San Francisco Giants Baseball Game June 2013

Ralph at SF Giants game with Levi, Charles Abouo and Nate Lloyd as captured on national tv by Cami.

May 2013

May has been great but away from home the whole month. Gay and I attended BYU Women's Conference with the PLC so had fantastic time being treated like queens. I was barely home a couple days to attend city council meeting, Relief Society activity and lots of other meetings before flying to Seattle to help Melissa with new baby. She called the week before urging me to come sooner as she was sure baby would arrive before me. The day after her due date and when I had already been there for three days, she began to panic the baby would be so late that I would have to leave before he arrived. Fortunately he came in time for me to spend a week helping out. Liam and I especially bonded having lots of fun throwing balls and swinging in the back yard. He was very upset when I left and wanted to fly home with me.

Darryl and Christina at Albany Plantation.

Ayson and Rylie, ring bearer and flower girl

Darryl and Christina reception

New Asian lillies blooming well.

Variety of lillies add great color to driveway entrance.

I only had one day turnaround with barely enough time to attend city council meeting, then fly to New Orleans for nephew Darryl's wedding. It was great to spend a couple days in New Orleans doing some family history research before heading over to Mississippi. Memorial Day was gathering across street from Gay and Bert's at their camp with swimming pool, etc. The grandkids had to earn their swim privilege by digging the potatoes out of the large garden. There were a total of about 1000 pounds potatoes. The yummy part was eating fresh french fries til none could eat any more. It was nice time seeing so much family and enjoying the perfect 85 degree weather.

Blalock potato crop, about 1000 lbs after eating our weight in french fries.

Orinda Action Day 2013 and spring flowers

I started Orinda Action Day of community service five years ago when serving as mayor. It is great to continue annually with about 300 citizens stepping up to help clean up and beautify our city.

Sue with co-chairs Jessica and Holly.

Spring has finally arrived with many beautiful flowers in our yard.

Tulips front yard.

Rhododendron bush side yard under kitchen window.

Chris and Kate on front steps.

BYU Sports Banquet Spring 2013

Ralph and Sue with one of our scholarship athletes Ezekial "Ziggy" Ansah.

Visit to Melissa's Family March 2013

Melissa was getting a bit jealous that her dad and I had not visited their home in over a year. I think they mostly wanted Ralph to prune rose bushes and me to do what I do best - shop. Nice for Liam to get acquainted with me better by May family addition too.

Grandpa reads story complete with character voices.

Springtime in Redmond. We woke to snow/hail. Liam loved his new coat.

Costco break for Bradley.

Costco snack for Jack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disneyland with Laura's family March 2013

Minnie Mouse and Friends breakfast to start the day.

Natalie's favorite ride by far was riding the yellow horse on carousel.

Grace with dad driving autopia with grandpa and Natalie following their lead.

January & February Birthdays 2013

Ralph birthday at Orinda Country Club special library setting.

Ralph with grandsons Joshua and Blake.

Kate hiding under table. Lucky our family in private room and lots of noise by group next door to cover up for her antics.

Celebrating Pam and Glen January birthdays Mexican style in Lafayette.

Ralph's dad Floyd's 90th birthday celebration.

Floyd's 90th birthday celebration. Rare occasion with parents and all nine children.

December 2012

Liam plays trains.

Brooklyn hugs cousin Grace.

Natalie and Liam

Jack shows off piano skills.

Kellyn & Glen wedding captured in puzzle.

Puzzle Champ Kellyn, challenges Aimee & dad.

No holiday complete without games: Michael, Pam, Gabriella, Abby, Aimee, Chris, Blake, Jared & Bradley

Giggle girls Grace & Brooklyn with rootbeer reindeer.

Olive wood nativity set from Jerusalem.

Uncle Larry leads the annual trivia game after traditional pork roast dinner with Irish cabbage and black eyed peas.

 Severson Family fun again this Christmas and New Year holiday. Emphasis on family, food and music.

Kellyn performs again at Oakland Temple Visitor Center

Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving traditions continue at the Severson home. Grandparents Floyd and Frances traveled from Oregon to join us. Aimee and family also made trip from Oregon. Fortunately Kellyn and Chris families already near by. We started the week with attendance at the  BYU vs San Jose football game followed by the Lion King broadway play in San Francisco ending with a great Thanksgiving feast. Numbers were a little smaller this year and the stomach flu was certainly not welcome. End of the week was capped off with purchase of Christmas tree(s) for Severson and Gagon households.