Happy 75th Birthday to Fritz!

Un hombre guapo con bigote.

Joan planned a surprise 75th birthday party for husband Fritz . . . and was he surprised! When they walked into the private room at the Phoenix Grille he was greeted by about 30 of his family and friends.

Everytime we visit Mexico, Fritz introduces himself to waitresses as the "hombre guapo con bigote": handsome man with the mustache. Now that he's 75, we call him the "hombre VIEJO con bigote"!

Easter was a week late!

All the kids.


Ready to hunt eggs.


My basket spilled!


Crazy Grandkids!


Beautiful Grandchildren: Araby, Riley, Shawnda, Sarah and Matt

Shawnda arrived the day after Easter, so we planned our Easter gathering for the following Saturday. All five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, Sarah's foster children, spouses and friends joined in the fun. We hunted eggs and had birthday cupcakes for one year old Jack.

A Springtime Visit from Nebraskans

Lori and Nora


Addie after a dunking in the pool.


Nora sunbathing.


Carol with Addie with sailboat.


Four generations: Grandpa Gene, Granddaughter Crystal, Daughter Lori and babies Nora and Addie Davy

The day Shawnda and Janet left, Gene's daughter Lori, granddaughter Crystal, and babies Addie and Nora arrived from Nebraska. We were blessed with beautiful weather, and the all the girls really enjoyed the pool. Lori's husband Dale arrived midweek, and they had outings to the zoo, Macaroni Grill and an ice cream parlor. My sister Carol loved playing with Addie and helped her sail a boat in the pool. We can't wait to have them back again!

Grandchildren Visit to Phoenix

Funny Bunny! Jack with bunny ears.


Jack, Shawnda and Janet

The past two weeks have been busy. Our first visitors drove all the way from Michigan to be with us. Granddaughter Shawnda, partner Janet and baby Jack arrived on April 5th and spent a week camped out in the RV. They visited friends and family all over the Valley and had so much fun they stayed an extra day. Jack celebrated his first birthday on March 29th.