Just Hello

Hi All,

It is 70 degrees here in Napa and Peter is in bed with a cold. I just wanted to write and say hi. Cin, haven't heard from you in a while, do write. Kathy, where are you? Ing, we need new pictures in your blog. Es, congratulations on the boys games and do write and let me know about dates for summer camp.

Love, Linda

Hockey tournament

Well we just returned from the Ring of Fire tournament in Farmington Hills big winners. Both boys teams made it to their championship games today. Devin's team took runner up, didnt play well and Devin was pulled for two goals on his first two shots. The little girl back up goalie was put in and though she allowed three goals, she did well but we lost 5 to 1. Reese's team was better, winning all three of their games and the championship. Their goalie had two shutouts and they won the championship 3-0. He is on a very good team, will need to pick up his game alittle if he wants to make this team in the fall, but did well. It is nice to see him win for a change, his team over the winter stank up the place......ha ha. All in all it was a great weekend with lots of hockey. Lin and Peter, great to see you both. Love to all, Es.

Well, we got home around midnight. Hit some delays in Chicago. Thank you for a great time everyone. Loved just sitting around with you guys and catching up. It is raining here and looking very wet and dreary, ughhhhhhhhhhhhh. Head home tomorrow sometime, if the weather is ok.

Love Linda

The mourning after.....

Hi all!
Just wanted to let Linda and Peter know how much we enjoyed their visit out here last week. The guys seemed to have a good time doing their wine "stuff" in Petoskey and we girls just sat for three days and talked, talked, talked! The first nite the Snowdens arrived we dove right into the Rombauer which led to two more bottles of wine while we all reconnected. By the time midnight rolled around we could hardly focus our eyes so Larry and I went home. The next day we could barely get out of bed! Now that we are getting old we cannot take those rough nites like we used to. But we all had fun with eachother and I hated to see them leave.
All is well here with us. Larry and I bought our new kitchen floor last night. It was on sale at home depot....solid oak, light, beautiful. We looked at counter tops but dont need to worry about that till we get the roof torn off and repaired. Will let you know as things progress.
Hope you are all well and happy. I love you every one!
Aunt Rose

Ingrid's House

I finally got a photo of the house off Mark's camera... isn't she lovely? (click to enlarge). We are trying to decide what colors to repaint it... the beige is okay but the faded rotton peach trim color has got to go.

Of course, first we need to pull out the cabinets where the fridge is supposed to be, it's too low for our fridge; we need to re-do the floor in the kitchen; we need to patch up the hole in the shower doorframe if not reno that bathroom; we need to get a gardener; we need to organize the garage; we need to do something about my room........

:) Ing

Well, I really think we will do a sister trip here to Washington, it is without a doubt one of the prettest places in the country. Right now I am sitting at the dining table and watching two eagles try and mate. The ferry goes by every half hour and the tide is going out quickly that the birds are diving for things in the water. It is cold and overcast but just magnificent.

We flew in yesterday having to fly low due to clouds but I love that anyway because you can really see everything so clearly. We left yesterday morning but only got as far as Coos bay in Oregon where we spent the night. Had dinner at this little restaurant called Oyster Cove bar and grill. Tiny place with mom and pop doing the cooking. What great food that was. The people in Coos Bay are really friendly and helpful. It is always a great surprise when we land somewhere we have never been and the food and people are wonderful. We think we may start writing down our adventures across the country because we have had some wonderful and not so great experiences zig zaging across this wonderful country of ours.

Love, Linda

Game Over

Well the game is over and Tate's team won.....:-). All the kids are small like him, some skated better than others, but oh how cute to watch. This is the greatest age to watch play, no pressure-just fun. Each child rotated as goalie and Tate did not like that one bit. He wanted to skate and did manage to get his stick on the puck once or twice. He hung with the rest pretty much, just needs to know which net he is supposed to shoot on.......hee hee. It was cute and he is going to make a great player just like his big brother.