Von and Sheila

Von in hospital
What seat belts can do in an accident

crash Sept. 24

point of impact, passenger side airbag shattered window

cabin was all in tact. Sheila's seat back so airbag
didn't touch her, thankfully. Von was very close
to his airbag, so took full force.

Jon is 26

birthday dinner at TGIF, his brother Joe and girlfriend
cute profile of those cheeks!

Papa and Halie
birthday video mania

front door

Used to be white, now dark brown and often
mistaken as being open! Also installed a new
security system, Titan. Almost feel safe again.

another birthday

We arrived home from Calif. on my birthday (Sep. 4) Von and I are the same age, again. Halie looking on.
Tyler, Camron and Kristin brought me flowers

At Cece's

Cece is my lifelong friend in Fresno, where I grew up. We rode bikes, played tennis, swam, went camping together, and played cards. She was also my maid of honor. For the last few years, we have gone to Pismo Beach together with her parents. They had gone every year since Cece was born. Her father died last year, and had his ashes scattered at sea (former Navy man) during our last trip there. She lives with her mother and has had many pets. Sheila is named after her.
Sheila is a form of Cecelia.
feeding Pedro, her pet tortiose of 50 years
Her new kitchen
2 of three doggies, Marty and Frieda

Visit to Fresno

Cece, Von, Halie and Sheila. During our visit to Fresno, we took a side trip Lake Sequoia and the big trees, since Sheila missed out being there during the Twogood reunion in 2003. My family has been to this lake for many years over Labor Day weekend. It is a YMCA youth camp, with swimming, row boating, canoeing, and even sail boating. There are cabins, and a dining hall which provides all meals for those who stay here. Entrance to Kings Canyon NP is just up the road a piece.
Grants Grove, Kings Canyon

General Grant