Happy Birthday Grandma Marion #80!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GATHERING 

FOR MARION ON HER 80th!

On December 4, 2011 we gathered at the PV Homestead to honor Marion, our wonderful Mom and Grandma on the occasion of her 80th birthday!

 Mom shed her special light on everyone.

 Gathering at the dining room table--Greg and Nathan visible in mirror.

 Making a wish: That our family will be as happy this year

as we all are now--which is "very happy."

 You weren't supposed to bring presents...

 Mom opens her special card:

Eighty (80) Things to Love About Marion

The card expands accordion-style to about 10 feet in length--that's how much space it takes

to fit in Mom's wonderful qualities and accomplishments!

Rachel and Austin with greetings from the grandkids.

Ryan wore this special sweater: which Mom originally purchased for Dad at

Piccadilly Square, London in 1956.

Irvine Park Zoo and Train Ride November 2011

The day after Thanksgiving 

Jeff & Robyn & Kids and Grandkids

visit the Irvine Regional Park Zoo and Train Ride

 Ryan held up Bennett to see all the sights

 Robyn checks her wingspan against the Turkey Vulture

 Dylan watches Grandpa Jeff check his wingspan against the Golden Eagle

 Dylan brushes the pet goats

 Christian and Katie watch Bennett and Dylan pet the goats

 Bennett says "Oooooh," his favorite word right now

 Can we feed the sheep?

 Rachel and Austin taking it all in

 Bennett rides high on Ryan's shoulder

 Loading up for the train ride around the park

 Grandpa Jeff shows Dylan around

 Austin and Rachel watch the boys while we wait for the train to arrive

 Dylan is probably asking: "You have some candy for me Grandma?"

On the train

Gathering at the Larsen's Pool afterwards

All the boys soak in the spa

The girls enjoy a nice visit on soft chairs--a well deserved and all too brief rest

A wonderful day with a wonderful family.