Private AlbumsFamily and Friends: If you need a user name and password, please contact me by phone or email. Click on the album title to see the pictures. TIP: When viewing an album, press the F11 key on your keyboard to maximize your window. Press F11 again to restore the window. Visiting Family in Maryland, August 2009 (2009) Ocean City is only 25 miles. We made two trip for the beach and for the amusement rides. Finches Visiting us in August, 2009 (2009) Grandma Lorna and Pawpaw Jim came to visit. We had a picnic by the river in the mountains. Little Rock, Arkansas, June 2009 (2009) Visiting family in Little Rock, Arkansas, in June 2009. We also went boating in Hot Springs. Easter and Around the House in April, 2009 (2009) Easter and Around the House in April, 2009 The Qualmanns visiting us in March, 2009 (2009) We hung around the house and went for an easy hike along an old logging road in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Visiting family in Illinois and Indiana, February 2009 (2009) Landra and the boys visiting family in Illinois and Indiana. The occasions: Lance's 40-th birthday, Lance being accepted into the Air National Guard, and Super Bowl. Circus, South Carolina, and Spruce Flat Falls (2009) The circus came to town in Knoxville, our visit to Tega Cay, South Carolina, and hike to Spruce Flat Falls in the Smoky Mountains. January to February 2009 (2009) The Masons came to visit us in Tennessee in mid-January. Birthday and Christmas (2008) Allan and Janan were in town, so we celebrated Gabe's birthday and Christmas a little early. Thanksgiving (2008) For Thanksgiving, John and Lauren came to visit, followed by Lance. After they left, Lorna and Jim came to be with us. Gabe & Caleb (2008) Around the house in late October and mid-November Caleb (2008) Our little boy has arrived on the November 13. Late October, 2008 (2008) Mostly photos of Gabe dressed as a cowboy and going Truck or Treat-ing. The other little boy is his friend, Josh. July to mid October, 2008 (2008) Around town with grandparents. Myrtle Beach, SC (2008) We spent Charlie's birthday in Myrtle Beach with Allan and Janan. March to Early July, 2008 (2008) Around the house; Knoxville Zoo; Grayville; Gatlinburg picnic Doc Norton & Lighthouse Way properties (2008) Properties that we are considering buying. December 2007 to March 2008 (2008) Family snapshots, mostly of Gabe. September to November 2007 (2007) Family snapshots, mostly of Gabe. 7-Oct (2007) 7-Oct 7-Aug (2007) 7-Aug 7-Jul (2007) 7-Jul 7-Jun (2007) 7-Jun Visit to SC and Mom & Dad's house in Romania (2007) Our family and Mom & Dad visited my sister's family in Tega Cay, South Carolina. Also, Mom & Dad went to Romania in June to close on their newly built house, so I included a few pictures of the house as well. February through May (2007) Around Maryville and a short trip to Little Rock Christmas and Early January (2007) Mostly pictures of family visits during the Christmas holidays. September and October (2006) In September and October we had visits by the Kerekes' and Masons. We took them both to the Great Smoky Mountains--where else? July and August around Knoxville (2006) Various shots around the Knoxville area, taken in July and August. Arrived in Knoxville and visited Maryland (2006) We arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee, where we hope to settle down. In May we drove the car to Maryland to visit Charlie's family and finish the Baby Tour. Southern Illinois (2006) Visiting family in the southern Illinois towns of Grayville, Crossville, and Carmi. Little Rock (2006) The Baby Tour continued to Little Rock, Arkansas. We stayed in the Maumelle Park on the Arkansas River. Kerekes Grandparents in Dallas (2006) The Kerekes grandparents came to Dallas to meet their grandson. Baby Dedication (2006) Baby dedication by the Mini Church at the LaBounty’s home n Plano, Texas. Palm Canyon (2006) The Palm Canyon Nature Trail in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park starts in the RV campground near the visitor center. The trail is three miles long, round trip. The main attraction is the oasis of California fan palms, as well as the bighorn sheep, if you are lucky enough to see them San Diego Beaches (2006) On a different day we went to the Mission and Pacific beaches in San Diego. The two beaches are connected and span about three miles of coastline. A concrete boardwalk runs along the beach, full of bicyclers, skaters, and other wheeled exercisers. San Diego Zoo (2006) We spent a day at the famous San Diego Zoo. It was a perfect day--sunny and about 60 degrees. Cool Canyon in Shelter Valley, California (2006) A trail starting at an opening in the back fence of Stagecoach Trails RV Resort took us to Cool Canyon, 0.8 miles away. This canyon (more like a desert creek with high walls) does not seem to have an official name; it was named Cool Canyon by the locals. Anza-Borrego Desert (2006) After leaving Oregon, our next major stop was the Anza-Borrego desert in southern California, about 80 miles east from San Diego. We stayed in the Stagecoach Trails RV Resort in Shelter Valley. Qualmanns in Grants Pass (2006) Alan and Janan visiting us in Grants Pass, Oregon. Gold Hill and Lorna in Grants Pass (2006) A couple of horse photos we forgot to show you from around Thanksgiving, frosty days in Gold Hill, the Rogue River in winter, Grants Pass, and Lorna meeting her grandson. Baby Kerekes (2005) Our baby boy has arrived a little early, just in time for Christmas. Qualmanns visiting, Prospect Falls, Crater Lake, Nursery (2005) Allan, Janan and Lance came to visit us in Gold Hill. While here, we showed them the salmons running on the Rogue River, Prospect Falls, and Crater Lake. Family, Portland, and Beaches (2005) Our visit to Portland to see Landra's aunt, uncle, and cousins. We took a day trip to a couple of beaches near Portland—Ecola State Park and Cannon Beach. Waterfalls (2005) Scenes from two waterfalls in southern Oregon and miscellaneous shots around Gold Hill. Kerekes Baby Sonogram 2 (2005) The second sonogram to determine baby's gender: it's a boy! Gold Hill (2005) Pictures from around Gold Hill and our KOA campground. Brookings and South Umpqua Falls (2005) Visit to the Oregon coast near Brookings and swimming in the South Umpqua Falls near Tiller. Crater Lake & Cowboy Wedding (2005) We went to see Crater Lake with Doyce and Donna. On a separate occasion we attended Danny and Heidi's cowboy wedding in an amphitheater. Rogue River, Tree House, Redwoods, Coast (2005) Scenes from south Oregon and north California, including the Rogue River, our stay in the tree house in Takilma, the redwoods in California, and Crescent City on the coast. Burgman and Medford Hiking (2005) We finally bought a second mode of transportation -- a Suzuki Burgman 400. We have also started checking out the near-by mountains. Oregon Trip Leg 5 (2005) The fifth and last leg of our trip ended in Ashland, Oregon, at the Glenyan RV Park about six miles outside of town. The entire trip was 5,444 miles long, lasted 48 days, and required $1,511 worth of diesel. Los Angeles sightseeing (2005) Sightseeing in and around the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Newport Beach, Corona del Mar, and Garden Grove. Visit with the Colemans (2005) We spent a few days visiting Landra’s cousin Lee, and his family. Oregon Trip Leg 4 (2005) The fourth leg of our trip to Oregon ended in Anaheim, California, one of the Los Angeles suburbs. Here we visited more family and friends. This leg took four days to complete and we stayed at the Anaheim Resort RV Park. Oregon Trip Leg 3 (2005) The third leg of our trip to Oregon took us from Maryland to Arkansas to visit Landra’s family and friends. Qualmanns and Brewers (2005) In Little Rock we had Christmas with the Qualmanns and visited with the Brewers. Christmas in Salisbury (2005) We arrived to Salisbury in late December 2004 and we celebrated Christmas with Charlie's family in early January. Oregon Trip Leg 2 (2004) The second leg of our trip to Oregon was a visit to Charlie’s family in Salisbury, Maryland. We camped at Eagle’s Nest Campground in Berlin, MD, near the beach town of Ocean City. Allan & Janan's 10-th Anniversary (2004) Charlie and Landra took them to The Cheesecake Factory in the Frisco mall Bernard and Audra's 70-th anniversary (2004) Celebrating Bernard and Audra's 70-th anniversary in Crossville, IL Christmas at the Finches in Grayville, Illinois (2004) Gift opening was delayed a few days due to the historic snowfall. Donna's 65-th Birthday (2004) Family and friends celebrating in Princeton, TX Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma (2004) Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma King of the Road Trailer (2004) King of the Road R35BW Trailer Oregon Trip Leg 1 (2004) The first leg of our trip to Oregon was a visit to Landra’s family in Illinois. We made our home in Harmonie State Park in Indiana, just across the border. Winter 2004 (2004) A collection of pictures from January & February Christmas (2003) Miscellaneous shots over the holidays. Lake Murray (2003) Landra and I spend Thanksgiving at Lake Murray, OK. Charles & Gizella’s Visit (2003) Charles T. and Gizella visited us in McKinney, Texas for a few days. Then we drove to Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas to spend three days in a cabin. Allan’s Retirement (2003) Chaplain (Lt Col) Edwin Allan Qualmann, USAF & ANG, 1966 to 2003 Shelby (2003) Our dog Shelby died on August 1, 2003. This album is a selection of pictures from her life with us. We adopted her in 1996 at age 6. July (2003) A selection of snapshots taken in July 2003 in McKinney and Arkansas. Hawaii 1: Arrival and Apartment (2003) Arrival in Hawaii and our apartment in Lanikai Ocean View. Hawaii 2: Beaches (2003) Kailua, Waikiki and Halona Cove beaches. Also the Halona blowhole. Hawaii 3: Honolulu and Temples (2003) Honolulu from varying perspectives, Byodo-In temple. Hawaii 4: Snorkeling (2003) Snorkeling in Hanauma Bay and to Chinaman’s Hat island. Hawaii 5.0: Mountains & Western Point (2003) Mountains and the western point of Oahu at Yokohama Bay. Hawaii 6: Polynesian Cultural Center (2003) The Mormons know how to put on a party and preserve ancient cultures at the Polynesian Cultural Center. Hawaii 7: Rain Forest, Plants & Coconut (2003) Our visit to the rain forest, miscellaneous plants, and Charlie opening a coconut. Hawaii 8: Kayaking & Wiamea Falls Park (2003) Kayaking on the ocean and our visit to Wiamea Falls Park. Hawaii 9: Pearl Harbor & Punchbowl (2003) In Pearl Harbor we visited the USS Arizona, USS Missouri and USS Bowfish memorials. We also went to the Punchbowl National Cemetery. Bernard’s 90-th Birthday (2003) Bernard Coleman’s 90-th Birthday celebration in Grayville and Crossville, Illinois. McKinney Spring (2003) A selection of pictures taken by Charlie from January to early April, 2003. Landra’s Surgery (2003) She went in to the hospital on Friday the 9-th and left Monday afternoon. Outside on February 2 (2003) It was such a pleasant day, we went to the park near our house to fly a kite. Qualmann’s in McKinney (2003) Allan, Janan and Lance visiting. Building 3D Puzzle (2003) Charlie got a 3D puzzle for Christmas, but Landra was the main builder. |