Bound and Determined !
Bound and Determined !
The yard duty crew, circa 2007
The yard duty crew, circa 2007
June 4, 2006
June 4, 2006
Lisa and John with kids in the background at Steep Ravine over winter break 2007
Lisa and John with kids in the background at Steep Ravine over winter break 2007
A grand shot of Lisa at Steep Ravine
A grand shot of Lisa at Steep Ravine
Lisa became part of our family at Gary and Susanne's Wedding. She became a daughter to us, and her girls are like our own grandchildren too.
Lisa became part of our family at Gary and Susanne's Wedding. She became a daughter to us, and her girls are like our own grandchildren too.
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Lisa liked to take the kids to Disneyland early and often. We went most years, sometimes by ourselves and sometimes meeting family or friends.
Lisa liked to take the kids to Disneyland early and often. We went most years, sometimes by ourselves and sometimes meeting family or friends.
Sun Valley a few years back...
Sun Valley a few years back...
Also in Sun Valley, ice skating on the 4th of July outdoors.
Also in Sun Valley, ice skating on the 4th of July outdoors.
The Snake River in Idaho. Evil Knievel tried to jump it a few miles from this spot on a rocket powered motorcycle. That didn't work out for him, when we were there it seemed obvious that he never stood a chance.
The Snake River in Idaho. Evil Knievel tried to jump it a few miles from this spot on a rocket powered motorcycle. That didn't work out for him, when we were there it seemed obvious that he never stood a chance.
This was a stuffed animal zoo outside Reno. Ahhh...Reno.
This was a stuffed animal zoo outside Reno. Ahhh...Reno.
At Jen's 3rd birthday party, some quiet time with Mommy.
At Jen's 3rd birthday party, some quiet time with Mommy.
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She was a beautiful bride.
She was a beautiful bride.
Lisa with cousins Stephanie and Trisha, the hairdos were tall but fashionable.
Lisa with cousins Stephanie and Trisha, the hairdos were tall but fashionable.
Lisa and Jennifer's birthdays are on the same day and John's is the day before. Late October is a busy time for birthday parties at our house, sometimes they get combined.
Lisa and Jennifer's birthdays are on the same day and John's is the day before. Late October is a busy time for birthday parties at our house, sometimes they get combined.
The Thompson Family (2007 or 2008) - photo courtesy of Marcel
The Thompson Family (2007 or 2008) - photo courtesy of Marcel
Auntie Jane's and Uncle David's 50th Anniversary.
Auntie Jane's and Uncle David's 50th Anniversary.
Lisa at Neil Cummins school for Halloween 2004, letting the kids wrap her in toilet paper so she could be the mummy. This was the year Jen was in kindergarten. Thanks Sheri for finding the pic.
Lisa at Neil Cummins school for Halloween 2004, letting the kids wrap her in toilet paper so she could be the mummy. This was the year Jen was in kindergarten. Thanks Sheri for finding the pic.
Larkspur Landing Mom's group 1996
Larkspur Landing Mom's group 1996
Happy Halloween at Susan's (1998)
Happy Halloween at Susan's (1998)
Corte Madera Picnic for Owen's Adoption celebration (1998)
Corte Madera Picnic for Owen's Adoption celebration (1998)
Auntie Peggy's 90th Birthday
Auntie Peggy's 90th Birthday
Skiing with Lisa
Skiing with Lisa
Aunt Lisa's Wedding
Aunt Lisa's Wedding
Ben and Max. When I was young, I always loved spending time with My Aunt Lisa, Uncle John, and Max
Ben and Max. When I was young, I always loved spending time with My Aunt Lisa, Uncle John, and Max
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sleepy tuffy
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Uncle David's 80th birthday.
Uncle David's 80th birthday.
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Take that pinata! First Grade team having fun. Such great memories.
Take that pinata! First Grade team having fun. Such great memories.
Lisa and Lisa
Lisa and Lisa
Celebrating at Lisa Newman's Bridal Shower. We truly enjoyed every moment spent with Lisa and feel so fortunate to have had her as our friend.
Celebrating at Lisa Newman's Bridal Shower. We truly enjoyed every moment spent with Lisa and feel so fortunate to have had her as our friend.
This is the last photo I took of Lisa, we were at Waikiki Beach on February 22nd. The girls and I went surfing, Lisa stayed dry and watched from the beach while working on her tan.
This is the last photo I took of Lisa, we were at Waikiki Beach on February 22nd. The girls and I went surfing, Lisa stayed dry and watched from the beach while working on her tan.
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Lisa and her little kitten
Lisa and her little kitten
Lisa and her big Brother Gary
Lisa and her big Brother Gary
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Lisa
This is Dunns River Falls in Jamiaca in 2007.
This is Dunns River Falls in Jamiaca in 2007.
This is how I remember Lisa, it's from before cancer. She never grew her hair out this long again after losing it the 1st time to chemo...once it was short she decided that the maintenance of long hair was more trouble that it was worth.
This is how I remember Lisa, it's from before cancer. She never grew her hair out this long again after losing it the 1st time to chemo...once it was short she decided that the maintenance of long hair was more trouble that it was worth.