The FONZ!!

That's right. We were surprised too. After church we were heading out and noticed on the High School bulletin board that THE Henry Winkler would be at the Commons today at the same time that we were driving by. We parked immediately and ran in just in time to see his entrance and listen to him speak. He is a funny, witty man and has written some great childrens book about a little boy with dyslexia. Anyhow...neato!

For Uncle Eric

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My brother Eric was a legend with Bainbridge Island Little League....at least that's how i've heard it told. He was an amazing player and to this day blames my dad for moving them to Idaho when he was 15 and thus ending his dreams of a Major League baseball career. Seriously...with his grades and his skill, he could have gone far. Baseball was not a popular sport in Idaho and he was unable to play this sport that he loved so much. Enter Brennan. Not only does Brennan look just like he could be Erics son, but he plays like him too. All heart, no fear.
Here you go Eric.... love you.

Tball........I LOVE it!

Rylan was catcher today and I have never seen a funnier way to retrieve a ball. He decided that on his knees was best. Nevermind standing all the way up....i'll just shuffle back and forth on my knees. Too cute.
We thought we lucked out with Brennan AND Myron so incredible at sports, but along came Rylan. At 3 years old, he had majors coaches watching and commenting on his abilities!
Today he hit the ball so hard and far.......I couldn't believe it! Proud mama here.
Rylan and Tess. My friend Shayna's little girl. I love his expression. " A girl"!?

Moms quilt

The quilt photographed above has been hanging at the UW medical center in Seattle for over 17 years along with a plaque that quotes a poem that I wrote for her. I have thought about this quilt ever since it was hung. Women in our Bainbridge Island ward (and Poulsbo) each sewed a square to add to the quilt. I have been told that when this quilt was presented to her she wrapped it all around her and cried. She loved this quilt and after her death, the hospital wanted to put up a memorial for her. She was a treasured and much loved patient. I finally made it over to the hospital to check on it a few weeks ago. I was on the wrong floor and didn't see it. I left my name and number at the nurses station and a few days later, one of the nurses on the correct floor gave me a call. She offered the quilt to me and I am over the moon excited to finally have something of hers. My dad has never given anything to me that belonged to her, which has been very hard for me. So...until I have room for it, it will be hung at either the church or my best friends house. It is lovely, I encourage those of you that live here to come by and look at it up close. A lot of love went into making it.
xo

Shane and Katie......Shatie and Kane

he.
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? Mariners..highlights
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? what's salad?
3. What's one food he doesn't like? rice
4. You go out to a restaurant, what does he get to drink? dr. pepper
5. Where did he go to high school? Glendora High, CA
6. What is one phrase he says all the time? "easy killer"
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? old cars
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? all american sub
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could?
10. What is his favorite cereal? kashi
11. What would he never wear? skinny jeans
12. What is his favorite sports team? mariners baby!
13. Who is his best friend?me, the kids
14. How many states has he lived in? 3
15. Does he have any nervous habits? playing with a wart on the side of his temple
16. What could he spend hours doing? watching sports of any kind
17. He is: kind, patient, fun, hardworking and loyal

she.
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? no TV, books.......lots of books
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does she get on her salad? thousand island AND blue cheese
3. What's one food she doesn't like? liver
4. You go out to a restaurant, what does she get to drink? coke/pepsi
5. Where did she go to high school? Bainbridge High, Bainbridge Isl, Wa
6. What is one phrase she says all the time?"like, awesome"
7. If she was to collect anything, what would it be? everything
8. What is her favorite type of sandwich? BLT
9. What would this person eat everyday if she could? shrimp tempura
10. What is her favorite cereal? grapenuts
11. What would she never wear? bellbottoms
12. What does she always wear? Jeans, BLACK
13. Who will she vote for? , no party inparticular. Case by case scenerio
14. Who is her best friend? Nonny
15. How many states has she lived in? Alaska, Id, Az, Ca, Ut, Or,Wa
16. Does she have any nervous habits? biting nails
17. What could she spend hours doing? sewing, crafting, reading, TALKING
18. She is: "everything and everyone" (thanks Shane)


Tag- Jenny, Brooke, Corey, Tif, Erin, Laurene,and everyone else!

The Results are in

Paternity Test Report
Date
Collected Case ID# NAME Relationship Sample Type
4/16/2010 GF8404AF Roger Campbell Alleged Father Swab-self
4/8/2010 GF8404C Kathryn Butler Child Swab-self
DNA Test Data:
Genetic
System GF8404AF GF8404C
Paternity
Index
D8S1179 8,13 8,13 11.69
D21S11 27,30 30,30.2 0.99
D7S820 8,11 9,11 1.39
CSF1PO 10,11 10,11 1.82
D3S1358 15,18 15,18 2.50
TH01 6,9.3 6,8 1.22
D13S317 8,12 8,12 2.86
D16S539 12,15 11,12 0.83
D2S1338 19,22 19,19 3.64
D19S433 15.2,16.2 14,15.2 9.19
vWA 14,19 14,19 6.02
TPOX 8,10 8,10 6.28
D18S51 12,14 14,17 1.49
Amelogenin X,Y X,X 1.00
D5S818 11,13 11,12 0.64
FGA 21,26 21,26 10.67
Combined Paternity Index: 2703485
Probability of Paternity: 99.99%
Shared Alleles: 16 of 16
Conclusion:
The results of the DNA test indicate that the alleged father cannot be excluded as the biological father of
the child. The probability of paternity is 99.99% as compared to an untested, unrelated man of the
Caucasian population.
4/21/2010
Zach Gaskin Date
Director of Relationship Testing



For my other family, my real family. My dad, Ed is my real father in my eyes. ALthough we may have a strained relationship sometimes, he is my father and I love him. I do not want anything to do with Roger and don't expect that I ever will. I grew up in a very big, loving, happy family with cousins like siblings and aunts and uncles who have loved ... See Moreme all of my life. I am happy to get this test out of the way and get to know all of you, but for the rest of my family on facebook, I love you always and forever and in no way want to hurt any of you by bringing all of this out into the open. xo

Oh laptop.....you are a warrior

My poor laptop....it has been weather beaten, toddlerized, thrown, hit...etc., and still.....it runs. Almost.
Now...I need to replace the battery cord....again.
So, until then, I can only use my computer at work and no more photos of the fam for a while.
Rest assured, we have had some fun times and i do have some photos when my laptop is up and running again, to share.
xo