Camp Beaver 2014

I realize people rarely come to this blog but since you're here... enjoy the fun we had at "the Beaver" this summer.

Thanks to all for coming

LT

"Alright" Cruises

For four years now the sons and daughters of Harold and Elda Thompson have been taking "cruises".  We mainly sit around, tell stories, laugh and enjoy each others company.  We've taken some pictures and video to recall the good times and places we've been.  And with some great music from Heartbound, in particular, Lori Hales as the soloist for a perfect song.  Mothe' and Dad we miss you both.  It's been 16 years since you left us but we're doing "alright".

Hope you enjoy.

LT

March we remember Grandpa & Grandma Thompson's birthdays. I'm putting a link on here of Vince Gill and Carrie Underwood's rendition of "How Great Thou Art" which you may know was Grandpa Thompson's favorite hymn. If for some reason you can't get to it from here I have sent the link to Layne via e-mail. Hopefully he will forward it to each one of you. This rendition sent chills down my spine! It is excellent.
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 Carrie Underwood & Vince Gill

White Mush Sunday

This week I have been flooded with memories of Grandma & Grandpa Thompson.  My mom gave me an afghan and a book from Grandma's collection for my birthday this year. On the inside cover of the book is Grandma's signature in her perfect cursive.  We watched the movie Layne made of her cooking white mush, and after a week of non-stop cravings, I woke up this morning and made some.  I couldn't wait for it to set, either. Cooked a batch right after the roll was formed.  I was fortunate enough to grow up next door to both of my Grandparents.  We caught the bus for school in front of Grandma & Grandpa Thompson's house.  Each morning they would make us hot chocolate or spiced apple cider and serve it to us in tea cups with saucers.  Sometimes Grandpa would sneak us a powdered donut when Grandma wasn't looking.  One morning I was late for the bus and Grandpa met me at the end of the sidewalk with a tea cup full of hot chocolate.  5 days a week I was able to visit with them each morning.  And on the weekends we played basketball or football or softball in their front yard.  At night, we played kick the can or come to court on the farm.  I miss those simple times spent dressing up and giving fashion shows to them as they sat in their chairs in the living room or plunking away on the piano in the living room.  I miss them both so much.

Mande

Thompson Teens

Thompsons, I've uploaded the video we showed at Camp Beaver for those who may not have seen it.  I've also got a ton of really good still shots that I'll send to anyone that wants a copy.  Just let me know. I'll send a CD (too big to send electronically).

It was great see and be with everyone this summer.

LT

Bowen Brett Shaw

So sad to miss camp beaver this year! But so happy to have our (maddee & brett) baby boy here!

Bowen Brett Shaw

born 7.6.12

7 lbs 6 oz 19 inches

We love him sooooooooo much!

Erik & Skye in NYC

Erik and I just took a trip to visit Bry & Teresa & their 3 boys at their new home in New York.  Bryant got a teaching job at West Point Academy so we got to see his campus and visit the city.

Bryant's campus

 16th row behind the dugout at the Yankee's game, thanks to Fred's connections

Top of the Rock

 This is the view from the Thompson's back porch

And here is us hiking in the back yard

Thank you to Bry & Teresa for letting us visit, we had a wonderful time!