Ava with Owen and Jere
Gina with Ava practicing the small baby thing so she's ready when she delivers. Monday, February 25, 2008
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Mom's blog Feb 24, 2008
It's Sunday Again!!!
Hi Friends,
Where does the time go? This week went fast. The end of February is upon us. Does that mean the spring is soon to come? I think the folks up north would like to see that happen sooner rather than later. It's been a really COLD winter up there. It's been cool here a lot of the time also.
Sunday was church and then in the evening I attended the Minnesota picnic here at Viewpoint. There were close to 300 hungry people there. The food was delicious and plenty of it. Potluck is always a success.
Monday I stuffed envelopes at my church. That's always my favorite night for TV so I watched Two and a Half Men and The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Tuesday night I served food at the dinner show.
Wednesday morning was Lenten services at church and then went to dinner with Ed & Norine. It was my birthday so I received calls or emails from all of my kids and most of my grandkids. I was even serenaded with the birthday song by 2 little boys from Council Bluffs!! What a thrill. I had calls from sister-in-laws and friends. Cards and flowers and gifts--I felt very special. Thanks to all of you.
Thursday evening I entertained Ron & Pat Poole and Darrell & Julie Wise. Ron had helped me by trying to repair my garbage disposal and then later taking it out cause it was beyond repair so I needed to show my appreciation.
Friday I helped serve at the 50th wedding anniversary party. It was 9 years ago that Marland & I were eligible to attend that celebration. Memories!!!
Saturday I worked at the softball concession stand. I was scheduled to work 2 hours but we were so busy I stayed for 3 1/2 hours. It was kind of fun to see all the people that I haven't seen for a long time.
Today was church and then I went up to watch the ball games again. I still enjoy watching all these older guys having fun. It was something that Marland lived and breathed for.
Tonight I'll watch Barbara Walters show and then the Oscars. I'm filling up with Airbourne to ward off a cold that I think is trying to get hold of me. Wish me luck.
Until next Sunday--Love, LaVerne
Hi Friends,
Where does the time go? This week went fast. The end of February is upon us. Does that mean the spring is soon to come? I think the folks up north would like to see that happen sooner rather than later. It's been a really COLD winter up there. It's been cool here a lot of the time also.
Sunday was church and then in the evening I attended the Minnesota picnic here at Viewpoint. There were close to 300 hungry people there. The food was delicious and plenty of it. Potluck is always a success.
Monday I stuffed envelopes at my church. That's always my favorite night for TV so I watched Two and a Half Men and The New Adventures of Old Christine.
Tuesday night I served food at the dinner show.
Wednesday morning was Lenten services at church and then went to dinner with Ed & Norine. It was my birthday so I received calls or emails from all of my kids and most of my grandkids. I was even serenaded with the birthday song by 2 little boys from Council Bluffs!! What a thrill. I had calls from sister-in-laws and friends. Cards and flowers and gifts--I felt very special. Thanks to all of you.
Thursday evening I entertained Ron & Pat Poole and Darrell & Julie Wise. Ron had helped me by trying to repair my garbage disposal and then later taking it out cause it was beyond repair so I needed to show my appreciation.
Friday I helped serve at the 50th wedding anniversary party. It was 9 years ago that Marland & I were eligible to attend that celebration. Memories!!!
Saturday I worked at the softball concession stand. I was scheduled to work 2 hours but we were so busy I stayed for 3 1/2 hours. It was kind of fun to see all the people that I haven't seen for a long time.
Today was church and then I went up to watch the ball games again. I still enjoy watching all these older guys having fun. It was something that Marland lived and breathed for.
Tonight I'll watch Barbara Walters show and then the Oscars. I'm filling up with Airbourne to ward off a cold that I think is trying to get hold of me. Wish me luck.
Until next Sunday--Love, LaVerne
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear mom, happy birthday to you. How old are you? How old are you? How old are you?
PS This is an old photo when mom was much younger!!!:)
Monday, February 18, 2008
Ketcher's are moving
I just wanted to update you on our new address. As of March 1, we will be moving to:
14809 Pinnacle Place
Naples, FL 34119
Our land line will change to 239-354-3137.
Our e-mail address will remain ketcherfamily@embarqmail.com
Chad’s cell will remain 239-287-2332.
It’s considerably larger than where we have been for the last 4 ½ years, and actually a few bucks cheaper than we’re paying now. Kind of neat how it all came together.
I hope this has been a good year for you so far. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Chad
14809 Pinnacle Place
Naples, FL 34119
Our land line will change to 239-354-3137.
Our e-mail address will remain ketcherfamily@embarqmail.com
Chad’s cell will remain 239-287-2332.
It’s considerably larger than where we have been for the last 4 ½ years, and actually a few bucks cheaper than we’re paying now. Kind of neat how it all came together.
I hope this has been a good year for you so far. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Chad
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Mom's Blog 2.17.08
Hello Everyone,
It's been a quiet week but will try to fill you in on my activities.
Monday was uneventful!! Tuesday morning we had a block party with muffins, rolls, coffee cake, and coffee on the neighbors patio. In the afternoon, I was invited to Eldrin & Sonja's home for a visit with them. Eldrin is Marland's cousin and was an usher at our wedding almost 59 years ago!!! We had a lot of news to catch up on because they still live near Elbow Lake and that is where Marland & I lived for the first 20 years of our marriage. It is still like home to me in many ways.
Wednesday I went to Lenten services at church..
Thursday I went to the Diablos ball game and that evening I attended a concert in our park. It was a country western concert and I enjoyed all the old songs that Marland & I used to dance to.
Friday I was invited to Bob & Janie Anderson's home for lunch. They live in Northfield in the summer and Janie is one of the gals I have coffee with most every Monday morning when I'm in Northfield. We had a good visit catching up on all the Northfield news.
Saturday night was a really great experience. I was an usher at the "Nelson Twins" concert. I got to visit and shake hands with Matthew Nelson (I almost didn't wash my hands afterwards). I remember "The Ozzie & Harriet Show" on TV and then Ricky Nelson (the songwriter and singer) These boys are Ricky Nelsons twin sons. They sang all the songs that I remember their father made famous plus songs that they have written.
"Travelin''' Man" "Mary Lou" "Garden Party" and many more. I had a front row seat (because I was an usher) and got an autographed copy of the program. Wow! I feel like a teenager again!! It was right here in our ballroom so very convenient. Sometimes it doesn't take much to make a person happy, even for a little while.
This evening is the Minnesota picnic here in the park. Minnesota has the largest delegation of any state that spends time in Viewpoint. There will be a huge crowd.
Until next week--LaVerne
It's been a quiet week but will try to fill you in on my activities.
Monday was uneventful!! Tuesday morning we had a block party with muffins, rolls, coffee cake, and coffee on the neighbors patio. In the afternoon, I was invited to Eldrin & Sonja's home for a visit with them. Eldrin is Marland's cousin and was an usher at our wedding almost 59 years ago!!! We had a lot of news to catch up on because they still live near Elbow Lake and that is where Marland & I lived for the first 20 years of our marriage. It is still like home to me in many ways.
Wednesday I went to Lenten services at church..
Thursday I went to the Diablos ball game and that evening I attended a concert in our park. It was a country western concert and I enjoyed all the old songs that Marland & I used to dance to.
Friday I was invited to Bob & Janie Anderson's home for lunch. They live in Northfield in the summer and Janie is one of the gals I have coffee with most every Monday morning when I'm in Northfield. We had a good visit catching up on all the Northfield news.
Saturday night was a really great experience. I was an usher at the "Nelson Twins" concert. I got to visit and shake hands with Matthew Nelson (I almost didn't wash my hands afterwards). I remember "The Ozzie & Harriet Show" on TV and then Ricky Nelson (the songwriter and singer) These boys are Ricky Nelsons twin sons. They sang all the songs that I remember their father made famous plus songs that they have written.
"Travelin''' Man" "Mary Lou" "Garden Party" and many more. I had a front row seat (because I was an usher) and got an autographed copy of the program. Wow! I feel like a teenager again!! It was right here in our ballroom so very convenient. Sometimes it doesn't take much to make a person happy, even for a little while.
This evening is the Minnesota picnic here in the park. Minnesota has the largest delegation of any state that spends time in Viewpoint. There will be a huge crowd.
Until next week--LaVerne
Monday, February 11, 2008
Mom's update 2.11.08
Happy Valentine's Day on Thursday,
The Super Bowl is over and the best team won. It was a great game to watch. Would you believe that Giants quarterback!!! I watched it all alone and enjoyed every minute of it.
Monday I attended the ladies 18 hole Spring Fling. I even won a prize. A glass hummingbird which I hung on my patio door and a hot pepper bowl. Nice. I'm not usually lucky but this time I was.
Tuesday I had lunch with Gary & Aline Kranz and Larry & Sara Walters. We went to a sports bar and had buffalo wings. Aline has recovered from her surgery so is feeling much better.
Wednesday I bought a ticket from a neighbor who is a billiard player. They were serving hamburgers and beans so all the street people were there.
Thursday was The Choraliers gave a singing concert in the ball room and I helped put away chairs after the concert.
Friday was the annual Softball hamburger feed in the ball room. They fed 950 people and then had a dance. Guess I've had enough hamburgers for a while!!
Saturday I went to a church meeting and then watched the ball team play 2 games. They lost both of them!!!
Today was church and then more softball. Tonight I'm invited to dinner to one of Marland's softball buddies home. Dale and Marland were "brothers"! That's a story too long to tell!!
Next week I'm looking forward to a concert in our park--"The Nelson Twins". Ricky Nelson's twin sons. That will be a good one.
Until next week---Love, LaVerne
The Super Bowl is over and the best team won. It was a great game to watch. Would you believe that Giants quarterback!!! I watched it all alone and enjoyed every minute of it.
Monday I attended the ladies 18 hole Spring Fling. I even won a prize. A glass hummingbird which I hung on my patio door and a hot pepper bowl. Nice. I'm not usually lucky but this time I was.
Tuesday I had lunch with Gary & Aline Kranz and Larry & Sara Walters. We went to a sports bar and had buffalo wings. Aline has recovered from her surgery so is feeling much better.
Wednesday I bought a ticket from a neighbor who is a billiard player. They were serving hamburgers and beans so all the street people were there.
Thursday was The Choraliers gave a singing concert in the ball room and I helped put away chairs after the concert.
Friday was the annual Softball hamburger feed in the ball room. They fed 950 people and then had a dance. Guess I've had enough hamburgers for a while!!
Saturday I went to a church meeting and then watched the ball team play 2 games. They lost both of them!!!
Today was church and then more softball. Tonight I'm invited to dinner to one of Marland's softball buddies home. Dale and Marland were "brothers"! That's a story too long to tell!!
Next week I'm looking forward to a concert in our park--"The Nelson Twins". Ricky Nelson's twin sons. That will be a good one.
Until next week---Love, LaVerne
Saturday, February 09, 2008
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Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Ella is 8 months old.
Just wanted to send out a few pics as Ella turned 8 months old this week. These days she is working on sitting up by herself and is becoming more and more independent with each passing day. I definitely think she's going to keep us on our toes as she gets older. I've gotten so many emails enquiring about Ella's upcoming eye surgery, and we really appreciate everyone thinking of her. We're meeting with a specialist this Friday and following that appt. we will schedule her surgery. We'll send out an email before that occurs and we'll once again be asking for everyone's prayers. Hope everyone is surviving this lovely winter weather.
Love, The Sunderbruchs
Love, The Sunderbruchs
Sunday, February 03, 2008
Happy Birthday Dad, Grandpa, Great Grandpa
Today would have been dad's 80th birthday. Can you imagine the party we would have had to throw for him? I suspect a good number of us would be in Mesa right now helping him celebrate. We'd be sitting on the "deck" enjoying the warm weather and doing a lot of talking. Dad would be in the limelight and making sure everyone had a drink. I bet we'd be raising our glasses more than once today. I doubt we would have been able to surprise him like we did for mom's 75th. He'd probably be expecting a party, not that he would ever tell anyone that. But there would be a party. He'd make a party.
I tried to find some photos that personfiy dad. Not an easy task. I'm sure we all have our own memories and favorite photos but since I manage the blog I"ll post mine. If you have any others you want me to post feel free to send them along with a story or two.
I tried to find some photos that personfiy dad. Not an easy task. I'm sure we all have our own memories and favorite photos but since I manage the blog I"ll post mine. If you have any others you want me to post feel free to send them along with a story or two.
This picture is my favorite. Dad was so excited to have us all come down on our motorcycles and he was even more excited to get in front of the parade for all the neighbors to see. 
This isn't the best photo of dad, but it sure speaks to what he loved. Mom, Mesa and raising his cup, glass or bottle. It was taken long before he got sick and when he was in the best of days in his life. 
He loved having company and he loved being in Mesa. Here he is surrounded by family and truly living life to the fullest. 
Father and son on the bike. I think he would have been one of the "family riders" when he was a bit younger. I'm glad we were able to take him along on a couple of our rides.
One of the last things he said to me before he died was that he had no regrets. What a way to go. I told him he was a great dad and he said he tried his best. I know he did. If he couldn't be strong and usefull he didn't see a reason to stick around. He was ready to go, not that he wanted to, but that he knew it was his time. Thank God he lived a full life and took advantage of his good health. He sure had fun while he was here.
So, Happy Birthday dad. We're raising a glass for you today and remembering the good things you taught us and brought us in our lives.
Mom's Blog 2.3.08
Hello People,
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I suppose most of you will be watching--I'm always for the underdog so "Go Giants"!!
Today would have been Marland's 80th birthday. He would have wanted a party--he loved parties! He was most often the first one to arrive at a party and the last one to leave!! I kid you not. Lift one for him!
This week has been a good one for me. I was invited to Ed & Norine's for dinner Sunday evening. Always good food at their house.
Tuesday I enjoyed lunch at Applebee's with Doris Gulbrandson. She and her husband used to live at Viewpoint but moved to Fountain of the Sun. Bob played on the Diablos softball team with Marland. He passed away 2 years ago.
Wednesday was a real highlight for me. I attended a stage play "Anything Goes" at The Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre. I went with the singles group from the park. I've never attended anything like this even though we lived close to Minneapolis where I would have had access to a theatre. Marland couldn't hear well so it was not something that he cared for so I never pursued it. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I am already scheduled to attend the next production on March 19. That will be "Hello Dolly".
Thursday evening our park sponsored a concert. It was "A Tribute to Liberace". It was okay but nothing to write home about. I just did--didn't I?!!!
Friday I was invited to a get acquainted party to meet the 4 or 5 new members and their wives of the Diablos softball team. They still consider me part of the group and I still attend many of their games.
Saturday I received a call from Janie Anderson( one of the gals that I have coffee with at McDonalds on Monday morning when I'm in Northfield). She is in another park down here and has a friend who is spending one month at Viewpoint. She is a widow and is down here without a vehicle. Janie asked me to contact her and maybe introduce her to some of the activities here. I went to see her and had a nice visit. She is joining me at the Monday morning coffee in the ball room tomorrow and I will show her around. I also offered to call her whenever I go for groceries or whatever to see if she wants to ride along. I had many people who did this for me last year until I bought my car so now I can reciprocate to someone else.
That's it for this week.
Love, LaVerne
Today is Super Bowl Sunday. I suppose most of you will be watching--I'm always for the underdog so "Go Giants"!!
Today would have been Marland's 80th birthday. He would have wanted a party--he loved parties! He was most often the first one to arrive at a party and the last one to leave!! I kid you not. Lift one for him!
This week has been a good one for me. I was invited to Ed & Norine's for dinner Sunday evening. Always good food at their house.
Tuesday I enjoyed lunch at Applebee's with Doris Gulbrandson. She and her husband used to live at Viewpoint but moved to Fountain of the Sun. Bob played on the Diablos softball team with Marland. He passed away 2 years ago.
Wednesday was a real highlight for me. I attended a stage play "Anything Goes" at The Broadway Palms Dinner Theatre. I went with the singles group from the park. I've never attended anything like this even though we lived close to Minneapolis where I would have had access to a theatre. Marland couldn't hear well so it was not something that he cared for so I never pursued it. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. I am already scheduled to attend the next production on March 19. That will be "Hello Dolly".
Thursday evening our park sponsored a concert. It was "A Tribute to Liberace". It was okay but nothing to write home about. I just did--didn't I?!!!
Friday I was invited to a get acquainted party to meet the 4 or 5 new members and their wives of the Diablos softball team. They still consider me part of the group and I still attend many of their games.
Saturday I received a call from Janie Anderson( one of the gals that I have coffee with at McDonalds on Monday morning when I'm in Northfield). She is in another park down here and has a friend who is spending one month at Viewpoint. She is a widow and is down here without a vehicle. Janie asked me to contact her and maybe introduce her to some of the activities here. I went to see her and had a nice visit. She is joining me at the Monday morning coffee in the ball room tomorrow and I will show her around. I also offered to call her whenever I go for groceries or whatever to see if she wants to ride along. I had many people who did this for me last year until I bought my car so now I can reciprocate to someone else.
That's it for this week.
Love, LaVerne
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