A few photos from Oregon and other parts....

Here ... I sure hope things stay the way I formatted them, but if they don't you will all have fun matching descriptions with photos. Love, Maureen


I decided to start with this photo. Joe and Jim, age 6, I am told. Which is which?





Family photo circa Fall 2003?? Greg had returned from Germany and we were showing off the great wall of Diamond in our back yard in McMinnville.












this, of course, is Reidar, his Mom, Kirsten, and Greg in the Jensen's home, December 2003. Greg's last holiday trip East for a while! 5 months later, Reidar was Greg's best man. Sorry if it is too dark.










Chronologically, this should be earlier. Here, in June 2001, we have some Frewens---Pat Frewen Brown and Peter Frewen, and Peter's daughter, Lydia. This was the memorial for Margaret at Hebron Academy.















I believe this was Dad's 80th birthday in his dining room on Old Wyomissing Road. Happily, Jim and I were there. I think Kate may have been housesitting and working in Oregon.














Here is a reminder that Jim did play a Colonel in Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience in Portland, June 2004.







Above, my notes tell me, is Kitty Mum's birthday. Seated at Michael's dining room table. Lipstick looks good, nails are nicely done. I guess she'll pass.








I included this one because I think we get a better look at the Old Girl's face. No nail polish this time. Oh well.

Hey everybody, I've got two quick things.

First, just a reminder that anybody who doesn't already have an account to post to the blog, and wants one, should email me or my dad and we'll get blogger to send an invitation email your way.

Second, my first-graders (1年生) are doing a unit on families in english class, starting next week, and I'd like as many pictures of all of you as possible. It's a classroom of seven year-olds, they don't react well to me just writing things on the board, but they'll pay attention to anything that's illustrated. If you can help me out here, just post your pictures here, or again, email me.

More News From Kitty Mum

What the heck! I know many of us have read this already, but for those who aren't on Kitty Mum's distribution list, here's her latest summary...

A hell of a lot of wind, falling temperatures and snowy weather in this area. No snow here, but David's area got hit with some as well as winds that wrecked houses when bihg trees fell opn them. Mike and mary Anne had some siding ripped off their house, Fortunately, Ronald Houck came to their rescue. He took along some samples of the siding and I guess it'll be put to rights very soon. He and his father kept the farm from falling apart. Wonderful people!

By this time Kathy and David should have their house restored after the traumatic experience of repairing bedroom closets thaty never were adequate. What a trumph when things are functional again.

The Alts new lumber mill building is now complete. witha great stove to kleep it comfortable.

The Zapatas are forging ahead. Isabela's day center is back in business. And she is busy practicing her dancing at home. She seems to be interested inthe acrobatic aspect of performing, rather then following rote instruction.

Susan is safe back at ND. Socrates was very helpful in explaing the way her mediation works. Sort of a delayed reaction of a few weeks until the patient benefits' GOD BLESS AND LUV MUTTI

Good-bye 2005. Hello 2006....

Kathleen sent some lovely photos that she wants to share. We have to keep up with those camera-happy folks in Japan. I'll try to do justice to Kathleen and David's pictures!

This is the gathering that occurred when Mary Katharine was in Boston for her presentation. Kathleen took Kate, Mary Katharine (with long hair---did it get trimmed between this photo and the next??), Betsy, Tom, and a beautiful Bradford cousin. Betsy arranged this lunch at an Indian restaurant. Kathleen was the photographer.






And you know these folks. The Misty Laners, as Kitty Mum would say, with Aunt Kathleen in that dining room we all know so well. The site of many gatherings over the years. More happy gatherings to come, we all pray. Well, has Mary Katharine had her hair trimmed? I think so; it looks nice.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Love, Maureen

Happy New Year From Kitty Mum

I think Kitty Mum's most recent e-mail should go here to remind us all of comings and goings, as she says....

"Butzi and Jim called last evening. Safe home from Istanbul. No new snow in NH, and everything seemed to be working. They were very tired!Tomorrow Mike and Mary Anne and the rest will be back on Misty Lane. One last reunion with the Langs this morning. For Mass at St. Zephhyrin's; and brunch at Kathy's house. She and David weathered the holidays well. Betsy took her crew to visit her office as well as where she hangs her hat at the moment.mPretty soon Mary and Susan will be in the work force. I hope they may be able to work in the Boston area, and fulfill a wish for all the sisters to live together ij Boston. Keep praying..

In about a week the Zapatas will be home in Jefferson Heights. Amy will resume work and Hilda will be with them for a hit to ease along the transition in that household.

Reenie and Jim will still have Kate at home for a little longer. Their house has nnot been hit by the flooded conditions, and they're glad that this house is more elevated than the McMinnville property.

David and Yachai are well. In a few weeks it'll be moving day for Michael. Andy will finish this year at home, prepping for LSATs./ I'm exhausted just thinking about all the toing and froing. GOD BLESS AND LUV MUTTI"

Yes, Indeed. God Bless and Luv to all. Maureen, Jim and Kate