A Sweet Little Friend Graduates

Chelsey Gensel is all grown up and graduating! I'll always remember her as the sweet friendly little girl who talked to me through the fence everyday after school, in Logan. She was also a wonderful primary singer. Congratulations Chelsey, you are dear to my heart, and still cute & friendly!

Melissa graduates

Chris & Jona Barfuss' only girl is graduating from High School. Congratulations Melissa! What is in store next for you?

Grandkids---Do you have a name?

Hi, Mason, Luke, Isis, Natalie, Lily, Mabel & Pheonix....Does anyone have a name for my new pet. He is in the back yard and loves to hop in the grass. I saw him a week ago and again today...wow has he grown since I took this picture! I hope I don't get warts from him because he has warts all over him. Love, Grandma

Snellville Days

Last year Rick and I were volunteers @ the Annual Snellville Days, this year we were attendees. Saturday at 10 am we went to a parade..they had two bands, lots of tractors, lots more snazzy cars (both old & new) and clowns & candy , of course. All in all it was small. Two things I found interesting: 1. Around here they stand and clap when the flag goes by, I'm used to standing and placing hand over my heart. 2. As we were walking back to our car I heard two different sets of people say that, "This parade was the best yet."

Next we headed over to the park and walked around the craft booths. Rick got a new idea for his Memorial Day Games guns event and I bought a Christmas present for Max. They also had entertainment on three different stages and a car show.

Then we watched the dogs chase and catch a frisbee.

That night there was a concert in the park in the park with a Nashville singer (man) who is from Snellville, and an up an coming singer/ songwritter (girl) from the next town over, Grayson. Fun day! Wish you had been here to attend with us!

Can you guess who this is?

This young man is a relative to our family. He 20 years old. He is in a foreign country. If you can't figure out who this is check out this website for the answer. http://www.happydans.blogspot.com/

Baby has a name!

Nick writes...
We have named our beautiful Daughter!...Phoenix A'leyah Lila Barfuss! Here is a pretty cute picture!
Grandma Pat writes...She is so perfect! I'd love to hold her and rub my cheek against her cheek and whisper in her ear how much I love her!

Mabel Louise Shumway is 2 years old!

Mable turns 2 on April 24,2006. Her sister Lily says, "She is fun to play with, we play dress-up." Luke, her brother says, "She's kinda noisy." Mom has said she has entered the 2 year old stage a little early. Dad thinks she is cute. Grandpa & Grandma think she is adorable and reminds them of Sally when Sally was a little girl. Take a look at these photos and make your comments about her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MABEL! (Photos are compliments of Sally and Kiddie Kandids or Brigitte and BNB Photography)

What a surprise! What a cutie!

While on my short week-end visit to Omaha I took MUCH "stuff" (that Judy didn't want to keep) to Judy's dumpster, including 3 file cabinets, lots of paper, and a wood cabinet. We cleaned out closets, file cabinets, and packed boxes..took them to the garage, and started a "yard sale spot" & "take to new place spot." We also drove some things over to Heidi's house. While stopping by Heidi & Cory's place I got to see the girls (the boys were at school) and imagine my surprise when Tatum walked out with nothing on but her socks and pacifier. I got a photo of her and she was gracious enough to pose for me. I post it here in a modified way. She looks like Eve (garden of Eden) to me! What a cutie.

These are a few of my new birthday things!

I had a very nice birthday. I went out to lunch with my coworkers, received cards and letters from my Children, Grandchildren, Parents, and Friends. Julie Hunsaker gave me a chicken that lays bubble gum eggs, Dad & Kaye sent bread, honey,&cashews.Melissa Bentley gave me a certificate to Border's Bookstore.Ricks parents sent $20.00. Rick gave me polish, cuticle remover, popcorn, Macadamia nuts, shampoo, face cleanser & flowers and took me to a great little German Bakery where I gorged myself on Mediterranean macaroons (made with dates, nuts, and coconut). Thank-you everyone for thinking of me and sharing your love with me. I am so grateful and feel like a Pampered Princess! I love you all.

Grandchild # 7 has arrived!

Hi everyone!
Jasmine delivered a healthy mutant-being this afternoon via an elective C-section. The female specimen is quite a looker, and will make a fine addition to the assorted freaks, mutants, and abominable monsters in our fine family! I have included some pictures for you all! I'll be adding some photos of this cute little critter (as of yet un-named)to my website over the coming weeks, so if you want some more information check it out!
I Love and miss you all!
Nick Barfuss
www.nickbarfuss.com