Still Alive

Still Alive
Here is the old Blacker portion of the family finally signing in with an update on Grandma and Grandpa. Grandpa got to read a proclamation for the mayor on Arbor Day celebrating that Caldwell is a USA City of Trees member for 29 years in a row. Certain qualifications have to be fulfilled by a city to have that designation. One of them is that Caldwell spends at least a certain amount of money per capita on trees. We spent $100,000. We have our own tree program, forester, and our own tree nursery. It was a fun event.
Caldwell just finished with our Indian Creek Festival. #6. Over 4,000 people were in downtown Caldwell on Satureday. Firemen fed over 650 people, 200 old cars on display. a tug-of-war over the creek, a rope bridge by the scouts for people to try and cross over Indian Creek(many people lost their balance and fell in), and a cardboard and duct tape kayak race, vendors, entertainment and just family good time. It has really become popular event.I took some pictures and will try and email them to you.
We love the blog and if mom could actually get on and do her thing, she would be here all the time. Dad struggles with getting her to learn and use the computer. We have a new plan in place so keep your fingers crossed. Dad just has to earn enough money to get him another computer for work. Almost there.
We have been busy getting Grandma Lily ready to go on her trip. She is excited; but we notice her getting tired more quickly and running out of breathe. When they put her stintz's in a few years ago, the doctors said it was only a temporary fix. She is still willing but tires quickly.
Mom has been busy helping some of the kids do peaches....she so enjoys being in the loop with her kids. That is what she lives for. Dad is still busy with city, work, church, and family. I still get frustrated because of a lack of good health and an inability to use my mind like I use to.
We are planning a Halloween cookie party for grandkids in October....for you, Lisa, we will bring the party to you. The parents are not invited but they can eat the spoils at the end of the day.
Remember that we love you all and pray for you daily.

Mom & Dad.