You know you are old when....

Last night Paul, Becky and I went to the Reo Speedwagon concert at the Hogg Creek Ice House. They have a large outside venue that was not under water last night. Luckily we were allowed (resourceful enough) to get sit up in the VIP patio area. Can't think of a better way to attend a concert. It was June 22 in Waco, and yes, there were times I thought I might get chilled. The was a ten minute period when it looked like a cloud was going to open up above us...but it pasted with nothing more than a stiff breeze. By the time the headline arrived on stage, it was calm and cool and an absolutely unrecognizable summer night in Waco.
Last time I went to a concert...
- people held up lighters - now it's cell phones
- the smell of pot was everywhere - last night it was cigars
- lots of skin - lots of "comfortable shoes"
Perhaps it was because the lead singer started with the band in 1970. ARGH.... I'm getting old.

Happy Birthday Ben

Just a note, incase you are out there reading this, wishing you a Happy 21st Birthday. Thought about you all day yesterday. Hope it was great fun.

Joe

 
This is little Joe. My nephew's little boy.

Father's Day

 
This year I urged the kids to write down something about their father. Either one of his funny stories that make them laugh or a memory that is special. The following are what he received for Fathers day.

LOGAN's STORY
I remember one summer afternoon when you taught me how to ride my bike. Holding me up by my t-shirt, and just letting me ride around while you ran behind me. You've always been there for me and I cannot thank you enough. All the wonderful and wacky times we've had, I'll treasure forever. Remember at the races when those two people walked up (completely drunk) asking for beer? Crazy! It seems that where ever we go you always attract a crowd with your stories! Like the time "you got shot out of a cannon". Oh and the time you fell butt first through the suburban window! Hope we have many more of those silly times. . .

B0'S STORY
Happy Father's Day
I love my dad for many reasons. One is that he takes me to a lot of parties at the races. It is very fun with him when his sister comes along. There was one time that was the funnest day ever. We wre singing YMCA and the Sangria Wine song when we were tailgating. It was funny because my dad, mom, sisters, and everybody were being funny as they could be. Especially when Aunt Pat peed herself. I could not thank my dad enough for taking me and that was the best time I had with my dad.

LACEY'S STORY
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
So, I'd have to say that one of my favorite "Dad" stories would have to be the one about Dad and Mike and Mark Muesse driving "AROUND AND AROUND" the traffic circle on LaSalle. Every time I hear it, the number of beer cans grows, but I'm sure there was a floor bord full. My favorite part is when they get pulled over and when the officer askes what they are doing, they reply, "oh nothing, just driving aaaround". Well Brooke and I just had to try it. Two blondes, a mustang and . . .well no beer but a gnarly sugar rush I'm sure. We just had to see, and yes, it is a fun as it sounds.

I thought they all did a great job. Happy Father's Day Paul. Thank you for being a father to my kids.

Father's Day

 
Grandma Lydia and Grandpa Pete spent the night with us on the way to Michigan. Lacey brought JaiceyBelle by for a quick visit.

Almost 22 months

 
JaiceyBelle is almost 22 months old. She is sporting a new hair cut in this picture. Lacey was afraid that all the curls were cut off. hahaha

Alico Building

 
I love this building. I get to see it everyday when I pull up to work. It was one of the very few buildings left standing after the tornado of '57 tore thru downtown Waco. Some say that it swayed 6' from side to side. Recently Paul got to go in and have a tour by the maintenance man. It was built in about 1900 or there abouts, but only took a year. Imagine mixing that much concrete with nothing to haul it with but a horse and wagon and wheel barrow. The elevator that is in it now is original. Of course that was before air conditioning, but it was built around a central vent shaft that draws air. So it stays pretty cool. There are photos inside of the building process. Men digging the hole by hand. Just amazing isn't it.

 
Bo and JaiceyBelle in the Parish Hall. Interesting that my little Boy has a halo.

 

Graduate Sunday

 

St. Mary's Catholic Church had a mass dedicated to the Seniors.