We make all the kids play piano. Sometimes they add a twist to make it tolerable!

January, 2008 marked the 11th birthday for our middle child

2008 brough some strange characters into our house!

During Christmas in Illinois the Stewarts took bowling lessons from the masters of bowling: Terry, Tonya, Clifford and Jason

Precy took a break from bowling strikes and spares to talk with Jackie

Pearly employed her young niece to model several wedding dresses at her store

In December, 2007 we spent a week in Breckenridge followed by a week in Illinois. The youngest member of the family was easily found on both green and blue runs.

Our snowboarding kid did really well after two days of lessons and was renown for her "great toes".

During the course of our late 2007 travels, Grandpa suffered a major defeat in the ongoing "Wedgie Wars" between he and his grandson.

Most people wear overalls when they clean a car ...

At the conclusion of the 2007 fall rugby season, Micah received a special award made by the coach.

Thanksgiving, 2007 was the holiday for the SJs

The boy's fort at Bob's house

This lady with the funny hat showed up at Bob's house

"I think she's pregnant, but I'm not saying a word until I'm sure ...."

We fooled Bob M. into thinking the Redskins would be in the Super Bowl

Heidi was in fine spirits after a great Thanksgiving meal ....

Mark and Mom analyzed the desserts ...

Lark had an excuse, but what about Brett?

The sky is NOT the limit for Clark

Good pals reunited

Following Thanksgiving dinner, Sarah Jane and Bill discussed the 'Twelve Days of Christmas' song that was modified for the Shingleton family ....

Bob, SJ and their children got in the swing of things .....

Old friendships were renewed ...

The regional airlines didn't fly while these two were off duty ...

Ordella and Bill planned their strategy for the next game of bridge.

Glenn Miller stopped by the night before Thanksgiving and we remembered the good times playing football, basketball and riding his motorcycle at Four Winds.

We left our house VERY early to catch a plane to Virginia for Thanksgiving, 2007. Upon arrival at Uncle Bob's house, Grandma, Grandpa, Diana and Lark had lots of catching up to do.

Those are either birthday balloons or the results of secret weight lifting workouts

More Lawnmowing 101 ....

The first morning of the teenage years !!

Followed by a family birthday party. Then strange things took place ... !!

Once in a while the boys retire to the bedroom for Playstation football. Al is still so bad he has to keep his eyes open.

Al lives in England, but can't give up his Scottish roots.