A Very Fun Wedding Cake!

     Here is a picture of the wedding cake of our friends, Glenn and Karen.  As it was the second marriage for both of them, and their kids are grown, it was very fitting!! Congrats!!

Cheers!!

Let summer begin!!!

More Pictures From My Surprise Visit

 SURPRISE!! 

 It was quite a surprise for my mom and dad to see me arrive last weekend!!

 My sister hadn't been to Cherry Berry yet, and one just opened in Billings, 

so we stopped for a quick treat on the way to get the balloons for Faith's party.  YUMMY!

Danny and Paige...so excited for their upcoming nuptials!!

 My brother, Dave, and his son, Jon

A big CONGRATS to Jon on his graduation from college and acceptance into 

Columbia University for medical school in August!! We are so proud of you!!

Enjoying family time at Faith's graduation breakfast...

My former principal (in Billings) is now the president of the Catholic school system in Billings.  We had a great time catching up!!  It was so nice to see him.

A new laptop for the graduate :)

Faith receiving her diploma from her high school principal

My nephew, Brandon, playing in the jazz band for the grad ceremony 

The happy grad with her family :0)

Congrats, Faith!!

 Congratulations, Faith!  You are officially a high school grad!!! 

I was so blessed to be able to share in your day!! Love you, Aunt Lulu

Rally for Richie

     A "Rally for Richie" was held recently to help Richie and his family during his stem cell surgery and recovery. It was held a week after our school had our "Run for Richie."  His family was very grateful for all of the support.  It was held at McPete's in Big Lake and was a huge success (even if Ann didn't win her silent auction item)!! :0)

     Richie wanted a picture for the school monitors of him surrounded by those of us who came to his benefit.  There was face painting and hair painting available, so you can see he went with red and blue!! :)

Teacher Appreciation

This was one of the cool gifts that I received for Teacher Appreciation Day.  

What a clever idea!

How Fast Life Changes...

Last Friday, May 10...

Kati (our niece) and Jim were married.  

What a beautiful day it turned out to be for them!!

Sadly, Jim passed away from his cancer last night.  

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kati and Brayden, their son.

One Lucky Mom

Thanks to my wonderful family for making Mother's Day special.  

The best part was spending it together!! I love you all so very much!!

Dani, Darrell, and Michael treated me to dinner at Pittsburgh Blue; it was awesome!!

Here are the beautiful flowers that I received...

To top off the evening...a blackberry Mojito.  Yum!! :0)

Mother's Day

     Happy Mother's Day, Mom!!  You are such a loving, kind, generous, giving, and dedicated mom.  I have been so VERY blessed to have you as my mother!!  Love you so very much, Lulu and Darrell

     Happy Mother's Day to Mom O. as well.  Today was very difficult for us without you to share it with.  Not a day goes by without thinking of you and remembering what a wonderful mom you were.  We know that you are watching over us from heaven.  Love you, Mom O.!!

Run For Richie

     Richard was diagnosed with childhood cancer Ewing's Sarcoma in February by a biopsy of his lump on his left forearm. (He even named this lump Bob). Richie finished his 6th round of chemo at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital. Soon he will also have a stem cell transplant.  He and his mom will need to be there at least 60 days, so our school had a fundraiser called "Run for Richie" this past week.  It was so awesome as the varsity and JV baseball and track teams ran in addition to our MS track and softball teams.  Many other students participated along with lots of staff members. The donation was $5 per person.  The track team set a goal of $500 and tripled it by raising a total of $1531!! 

  Here is Richie...ALWAYS a smile on his face.

Richie rode his bike alongside Ryan, one of our 8th graders.

Here is the whole gang!! His mom was so touched by all of the support for her son!!

Some of the staff members who participated...