Sad News...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ami today at the news of the death of her Grandpa Hepler. This photo is from Ami and Scott's wedding.

Jump For Joy

Great photo of the wedding party. I understand this idea was Josh's. Great idea Josh. Who knew you could all jump like this. I'm impressed.

It's all about me...

As you all know I am very photogenic and it literaly took me hours to weed through the hundreds of good pictures of myself to be able to post just this one. Anyway, Bonnie took this one so I thought I would post it. I had a navy blue skirt to go with the lace shirt. Heather did my hair and I'm sorry you can't see my perfect pedicure. But if you look closely you can see my manicure. The color is "Kiss the Bride" from OPI polish.

Barry Rules...

This will probably shock most of you, but Bethanie made 99.9% of the decisions about the wedding. Yes, it's true. BUT, Barry made one of the best ones when he told Bethanie that he wanted to have this picture. I think he made a great decision. SO, Beth, remember, Barry does have great ideas and just like Father Tom said, Communication is one of the keys to a happy marraige. Good job both of you.

Fred and Ginger

Wow, they really danced. Guess those dance lessons from Annie and Jeff before the ceremony really paid off!!!

Wedding Photos

Outside for photos.
Beth and Audrey.
Why are you standing near a cornfield?
Jude and Gina.
Gina, Jude and Jere.

More Wedding Photos

Steve and Cindy Park (Barry's Parents) with Annie and Jeff. Sorry about the headstones in the background. I'm not the best photographer in the world.
Annie catches a quick laugh as the day goes on.
New "Docken" member Barry is added to the photo.

The bride and groom relax a little.
Stealing a move from Josh and Whitney.
Steve and Peggy. Steve smiling?????
Beth's Pals.
Ben, Jesse, Scott and Ami.

The Parks

It was the perfect day for a wedding. The Bride and Groom were picture perfect.

Betty Crocker????

Julie and Judy made 10 pies over the weekend for the wedding reception. They are sitting in the freezer as we speak waiting for the big event. We did bake (and eat) one of them last night. WOW, you're going to hope you are at a table with Apple Pie.

Mom's class reuion

Mom recently attended her 60 year class reunion.

Jeff Rules in Primary!!!!

Results from yesterday's primary:
RICE COUNTY COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5 (top two advance)
Jeff Docken — 569
Mike Piper — 272
Jerry Anderson —183
Gary Bruggenthies — 103

Jeff was the top vote getter in the Primary held yesterday. The people have spoken!! Jeff will be hitting the road and talking to as many people as possible from now until the election in November.


From Faribault Daily NewsL:
FARIBAULT — Jeff Docken and Mike Piper will go head-to-head in the Nov. 4 election for the Rice County District 5 Commissioner seat.

The duo bested Jerry Anderson and Gary Bruggenthies on Tuesday.

Docken won the primary handily with 50 percent of the 1,127 votes. Piper took second with 24 percent.

Docken said he was excited to make it not only to the general election but also to carry such a large percentage of the vote. He said the results are indicative of the effort he made to make contact with the residents in his district.

“I enjoyed meeting so many new people,” said the lifelong Rice County resident. “It was great to see so many people involved.”

Piper was also happy to get through the primary.

“I feel great,” he said. “It’s overwhelming that people would think enough of me to vote for me, so I’m going to continue to try and earn their vote.”

Bruggenthies said his relative newness to the county might have affected his result. Anderson and Docken are both lifelong residents, while Piper has been in the county for 22 years. Bruggenthies has been in the county for a decade.

He said while that may have been a factor, it won’t deter him from attempting to win the District 5 seat in four years.

Anderson did not return calls seeking comment Tuesday night.

All four were looking to replace Jim Brown, who currently holds the seat and announced this spring he would not seek re-election.

District 5 covers Bridgewater Township, Forest Township, Lonsdale, part of Northfield, Webster Township and Wheatland Township.

Ava and Jude

Jude is already riding the horse. I thought he was just born. Time Flies!
This is Steve at the TOP of a VERY LONG climb while visiting the WI Dells. YES, Steve really climbed to the top!! Ava
Ava
Ava and Jenny. Where's Grandma...