Austin, Texas Bulletin

Recently, Ashley Freed, daughter of Roly & Candy, announced her engagement to Zack Steele. The wedding date has been set for June 13, 2009 taking place in Austin, Texas home of the University of Texas where they both graduated.

(You will notice, Ashley is blushing with excitement.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM BOTH!

Derrick & Brady in Ashland

Derrick & Brady Hazelton, Jana & Paul's Kids, also enjoyed Ashland when they came to pick up their sister, Payton. It was mostly pool time but we did go to a local orchard and pick a few peaches at $2 per pound. . .which means that 8 peaches cost $8!!!!! It was Derricks first time so Payton showed him how it was done. We even ate a few to enjoy sticky hands! Brady was more interested in the pool at Lori and Bob's. With all the squirt guns available, one has to be watching every minute and if your not careful, you'll end up in the pool even though you weren't planning on it. With temperatures in the 100's, the cool pool was refreshing. Derrick even us made an art piece pictured. I asked him why the rabbit had a black eye and he quickly told me it was a Pirate Rabbit with a patch over one eye. . .no question about it. That was the most important part of his art work! and is much more appreciated now that we know!

Payton Hazelton in Ashland, OR

The last of July, Grandma & Grandpa Freed picked up our granddaughter, Payton in Eugene, Oregon for a week vacation at the coast and in Ashland. Payton will be 10 years old this August 23. Paul & Jana (Freed) Hazelton were reluctant to let her go because of wading pool mishap that loosened and cracked two front teeth. She got them repaired just in time to go with us along with her pain pills! The coast was beautiful but cooooo at night. We picnicked by a small lake one evening, stopped at Cranberry Sweets and at a sea lion gathering place at Charleston. We even walked on the sandy Oregon Pacific Ocean beach near Winchester Bay Lighthouse! Payton couldn't resist skipping thru cooold surf, of course without her shoes! We then travelled to Ashland, about a 4 hour drive, and entered the heat zone again!!! about 90 degrees. Payton's first stop was at her aunt Lori's place. Bob & Lori just put in a large above ground pool! This was an instant hit! Payton is next thing to a fish when it comes to water! Amanda Good, pictured with Payton also loves the water almost as much as softball! The rest of the week was spent at the pool except for a ride with Aunt Lori on her little motorcycle! We introduced Payton to another 10 year old from our church, Lilly Patton. They immediately clicked and the next two mornings they lived in the pool! We did manage to pick peaches one morning after her parents & brothers arrived. When Sunday afternoon rolled around no one was anxious to head for Eugene. Vacations & week-ends don't get here soon enough and usually pass to fast!!!

FIRST COMPLAINT!

"Where is Esther?" her old Cass City, Michigan high school friend recently asked. Well, here she is! Last week at daughter Lori's in Ashland, Oregon, Esther decided she could still swing a bat and the photo proves that she can also hit the ball! . . .and if you look back to the April 9 posting, you'll find several more pictures of Esther! Keep watching. There will soon be a pictorial of Esther's escapades. Hope this satisfies the critics out there!