| June 2000 brought another new member to the Kern household - Kmornwan (thankfully she said we could call her 'Pook' - so much easier for our 'western tongue') Apinun from Thailand. She will be with us for the next year taking care of the "Kern Kids". HEY, be sure to check out her "Band Fan Site" for L'Arc~en~Ciel - I guess they're a pretty hot Japanese band that's big in Thailand. She's done a great job with the website... | |||
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The Arrival. Pook wastes no time getting into the 'swing' of things. |  pookandwally.jpg 18.50 Kb |
Wally explains to Pook exactly who's in charge... |
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"21" wasn't such a big deal, but we thought we'd make a big deal out of it anyway. Happy Birthday Pook! |  mustwatchbarney.jpg 48.63 Kb |
Pook learns quickly that TV can have a "zombie like" effect on the Kern Kids - leading to some much needed periodic quiet moments!! |
| Kern Kountry Kottage time. It was time for "big Gene's" 80th birthday, so we spent some time in late July - early August back home again in Indiana. | |||
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The big things about being in lake country seem to be BOATS ... |  fishing082000.jpg 91.84 Kb |
...and Fishin'. Take a gander at the 3+ pounder ol' Char' hooked up - JJ has a ways to go to get to ones THAT size - but she's willing to try! |
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Happy 80th! Papaw, we ALL love you! |  papawwally082000.jpg 28.41 Kb |
It's not quite his life story, but Papaw imparts some lineage wisdom to the lone trustee of the KERN name... |
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Cousins, cousins, everywhere cousins! JJ and Wally LOVED spending time with Devin, Sarah, Charlie, Casey & Maggie! |  nylakekerns.jpg 98.78 Kb |
Kelli and Pook got to play at being "deck hands" while Wally worked on feeding the animals, and Gary worked on feeding the rest. Wally & Sophie are dreaming of some water time with JJ & Pook... |
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Crazy Redhead Cousins? |  troykaplace.jpg 22.61 Kb |
Got our first visit to the "Troyka Abode" while in Indiana this trip. |
| Ohio Gets equal time. JJ spent a week by herself in Ohio visiting cousins, but before that, she, Wally & Mama visited as well. | |||
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Yup, I guess they're related... Aunt's Kathi & Kristi along with cousins Stella, Rachel and Nathan. |  gildowgkidscows.jpg 58.55 Kb |
Yup, still related (including "step-Cuz" Kaci) - although we'd like to question the girl on the end (Rach) and the "grand-cow". |
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Hotroddin' with Uncle Tim etc. |  wallybutterscotch.jpg 53.11 Kb |
Wally "bonding" with "Cousin Butterscotch". |
| Here's STILL where I put all those "Other" pictures... | |||
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Lovely Summer 2000 'Portraits' of those "Kute Kern Kids". |  parentswithkids072000.jpg 60.34 Kb |
"Their YOUR kids...no their YOUR kids... hmmm I guess we'll BOTH claim them..." |
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Annual late spring, early summer "Beaux Arts Ball" Gotta dress up and get out occassionally - but on our own terms. |  funwithdad.jpg 80.65 Kb |
Just general "fun with Dad" stuff. |
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Quirks stopped by on the way home from Indiana - always a pleasure. |  quirks081200.jpg 44.91 Kb |
There's Wally with the dog again (and Aunt Lisa). |
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Pook braved summer fun at the zoo with Peter Snell too. |  summer2000fun.jpg 97.19 Kb |
Standard SUMMERTIME "Funtime" - Picnics, pools, and corn on the cob! |
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Peek-a-boo! You KNOW that the boxes are always more fun that whatever comes inside... |  jjbike.jpg 34.25 Kb |
Still a work in progress, but note that the training wheels are OFF! |