Monthly Archives: July 2013

What? It’s Time To Go Home?

Family time is drawing to a close.Pam and Gene and Matthew have gone home to Chicago. Goodbyes are not fun. Thanks, Matthew for coming and for surprising me! Ted and Bella also left Sunday afternoon. Come back soon!!! It’s a … Continue reading

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Going To The Airport

Today we took our Canadian family, Tim, Shauna, Kaleb and Annie to the airport so they are in the air as I write this. On the way we stopped off at Frankenmuth for lunch. We ate at Zehnder’s. Only Kaleb … Continue reading

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Vacation must be over…Time to get to work!!!

Jerry, my husband, is a list maker. He has a list of jobs to be done and he checks them off as he accomplishes them. My guys seem to love cutting and splitting wood. Tim is manning the chain saw. … Continue reading

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Random Shots From a Great Family Time

Camera’s were hot all week. So here are some random shots… Bella is roasting marshmallows but something has everyone’s attention! Shauna, Elmise, Pam Bella, Ted & Christy.     Oh dear, the go-cart is up on a couple of sawhorses! … Continue reading

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Everyone Smile…

Here we are: Everyone smile now!!! No funny faces! We asked a friend, Harold Klassen, to take our picture today after church. I think he did a good job considering there were 21 of us of all ages and he … Continue reading

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The Old Go-Cart Goes Again

Well, the guys got the old go-cart fixed again! What a fun morning! We bought the go-cart, used, when our boys were young. Now they and our grandkids are having fun! Mason driving… Kaleb is directing traffic!     Rob … Continue reading

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Surprise!!!

Chicago family is here! Illinois, South Carolina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Michigan are all represented at our house! Pam and Gene and surprise! Matthew came too! He’s our second oldest grandchild. We didn’t know he was coming! I did a double take … Continue reading

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Celebrating the Birthday

Today we celebrated Jessica’s birthday, which was yesterday. Her parents wanted to celebrate with her on the actual day. Can you imagine that? Just kidding! Rob and Jessica are both 40 now! With our family here this week we’ve turned … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Jessica

Happy Birthday, Jessica! Well…this birthday is kind of a big one! They do come along! You are one of the busiest people I know! I also know you’re the best nurse ever! You’re a great wife to Rob and a … Continue reading

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The Gang’s Here…minus a third…

Our Canadian family arrived on time! There are now 10 grandchildren here! South Carolina, Saskatchewan, Canada and Michigan are represented. Illinois is still to come…  We have turned the garage into a dining room! It worked great! We’ll just add … Continue reading

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