I Love the Smell of Chlorine in the Morning

Last weekend, Megan and I were lucky enough to see Rachel in a swim meet at Penfield High School as a part of the Sea Dragons (http://www.seadragons.org)

Mmmm...  Swimming is a difficult sport to capture with still photography... 

But, look at Rachel go! 

She's a way better swimmer than I am.  I would have been doing the doggy paddle... 

And, here's the future Olympian showing off all her prizes.  GREAT JOB RACHEL!

And, here's Scout torturing us.  Specifically, trying to use Megan's hair as a pillow...

A good place to hide from the cold.

And passing out after three hours of losing her mind...

And, other dogs are now mailing Scout treats.  Apparently really good treats that are able to hold her complete attention for the entire night.  Thanks Vern!

Finally, went to Wilson Commencement Park's (http://www.wilsoncommencementpark.com/) gala on Saturday.  Unfortunately, wasn't able to take any pics.  It was a good time with great people.

That's about it for now.  Just waiting for Meg to get back from Chicago and playing with the dog.

Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus 1927-2009

Gerald A. "Jerry" Kraus

June 12th, 2009

Mr. Gerald A. “Jerry” Kraus, Sr., age 81, passed away early Friday morning, June 12, 2009, at Heartwood Lodge in Ferrysburg. He was born September 8, 1927 in Muskegon to Carl and Nora “Josephine” (Ferrier) Kraus and lived in the area his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. On July 25, 1953, he married the former Marlyn M. Duff in Muskegon and she survives him. Jerry worked 25 years as a postal carrier for the U.S. Post Office and retired in 1988. He later worked in the garden and produce departments for Meijer, Inc. Jerry was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake and the Knights of Columbus George J. McCarthy Council #2975 in Grand Haven. SURVIVORS include his wife, Marlyn; 6 children, Kenneth Kraus of Muskegon, Joseph Kraus of Muskegon, Jerry (Dorothy) Kraus, Jr., of Edwardsville, IL, Maureen Johnson of Hudsonville, MI, Sharon (John) Thomas of Ft. Collins, CO, Suzanne (Greg) Tallarico of Wheat Ridge, CO; 7 grandchildren, Sean (Lori) Turner, Nick (Kayt) Kraus, Mike Kraus, Lisa Kraus, Mallory Turner, McKenna Pullen and Conner Pullen; 2 great-grandchildren, Evan Turner and Ella Kraus; 1 brother, Don (Katherine) Kraus of Muskegon; 2 sisters, Mary Mierle of Phoenix, AZ, Cecelia Galarneau of Muskegon; numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws from the Duff Family. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Raymond Kraus.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL will be celebrated 11:00 AM Monday, June 15, 2009 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Spring Lake, with the Rev. Fr. Leonard A. Sudlik as celebrant.

VISITATION with Jerry’s family will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc., 6291 S. Harvey Street, (231) 798-1100. The Rosary will be prayed at 7:45 PM Sunday evening. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to Mass, 10-11 AM Monday at the church.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Sign the guestbook on-line at www.sytsemafh.com

Memorials:

American Cancer Society