Wednesday, July 24, 2013

We Love You Mom

Our last photo of Mom
Sharen in 2007


Sharen Arlene Case of Portland Oregon passed away July 24, 2013.  She was born October 11, 1941 in Baker City Oregon to Norman Arthur Wicks and the late Phylis Arlene Harris Wicks of Roseburg, OR.  She graduated from Roseburg High School and obtained her Bachelors’ degree in Education from Oregon State University where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi. 

On August 13, 1966 she married the late Milton Paul Case and they resided in Portland Oregon.  Sharen enjoyed being a teacher and loved to say that she was in the First Grade for several years.  She also spent many hours teaching children how to play the piano.  She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served in many positions over her lifetime, including Relief Society President and Primary President.  However, her favorite positions included Ward Organist and teachers in both Primary and Seminary.

Sharen is survived by her Father Norman Wicks; her sisters Rebecca Smart of Corvallis, OR and Loretta Poe of Mesa, AZ; Her children Glenn Thomas Case of Hillsboro, OR and Jeffery Andrew Case of Vancouver, WA; and her granddaughter Emma Rose Case of Hillsboro, OR.
Funeral Services for Sharen will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Colonial Heights LDS Church located at 2931 SE Harrison Street, Portland OR.  Burial will be held at 2:45 pm that same afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial Park located at 11801 SE Mt. Scott Blvd, Portland, OR.

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Weird Al Concert - 12th Anniversary Celebration



A Self Portrait
 To celebrate our 12th Anniversary (2 days early) I took Glenn to a Weird Al Concert at the Zoo.  He had wanted to take me to see Weird Al in concert since before we got married, but it had never worked out.  A few months ago, I discovered that he would be part of the zoo concert series, and asked Glenn if he would like to attend.  We had a great night.
The Opening Number - Polka Face

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Skipper Dan


Amish Paradise

White and Nerdy

The Saga Begins


The End of the Night.  Can't really explain what this was, but it was in the middle of the Yoda Song.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Daddy Daughter Dates

 When I joined Weight Watchers, Glenn decided it was a great opportunity to have park dates with Emma.  So every Monday (good weather of course) they drop me off at my meeting, and go out to explore a new park.  It has really be rather fun, and Glenn has take some great shots of our little one.

Emma has always had a healthy respect for heights.  We have noticed that over this spring and summer, she is not getting more comfortable climbing.  We are so proud of the progress she has made.