I love my family... they're all terrific! I know many times I must take them for granted... but I love 'em all!
This is probably my husband's first love! He loves and lives for C A R S !! This was taken a number of years ago at the Minneapolis car show. We made it a special trip, just the two of us, for a birthday celebration for the both of us; but I think he got the better end of the deal!
Chap's in the Army. He joined up for the Reserves in 1992, I believe; and then he decided to go Active Duty in 1996. He's been in ever since, and doesn't plan to retire for another 12 years. Thankfully, he hasn't had to go anywhere overseas; but we move on the average every 3-4 years. That gets a little old! This is our second time back in Wisconsin, and we're lovin' it! We moved here just this last February...in the winter, if you can believe it! But it's wonderful here...nothing like having four seasons once again!!
As you can see, Chap's love for cars has trickled down to me!! I especially love hot rods. I wouldn't mind owning a '32 or '34 Ford...maybe someday! lol This picture was taken in Door County, WI, back in 2005. It was one of our many anniversary trips we've started taking. We enjoy finding a cute little Bed & Breakfast (somewhere we haven't been before), and just get out and explore the area. We enjoy hiking or shopping, or just the run-of-the-mill sightseeing. This was just a small little car show, people getting together to show off their oldies! Lots of fun!
Shannon just turned 24 this last November. She lives in Tomah, WI, with her husband Joe. And hey, we moved back to Wisconsin at just the right time! ...wow, do I need to upsdate this! Shannon is past the point of expecting our first grandchild...we just celebrated Maddie's 1st birthday!! Madilynn Jo--what a sweetheart! --born February 4, 2011!! I'll try to add some pictures of her at the bottom for an update; but I know I also added some of the first pics to my main page. How wonderful it is to be grandparents!! We just love it!!
Shannon works as a McDonald's manager. She loves it (well, most of the time!), and Joe works at the nearby Walmart distribution center. Oh yeah, he is also a writer on the side! He's already had two or three books published, science fiction type. They're both enjoying being parents...and we're all looking forward to the day when add yet another child to their little family!
This is Jonathan. He is 21 years old and in his junior year of college. He's attending West Coast Baptist College in Lancaster, CA. He surrendered to preach the summer before he left for college his freshman year, so we're excited to see how the Lord will use him.
Originally, I had posted that Jonathan had already found himself a girl...well, things change. :( But we know God has someone very wonderful waiting for him...so we're just awaiting the day to see! Patience is sometimes a hard thing to practice...but we do know that God's ways are always best...not always easy, but ALWAYS best!
Maddie
This is Maddie--our first granddaughter! We couldn't be prouder! These pics were taken just before Christmas. She isn't walking yet, but it won't be long! Be on the guard, Shannon and Joe; she'll be into everything!!
Well, that closes out my little family in full detail! Hope you've enjoyed this extra addition! Hope you enjoy each of my pages! Feel free to browse through and stay a while...and please feel free to come back time and time again!
Merle
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| my husband Chap |
Chap's in the Army. He joined up for the Reserves in 1992, I believe; and then he decided to go Active Duty in 1996. He's been in ever since, and doesn't plan to retire for another 12 years. Thankfully, he hasn't had to go anywhere overseas; but we move on the average every 3-4 years. That gets a little old! This is our second time back in Wisconsin, and we're lovin' it! We moved here just this last February...in the winter, if you can believe it! But it's wonderful here...nothing like having four seasons once again!!
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| that's me, of course! |
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| our oldest daughter, Shannon |
Shannon just turned 24 this last November. She lives in Tomah, WI, with her husband Joe. And hey, we moved back to Wisconsin at just the right time! ...wow, do I need to upsdate this! Shannon is past the point of expecting our first grandchild...we just celebrated Maddie's 1st birthday!! Madilynn Jo--what a sweetheart! --born February 4, 2011!! I'll try to add some pictures of her at the bottom for an update; but I know I also added some of the first pics to my main page. How wonderful it is to be grandparents!! We just love it!!
Shannon works as a McDonald's manager. She loves it (well, most of the time!), and Joe works at the nearby Walmart distribution center. Oh yeah, he is also a writer on the side! He's already had two or three books published, science fiction type. They're both enjoying being parents...and we're all looking forward to the day when add yet another child to their little family!
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| Shannon and Joe |
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| our son, Jonathan |
Originally, I had posted that Jonathan had already found himself a girl...well, things change. :( But we know God has someone very wonderful waiting for him...so we're just awaiting the day to see! Patience is sometimes a hard thing to practice...but we do know that God's ways are always best...not always easy, but ALWAYS best!
Julie
And this is Julianne--who usually goes by Julie. She just turned 13 in September, and although she's our youngest, she's always been our most active child! She abounds with energy!! She's definitely her own person (as each of them are!). She's all girl...she loves pink and kitty cats...and all things feminine! She's always a happy, sweet, friendly girl...and growing up far too fast!
She's in the 7th grade this year, and we're back to home-schooling once again! A few years back, we had her (and her brother) in a Christian day school, but with the move came changes once again! We had home-schooled the kids for about 12 years...so this comes as nothing new.
She's in the 7th grade this year, and we're back to home-schooling once again! A few years back, we had her (and her brother) in a Christian day school, but with the move came changes once again! We had home-schooled the kids for about 12 years...so this comes as nothing new.
This is Maddie--our first granddaughter! We couldn't be prouder! These pics were taken just before Christmas. She isn't walking yet, but it won't be long! Be on the guard, Shannon and Joe; she'll be into everything!!
Well, that closes out my little family in full detail! Hope you've enjoyed this extra addition! Hope you enjoy each of my pages! Feel free to browse through and stay a while...and please feel free to come back time and time again!
Merle