BUILDING A HOME

Bill and Beth are in the process of buiding a new house.

Back to Ottawa County. Home to generations of our family.

That's TJ the foreman taking measurements

FAMILY FUN AT THE PUMPKIN FARM

The kids took a hayride to the pumpkin patch.

TJ, Sam, Bill, Mandy, Dan & Owen. Hey, where's Beth?

Oh, someone had to operate the camera.

Looks like a fun time on a beautiful fall day

OWEN ON THE HAYRIDE

RYAN & LAUREN

What a handsome couple. And fun too.

RYAN TURNS 30

Ryan turned the big 30 on October 31. Lauren gave him a Surprise Party on Saturday. The biggest surprise for him was when he saw his mom was there. A quick trip to Colorado. The look on his face was worth the price of any plane ticket.

A very happy guy greets his mother as a pleased girlfriend looks on.

HAPPY 30th RYAN!!

My 2nd BIRTHDAY

Grandpa is a bit behind, but Owen James celebrated his birthday on September 19.

2 years old. Where has that time gone??? HAPPY BIRTHDAY OWEN!!

AHHH------SUMMER

The fam.

I think uncles are suppose to pull the kid's leg Ryan.

July means Birthday to Sam. Happy 1st S.W.!

Tasha and Amy were among a cast of friends and family that came to the shore to celebrate Em & Jeff's engagement.

Ryan brought Lauren for a "taste" of Michigan summer in July. What fun we had!

This must be Ryan's relaxed look.

Owen - Happy as a clam

A family of Beach Bums

AHHH------SUMMER

CATCHIN' SOME REST

Zssssss- That's OK you two. You need your rest. Busy year ahead.

The next day good-byes and hugs until they all gather again on wedding day.

..while brothers wonder if there is anymore cold beer.

....sisters talk and plan wedding stuff

OLD FRIENDS GATHER TO CELEBRATE

....and a good time was had by all as friends and family gathered to celebrate the engagement of Em and Jeff.

BIG NEWS

Jeff popped the BIG QUESTION when he took Emily on a surprise trip to Alaska in late June.

Her answer????? YES!!!!!!

FATHER"S DAY

The guys, minus Colorado Ryan, wood salesman & golfer

L to R- TJ-43 months, Steve-669 months, Owen-21 months, Bill, 380-months, Dan 330 months & Sam-11 months.

MOTHER & DAUGHTER

Cindy & Emily were reunited however briefly in May when we traveled to Emily's Oregon home. Most importantly, now mom has seen for herself where her "little girl" lives and works. A must for parents.

BUSY BUSY GUY

So much to see, so much to explore.

There is usually no time for pictures, but I'll stop for my mom and dad's camera if I have to.

DREAMIN'

Our little Sam on Mother's Day

THE OREGON COAST

What's Not To Like When Scenes Like This Are Available?

E & J LOOKING GOOD

The Eugene experience seems to agree with these two.

It must have been their Ann Arbor & Iowa City training.

(Let's see,....Ducks Ducks.....who are they again??)

HANGING OUT IN THE NORTHWEST

We spent a wonderful weekend with Emily and Jeff In Oregon.

It was so good to see them and to see where they live and work.

They are very happy and that makes us happy.

What a great time we had, Oregon is beautiful and Eugene is a "cool city".

WILLIAM & ELIZABETH, THEODORE and SAMUEL

Bill and Beth have a busy household. Always something going on and full of the wonderful sounds of children. They are great parents and their boys are fortunate to have them.

AMANDA, DANIEL and OWEN

Looks like a family to me, and a happy one at that.

It's fun to see your kids parent. Dan and Mandy are doing a wonderful job.

Owen is one lucky little boy

Two happy campers

Grandma's house is a good place to be. She loves to play with the boys and reads to them often.

Sam seems to be content, afterall, if you have your "pipe" and Grandma to walk you around to see the tick-tocks, what else is there. Grandma looks happy too.

The Board of Directors

SAMUEL WILLIAM

Sam. It's still all pretty new to this guy. There is not much he misses from his easy chair. Brother TJ shows him most of the ropes and it won't be long and he'll create his own trouble. For now he is content to watch and smile. What a life.

AHOY!!

Out of my way! I'm going to Milwaukee.

Owen loves to captain his own ship

Little Boy - Big Lake

TJ enjoying an evening dip in Lake Michigan

I wonder what he is thinking.

CHRISTMAS '06

Christmas has much more commotion and noise since we have added grandchildren....and much more fun too. TJ seems to understand the humor in the whole thing, Owen is intrigued with the camera and Sam, well I'll bet this was the last Christmas that he will sleep through.

FAMILY

Family---My kids are a great joy. All healthy, well adjusted and EMPLOYED. I love you all and I'm proud as can be.

QUIET ISLAND

Take a little quiet time each day. Reflect on all you have and the opportunities set before you, and give thanks. Solitude and quiet are great gifts from God. Know your self, your strengths and your weakness. You are unique, and for that reason you are a gift to the world. swb '07