When was the last time you drove 12 plus hours for a birthday party? Oh well it's not every day you get to celebrate such a wonderful party with a special lady.

She doesn't want us to tell you but Helen's birthday was April 9 and she was born the same year as mother. So mom is acutally 5 months younger.

On the far left is Marge Houston, Helen's sister in law.

Here are the two cousins that on May 18th, 1938 had a double wedding. They were each others wittnesses.

Kissing cousins looking better than ever. Who would think they were born in 1919. Awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Yes it was a long drive but Irene enjoyed it and Helen was happy she came. That made it all worth the trip.

Happy Birthday Helen and Many more.

Hauck Family visit

Well it's hard to see just how tall Fred Max III is as we had to have him swish down so as to NOT cut off his head. It was so great to visit with them over breakfast.

Thanks Fred & Natalie for taking the time to stop.





Outside of Bob Evans and ready to roll. I'm glad it's not me
heading out for a 12 hours drive. Even though I would love to be going to Co about now.







All the kiddos just took to Grandma B as if they had known her
all their lives or seem her more often.

Grandma really enjoyed the attention and having the time with them.






Brianna, Amblyn, Cammie & Broden Hauck with Great Grandma B.








Grandma was commenting that this little man was all Hauck. Looks like Fred Max IV in the flesh. He just loved and loved on grandma.

Austin 16 Birthday

Clayton and Grandma B at Chevy's Resteruant. April 2, 2008. Everyone was celebrating.





Grandpa's oldest grandson just turned 16. Look out world coz' here he comes.

Ready to get his driver's license.




It's hard to believe when I first came on this scene Austin was
not quiet 4 years old. And today 12
plus years later he is 16. What a marvelous young man. We love him dearly. Kid to his left is a cousin Craig.

Allie and Mom

Mom and Allie taken March 30, 2009 We should have taken a photo of mom's toes after Allie gave her a pedicure. She was so proud of the polish on her toes. We rally enjoyed the visit with Allie.