Because Mom Likes Pictures

We had a picnic with the firm at the zoo. Here's the picture. It's hard to see Martha and Bridget, but it gives you a good look at Seth.

Wi Family Pics

Here are some recent pictures of Rachel and Jenna and our family. Jenna is a little over 7 lbs now and is doing great. Rachel is adjusting really well I think and loves baby "Nenna".

Bryce and Rachel at our neighborhood 4th of July Parade.

Our sweet little Jenna

Daddy's girls

The Wi Family--July 2008

Celebrate!

Here are some photos of the at-home festivities we had for Matt's birthday. Nina had great fun picking out the balloons and decorating the cupcakes. Matt and I also got to see a movie (wahoo!) and on Saturday we went to dinner with all the Utah Harris clan. It was Sue's birthday that day, so all the more reason to get together. Sue took pictures of that grand event, so hopefully she'll post a couple.







Matt loved the memory book I made for his birthday, and he read everything that you all wrote to him. Thanks for contributing and sharing the love with Matty!

Beauty

Joel and I celebrated our 30th anniversary by going camping! Yes this was ok in fact it was my idea. We had a great time - so relaxing and it was hard to come home. We were only about 45 minutes from home but look at how beautiful this country is! I forget how blessed we are to live in the NW surrounded by such beauty. The other picture of beauty - actually age and beauty is grandma (ME!) with her granddaughters Rachel and Jenna!

The Harris Clan Races For Justice

A local legal aid clinic has an annual fun run fund raiser. It's a 5K, with a shorter run for the smaller kids. Most of us ran this year. Here are pictures.

Una mas por toda ustedes salud

I have posted this once and it won't appear so I am going to write it out again. I especially liked this one and will dedicate it to Chuck Bates. Chuck for those of you who don't know, it the nephew of Uncle Ross and Aunt Millie, the husband of Jennifer Harris Bates and our private flying instructor :)!!
Fred and his wife Edna went to the state fair every year. Every year Fred would say, "Edna, I'd like to ride in that there airplane."
And every year Edna would say, "I know Fred, but that airplane ride costs 10 dollars, and 10 dollars is 10 dollars."
One year Fred and Edna went to the fair and Fred said, "Edna, I'm 71 years old. If I don't ride that airplane this year I may never get another change."
Edna replied, "Fred that there airplane ride costs 10 dollars and 10 dollars is 10 dollars."
The pilot overheard them and said, "Folks, I'll make you a deal. I'll take you both up for a ride. If you can stay quiet for the entire ride and not say one word, I won't charge you, but if you say one word it's 10 dollars."
Fred and Edna agree and up they go. The pilot does all kinds of twists and turns, rolls and dives, but not a word is heard. he does all his tricks over again, but still not a word.
They land and the pilot turns to Fred, "By golly, I did everything I could think of to get you to yell out, but you didn't."
Fred replied, "Well, I was gonna say something when Edna fell out, but 10 dollars is 10 dollars."

Oh, You didn't think that was funny. Try this!

A little old English lady was looking for a room in Switzerland. She asked the local village schoolmaster to help her. A place that suited her was finally found, and the woman returned to London for luggage. Then she remembered that she had not noticed a bathroom, or as she called it, a water closet. So she wrote to the schoolmaster. He was puzzled by the initials "W.C". Never dreaming that she was inquiring about a bathroom, he finally asked the parish priest, who decided that
W.C. stood for Wesleyan Church. The schoolmaster then replied"

Dear Madam,
The W.C. is situated 9 miles from the house in the center of a beautiful grove of trees. It is capable of holding 350 people at a time and is open each Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. A large number of folks attend duriing the summer, so it suggested you go early, especially on Thursday, when there is organ accompaniment. The accoustics are very good and everyone can hear the slightest sound.
You may be interested to know that my daughter met her husband and was married in our W.C.
We hope you will be here in time for our upcoming bazaar. The proceeds will go toward the purchase of plush seats, which the folks agree are a long-felt need, as the present seats all have holes in them.
My wife is rather delicate, therefore she cannot attend regularly. It has been six months since the last time she went. Naturally, it pains her very much not to be able to go more often.
I shall close now with the desire to accomodate you in every way possible. I will be happy to save you a seat down front or near the door, whichever you prefer.
Regards,
Schoolmaster

Smiling is good for your health, and laughing is even better. So good health to you all

Dearest Redneck Son:
I'm writing this slow because I know you can't read fast. We don't live where we did when you left home. Your dad read in the newspaper that most accidents happen within 20 miles of your home. so we moved. I won't be able to send you the address because the last West Virginia family that lived here took the house numbers when they moved so they wouldn't have to change their address.
This place is really nice. It even has a washing machine. I'm not sure about it. I put a load of clothes in and pulled the chain. We haven't seen them since.
The weather isn't bad here. It only rained twice last week; the first time for three days and the second time for four days.
About that coat you wanted me to send; your Uncle Billy Bob said it would be too heavy to send in the mail with the buttons on, so we cut them off and put them in the pockets.
Bubba locked his keys in the car yesterday. We were really worried because it took him two hours to get me and your father out.
Your sister had a baby this morning, but I haven't found out what it is yet so i don't know if you are an aunt or uncle.
Uncle Bobby Ray fell into a whiskey vat last week. Some men tried to pull him out but he fought them off and drowned. We had him cremated, he burned for three days.
Three of your friends went off a bridge in a pickup truck. Butch was driving. He tolled down the window and swam to safety. Your other two friends were in the back. They drowned because they couldn't get the tailgate down.
There isn't much more news at this time. Nothing much out of the normal has happened.
Your Favorite Aunt,
Mom