This is now

Paul and Lynn today are living in their dream home-a log home that they almost built by themselves. Dad and I love to go out there and sit by the roaring fire in the fireplace. A lot of their furniture was built by Paul's own hands. All he needs to do is see a picture of something and he can build it! They are both active in the local archery club spending a lot of time helping others to enjoy the outdoors as much as they do. They also grow apples and berries that they use to make wine. My favorite is the new raspberry one . Lynn really labored a lot of time to pick those berries-right Lynn? Hummm, I wonder what they have brewing now....

Doodie is the nickname here

What are you doing now, Julie? I know you like it up there in that tree, but you better get down before your Mom has a heart attack! Yes, her nickname was Doodie. Again Bruce and Dean gave her that one. They really had a language of their own.

Our Christmas Baby

Oh yes, Julie was born on Christmas Day, 1963. I will never forget that day! Ken was diagnosed with hepatitis the same day. We all had to get shots so we didn't get it too. Bruce, Dean and Lorin also had it by the time I got home from the hospital. Family and neighbors all came and did the barn chores for about a month. Some how we made it through the winter. Over the years it seems like Julie and I have a special link- we think a lot alike. Sometimes we finish a sentence for each other. I can go to the phone and dial her and she was just thinking of calling me or vice- versa. We like a lot of the same things as well.

Jules as she is today

Julie seems to have her life in her hand today. She pretty much is always helping some one else get a job done. Her world revolves around her family and her faith. Of course the apple of her eye is her little granddaughter, Felicity Jo. Brian has a lot to do with keeping the smile on her face too. Life is good!

Little Annie Oakley

With her dog and her pistol, this is Patti. Some where along the road of life, Bruce and Dean tagged her with the nickname "Pluck". Who in the world knows how they came up with that?