April & May: Family Gatherings

In early April, we had a family gathering in Tennessee just a few days ahead of Marney's 92nd birthday. A very nice Easter weekend!

The Fodamkotras 
Seated in front: Faye & Marney
In back: Jim, Terri, Jeff, Emily, Bob, Susan, Frank

In early May, Heidi and Sam made their way east for a tree planting ceremony in Terry's memory at the U.S. National Arboretum. Thanks to Penni, Joan, and the wonderful volunteers who served with Terry, we planted a 'Spring Fleecing' fringetree and remembered Terry as a child thanks to Heidi and as a wife through Jeff's memories. 

Fringetree planted in Terry's honor at the
U.S. National Arboretum on May 5, 2015

Terry's fringetree and the family
(Sam, Susan, Jeff, Charlotte, Ralph, Heidi, & Frank)

March in San Antonio, TX

I'm glad that a work trip to see volunteers in action at a regional meeting allowed for a visit with a great friend and former colleague. Thanks, Sofia, for taking me around your hometown. I was also glad to see some of San Antonio's famous sites and have some pretty delicious Mexican food! 

San Antonio View with the Alamo

An excellent Mexican meal with 
my fantastic colleague, Emily