Lincoln Park

I couldn't help but post this picture of Kaitlynn and Bridie. Daddy and the girls snuck off for a walk in the park during my high school reunion picnic at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. They had a nice hike and Dad snapped this picture of the girls. You can may catch a glimpse of the ocean over Bridie's shoulder! It was a beautiful day and I greatly enjoyed seeing old familiar faces.

Little James spent most of the afternoon in the wading pool and eating.

Mr. Green Jeans

James has had quite the green thumb this summer. We have enjoyed zucchini, summer squash, green beans, tomatoes and sweet onions! A few of the veggies are still trickling in:) We made zucchini bread and ate tons of veggies from our own garden. It made me feel so resource full and saved on the grocery bill! I have to give James all the credit! He was faithful at watering and weeding! I did as my allergies allowed! The kids did help out also:) We all reaped the benefits of our garden:) I look forward to apples, pumpkins and squash this fall! Maybe our eggplant will reach full maturity, that would be interesting! Not quite sure what I would do with an eggplant though! I think the hot weather really helped our garden this year! One day it even reached over 100 degrees, the hottest I can remember! Papa would be so proud of our garden.

First Day of School

Well, today was our first day of school! Books were purchased, supplies have been bought and school clothes were unpacked! Jamesy couldn't unpack his clothes though because he out grew them (or wore them out). I think he has grown 3 inches this summer:) We had such a nice summer, it's sad to see it go.

Bridie is in 10th grade, Kaitlynn is in 12th grade (her last year, wow I can hardly believe it), and Jamesy is in 4th grade (which is the grade I teach). I am so blessed to work at the school my children attend. We are looking forward to another great school year!

Seattle Christian "Class of 1989" 20 Year Reunion!

We had a graduating class of 60 and 24 showed up for
the Saturday night dinner at the Three Chicks Catering, in
Tacoma. It was well organized and we had a terrific time.
James went along with me and visited with some of the

other spouses he has gotten to know over the years. It was truly a
blessing to see everyone and reminisce old times:) Many of
them I had gone to school with since 4th grade. It was
interesting to hear many stories and read biographies of
how the Lord has worked in many of their lives over the
years. Through the good and difficult times. Press on, class
of 1989!

Silly Girls

The girls often like to take my camera and take funny pictures of themselves! Sometimes I haven't realized it and I go to review the pictures on my camera and I come across the sisterly silly ones:) I think they've had to much time on their hands!

Uncle Jim's Rifle Range

While I was in the house making blackberry jam with Uncle Chuck,

Uncle Jim was outside showing the kids how to shoot. He set up

targets accross the yard and showed them proper gunmanship.

Making Jam

Bridie is my little chef:) We enjoyed making

raspberry & blueberry freezer jam together! Yummy:)

I purchased the berries in the Orting valley, next year I

hope to get enough off my own plants.

Missionaries to Mexico

This week we've had my Uncle Chuck and Aunt Susie in town, visiting from Mexico where he has faithfully served for over 20 years. Uncle Chuck has started two churches and grown "Crystal Sea Ministries" over the years. In their ministry they don't have a piano player, Kaitlynn and Bridie spoiled them with a "Singing and Piano Concert" last night:) They head home sometime next week, as always we've enjoyed them very much!

Blogging

This is my first blog! Not sure what I am doing, but hope I am doing this right! With friends and family a far off, I thought I should get with the program and write a blog to keep everyone up to date with what is goinng on with the O'Connnor clan! Please let me know what you think:)