Lucie and Ron are one year older. Isn’t that great. We went on a Birthday adventure and this is what we found. I will admit we were lost, but getting lost was one of the best parts of the adventure.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the best Sister-in-law and Brother-in-law.
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My friend Mara asked me to care for here funny, loving granddaughter for a couple of hours last week. Of course I said yes. We had the best time. She is sweet, fun, smart and very silly. I hope I get to play with her again, all by myself. The next day Mara and I took little Max to the zoo. Another great day. I can’t wait for Max to come and visit me again. I hope you enjoy seeing some of our memories.
I AM SILLY
I had the greatest opportunity to photograph adorable little Maxlee this week. I had so much fun holding her, kissing her, hugging her and laughing at her. Thank you Mara and Molly for bringing her here. Good job Molly and Andy.
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Here are some of the early blooms I’m growing this summer of 2015.
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July 2015
My newest Dahlia just starting
Begonia plant I started from last years tubers
My giant sunflower plant is over 9′ tall.
It is early (June 10, 2015), so not all of them are blooming yet.
After over 55 years I finally re-connected with my Aunt Evelyn for her 100th birthday. It was an emotional first moment. After all these years it took her only a couple of seconds to recognized me, I was very surprised. We had a nice long warm hug. It felt so good. A couple of good tears were shed by both of us. The surprise for me didn’t end there. I found out there is another Jackie Reek. I had only met the other Jackie many years ago. Meeting the 3rd Jackie was a great pleasure. I am now known as Girl Jackie Reek. (Jackie is from South Carolina, I am from Wisconsin). Young Jackie is a very nice and polite young man. I trusted him instantly, as was proven by getting in his flatbed truck and doing donuts in a parking lot with the police watching us. I just love him. There was a blizzard of snow that weekend and a blizzard of Reeks. Approximately 60 to 70 Reeks in one small town. Our hotel was filled with many of them. We were able to bond at breakfast each morning and that was fun. I was very excited to see Jenny again. She is my soul sister. I was excited to see Sis and Vi and meet Debbie. Vi made all the beautiful cakes. It was nice seeing Dicky after talking to him on the phone and listening to his CD’s. I met cousins I didn’t know and cousins I didn’t even know I had. Sis told me I used to say if Sissy does for everything anyone would ask me. I remember just adoring her.
We also stopped to visit Aunt Doris on the way home. She was unable to make the party because of the snow storm. Aunt Doris opened her mouth and held it open for at least 30 seconds when I told her who I was. When she was able to move again, she said, “well get over here and give me a big hug”. I was so happy to visit with her and show her some of the photos I had taken at the party.
Phil, Billy and I had a very good weekend. Phil was a real trooper. He put up with all the reminiscing and catching up. AND of course the teasing.
The party was a great time. Aunt Evelyn’s birthday is February 24 2015.
We represented several states. Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, and Turkey. We were seriously missing Texas. We missed you Tom. If I have missed any states please let me know, I will add them.
Congratulations to the birth of Kim Lockwood’s granddaughter Kennedy Jane Flannery. Her mother, the beautiful Amy Sawle sure did a good job here. (and Daddy too) She is so beautiful, just like her Mama. Her little face is so full of personality. I could eat her up. Enjoy the photos. Love you Amy.
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Photos by Jackie Clementi
The Busalacchi Girls had a surprise party for their Mom. I am sorry I got carried away with the little grandchildren and didn’t get one picture of Sandy. Happy very belated Birthday Sandy. Look at these little cuties. Love you Sandy.
We had a great time in Wausau celebrating Chris and Angela’s Graduation. Chris is moving on to the University of Northern Michigan in the UP. Yes, way up there. Chris received a scholarship and will be playing football for the Wildcats. Chris is a fantastic young man with many goals. I wish him all the luck in reaching those goals. Angela is moving on to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Angela is a wonderful young lady with a beautiful bright smile. Sorry, I don’t know what Angela will be studying but I am sure she will be successful in whatever she chooses. Angela is beautiful inside and out and very easy to love. GOOD LUCK Chris and Angela. I love you.
We had a great time in Wausau celebrating Chris and Angela’s Graduation. Chris is moving on to the University of Northern Michigan in the UP. Yes, way up there. Chris received a scholarship and will be playing football for the Wildcats. Chris is a fantastic young man with many goals. I wish him all the luck in reaching those goals. Angela is moving on to the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Angela is a wonderful young lady with a beautiful bright smile. Sorry, I don’t know what Angela will be studying but I am sure she will be successful in whatever she chooses. Angela is beautiful inside and out and very easy to love. GOOD LUCK Chris and Angela. I love you.
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