Grandchildren Come to Visit

Before Christmas, the Casper grandkiddos and their Mom and Dad and our granddog, Booke, were able to spend a little time together between snowstorms.

Speaking of snowstorms, Kim and the girls took refuge at our house in Janaury after a terrible ice storm and then a snowstorm knock out power all over their county.  It was lucky for us because we got to spend time with the granddaughters from South Dakota.  We had lots of fun!

Family Resemblance

When Jack visited us after Christmas, Mom Missi saw quite a resemblance to Grandpa Wayne in his photo when he was about two years old.

A Visit from the Sheridan grandkiddos

It's always wonderful when we can spend time with our grandkids. This photo was taken when Ella, Jack and Meg (along with their parents Missi and Dave) visited us after Christmas. Aren't they cute??

Gregory Plays Nintendo

When Gregory was about 12, in 1985, we got him a Nintendo.  He always loved the Mike Tyson Puch-Out game and he still does. He can play the game all by himself and he's very good at it, too.  This is the same Nintendo that he got way back then.

Gregory's very proud to be able to do this and it's one of his favorite pasttimes.

New Curtains for Gregory's Room

For Christmas, Gregory got new Cubs curtains.  For his birthday, Grandma Wanda gave him a new Cubs sweatshirt.  He sure loves his room!

Party at Gregory's House

Gregory had a nice party at his house on January 16.  Lots of his freinds from other groups homes and caregivers came to celebrate with him.  Here,  he is opening one of our gifts to him, a Bears commorative shirt!

Gregory's always happy when his girlfriend, Debbie, is around.  Liz is in the background.

Gregory's friend, Ronnie, shares the same birthday.  It was quite a weekend for both of them.  His friend, Bob, is in the background.

Gregory and Mom.  I don't know where 37years has gone!  Gregory has a wonderful life here in Laramie at his home.

Gregory's Birthday

Gregory turned 37 in January and had a nice celebration at his house with freinds.  Richard Mason, who was Gregory's room mate when they went into their first group home 15 years ago always comes to Gregory's parties.

Wayne Retires

After 27 years at the University of Wyoming and a total of 37 1/2 years as a federal employee, Wayne officially retired on January 1, 2010. Before he left, his department had a little gathering for him at the end of the hallway.

Colleagues Gather for a Farewell to Wayne

Many co-workers, students and friends came down to the end of the hall on the last day of the Fall semester to congratulate Wayne on his retirement.

Wayne's Photo

Frank Rahel, UW Biological Sciences Department Head, talked about Wayne's career at UW. His photo will hang in the UW Biological Science Conference Room.

Matt Talks About Wayne

Matt, Wayne's colleague from the Co-Op Unit, introduces Wayne. He was given some gifts from the faculty; two gift certificates, one to Second Story Book Store and another to The Cross-Country Connection, plus two bags of wonderful Coal Creek Coffee. Wayne's other colleague in the Co-Op Unit, Anna, poses with Matt and Wayne.

Some of Wayne's Colleagues

Frank Rahel, UW Zology Department Head and Wayne have worked together on fisheries related research, sharing graduate students for many years.

Tom Thurow, from Range Managemnt, came over to congratulate Wayne on his retirement.

Lusha and Wayne

Wayne was on Lusha Tronstadt's Ph.D. committee. Lusha was really emotional when she talked with Wayne at the reception about what a fantastic mentor and friend he was to her.