We returned today from an overnight outing to celebrate our 38th anniversary. Over a year ago I married a couple for whom Venita had been a mentor while the girl was in jr. high. They gave us a gift certificate to a really posh hotel in Manitou Springs. We just now got around to using it. I doubt we'll spend the money to go there again ourselves, but we did enjoy the elegant supper and a relaxing get away.

Had a nice Thanksgiving Day at Kara & Shane's. Turkey with all the trimmings and at least three kinds of pie. Went on a walk thru Garden of the Gods in the late afternoon. Kara was the only one of our four children there -- JJ & Emily in Portland; Andrea at Hesston; Lisa & Clay went to NM. Venita's folks were there, and her brother Rick & his family.

Blessings to all,
Merv

Welcome to the "Birky's Bulletin"

You are invited to join the Birky's Bulletin blog!!

This blog is intended for the extended family of Wilbert & Viola Birky. Some of the family is still in central Illinois, while others of us are scattered across the country. I realize this is more useful for those of us who are scattered, but I hope that those clustered closer together will also post items so that we can all stay a little more connected to each other. You can post updates about your family, including pictures, and general family information that you want the rest of the family to be aware of.

To view the posts, all you need to do is open the blog. To add posts, you will need to create a login for yourself, and then login each time you want to post something.

Thanks, and blessings to all!

Merv Birky

P.S. I'm still an amateur at this myself, so hopefully I'll get better at it as we go. Feel free to experiment until you find a process that seems to work for you.

This picture is of Venita & I at Iguazu Falls (Brazilian side) this past summer. The falls go on for over a mile - the most spectacular site I've ever seen.