Van Evera Family Blog: Update? What's That???

Whoa! It's been a long time since I've updated - sorry about that. There's been a lot going on. Glenn's Dad passed away the end of February and we were gone for a week and a half to Oregon. Since then, I haven't uploaded any photos at all until this past week-end. Work has been really busy for me; Glenn's work may go out on strike (A T & T) - they are working without a contract right now while the company and union are at the bargaining table. I'm thankful they are still working. Michele turned 23 on April 2nd - she had a Mexican Fiesta at the house that night. Lot's of fun! Then there was Easter . . . then my boss surprised me with a trip to Nashville at the end of April - I called it my "Urban Experiment." I was supposed to meet Keith Urban, but it didn't quite work out :( But my mom and sister drove up from Georgia to hang out with me and we had a blast! None of us had been there and we did all the touristy stuff - trolly tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, walked a LOT, saw a concert at the Ryman Auditorium. I really had a good time being with my mom and sister.

These next few months are going to be busy as well - camping mother's day week-end and Hawaii in June! BUSY!!!

Here are some photos from Oregon. Glenn's dad was cremated and had a military service. It was awesome to see and experience - the servicemen snapping open the American Flag and then folding it, and the 21 gun salute.

Morgan, Nate, and Joan were there; Duane, Peggy, Kristy, Dakota, and Elizabeth drove there with Robin, Brittney, Ashley, and Adele; Melody and Jerry drove up with Michele and Tyler; Valerie flew in from Michigan; and Marie and Brian flew in from New York. Tim, Kia and family were so welcoming to everyone. Kate and Zack were not feeling well - they were sick and went back to their home early.

Of course, Aunt Val and I found where the closest casino was located and off we went. Called Seven Feathers Casino, it was an hours drive away on a curvy back road. On the way back, a deer ran right in front of the car and I had to slam on the brakes! It was a heart thumper!