Visiting my son Chris in Vermont - Oct. 2008

Small Reunion At Marlene's

Dan Fuller, Marlene's son, came home to visit her the end of Aug so I decided to run down to see him as I had not seen him in years. I usually did not know he was coming until he left but this time heard in advance so I could get a ticket! Then while emailing Gloria's daughter Kim, she decided to try get away for a few days so that was terrific as I had not seen her in a very long time either. Dan lives in Baltimore, Maryland and Kim in Austin, Texas. You will see a picture of Kimmie and Dan and her little white dog Hercules, a picture of Dan and his girlfriend Penny with some fish they caught at the dam, and one is a group picture with Dawn Cindy, Dan, Marlene, me, Kimmie and Colt, Dan's son. Kimmie is a CPA and so is her husband, Dan is with Atlantic Welders but would like to move back to OK and buy a small farm and Colt is in fashion design and might be moving to LA but at this point lives in Arkansas. It was great to see everyone and catch up. Marlene had to do alot of cooking so I suspect it is oatmeal for awhile now! Ha! She said it was pretty quiet around there once we all leeft. It was so fun and wish we did not all live so far apart. Oh...Marlene's other son did not get in the picture, Dean as he is more reclusive and pretty much works and rides his Harley. Seeing picture here I see he and Clark are very similar with their large beards! Is there a gene for that!? Ha!
I see other pictures were attached that I did not know about, Kimmie with her puppy and Marlene and I out on the porch.
Kimmie sent me some pictures and I had to add to this as this one picture shows Dawn Cindy's personality...she is a total gigglebox!! I usually cannot breathe when she and I start...and it is one of those laughs you just have to laugh with her even if you do not know what it is about...very contagious! That is Colt again...very cute and wonderful young man...He won a place in my heart!

Marilyn & Arne's 45th!

Here are a few pictures from my mom and dad's 45th wedding anniversay. We had a party on Whitefish Lake over the 4th of July weekend.

Lewis & Clark Caverns

I have lived in Montana on and off for 12 years and have never visited Lewis & Clark Caverns. My best friend Kareniesa and her 3 kids (Jade 12, Kaleb 10 and Paige 7) and my cousin Andrew went along with my kids (Matthew 11 and Stephanie 8) and I. It was another very hot day...another walk...almost a mile on a 7% grade to get to the caverns. But the walk was worth it, nice cool 40 degrees inside with bats and various birds. If you are claustrophobic...this is not the place to be. There are a few areas that are pretty tight. Here is a link for somemore information: http://fwp.mt.gov/lands/site_281895.aspx

Hagen Family Pictures

We had a family reunion of sorts while we were in ND. Our family hadn't been together all at one time since dad died, January 31, 1999. My birthday was July 22 and it was great having everyone home to help me celebrate. Remember, Marilyn is the oldest!

ND Clouds and Sunset

The enclosed pictures were taken Saturday evening, 19 July. What a beautiful time to be in rural ND!

The picture of Opdahl basement church was taken Sunday evening on our way back from the Crosby Threshing Show.

Josie's Bird Song

I thought I would share with you one of Josie's songs that she sang for us while we were in ND. She also sang God Bless America but we are having trouble downloading a file this large. Josie just turned seven on May 5TH. We think she is very talented!