ANNIVERSARY

We started our celebration of number 55 on the 15th with the arrival of Norma. On the 19th, a lady arranged a vase of flowers and displayed them at our church. After church we brought them home. On the 22nd, Norma and Lagaytha joined us at Roaring Rapids for lunch where Norm surprised Joyce with a heart-shaped emerald necklace. The girls went with Mom to the beauty shop for her hair highlighting.

Before Norma left, she gave us a Country Rose vase, a bar of French soap, and a jar of honey.

NORMA'S VISIT

Norma arrived for a visit. She, along with Isaac and Lagaytha came for a meal. The celebration is beginning for our 55th wedding anniversary.

FUN DAY

TIME TO DEPART

Recently, Norm hiked up the butte while the pickup was being serviced. The three of us decided to take the easier "trek" to the summit for a picnic. The pictures show the table with Autzen Stadium in the background. Also, the Willamette River and I-5, downtown buildings, Spencer Butte, recent construction on the hills above where the Yuans lived on arrival in town, and some of the buildings on the way to the coast. Lagaytha treated us at the DQ after our picnic.

PICNIC ON SKINNER BUTTE

We enjoyed a picnic on Skinner Butte the last day of July. It is located in the heart of downtown. One of the first settlers built a cabin on the west side. One of the finer homes is still located on the south side and is designated a historic site.

A FEW FLOWERS IN OUR BACKYARD

Red, White, and Blue. Happy 4th of July, everybody.

FATHER'S DAY

Family came for Father's Day and brought Chinese food.