Roger & Kathy's Travel Journal

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Sunday, August 11, 2013

Putman Reunion

John & Janice; Rick & Jo; Jerry & Anita; Kevin & Becky; Gary & Jeannie; Roger & Kathy; Judy; Ray & Mel; Raymond
We talked about a Putman family reunion last year at Mom's funeral - thinking it would be fun to get together under happy circumstances - so my cousin Janice sent out "save the date" cards and invited us all to her house yesterday.
Mom's maiden name was Putman and she had two half brothers, Dick and Paul, and one half sister, Elizabeth. My Uncle Paul (97) and Aunt Max (Maxine) (95) are the only parents still alive but frail and unable to attend. We had a good time playing "catch up" on all of our lives and laughing at old pictures of families and gatherings - remembering funny incidents of our childhood.

Friday, August 2, 2013

Lazy, Crazy Days of Summer

We know we are in Michigan when we drive down roads "tunneled" by big trees; when everything we see is lush green and the flowers are beautiful; when we see produce stands out in all the farmers front yards and the sweet corn is the best you can get!
We are having fun with friends and family - golfing, happy hours and eating out! We've been out on Judy's raft a couple times but the weather hasn't been to cooperative. Roger is loving the cool weather but I'm ready for less rain and more sunny days!
We met Joanne & Bob, my nursing school room-mate, in Adrian for dinner the other night and went to the "Spotted Cow" for an ice cream dessert.


 Roger is on the 10th Annual Tractor Drive with his brothers and about 50 other tractors.  He's pulling the camper they rented to sleep in tonight. So sorry I'm missing all the fun!!! I feel bad for them because it is 64 degrees and raining!  Glad he took his rain suit - hope it clears up later today and tomorrow!


   


 
Samantha and Emily are excited about going to their new schools. Samantha will be in second grade in the nearby public school and Emily is going to a private pre-school. They had a family interview with the principal before she was accepted and Emily told us they were "going to see the boss of my new school." They both will wear uniforms so clothes shopping is made easier. Emily in her navy
blue plaid jumper reminds me of Mel, Judy and I at Queens. Heather said "the blouse needs to be ironed!" I told her to do what I used to do when I wore a jumper - just iron the collar and sleeves - the rest does not show!

 We talked with Emily on SKYPE the other morning and she told us Samantha couldn't talk on the Ipad because her "privileges got busted!"