Happy Birthday, Mom!

Happy Birthday, Mom!!  Hope you are enjoying your 87th in Heaven.  Can't believe it has been seven years since we celebrated with you last.  So much has happened since I could last talk to you face to face.  It is still a struggle at times with both you and dad being gone, but I know you are in a better place.


Susan and I are both doing good.  I am still with Hammel Scale, almost 25 years now!  Susan works at the school as a custodian and does concessions for the sports seasons.   We have done some work in the yard already and I think we are both more than ready for all of our flowers to be up and blooming.  I am sure we will add to the gardens as we always try to find a new perennial to plant.


Madison is almost finished with her second year of college.  She is attending Fort Hays and I think she likes it there.  She still plans to be a teacher and eventually a counselor.  She will be great.  She still dates the same boy she has for almost 6 years.  She must like him a little.  She works in the financial aid department at Hays.  She enjoys her work.  She is also starting to get a green thumb!  She has  worked up a flower  bed in front of her house.  We sent some lilies and naked ladies back with her and she worked until after dark to get them in the ground.  I am happy she likes plants, it can be very enjoyable and stress relieving.  She is really growing into a beautiful woman.


Hannah is finishing up her Freshman year of high school!  She has experienced so much this year.  She was involved in volleyball and basketball.  She did a great job.  She ended up Second Team All-League in basketball.  Quite the honor!  She takes great pride in getting her school work done and keeping her grades up to stay eligible to play sports.  She also went to prom last week.  Her date was James Stout.  I am sure you remember him.  You were around some when Susan was babysitting.  She is really growing up, becoming a beautiful young lady.  You would be very proud of both of the girls.


Have a wonderful day.  Give Dad a squeeze and kiss from all of us.  Love you and miss you like crazy! 


Ivan