What Matters Most

Tales of the Ken & Lillian Martin family

Friday, July 31, 2009

Happy 32nd Anniversary, Mark & Judy!!

Mark & Judy
July 31, 1977

Anyone have any fun memories from this day 32 years ago??

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Happy 3rd Birthday, Odin!!

Odin Freedman
July 28, 2006

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Happy Birthday, Uncle Tom!!


Thomas O. Martin
July 25, 1951

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Other Highlights from Idaho

To be safe in the crosswalk, always carry the bright orange safety flag!!
Great Grandkids make for great reunions!

Todd and Carter enjoying father-son time on a 4-wheeler!



Do we get a price break for sharing the house with other guests?



What a great group of Great Grandkids !!



As I looked back through photos from our time in Idaho, I thought more of them just ought to be shared. Maybe this helps maintain the memories so they last a bit longer. Some of them show that a good picture sometimes just happens by accident. Some show that we have family members that just make good subjects. In these pictures, we learned something about safety as pedestrians, why I am biased in favor of my grandsons, did we really see a moose in the woods (or was it on the wall)?, and what about that photo of the greatgrandparents and all those great-grandkids? Nothing beats family.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Happy 15th Anniversary, Greg & Sunnie!!

Greg & Sunnie
July 16, 1994
The Regiers together, celebrating Greg & Sunnie's 10th anniversary / vow renewal in 2004!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Presley at Skate Camp

Click this video to see Presley showing off his skills at Skate camp!!

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Happy 65th Anniversary!!

Isn't it amazing that Gpa & Gma have been married for 65 years??!

I think they got their anniversary wish this year, to have so many of their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered once again.

I am so thankful for the legacy G&G share with us. Lasting love, generosity, faith, perseverance... what do you appreciate most about G&G??

Friday, July 3, 2009

Cousin Camp '09

The mosquitos were thick, the fellowship rich.
The weather was beautiful, the meals were delicious.
The sun seemed to shine well into the night, the evenings were cool.
There were lots of little ones running around, and lots to catch up on.

Our much anticipated time together seemed to go too fast.
It's hard to believe it had been 5 years since we'd all been together.
Hopefully, we can make it happen again sooner than later.

While the memories are fresh, let's take time to share some of our favorite memories from last week in Idaho!!

Love to all,


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Thursday, July 2, 2009

How can we keep in touch??!

With all the technology that is floating around on the internet these days, there has to be a way we can all keep connected, doesn't there?? I'm hoping maybe this blog can help. Everyone can participate either just by reading, or by posting comments or (brace yourself this one take a little more effort!) adding their own posts.

**To start with I'll keep this a "private blog" which means you have to use a password to view - let me know if you would prefer I just make it public.

**If you aren't feeling technologically suave and still want to add content, feel free to email me a photo, story or whatever and I can add for you =)

**If you want to be added as an author and do your own posts email me and I'll set you up!!

Examples of what you can post:
  • pictures
  • stories
  • recipes
  • favorite memories
  • links
  • etc etc etc
Look for your chance to add comments in post #2!!