Silent Night 2011

Merry Christmas 2011

Greetings from The Hendricks Family.

Remembering all that happens isn’t that easy,

Someone suggested I make this into a video to see

With postage rising, I may turn to using internet totally.

Hard to top our Disneyland Vacation in March with family,

Was  pretty  neat spending time with Jan,  last week in Maui,

The Nutcracker Ballet and  Ballet Recital in Seattle we did see

Can’t forget our day at Silverwood after camping at their facility,

Rode the Duck in Seattle   and shopped Leavenworth with family,

Dennis is still plows and stripes roads for Washington State D.O.T.

Painted the house, and has his blog, video,  and humor book hobby,

Dennis  did  not  run for re-election as councilman of East Wenatchee.

Kids Church, Mega Sports Camp, Lost Lake and Camp Royal Family,

Women of Faith,  Abigail the Clown,  and helping mom, keeps Jan busy.

Barnabas our bird sits on shoulder,  while Madison our cat wakes us daily,

We do hope you will call, visit or send a letter to create that special memory,

We Pray God to Richly Bless You,  this finds you are safe, healthy, and Happy.

I believe the greatest gift is Jesus and he is coming back someday for you and me

Dennis & Janice Hendricks

A Pets Prayer

It is amazing how attached one can get to a pet and how tough it is to say goodbye. Yesterday Eric & Darcies dog died. Sam was a big St. Bernard, as Jan would say, one of our granddogs. I enjoyed feeding him when they were gone- you had to take time to brush his hair and talk to him. We lived next to him for 6 months after our house fire and could  always hear him playing. He was so gentle with the grandkids and so good to them.  Last Sunday I mentioned how attatched we had become to a bird we never knew and buried him in our sideyard. We actually had a memorial service for our bird who died in the house fire- Tica. As a boy I still remember Snooks, Tiny and our kids will remember Noel- Pets who meant so much to us that we had to say goodbye to. It  was hard on my mother in law when she had to part with her two dogs so she could move to assisted living. There is nothing I can say to comfort you when you loose a pet- I understand and said a prayer for you. I will miss Sam.

"The dog of your boyhood teaches you a great deal about friendship, and love, and death: Old Skip was my brother. They had buried him under our elm tree, they said — yet this wasn't totally true. For he really lay buried in my heart." Willie Morris

"*"Death ends a life, not a relationship." Jack Lemmon

"A good dog never dies. He always stays. He walks besides you on crisp autumn days when frost is on the fields and winter's drawing near. His head is within our hand in his old way."

Mary Carolyn Davies

*"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."Roger Caras"

Matthew 10:29 The Message (MSG)

29-31"What's the price of a pet canary? Some loose change, right? And God cares what happens to it even more than you do. He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head! So don't be intimidated by all this bully talk. You're worth more than a million canaries.

Loose Weight Instantly

You never know what humor you will find in commercials.   This video is posted for humor- not for making fun of anyone who is fat or skinny; It is the beauty inside that really counts. Laughter is good for you as long as you are not laughing at someone. But I do agree- what we put into our minds has an impact and we need to guard our minds..

Happy Birthday Dawn

On May 2nd, 1976- our first child arrived at 10:52pm. Dawn Marie Hendricks was born in the Grand Coulee Hospital and weighed 6lbs. 13 oz. And 20 ¾ long. The Miracle of Birth is so amazing and we are so thankful for each of our children. Happy Birthday Dawn-

The above is a birthday video of Dawn I made as well and am consolidating so you can choose which one you like best.

Everyone loves A Parade

Everyone loves a parade- somone once told me, if you are ever run out of town, get in front and make it look like a parade. Yesterday was the youth parade- our church came in 2nd in its category- good job! The weather was great, although the wind made it a bit chilly out. Next Friday is the Classis Chassis parade in East Wenatchee with the car show Saturday in the park. Next Saturday at 11am is the 92nd annual Apple Blossom parade! These are excellent parades and you do not want to miss them. This year is extra special as the apple blossoms are on the trees due to the late spring. I remember in Grand Coulee I was the float driver for a couple summers for Colorama,  And in Olympia I helped get Jeremy off the float when the Royal Ranger float caught fire. Its fun to see parents involved with their kids on parades- I even remember the Pet parade in Olympia with our kids. The first parades I remember actually are from Stanley North Dakota on July 4th of each year- I love a parade! What Memories!

 This was in Olympia for the Pet parade in early 80's

Last Years Youth Parade in Wenatchee- "Cody"

 I love the Classy Chassis Parade in East Wenatchee! Don't miss it.

Our favorite spot to watch Apple Blossom Parade in Wenatchee-

 Dawn used to live just down the street from Here

It was near the beginning and everyone was not worn out yet.

 Staging began at 9am even though the parade did not start till 11am
(that would be Emilee,  Cody, Caitlyn and Abigail)

 12;30 and end of the Parade Route yesterday-

 Our church came in 2nd for its category in Parade
Great Job!

A little tired I would say???

Our Entry # was 75. and more behind them.

Thanks for making it a fun Day for us!