Drayton reunion 2011

July 1 - 3 was our 3rd reunion of the guys and gals who met and enjoyed each others fellowship during the 1950's and 1960's in the oilpatch. Bob and May Barker hosted this years reunion and again provided great food, games, and story swapping opportunities.

There were 19 in attendance. Front row (l-r) Don Andersen and his wife carol, Fran McMullen, Dalton Heyland, Norma Disney, and Bruce Harrison. Second row (l-r) Gail Heyland, Fay Williamson, May Barker, May Wiseman, Arlene Harrison, and Laurie Disney. Back row (l-r) Al McMullen, Bob Barker, Bob Disney, Terry Andersen, Don Disney, Kent Williamson, and Bud Wiseman

It got a little cool Friday evening but come on Bob it wasn't that cold!!!

May, Fran, and Arlene seem to be solving the world's problems or maybe coming up with some new ones.

There was lots of story telling times and catching up on the latest events in each others lives.

Saturday was a time for games. In the morning some of the group played golf and the rest of us slept in!! Then we met for lunch and more games. Terry seemed to have trouble with his ____ and its a good thing Al is easy-going. We had more laughs than we deserve. Thanks Terry for your great sense of humor. You liven up the reunions.

Still trying to get them untangled.

Lawn bowling or Bocce provided a little more exercise and look at the great form Kent displayed.

Arlene used her bowling expertise and showed us how it should be done.

Kent and Don relaxing after a hard fought bocce game.

Norma, May, and Carol swapping tales.

The two Bobs share stories.

Bruce and Arlene Harrison were new to the reunion this year. It was nice to meet the spouses of Arlene and Don and to renew old friendships.

Sunday morning was our last get together with pancake, eggs, and sausage breakfast.

Don cooked up some great eggs.

Bob makes great pancakes. We ate enough that it held Fran and I all the way to Shelby, MT before we had to stop for supper.

Bob, daughter Whitney, and May - thanks for providing such a great weekend. I'm sure Whitney was the one who ordered such great weather (she's an RCMP officer) . Nice to have one of those RCMP officers on our side for a change eh?

Cheyenne graduation

June 1, 2011 saw the graduation of our first Granddaughter, Cheyenne from 8th grade. "The proof is in the puddin" or at least in the certificate.

She also was awarded the Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence and received a letter from President Obama .

Marching in to begin the celebration.

The girls quartet performing.

The five recipients of the Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. What happened - no guys?

Cheyenne's reaction to receiving Presidents Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence. She didn't know she was getting it until it was announced in the program. Nice surprise.

Receiving her diploma from Principle.

Receiving congratulations from keynote speaker and teacher.

Picture time at reception that followed. Here with cousins Allison, Tyler, and Rachel McMullen.

Aunt Tammy and Uncle Daryl McMullen

Grandma and Grandpa McMullen

Brother Tanner

Proud Mom and Dad, Lori and Brian Manley

Ms. Bowlby's girl Kenzie and cousin Rachel check out the booty.

A good time was had by all. We are very proud of Cheyenne and know she will do well in high school/academy.

Grandson has violin recital

On Sunday, May 1st our Grandson Tanner Manley played in a violin recital. The Ensemble played two pieces; Dona Nobis Pcem by Bach and Danza Pastorale from "Four Seasons" by Vivaldi.

There were nine violinists in the Ensemble along with their Instructor Mrs. Kathie Lichtenwalter. They did a fine job.

Our Grandson played the final pice of the program called La Folia by Corelli. He only had about 4 weeks to learn the piece and his performance was, in the opinion of an unbiased Grandpa, excellent.

Not a common expression on Tanner's face. Check it out he is actually smiling. Usually he very serious when he plays as seen in the following pictures.

Very proud of you Tanner.

Cheyenne has her first date

Cheyenne and Sam Dronen have their first date. Can you believe that my first Granddaughter is already that old!! Impossible that she could have grown up that fast.

A very lovely couple going out to a school banquet followed by bowling.

Chey turns 14

Can you believe that his cutie is now 14 years old? Where has the time gone?

Our first Granddaughter just turned 14. Friends and family came together for the celebration on Wednesday for supper.

Glad Grandpa added on to the dining room.

Cheyenne wanted Grandma's icecream pie instead of a birthday cake and her favorite is the mint chocolate chip icecream. Grandma made 1/2 of one pie in vanilla in case someone didn't like the mint chocolate chip.

Blow those candles out before the icecream melts!

She did a great job with blowing out all 14 candles.

Chey patiently waiting for everyone to come into the livingroom so she can open her presents.

Her brother Tanner helped her with the present openings.

She loves to read so these books will be devoured in a short time.

Something funny in that card Chey?

I think Tanner is just starting the unwrapping.

This was a cute card.

Where did she go? We had a great time and wish Cheyenne many more years of life. She's a very special young lady. Can't imagine life without her. God bless.