Introducing Mr & Mrs Parks

David's baby sister got engaged July 4, 2008 & became Mrs Verne Parks on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009. Jen & Jr planned the wedding to perfection. (Red, white, & blue seems fitting since Jr is in the National Guards & considering the date he proposed!) Here are a few pics I would like to share. Click on images to make larger.

Movie

We rented The Curious Case of Benjamin Button last night. I highly recommend it. Slightly predictable, but still heart warming and finally a 'different' story. It was originally a 1921 short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Here's a quote I stole from the movie that I liked:
"You can be mad as a mad dog at the way things went. You could swear, curse the Fates. But when it comes to the end, you have to let go."

Christi the Movie Critic?

So David & I rented a couple of films recently. Here's what I thought: The Grudge 3 = lame. It was like a watered down version of The Grudge meets The Shining. The ending was creative. If you watch how the directors and producers made the movie, the end becomes even more interesting. However it seems to take a long time to get to it.

Underworld 2 (#3 just came out, but we're catching up): highly recommend. If you like Vampire/Ware wolf movies or just action flicks, you'll like this one. My sis-in-law, Jackie, went to #3 and recommended that one as well.
It was scary-movie type of night.

A Picture's Worth...

We miss you, Dad. Love, DeDee Mickey Maki Tiny Little Mouse

Dad's Roses

These are the roses that were sent to Dad's service from his work. Nearly two weeks later, they're still opening up.

Ruby Wren & William Lonny 5/10/2009

"Who can be sad with a baby around?" (Pictures taken @ Dad's after the service. These are the two cousins getting reacquainted.)

Blah-g

It has been one week since my dear Dad's funeral. 10 days since his unexpected passing. We have been blessed with many phone calls and touching sympathy cards. It's really nice knowing how many people Dad effected. I apologize for not posting anything interesting or fun, but I am not interesting or fun at this point in my life. I feel just, oh I don't know, I guess "exhausted" is the best word to describe it. Numb. Empty.

Here, I'll post something to give you a smile:

First celebrity to die of the Swine Flu. (And we all know who the carrier is!)

I wonder if Dad's in Heaven, bugging Jim Hansen to do the Kermet-the-Frog voice. I guess we'll never know, not in this lifetime at least.

Lon J. Maki

Lon J. Maki
April 28, 1947 …#8221; May 5, 2009
Published: Thursday, May 7, 2009 6:09 AM CDT
Lon J. Maki, 62, of Goodland, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2009, at the Fairview University Medical Center-Mesabi in Hibbing.Lonny was born on April 28, 1947, in Grand Rapids to Imo and Delores (Post) Maki. He grew up in Hibbing and moved to Goodland in his senior year graduating from Nashwauk High School. Following graduation, he entered the Air Force, was stationed in Taiwan and received an honorable discharge after his service.
When he returned home Lonny started to work for Minntac as an electrician apprentice and gained his journeyman status. Lon also worked at Butler Taconite & retired from National Steel in 2003.
He is survived by three children: Derik (Kelly) Schaefer, Troy (Heather) Maki, & Christi (David) Brooks. Two grandchildren Ruby Wren and William Lonny. Mother of his children: Sharon Konen. Brother: Lynn Maki. Niece Elizabeth Combs. Nephew: Eric Maki.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Imo & Delores (Post) Maki and stepfather, Roy Carlson.
Services: Held 2 pm Saturday, May9th 2009 at Goodland Community Center. The Rev. Roger Waid will officiate.

Thank you to everyone who called, emailed, and sent cards.

Prayers Needed

I have a loved one, someone very close to my heart, who is very ill. Please say a prayer for him that he will be blessed with healing and the anointing touch of God. Thank you in advance.