Memorals

Arlington- symbols of the price of freedom.

Mt. Vernon

Gettysburg, PA

Mom and I just returned from a fun and positive trip Allstate trip to Washington DC. The trip reconfirmed our apperication for our founding fathers and this great land that we enjoy.

Our Ninth Grandchild - Littler Walter Has ARRIVED.

Walter Raymond Ruckman made his grand endurance on February 24th at 7:47 pm. He weighed in at 8.06 lb. and 19.6 in length. Retta is staying to help, She is pleased that Tanya wants her there to spend time with her grandchildren her newest little Walter who is named after her father and Ray's grandfather his namesake.

Mom was so excited when she opened the package from the Ruckmans and found this shirt. It looks very nice on her. She was tired when I took the pictures and we had a hard time choosing one that we liked.
We had mom Nelson with us for dinner and except for the burnt chicken it was a great time. We felt like dad was with us letting us know how much he loves us.

Vancouver

Mom and I enjoyed a wonderful trip to Vancouver on April 30 to May 2nd. This is the fun building at Stanley Park.
This a large Douglas Fur tree at Capilano Suspension Bridge. It seams to go up and up and up.

We loved the Sakura (Japanies Cherry Blossoms) in the Stanley Park. The Park is some 650 acres in Vancouver, BC. We wished to have all of our family come and see the wonderful green land.

Our Trip to Italy- Over new years we took a trip to Italy with Ray, Tanya, Steven, Gena, Chyrl, & Alan. It was a great tirp.

I love being a Grandma to my 8 Grandkids

Melissa

Matt

Kindra

Caleb

Curtis

Audrey

Logan

Charly