Derek's Concert with a new band he is in, the Inevitables

This was in Alpine.  Derek is thoroughly loving music and would love to have a separate room that could hold all his instruments.  Right now he has 2 tenor saxophones, and a clarinet. I'm sure with the hard work he is doing he is well on his way to fill another room.  I wish you much success and much happiness with your goals Derek.

I wish I could include all the videos of him playing.  They will be on YouTube

Beautiful day in Redmond Oregon at work

This is one of my favorite places to go for work because of the incredible view in the summertime.  The smaller airports allow you that kind of view that you just don't see at the bigger airports.  What an amazing view, of course, as always, the picture doesn't do the real view justice.

4th of July in Seattle

 Visiting with with Grandma Rita at her beautiful home.

This is probably the most beautiful view I have ever seen from some one's home.  We sure do love Grandma Rita.  She is a wonderful Grandma.

 Hannah with her cousin, Tate, trying out a motorcycle

With favorite people.  Grandma and Grandpa Smith.

We were so sad that we weren't able to visit with Grandpa Ely.  We sure did miss him.  He was out of town taking care of Roma's children.  We can't wait to see him the next time we go out to visit.