Year in Review 2023

 Well we survived another year!  

Here is the summary of our year.

Our oldest daughter Trica is still living in Duluth MN.

Our youngest daughter Jen and husband Andy live in East Grand Forks, MN. Jen teaches at Northland Community College and Andy teaches at UND.  They are empty nesters except for the time we visit them over the Winter.  Golden Retriever Sadie and Sheltie Little Elvis are a big part of the family.  Adam and Noah both live in town and stop by often. 

The Grands:

Savannah lives in Bemidji, MN owns a Lash Extension business and is looking forward to buying a house soon.  She has two dogs Chewy and Kalila.

Maddie and her husband Brenton live in Grand Forks ND. Maddie is a Dental Assistant and Brenton works for Bobcat.  Hey Mikey was six this year, Cee Cee was three and they welcomed Ree in June.  They have two dogs and cat who Cee Cee named Doug. 

Paige is working as a Dental Hygienist in Bemidji MN.  Paige became engaged to Cole this past year and a wedding is being planned for 2024.  Cole has a dog named Rosie.  Sadly Paige's kitty named Bailey died this year. 

Noah works at Simplot and has a dog named Aurora.  He is looking to buy a home soon.

Adam is attending UND and working most of the time, he has a girlfriend named Courtney and a cat named Phoebe. 

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Deaths this year

My Cousin Petie died Feb 8, 2023 she was 78 years old.

My Cousin Judy died Sept 17, 2023 she was 71 years old.

My second cousin Will died April 27, 2023 he was 76 years old.

Friends; Hubert (87), Erna (96), Barry (78) and Dave (73)

Pet Deaths: Bailey who was about 18 years old, she was Paiges kitty. 

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Far Guy has remained relatively healthy this past year with no hospital visits.  He stays busy,  his favorite summertime activity is sitting on the patio in the sunshine watching the birds at the bird feeder and making wood chips while he is listening to his music. He tinkers on his 1959 Desoto, and polishes it on a regular basis.  We were able to attend a few car shows last summer.  

I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis/Psoriatic Arthritis and Lyme Arthritis last summer, they have not yet discovered a medication that helps with the pain or the extreme fatigue.  I continue to see different specialists. I stay busy crocheting and doing some embroidery.  Wood Carving is difficult for me, my hands do not like the movements and strength needed to push the knife.  I do what I can do. Not as much as I would like but like I tell Far Guy it is what it is. 

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The Great Grandchildren who light up our lives! 

 Family Photo

Goodbye 2023 and we are hopeful for a wonderful 2024!

Far Side