Softball, Anniversaries and Roses

How much more fun can it be to go to an Akron Racers game? Well, the fun is doubled when you can get your picture taken with one of the actual Chick-fil-A cows. See the joy on the faces of quartet wives Mary Stone (left) and my own Sue.

Now I can talk about the surprise party for my brother, Jim and his wife Cheryl. The party was to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary (June 30). Their kids, Alyssa and Trevor and friend, Flo Furey did a great job of planning the party, inviting people and most importantly, not letting Jim and Cheryl know that it was happening. We went to Malvern today, visited with my Mom for a while and then took her with us to the party at Lake Mohawk.

The party was great, the surprise was complete and a good time was had by all. Jim and Cheryl arrived on their pontoon boat and were greeted by a banner saying Happy 25th Anniversary and the strains of the theme from "Love Boat" playing in the background. Today was also the 39th wedding anniversary for Sue and I. I know that 25 years is the silver anniversary. What is it for 39? (Silly Putty??, Geritol??)





And finally, here are a couple of pictures of the rose bush that Mike and Kim sent to my Mom for her birthday in April. It has a special place in her flower garden and, as you can see, it is doing quite well. My Mom has told me that she uses tough love on her tomato plants, by threatening daily to chop them up if they don't produce. I don't know if she uses the same approach on roses.

(I also have to point out the excellent brick work done by my Dad. The man was a craftsman.)