Today, July 14th, is Dan, (our favorite husband of Abby's) birthday. Dan is a special guy who usually has a bit of mischief in his smile! (& seems to love to tweak his mother-in-law) All teasing aside he is a special person and we are very happy to have him a part of our family.
Thanks for all you do Dan! Happy Birthday!
Love, Jeff and Barb
Noelle and Aaron are celebrating their 7 year wedding anniversary on June 25. Their family continues to grow as they are expecting their third child, a little boy, in October. Lauren and Elijah continue to keep them busy as well. Wishing you both continued happiness! Enjoy every moment time goes too quickly!
Love you both!
Mom and Dad
Lauren Gayle celebrated her "4th" birthday today, May 23rd. She is growing up so quickly! She loves to wear dresses, "jewels", and pretties in her hair. This past year she has tried gymnastics and dance (wearing her "tutu"). Lauren also loves to have books read to her and she will also read the pictures of a story book to her younger brother Elijah. Lauren and Elijah often talk about a new brother who is scheduled to arrive in early October. After first hearing about the baby - Lauren was very sure she was going to have a sister and name her Julian! --- new names are being considered!
Happy Birthday Lauren!Love you,Grandpa Jeff & Grandma Barb
As I wish Jeff a happy birthday I realize that I need to spend time updating our blog. Since Jeff retired in January we have been just having fun. Updates to follow --- shortly??? :-)
May 6, 1949 - this is the day that Lawrence John and Gayle welcomed their second son into their family! Today Jeff is out turkey hunting enjoying this beautiful sun shining day! Jeff retired in January! He has been a busy guy - as we frequently talk about this whole new world of "retirement" little things are what he is enjoying the most - like the season changing from winter to spring - the smells and sounds that he just wasn't able to notice nor enjoy! This is a photo from his ice fishing trip in February.
Happy Birthday my love!
Blair just kept growing and now he is half our age and nearly twice our size! Our little ones sometimes have called him "Bear" and I will say that a hug from him is a "bear hug!" Blair and his wife Heather have had a lot of challenges in the last year - job changes, moving, along with all the other stuff that happens in life but they have managed to keep a positive outlook.
Wishing you more walleye catches like this one and of course birthday wishes filled with our love.
Enjoy your day!
Mom and Dad
Danielle is celebrating her birthday on Sunday April 17th. She is our oldest and married to Paul and they have two beautiful children Natalie and John. Here is Danielle with John at a recent family gathering. As a parent, when your child celebrates a birthday - particularly your oldest, (since this is your first experience as a parent) one reflects on the years, the ups and downs of parenting. But after all the reflecting - it gets to the simplest of wishes "Happy Birthday"! We love you and are very proud of the adult you have become!
Mom and Dad
Noelle and Aaron are celebrating their 7 year wedding anniversary on June 25. Their family continues to grow as they are expecting their third child, a little boy, in October. Lauren and Elijah continue to keep them busy as well. Wishing you both continued happiness! Enjoy every moment time goes too quickly!
Lauren Gayle celebrated her "4th" birthday today, May 23rd. She is growing up so quickly! She loves to wear dresses, "jewels", and pretties in her hair. This past year she has tried gymnastics and dance (wearing her "tutu"). Lauren also loves to have books read to her and she will also read the pictures of a story book to her younger brother Elijah. Lauren and Elijah often talk about a new brother who is scheduled to arrive in early October. After first hearing about the baby - Lauren was very sure she was going to have a sister and name her Julian! --- new names are being considered! 
Danielle is celebrating her birthday on Sunday April 17th. She is our oldest and married to Paul and they have two beautiful children Natalie and John. Here is Danielle with John at a recent family gathering. As a parent, when your child celebrates a birthday - particularly your oldest, (since this is your first experience as a parent) one reflects on the years, the ups and downs of parenting. But after all the reflecting - it gets to the simplest of wishes "Happy Birthday"! We love you and are very proud of the adult you have become!