Updated pictures

Shawn and Carrie - Now

Shawn and Carrie - in 2000

Shawn and Carrie's kids, Lexi, Zack, and Connor

Connor - right now he is playing hockey and doing quite well we hear.

Lexi and Shawn

June 2009 we lost Murray. He passed away following a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Summer 2009 Fran and Al did the tour around Lake Superior. This was taken at little Niagara near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The trip around the lake is spectacular.

This is Daryl's family: Rachael, Tyler, Allison, Tammy and Daryl

Daryl and Tammy

Tammy, Allison, Tyler, Rachael, and Daryl (Tyler by the way is carrying on the "Walter" tradition of the McMullen name. Tyler Ryan Walter McMullen)

Brian (Lori's hubby) and son Tanner

Lori's kids: Cheyenne and Tanner

Brian and Lori Manley

This is a little newer picture - Taken last Summer. Gram Gram and Grandpa.

Bathroom vanity updated

Al made a frame and attached it to the old metal vanity mirror. After looking at all the cheap ones in different stores he decided this was the best route to go. Took a while to figure out how to attache it without drilling holes in the mirror.

Hardest part was getting the right stain but after 5 tries this is the one that worked.

The ugly before mirror. Just didn't match the new sink and shower.

Goodbye old mirror.

Covered Bridge Festival 2008

The weekend of October 10 - 13th again found us camping at Turkey Run State Park near Rockville, IN. We have been going down there since 1975 (except for years in Wyoming). We enjoy sitting around the campfire with friends from Andrews. This year only the Shows were there but maybe next year the Peaks will join us.

Cheyenne keeping cool from the fire.

Cheyenne and Tanner playing tether ball (spelling?)

Tanner, Cheyenne and Lori being rescued by a Saint Bernard puppy.

Looks like the puppy doesn't want Tanner to leave.

Lori and Cheyenne about to go for a trail ride. Brian and Tanner also went. They did the ride just before we left for home on Monday and they could smell horse all the way home.
Cheyenne and Tanner all mounted up and ready to ride.

Not sure if Brian was trying to decide on which horse to ride or this was after they got back.

As usual it was a lovely weekend - weather was warm and the time around the fire great.

Annual Lab Reunion at Peaks

For the past 4 years we have met at Herb and Lavonne Peaks' cabin on Silver lake near Tomahawk, WI. In February of this year Herb passed away and so this was the first time we had gathered without him. I think each person sensed the loss as we spent the weekend with Lavonne. Play the video above to see some of the fun we had.

Some pictures from 40th

Tyler trying on the pool. Happy that Dad's close by.

Cheyenne taking a photo op.

Shawn with his two boys Zach and Conner in the hot tub.

Shawn, Daryl, Allison, and Tyler having a committee meeting.

Allison playing peek-a-boo with Grandpa.

The kids presented Gram Gram and Grandpa with a beautifu, soft blanket with the family names embroidered on it. Lovely.

The rest of the booty. Thanks to all for a very enjoyable two days.

Shawn came in his new Mini Cooper. Got to take it for a spin - very nice car. Gets great gas mileage too.


Fits two comfortably and 4 if they are small. One suitcase is the limit. Sounds like the airlines doesn't it?

Daryl and Tammy came in their new Honda Odyssey .
This is Daryl and Tammy's

This is Gram Gram and Grandpa's. Kinda look similar right. But ours is a year older.

Al and Fran 40th Wedding Aniversary

Our children took us to Bay City, MI on Sunday to spend some time together for our 40th wedding aniversary. Lori and Brian along with Cheyenne and Tanner; Daryl and Tammy with Allison, Rachael, and Tyler; Shawn, Zach, and Conner were there. We missed having Carrie and Lexi with us. They put us up in a room with a jacuzi and fireplace. Felt very special. The kids had a great time swimming and we had a great time eating out. Thanks all for great memories.

Mom and Dad

Grandkids sleepover

On Saturday, July 19th Gram Gram and Grandpa hosted a sleepover for 5 of the Grandkids. (l-r) Tanner, Allison, Tyler, Cheyenne, and Rachel are caught catching a few winks.

Guess they were just faking it!!

The kids enjoyed a couple of movies before bed and again Sunday morning.

Sunday morning Gram Gram and Lori made pancakes and waffles for breakfast. The kids enjoyed decorating them.

Tyler and his happy pancake.

Tanner applying the whipped cream.

Of course Grandpa had to show them how it was done using a waffle!!

Grandpa's happy waffle.

Not sure who made this happy pancake.

Cheyenne and her creation.

Allison and her happy cake.

Gram Gram and the happy bunch Sunday morning.