The Iowa Gang. Bonnie, Mom, Owen, Luke, Gina, Jere, Steve, Peggy
Steve tries his hand at carving the prime rib.
Jere, Owen, Gina, Luke
The beast.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Dinner at Steve and Peggy's
Chef Peggy carving her Prime Rib.
The Iowa Gang. Bonnie, Mom, Owen, Luke, Gina, Jere, Steve, Peggy
Steve tries his hand at carving the prime rib.
Jere, Owen, Gina, Luke
The beast.
The Iowa Gang. Bonnie, Mom, Owen, Luke, Gina, Jere, Steve, Peggy
Steve tries his hand at carving the prime rib.
Jere, Owen, Gina, Luke
The beast.
Christmas with Bonnie's Family
Greg, Bonnie, Jesse, Ben, Scott and Ami
Bonnie, Jesse, Ami
Scott with his old Star Wars Jacket Framed. May the Force be with YOU.
Scott, Ami, LaVerne, Jesse, Ben
Jesse and Ben
Bonnie, Jesse, Ami
Scott with his old Star Wars Jacket Framed. May the Force be with YOU.
Scott, Ami, LaVerne, Jesse, Ben
Jesse and Ben
Fun in Iowa
Row, row, row your boat?
Scary ghost stories at Christmas? Somebody tell Bonnie that it is not Halloween.
Owen and Luke try to beat up Aunt Sue.
Sue misses the tree and Luke watches.
"Mieska Brothers" present a concert.
Scary ghost stories at Christmas? Somebody tell Bonnie that it is not Halloween.
Owen and Luke try to beat up Aunt Sue.
Sue misses the tree and Luke watches.
"Mieska Brothers" present a concert.
Iowa Visit
Great Grandma unwraps her present from Luke and Owen and SURPRISE!~! It's Luke and Owen,
Grandpa Steve shows us how to play the guitar. Or is that a Ukelele?
Aunt Bonnie and Luke try to have fun in the snow.
Grandpa Steve shows us how to play the guitar. Or is that a Ukelele?
Aunt Bonnie and Luke try to have fun in the snow.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas from the Dockens
Merry Christmas from the Docken's.
Barry and Beth, Jeff and Annie, Sean and Heather, Josh and Whitney.
Barry and Beth, Jeff and Annie, Sean and Heather, Josh and Whitney.
Peggy Sue Got Married
Steve and Peggy got married on December 21, 2007. And yes, Steve IS wearing a sport coat. 
Last week Steve called to say he had won a Harley Davidson Motorcycle in a contest he forgot he even entered. Yes, he really won a motorcycle!! Then he said he got a good raise from his boss so, Mom told him to rush out and buy a lottery ticket and he did. He later called to say he didn't win, but wanted the dollar from mom.
Then he called to say he got married. Really! I'd say the really lucky thing for him was the marraige!! How lucky is guy like him to get a terrific person like Peggy? I'd say he's about as lucky as any guy can get for finding and keeping Peggy around. Best wishes to the bride and groom!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Greetings from Mike Berge
Just wanted to send my wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all the Mieskas' and Family! From your cousin "once we moved" ha!
Mike Berge
Mike Berge
Monday, December 17, 2007
Fun news from Gina and Jere
Luke and Owen
Santa and Luke
Santa and Owen
Jere, Luke, Santa, Owen and Gina
Santa and Luke
Santa and Owen
Jere, Luke, Santa, Owen and Gina
We are looking forward to seeing you- Luke and Owen are arguing over who gets to stay in their room with them (we have plenty of extra room- no one will need to stay with the boys :)
Merry Christmas from the Mieska Clan in Iowa~ Santa popped into my brother's house today to check and make sure everyone has been on their best behavior. Luke was a little frightened because the Big Guy asked him if he keeps his room clean and helps mom around the house. So needless to say, he's been my constant companion since we got home and my kitchen table is sparkling clean with Pledge! Owen warmed up really quickly and gave Santa lots of love.
We hope you all have a magical Christmas Season!
God Bless,
Jere, Gina, Luke, Owen and Baby Mieska
Merry Christmas from the Mieska Clan in Iowa~ Santa popped into my brother's house today to check and make sure everyone has been on their best behavior. Luke was a little frightened because the Big Guy asked him if he keeps his room clean and helps mom around the house. So needless to say, he's been my constant companion since we got home and my kitchen table is sparkling clean with Pledge! Owen warmed up really quickly and gave Santa lots of love.
We hope you all have a magical Christmas Season!
God Bless,
Jere, Gina, Luke, Owen and Baby Mieska
Dinner at moms 12.16.07
Jeff had to "bust a move" and show us how to dance as part of the crazy game that Bonnie brought out for us to play. 
Beth and Barry had to pattycake. (Sadly we had to show them how!!)
Beth and Barry had to pattycake. (Sadly we had to show them how!!)
Whitney and Josh
Josh with his favorite poppy seed bread for a birthday cake!
Most of the crew minus Greg and Julie who were on the wrong end of the table!
Annie and Beth Thumb Wrestling as a "game challenge"
Barry had to try to touch the ceiling. (And he did)
Josh with his favorite poppy seed bread for a birthday cake!
Most of the crew minus Greg and Julie who were on the wrong end of the table!
Annie and Beth Thumb Wrestling as a "game challenge"
Barry had to try to touch the ceiling. (And he did)
Dinner at moms 12.16.07
Barry and Beth making spritz cookies.
Mom and Annie helped with the cookies too.
The kids still like to decorate!!
Josh joins in to celebrate his birthday.
Ami making salad for dinner.
Mom and Annie helped with the cookies too.
The kids still like to decorate!!
Josh joins in to celebrate his birthday.
Ami making salad for dinner. 
We had dinner at mom's last night to celebrate her return from Arizona and also Josh's birthday. The photos show you what a good time we had. We played a new game that called for some serious physical ability. We also baked some spritz cookies. A good time was had by all.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Update from mom 12/10
Hello from COOL Arizona,
Yes, it is quite cool down here right now. Marland never wanted me to say it was cold here so it is "quite cool". It is not nearly as cool as I will be in 2 days though. I will arrive in Minneapolis this next Tuesday and I'm told that it is COLD. I do have a pair of "cuddles" here that I intend to put on for my trip. Sue called this morning and told me that Jeff has the heat turned up at my house so I should be okay. No matter what the weather is, it will be good to be home.
Advent season started this week so I attended the service at church on Wednesday evening. It really makes me excited about the coming of Christmas. The true meaning is awesome. Then on Saturday afternoon I listened to our church choir sing the wonderful songs of Christ's coming. Really magnificent!! They performed the annual Christmas Cantata.
This is Sunday and I have planned a small "surprise" 70th birthday party for my friend, Norine. Hope we can surprise her.
I'm in the process of packing my suitcases to spend the next month in Minnesota. Even if it is cold, I can keep warm in my little house.
As a result of my writing in the blog each week, I'm hearing from several people and that makes me feel good. This week I heard from Heather and Josh. Thanks guys!
This will be the last blog from me until next year. I'll get back to you in January. Sue will possibly post some pictures of Christmas if you keep looking.
P.S. The picture of that handsome boy on the blog is Jonathan Ketcher, my great grandson who lives in Florida. You look very intelligent, Jonathan. Cute, too. Happy Birthday on Saturday.
Until next time--Love, LaVerne
Yes, it is quite cool down here right now. Marland never wanted me to say it was cold here so it is "quite cool". It is not nearly as cool as I will be in 2 days though. I will arrive in Minneapolis this next Tuesday and I'm told that it is COLD. I do have a pair of "cuddles" here that I intend to put on for my trip. Sue called this morning and told me that Jeff has the heat turned up at my house so I should be okay. No matter what the weather is, it will be good to be home.
Advent season started this week so I attended the service at church on Wednesday evening. It really makes me excited about the coming of Christmas. The true meaning is awesome. Then on Saturday afternoon I listened to our church choir sing the wonderful songs of Christ's coming. Really magnificent!! They performed the annual Christmas Cantata.
This is Sunday and I have planned a small "surprise" 70th birthday party for my friend, Norine. Hope we can surprise her.
I'm in the process of packing my suitcases to spend the next month in Minnesota. Even if it is cold, I can keep warm in my little house.
As a result of my writing in the blog each week, I'm hearing from several people and that makes me feel good. This week I heard from Heather and Josh. Thanks guys!
This will be the last blog from me until next year. I'll get back to you in January. Sue will possibly post some pictures of Christmas if you keep looking.
P.S. The picture of that handsome boy on the blog is Jonathan Ketcher, my great grandson who lives in Florida. You look very intelligent, Jonathan. Cute, too. Happy Birthday on Saturday.
Until next time--Love, LaVerne
Thursday, December 06, 2007
New Glasses
Who is this handsome fellow with the awesome new glasses!! You look terrific. Congratulations.
Monday, December 03, 2007
12/3 update from mom
Hi Folks,
It's Sunday again and time to let all of you know what a boring life I am leading. I just got back from church and I'm baking a pie and have invited Ed & Norine and Dick & Joyce for dinner this evening. That is, if, Dick & Joyce get back here. I accomplished something I have never done before this week---I drove Dick & Joyce to the airport on Tuesday!! I've ridden with Marland dozens of times but never driven it myself before. My car is a really old but sturdy car but I've not driven it much so it took some getting used to. I've entered a new phase in my life!!! I'm going to pick them up again this afternoon--that is if the weather will allow. While I was in church this morning, I had a message from Dick that it is storming up in Oregon so---I"ll wait to hear from them. That will probably alter my dinner plans also! So it goes!! They flew home for a funeral for a dear friend.
Tuesday noon, Lorn & Kitty Schneeberger, a cousin of Marland's, came to visit. I took them to lunch at our local "in park" restaurant and then we came home for apple pie and ice cream that I made earlier. We spent four delightful hours visiting and what a great time I had. They got me up to date on all the friends I used to know in Elbow Lake. I thank them very much.
This week I got a very welcome surprise email from Eileen Gibb(my niece) from Oregon. She must be reading the blog and knew how much I appreciate hearing from blog readers. Thanks, Eileen
Saturday I attended my church Christmas salad luncheon. We sang Christmas carols and some of the gals put on a clever skit. What a variety of food!!! Lutherans women are noted for that!!
Friday and Saturday we had almost 2 inches of rain. That doesn't sound like much to people in other parts of the country but in Arizona it is awesome. Our average yearly rainfall is 6 inches and up until now we had only had less than 2 inches in 11 months so it was very welcome. It makes lots of TV news because it happens so seldom. Remember Peggy? It never rains in Arizona!! Only when you & Steve go on your Harleys!
That's about it for this week. Next week I will be writing my last blog for this year. On December 11, I will be flying to Minnesota for the holidays and won't be back until January 9 so no blogs while I am gone. Sue will probably be posting holiday pictures so stay tuned.
Love to everyone, LaVerne
It's Sunday again and time to let all of you know what a boring life I am leading. I just got back from church and I'm baking a pie and have invited Ed & Norine and Dick & Joyce for dinner this evening. That is, if, Dick & Joyce get back here. I accomplished something I have never done before this week---I drove Dick & Joyce to the airport on Tuesday!! I've ridden with Marland dozens of times but never driven it myself before. My car is a really old but sturdy car but I've not driven it much so it took some getting used to. I've entered a new phase in my life!!! I'm going to pick them up again this afternoon--that is if the weather will allow. While I was in church this morning, I had a message from Dick that it is storming up in Oregon so---I"ll wait to hear from them. That will probably alter my dinner plans also! So it goes!! They flew home for a funeral for a dear friend.
Tuesday noon, Lorn & Kitty Schneeberger, a cousin of Marland's, came to visit. I took them to lunch at our local "in park" restaurant and then we came home for apple pie and ice cream that I made earlier. We spent four delightful hours visiting and what a great time I had. They got me up to date on all the friends I used to know in Elbow Lake. I thank them very much.
This week I got a very welcome surprise email from Eileen Gibb(my niece) from Oregon. She must be reading the blog and knew how much I appreciate hearing from blog readers. Thanks, Eileen
Saturday I attended my church Christmas salad luncheon. We sang Christmas carols and some of the gals put on a clever skit. What a variety of food!!! Lutherans women are noted for that!!
Friday and Saturday we had almost 2 inches of rain. That doesn't sound like much to people in other parts of the country but in Arizona it is awesome. Our average yearly rainfall is 6 inches and up until now we had only had less than 2 inches in 11 months so it was very welcome. It makes lots of TV news because it happens so seldom. Remember Peggy? It never rains in Arizona!! Only when you & Steve go on your Harleys!
That's about it for this week. Next week I will be writing my last blog for this year. On December 11, I will be flying to Minnesota for the holidays and won't be back until January 9 so no blogs while I am gone. Sue will probably be posting holiday pictures so stay tuned.
Love to everyone, LaVerne
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