Grandpa and Grandma's last Sunday in Houstonia...

In the upper left hand corner of this picture there
are two boots on the wall. They have been there
since I was child. I think it has something to do with
birthdays but I always remembered these being on
the wall there...yes, the weird stuff I remember!


Grandpa serving communion for the last time
in Houstonia. Everything was very emotional.


There was a dinner for Grandpa and Grandma
after church! Gotta love pot lucks!


Ah...


We can't be serious ALL day!


Brian and his sis!


Grandpa and Grandma with all their kids! L to R
Susanne, Grandma, Marilyn, Grandpa, Mom, and Uncle John.


Grandpa and Grandma...hand in hand...


The Varner clan...


Relaxing on a Sunday afternoon on the front porch
Grandpa Grandma and Kayla


Joshua and Brian showing their grills:) I love it
when Joshua makes mean faces!


I remember sleeping on this porch swing one night.
Many hours I can't even begin to fathom were spent out
on their front porch. So sad...so many changes! There
hasn't been a Christmas that I wasn't at Grandpa and
Grandma Smiley's. Many, many Easter's and Homecoming's.


I had to include this picture...only in Houstonia MO!!!
You better STOP cause there's nowhere else! I'm going to
miss this place and certainly Grandpa and Grandma being there!

Community Reception for Grandpa and Grandma Smiley...

There was a reception for my grandparents the weekend
before their last Sunday in Houstonia. I got there
fashionably late but I was still able to see Judy,
who use to work at the Post Office. Grandpa and
Grandma looked great! I can't imagine what it would be
like to leave home after so many years. They gave so much
to the community and it was neat to see the community give
back by attending.

Garage Sale Time!!!

We had quite the collection of crap this year!


Lisa's curtain collection...oh so nicely displayed!


And quite the holiday table I must say!


Oh look! More crap!

Everyone is home!!!

Because of Ryan's graduation, my brother Steve
and his wife and two children were able to come back
to Kansas for a visit. Max and Joshua playing at
Chuck E Cheese! They both did very well at this game!


The "WHAC" game. Max enjoyed this game also!


Have you ever observed two kids that aren't quite sure
what to think...well here you go! Kayla and Max
taking a ride at Chuck Cheese!


Grandpa thought this was a lot more fun then Kayla
did. She was ready to get off the ride before it even started.
Mommy came to the rescue!


I think this earned the "most retarted" prize game at
Chuck E Cheese. Ryan smacked fly after fly and then
after all that hard work it spit out 2 tickets. That sucks!


It is interesting to observe how family outings
change over the years...we all had a good time and
that is all that matters! It really is fun to see the
kids having fun!

Happy Graduation!

Where's Ryan???


Joshua and Autn Bem chilling at Graduation. It
was quite lengthy!


Topeka High Class of 2008!


Getting ready to get his diploma!


Hats off to the Senior Class of 2008! Way to go Ryan!

Happy Graduation Ryan!!!

Slowly but surely I am going to get my blog updated
if it is the last thing I do this week! Ryan and I "getting
things ready" the night before his graduation party.


There were A LOT of visitors and it was a ton
of fun to host the party!


Ryan and his little sis! I am so proud of you!


Ryan, Brian and Me!


Mom and Dad with their last baby to graduate!
Ryan, Congrats Grad 2008!