Happy 52 Anniversary!

Happy 52ndAnniversary to Marlin and Carolyn! They were married August 16, 1958 in Christopher, IL. Thank you for the example of a Godly marriage that you have been and continue to be for our family and so many others. May God bless you with many more years together! We love you!

Happy 16th Birthday Eric!

Happy 16th birthday today to Eric Micheal Henley! Eric is begins his sophomore year (tomorrow) at St. Charles West High School. Eric is a guy who loves sports and is always up for a game (playing or a spectator) He is great with young kids and helps out with them at church and Camp Ne-O-Tez. Happy Birthday Eric we love you and are proud of you! 4 Years Old

Always got the biggest chocolate Santa at Bissinger's after seeing Santa!

Camp Grandma

This past week we had Camp Grandma 2010! This Camp Grandma saw some changes as Grandpa and Aunt Nancy jumped in to help and Colton and Kyle were available for many of the activities. Grandma, Grandpa and Eric picked up Matt on Sunday afternoon. Eric stayed at our house with the exception of Monday night since he had to register for 10th grade on Tuesday morning. Monday night Aunt Nancy dropped the 4 guys at Busch Stadium for the Cardinal Game and picked them up after the game was over. Tuesday was a scorcher and the 4 guys spent most of the day at 6 Flags - Grandma and Grandpa were the drivers that day! Wednesday they enjoyed the afternoon at Aquaport and Mexican Fiesta that night at church. Thursday afternoon Matthew had to head back to Monticello! We loved having the guys around. It is a tradition that they eat at Steak and Shake so they got lunch there on Thursday before they met Lori 1/2way to drop off Matt.

These two are not only cousins but the best of friends!

Grandma and Grandpa took Matt and Eric on in heated Sequence Wars multiple times over the four days!

Here is a flashback from 2006 Camp Grandma - wow have those two changed!

That summer we made shirts with a picture of them at Steak and Shake!

At a Rascals game with Grandma - 2006!

We had a wonderful time with all of the guys!

Hoop City Classic - Kansas City

Last weekend Marlin, Carolyn, Lori, Matt, Nancy, Kyle and Eric went to Kansas City for the Hoop City Classic. Matt's team, Spiece Indy Heat was playing in the tournament. They played up a grade and made it to the Elite Eight. We were his loyal cheering fans! We managed to do a few things along with 6 basketball games!

Kyle and Eric are great spectators. I got a kick out of watching all the NCAA coaches and trying to figure out who they were.

Eating at Winstead's by the UMKC campus where Matt was playing.

Saturday morning we went to Power Play - a gigantic arcade to burn off energy before a 12:45 game!

Sunday we went to the NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame and College Basketball Experience. It is a huge interactive basketball exhibit! We were there for a couple of hours. We all tried our hand at shooting, dunking, and broadcasting!

HaPpY BiRtHdAy J.D. !

Happy Birthday, John Dean! Wishing you a spectacular birthday. J.D. was born in St. Louis and has lived here all his life. He is a great guy who loves his family and we love him! J.D. is an avid sports fan! He is a wiffle ball wizard - ask him or the boys about their family tournaments. Happy 46!

When not on the court . . .

Matt is enjoying some time off the basketball courts jet skiing with some buddies from Monticello! Have fun!

Our 4th of July

We started out the day with worship services and then headed to the Bridgeton Parade. Mom and Margaret have been on special events together for several years (they are both retired Pattonville teachers). We had yummy burgers and hot dogs at home then headed out to BMAC for th Bridgeton fireworks. We always sit in the same spot and it is so much fun to see all our friends from the area. JD and Carla catch up with B'ton friends.

J.D.

Carla

Eric

Kyle

Colton

Mom

Dad