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We also had the opportunity to visit with some of my Aunts. It was the Winner Reunion the weekend that we left, but I got to visit with my Aunt Rhonda from OR(top)and Aunt Wendy(tan blouse) and Aunt Brenda(lt blue blouse) from MO. Mom is in the flowered blouse and Uncle Lee lives in Hudsonville, which is where the picture was taken. Aunt Donna from MO and Aunt Nancy from OR were unable to make it. It was nice to see these guys 'cause it had been 10 years since I had seen any of them. Spencer and Brittyn were still trying to wrap their head around the idea that "Grandma has sisters?"

Before we left, our nephew , Talin Nathaniel Napper was born on June 18th to Seth and Meg Napper. Spencer was so excited 'cause he was the first family member to hold Talin. (it is pronounced like Taylor with an N)

I know I should update this more often, I just find other things that need to be done. By the time I get a minute, then I don't feel like sitting down at the computer. Sorry to all of you who faithfully read these. I also read these blogs and check Facebook when I can. I enjoy reading about your lives and watching your families change. I will try to do a better job of keeping this updated.

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I will start out with the sad news first. Last month, Sam and Ashley decided to seperate. Pray for them as they will be dealing with a lot. Especially, pray for Austin. We love him dearly and want the best for him, and he is in a difficult situation for a 2 yr old.

We just got back from a week at the cottage. It is about 2 hours north of here in Wellston. Wellston is a booming town with one flashing red light. (add sarcasm here). Really, it is relaxing. There is no access to a computer (except through the library), no phone and hardly any cell phone service, and we only get two channels on the tv. This makes for lots of time to do puzzles, read, swim (lake is just across the street), read, eat, roast marshmellows, swim... did I mention eating? :) The library is within walking distance (so is everything else) so we read alot. There is also a tennis court and playground behind the elementary school. We usually play card games too. Needless to say, we are well-rested. I was bored a few times, but that is just me.