathan Cone, Harvey Cone /
Alex McDonald, Patrick Hawley, Jeffrey Hawley, Charles Herr, Katherine Herr, Jessica Herr, Jonathan Beachy, Virginia Hawley, Morgan Hawley, Timothy Hawley, Meagan Hawley, Shannon Hawley, Aurora Kulp /Stephen McDonald, Abbigail Herr, Danielle Herr, Kimberly Herr, Audrey Cone, Kenny Cone

Morgan loves to read!

Meagan loves to swing!

Patrick's ride on the carpet cleaner

Patrick in his new hat Grandma made for him

Patrick loved stuffing wood shavings in the straw hole in the lid of a cup.

Morgan Swings!

Morgan has always seemed to dislike much motion, i.e. swinging, merri-go-round, or the road to Grandpa's house. But Uncle Peter started her slow and worked with her so long that she liked it too much to get off...so Uncle Peter stopped pushing and took his turn beside her.

Meagan and Ebony

Morgan and Meagan turn FOUR!

Charles (9) and Timothy (8) love to play with their army men!