Jamie Celebrates 27th Birthday in Utah

Mike, Lynn & Jamie came to Utah to visit Will and celebrate Jamie's 27th birthday. The days were spent hanging out, shopping and a there was even a bowling excursion for Jamie's birthday. Will enjoyed all the quality time he had with Grandpa, Mimi and Uncle Jamie. In just a few weeks Will is taking a trip to visit Great Grandpa and Grandma DePietto in New York and then we are hitting the road back to Ohio and heading to Michigan. During our trip to Michigan we will be visiting all the family we can and searching for the UM football program (Sorry, I couldn't resist). We will be traveling to Flint to see Great Grandpa Storer on the 13th and we will be in Kalamazoo at Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Hanley's on October 14. We would love to see all that can make it. We are excited to see everyone.

Drum Major Photos

OK, here is my first attempt to add something to this blog. It may take me a little bit to make it look prettier. These are photos of Elizabeth as drum major at game number 2.


Saluting the flag

smiling with excitement

and standing tall.

Andrea Bridal Shower

Howdy All,

A fun Andrea Bridal Shower,

Marinelli's - Madison Heights

9-9-07

Here are a couple pictures followed by the link to them all.

http://www.pbase.com/path/andrea_shower

Thank You and Update

Brian and I wanted to thank you all for your love and support during this difficult time. Your thoughtfulness, through cards, calls, prayers, etc. has meant so much to us and brought us comfort.

We have our good days and bad days but overall things are looking up and we are in good spirits. I am going back to the doctor weekly for blood work to ensure all the pregnancy hormone is out of my system. I'm almost there, hopefully only a week or two more of needles. I am very glad to have had the miscarriage progress naturally without having to have any procedure or intervention, but it takes a little longer this way. I am definitely learning to have more patience than I've ever had before!

Brian and are taking off on Friday to spend a week in Destin, FL for our annual trip with Brian's close friends from Purdue. We are looking forward to a week of relaxation and reconnecting with old friends for Brian and for me to get to know some newer friends even better. We'll have a Florida post with some pictures for you when we get back!

Love,

Liz

Lunar Eclipse 8-28-07

Lunar Eclipse


Before it all Starts ---->


To All,


Well - I finally made it to the Blog world !


Brian ( as Grand Web Master) made myself and Sue Authorized members of HanleyCentral.



Thanks Brian !




I figured I would try to post a few pictures from my Lunar experience this past week. A truly remarkable experience. I put a couple pictures from my album in this note. Here is the link to my pbase album:


(http://www.pbase.com/path/lunareclipse8_28)



If you go to this link - be sure to hit the slide show button in the upper right corner and put the timing between slides as 1 sec.





<------ The Eclipse starts








I need to tell you that I sat out on the back porch ( by the spa) with my new camera ( Canon Rebel XTi) with 300mm lens ( with image stabilizer). NO TRIPOD ( Hand Held only). Took a picture every 2-4 minutes. Mind you it was 4:45 am ( actually went out there about 4:18am to get the camera settings figured out). Just to add to the visual - I was sitting there in my shorts with no shirt and I was barefoot ! (Sorry - As much as you might like to have seen THAT picture posted - it was never taken - I could not take a picture of myself in that condition and I could not get Sue up to take the picture )!! waking Sue up at that hour would have been dangerous !!!!

This is about half way through:Actual Eclipse time was from about 4:48 am till 5:48 am. And Yes you should be able to guess correctly if you said "I bet Pat was late for work that day" - You would be right - but it was well worth it !

Here is a picture with the eclipse
about 70% complete:
One of the things I had to do was to play with the shutter speed as the light got lower - so it did get a little blurry later in the eclipse process.





I would also share that I did some post processing ( for sizing only) in photoshop LE , just to fill the frame with the Moon image.







I figure I would also put a picture in that was VERY close to the end of the eclipse and here it is










Well - here is my attempt at posting a Movie clip ( actual it is MS movie maker- not a real video clip - but I think you will get the idea) For some reason you hae to hit the Play button two (2) times for it to start ( maybe one of you techies can figure that one out for me):

I would have to say - once I was able to get into the HanleyCentral Blog as a REAL member - it was not that bad to navigate, update, and have some fun, and share with family and friends !

All for now,

Blogger Pat

Elizabeth's Drum Major Proofs online

Hi Everyone, You can see Elizabeth in her drum major get up at the link below. She is in the "Full Band" and the "Drum Majors" proofs.(http://www.lhband.org/current/lastingmemories.html)

Moe

The Churchill Downs Experience (more tame than the KY Derby)

As most of you may know, I recently moved to Louisville! Steven helped me move down and we made a trip to the bourbon distilleries, Lincoln's Boyhood home, and Churchill Downs and had a great time. Now that Hanley Central is working, I figured I should start contributing.

For those of you who don't know, Churchill Downs is the sight of the Kentucky Derby each May. There are three sides to the Derby: 1) The infamous wild infield...Described as Kentucky's Mardi Gras, and quite a unique experience 2) The sun dresses, big hats, and elegant side, or 3) Sit at home and watch the best 2 minutes in a horse race....Plus more...the mint juleps, festivals, twin spires, and the history.


It's a fun place to go and bet on horses, Steve and I had, and I try to do more often when there are races. Even the most simple 2$ bet turns into a good time, even when you win big on an accidental bet. (hehe, that was fun!)

As a recent work outing, we went to the track in Millionaire's Row (Yes, I actually have fun at work and work outings! I even learned to sail at one a few weeks ago!) We ate lunch and made bets in the same room where Queen Elizabeth stayed this past Derby! I could feel the British Royalty rubbing off on me, and came out winning a few dollars by the end of the day. Hopefully y'all can enjoy the pictures and get an experience for yourself. Else, you might actually have to come visit me some day!

The view up there is quite amazing, and more pictures can be seen in the link below:
http://picasaweb.google.com/kjhanley25/ChurchillDownsMillionaireSRow

Cheers,
Kenny

Kevin, Deb, Kim, and David back from the river

I will christen my first ever bog entry by saying this is a great idea.
We had perfect weather every day up at the river. David rode his bike around the Wakeley Lake area and discovered a path that comes right down to Goodar road. So Kevin and I took a hike in to the lake from the cabin. It is an hour and 50 minute hike in to the lake. I can't believe we have been going up there for all these years and never knew you could walk right in from the cabin!
Kevin and I were almost run over in the crosswalk in downtown Gaylord. I injured my hand pretty badly as Kevin pulled me out of the way of the van. We were so shaken by the incident that we left after reporting it at the police station. We weren't going to report it, because the van sped away and we didn't have any information. But, a woman who was at the stop light was so alarmed by it that she chased the vehicle and got the license number. Then she tracked Kevin and I down later and handed us the information. I am glad she did, because I felt better afterwards. They were able to track to vehicle to a local health supply business and they were going to pay the business a visit.
Kim and Derek were up for a short time, then they headed off to Chicago for Lallapalooza (sp?). Derek brought paint ball up and he and David and David's friends seemed to have a blast in the 90+ heat. David had friends from high school and friends from college up. I am not used to cooking for large crowds (and large boys), but I managed. David fly fished for the first time. By the way he has been fishing every week this summer with friends after work. Now he can add fly fishing to his repertoire.
As usual, we took no pictures or video the entire time. It is unfortunate that we have no shutter bugs in our group. Just imagine everyone relaxing, reading a lot, kayaking, shooting archery, going on walks, watching the canoe race, fly fishing, biking, running, sewing, playing Euchre, playing paintball, oh and golfing.
When we returned to Kalamazoo yesterday, we discovered deer had eaten every tomato and leaf off our one tomato plant, as well as every leaf off every hosta in our garden. Compared to years past, we got off easy.

Will Already Looking for Change in Couch

At three months of age, Will has already learned where to look for cash. He pulled himself out of his lounge chair (the boppy) and into the cushions. It looks like homeland security will have to tighten up!

Balinese Monkey Successfully Removed From Kate Hanley's Back

On July 14th Kate returned home from an 8 day business trip to Bali, Indonesia. Despite the travel trauma, she had a nice time and was able to take a few days to see the sites. She literally travelled AROUND the world. Here are her airport connections to and from Bali: Detroit > Los Angeles > Honk Kong, China (she took a shower at the airport there) > Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia > Bali, Indonesia > (and after a cancelled flight on her return trip she continued going West) > Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia > Amsertdam, Netherlands > Detroit.

Check out some of her pictures:

http://picasaweb.google.com/hanleysj/KateBali

The Newest Floegel Member

Hi Everyone, Some of you already know this but I thought I'd include a picture. During our trip to Michigan we came across the cutest puppy and made the decision to purchase her. She is now an 8 week old beagle whom we have named "Erin". (Some of you know that for a few days she was called "Brady". That name was just too confusing with calling one of our other dogs "Bailey".)

Anyway, she is an excellent traveler having made her first and only trip on an airplane. She slept under the seat the entire flight! She is housebroken already and is enjoying the back yard with Guinness and Bailey. She has learned to sit on command and has almost mastered "lay down". Moe

Tim and Andrea are Engaged!

Ceremony: 10/25/2007 @ 12:00 AMReception: 10/25/2007 @ 12:00 AM
Where: Las Vegas, NV US

We are getting married in Las Vegas on Thursday October 25, 2007 in a private ceremony. You are welcome to join us for dinner following. We will be in Vegas to celebrate our marriage from October 23-27. Let us know if you would like to join us during our stay. Tim and Andrea

Ken has dun gradiated!

Ken DID IT!

http://www.pbase.com/path/kenpurduegrad

Steve and Kate Hanley are Wed

Kate and Steve's wedding on May 5, 2007 was full of friendship, happiness, and love. The event was an extravagantly planned gathering of the Millson and Hanley families in Windsor Canada.

Wedding pictures are online at: http://www.pbase.com/path/katestevewedding

Their honeymoon to Walt Disney world in Orlando, Florida can also be viewed here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/hanleysj/Honeymoon

New Little Man! (Will Hanley)

We wanted to let you let you all know about our new little addition!! He's 6Lbs 8 Oz and 20 inches long and loves photographs. Lauren is doing great, her water broke @ 4:30 AM and she was induced @8:30 AM. Thanks so much for all of your e-mails and kind wishes- He loves the attention! All our best, Ryan and Lauren

Kathleen and Brandon are Engaged!

Brandon proposed to me earlier today, March 8. We had lunch at one of our favorite picnic spots – Lake Lily. After lunch, we took a walk around the lake where he read me a love letter he had written. At the end of the letter he asked me to be his wife and he got down on one knee and proposed. It was absolutely beautiful. We are both very happy.

Here's how it happened: Last Thursday he picked me up and took me on a picnic at one of our favorite spots - Lake Lily. It was a late lunch - we got to the park around 2 and there must have been a birthday party at the gazebo near where we were sitting that started at 3 so it wasn't long before there were a bunch of kids running by and it started to get noisy. In the meantime I was cross-stitching and Brandon was reading (or at least trying to). After a while Brandon said that it was too noisy so we decided to put the stuff in the car and take a walk around the lake. On the opposite side of the lake from where the gazebo was, we stopped and sat on a bench. He told me that he had written a letter to me so he got that out of his backpack and read it to me. In the letter was a poem. Halfway through the poem he starts saying "I want to always be with you, in this life and beyond. I promise to lead you, to comfort you at your side. I promise to be your love, with whom you can confide. I promise to... I promise to.." At this point I'm thinking "ohmygosh ohmygosh" and we both start to cry. At the end he says "These things I offer to you, if you would have them as my wife. (he gets down on one knee) Kathleen Elizabeth Floegel, will you marry me?"Of course I said yes so we spent about half an hour just enjoying the moment before going to 7-11 and getting slurpees :) And the rest is history. :) I still can't stop smiling. :)

Love, Kathleen