A fabulous Mother's Day with Jan and Scott!

Mom had a fabulous Mother's Day! We were thrilled to have Mom's granddaughter, Jan and her husband, Scott, drive down to celebrate with us! They brought two beautiful orchid corsages for Mom and I. Phil prepared tasty steaks provided by my brother, Chuck, and his wife, Cyndi. Mom also had a beautiful flowering hydrangea plant delivered from my sister, Gail, and her husband, Bill. She also received some very thoughtful cards.

After dinner Jan enjoyed showing her husband some photos I had saved from her childhood.

Jan and Mom enjoyed sharing some memories brought back by photos of Jan with her brothers, Rob and Mike.

Jan's mother, my sister, Sarah, passed away in 2000.

Before Jan and Scott headed home we had a game of Kings-in-the-Corner:

And photos by the fireplace:

Phil and Scott coaxed a big smile out of Mom:

Then we got a shot of everyone:

One of the childhood pics was of Betsy, Jan and Phil a few years back. I don't think we've changed a bit, do you?

Carmel Citizens Police Academy Graduation

May 12th was our graduation from the Carmel Police Dept. Citizens Academy. What a great class this has been. Mom has won over the Carmel Police Department!


Mom couldn't wait to show her personalized t-shirt and graduation plaque to the nurses as soon as we got back to Summer Trace.


T-shirt has her name on it, too!

Phil and I also graduated, so we have matching plaques and t-shirts.

Carter's Toy Museum, Antiques, & Ice Cream

May 8th Mom and I enjoyed a Summer Trace trip to "Carter's Toy Museum, Antiques, and Ice Cream Parlor" on Main St. in Zionsville, IN created by the Carter Van Lines family. Mr. Carter gave us a personal tour! We enjoyed the priceless antiques in the Gift Shop on the main floor, the amazing collection of antique toys on the top floor, and the entertaining collection of operational riding toys in the basement, including bumper cars! Not to mention lunch and dessert in the Ice Cream Parlor featuring an animated band above the juke box! www.antiquetoymuseum.com

Last Citizens Police Academy Class

We are all sad to see the Carmel Citizens Police Academy Class come to a close. We had our last class May 5. (Graduation is May 12.) During this last class we learned about traffic stops.