THE OCEAN

We took pictures of the ocean the first night, others during the calm before the storm, and some during the storm. We had wind gusts of 86 mph and heavy rain the one day. We had never experienced a storm like that before. We enjoyed it from our cozy, dry room. Kristen, these pictures are for you.

CONTINUING 55TH AT ADOBE RESORT

We went to the Adobe Resort in Yachats, OR last week. We stayed from the 15th through the 18th. The weather was nice for three days and very stormy for one day. We had a wonderful room and access to facilities without going outside. The restaurant is a semicircle with ocean view. Norm enjoyed the fitness room and the pool. Both were close to our room. Ted and Pam arranged for the delivery of a fantastic fruit and cheese tray.

BIRTHDAY

Joyce is now as old as Norman. In addition to other gifts, she received flowers, cards, food, and telephone calls.

CAPPING THE CELEBRATION

Our neighbors across the street (the Espinoza family) Elena and Christiana brought a beautiful bouquet of red roses and a handmade table scarf that they did with cross-stitch edged with crochet lace.

THANKS

Thanks, everyone:
Norma--for the visit and gifts
Isaac, Lagaytha and Joy--for the special meal and cake
Ted, Pam, and Boys--for the beautiful card and telephone call
Barb, Dwight and Kyle--for the beautiful bouquet
Donna--for the cinnamon-raisin bread
Sharla--for the lovely arrangement for the church
Many others who called, sent cards, expressed well wishes, and gave
us "high fives" for 55

MORE CELEBRATION

Soon after our return from Isaac and Lagaytha's, we received a call from Barb Purdy asking if she could come over. She came and brought a beautiful bouquet to cap our anniversary celebration.

ANNIVERSARY DAY

We met Lagaytha at Marie Callender's. "Where are Isaac and Joy?" Joy was delayed picking up our anniversary cake and traffic slowed her also. They called and Lagaytha placed their orders. After a good meal, we returned to Isaac and Lagaytha's for our surprise cake. It was in the shape of a Radio Flyer red wagon with flowers down the middle and a banner that read "Happy 55th Anniversary Norm & Joyce!"