WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY

As I approached my 60th birthday, I started thinking more and more about what I wanted to do when I retired. I was taking that line from a Tom Petty song to heart: “I don’t know, but I’ve been told, if you never slow down, you never grow old.” The only thing I made clear to Janeen was that I wasn’t going to be sitting on my butt when retirement came around. I’m a life-long learner and that wasn’t going to stop at retirement. So I started planning for a challenge and some adventure.

Time to celebrate your birthday, dear sister-in-law (aka “Twinkie”)! Our birthday greeting features a few photos from our Carolina trips, with so many memorable moments! 

Peggy Lincoln writes about her father and relative for many of us, that Dick Berhow, “… was loved by many and had a life well lived.” Peggy adds, “It makes me smile and warms my heart to know that his spirit is in so many places.” Your heart will be warmed by this special tribute for Peggy’s father.

Michelle,

We have been delighted to share many family birthday celebrations with you! Some were parties at which you were the guest of honor, others were occasions where you were an enthusiastic guest and amazing “gifter.” We hope you enjoy these photographic memories of family birthday celebrations in past years!

Lorelie & Tim

Sandy was more than a family pet;  she was a member of the family; she had many roles to play during her more than fifteen years of life! Sandy was Michelle’s constant companion at home and in the car.  Sandy brought joy and a sense of “It’s all good,” to the extended Olson and Proebstel families whether in Everett, Ponderosa or Sequim.

Birthday celebrations are a summer highlight in our family, since three of us have July birthdays. Paul was in Alaska this summer but Karl and I celebrated with friends and family several times during the last part of the month.

Perfect August weather was combined with opportunities to visit friends on Whidbey Island and in Kingston. Tim and I enjoyed ferry rides and scenic drives. to and from our destinations in our beautiful Puget Sound areas.

Throughout my life I have been privileged to have lived with and known several memorable cats.   This post is a tribute to Keith’s & Jerry’s “remarkable best friend”, Jack, and a reminder of the “precious memories”about Jack.