More May Happenings

 The Sandy River Scouts were selling bark dust one Sat. in May. We took them up on their offer to delivery it. Crismon ordered 5 yards of bark dust and we had our hands full, but somehow managed to get it spread.

Saturday yard work is more enjoyable while listening to Conference Talks.

Sunday evening we invited Brian & Teresa Merrell and their son, Noah, to come to dinner. They are not members, but Crismon had become friends with Brian in the Gresham Chamber of Commerce. In one of their meetings Crismon announced to the Chamber that they ought to know where their closest Mormon neighbor lived because in a time of an emergency the Mormons have a year of food storage and they could help them out. Brian teased that he use to "mooch" off of Mormon neighbors he had growing up, so Crismon said he could come eat with us, too. They are a young couple, but they seemed to enjoy visiting with us old folks.

I loved attending Sydney's Musical Program at the school with the Vance's. I couldn't believe the incredible music program they have for these children. Each one played a marimba as part of the program. The singing was beautiful, with wonderful, inspiring messages. Of course, Sydney was the most beautiful one there!

My first school event attending as "Grandma."

We ended the evening with treats at McDonald's. Isn't this a cute family!

Dad is very involved in the Gresham Chamber of Commerce and in the East Portland Chamber of Commerce where he serves on the Board in charge of Marketing. He has made many friends and has enjoyed his association with these good people.

East Portland Chamber of Commerce Board Members (l-r) Joe Zambrano, Karla Signs, Skip Morley, Amy Williamson, Judy Leach (President), Sarah Garrison, Deborah Higa, Crismon Lewis, Richard Sorem