MOVIN' TO JERSEY

Beau and Jen have made the move to New Jersey but not before they told some family and friends good-bye in Chicago.

Nathan and Logan gave Beau a beautiful watch as a graduation gift that night. Beau was so surprised and absolutely loved it.

Jen with good friends KB and Dee.

Jen, Jess and their roommate Jessica (better known as Wes).

Good buddy Adam.

Jen & Aunt Debbie.

And then it was time to move on out.

After we got to New Jersey on Friday (6-20-08) we went to see some of the sights in New York City on Saturday.

The pictures above are: a shot of NY City, of course the Statue of Liberty, Long Island, Yankee Stadium (which is being torn down and a new one built) and Ellis Island. We went to the very sobering Ground Zero. We saw the bar where Tom Cruise filmed "Cocktail" and many more very cool sights. We didn't get to Times Square or few other places we really wanted to see but time was very limited and we will be back.

Good luck Dr. Beau Shay and Jennifer we will miss you both dearly and love you both!!!

"SAYING GOOD-BYE"

Saturday June 14th we were invited to Jen's Mom's to celebrate Jen's brother Josh's receiving his Masters degree and to say good-bye to Jen and Beau before we move them to New Jersey.

Jen and her family, sister Jess, brother Josh and Mom Mary Jo.

Jen and her sister Jess.

The Youngbloods and Shays.

And last but not least Beau saying good-bye to his ole buddy Trey.

37 YEARS OF WEDDED BLISS

On Thursday June 12th John and myself celebrated out 37th wedding anniversary. It has been quite a ride. You always have your ups and downs but I can honestly say we have had more ups than downs. Of course we both feel if it weren't for our family we don't know what could have possibly kept us more entertained. Three absolutely wonderful sons, a beautiful daughter-in-law and of course our incredibly fantastic, darling grandchildren. Not to mention our parents and siblings and nieces and nephew.

Here are some shots of the beautiful bouquet Shaybo sent me. Man still has good taste!!!!

IT'S OFFICIAL ~ DR. BEAU BRADLEY SHAY

Oh, what a wonderful weekend, our boy did it!!! Dr. Beau Bradley Shay!!! We were so proud when they announced it and hooded him. The hood was beautiful in a mint green. Dad, Zach, Jen, Grandma Betty, Aunt Debbie, Uncle Jim and myself were in attendance.

Dr. Beau Shay & Jen

The proud parents (nice hair I have ~ way too humid)

Zach was very proud of his brother as well.

Dr. Beau & Grandma Betty

Beau's good friends Andy and Brent officially doctors as well.

Then the party began and oh what a party it was. A good time was had by all.
Beau's high school buddies (Matt McGinn, Teddy Grothe, Justin Brown, Chris Strauch, Aaron Vargas, Kevin Schroeder, Sean Carr, Mike Kartawich & Aaron Vargas ) plus Adam Barnes all went together and bought him a 32 inch flat screen T.V. for graduation. He was so touched. You could not ask for a better group of guys

Aunt Debbie and Grandma enjoyed the party.

As did Grandma Shay and Aunt Margo.

My beautiful niece Carly and handsome nephew Nathan and Logan were there as well. (Sorry Logan I don't have a pic of you). Always happy to see them. Beau will miss them when he moves.



Uncle Jim can always be found with the pretty girls.

Our friends Jim & Rosemary Peterson made the trip all the way from Bettendorf, Iowa. They are the best!! I know Beau really appreciated them coming as did we. Thanks Jim & Rosemary.

My friend Adam.

Beau & Dr. Russell Carlson, Beau's other roommate besides Matt McGinn.

Grandma donning Beau's graduation cap.

John & Jess enjoying a moment.

We are so sorry Jason and his family could not make it. They missed a wonderful day.

BIG DAY FRIDAY 6/6/08

This is it Beau Shay becomes Dr. Beau Shay this Friday. Lots of family and friends will be coming into Chicago to celebrate this very happy occasion. He has worked hard to get to this point and we are soooooo proud of him. Stay tuned for all the details of graduation and the party afterwards. It should be a fun time. Beau Bradley Shay we are so proud of you and love you very much!!!!